(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
Rio de Janeiro – Brazil welcomed 2.97 million international tourists year to date through May, marking a 108% in the first five months of the year. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism, May was a particularly busy month with over 292,300 people visiting the country, a 44.5% increase compared to May 2022.
The majority of these tourists hailed from Argentina (1.24 million), followed by the United States (271,100), and Paraguay (215,500).
Most international tourists came from Argentina (1.24 million), the United States (271,100) and Paraguay (215,5000). Collectively, visitors from these three countries constituted nearly half of foreign visitors to Brazil. Chile (197,800) and Uruguay (184,900) also featured in the top five countries of origin for tourists.
Most popular destinations within Brazil included Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.
The Minister of Tourism, Daniela Carneiro, attributed this growth to policy changes in Brazil.“We've seen record numbers of international visitors, a result from different actions of the government, like Brazil's increased engagement globally and commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation. This has cemented us as a attractive destination, providing a unique, unforgettable opportunity for travelers from all over the world,” she said.
Tourism has also positively impacted Brazil's economy. Foreign tourists contributed USD 2.721 billion to the economy in the first five months of 2023, a 35.9% increase from the same period last year.
In May alone, tourists spent USD 567 million, marking the record's highest spend for that month.May's tourist spending last year had stood at USD 373 million.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda
Visit Brasil
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