13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Brazilians
| September 28, 2018
2. Going Topless Is Frowned Upon
It’s sometimes confusing for female tourists to hear that being topless is not entirely welcome on Brazilian beaches, given the fact that women show a lot of their bodies during Carnival. It’s not strictly illegal, but if you’re making other people uncomfortable, you might be asked to cover up by a police officer.
If you’d like to take your top off, just make sure you go to a quiet area or to a proper nude beach. It’s also important to note that sunbathing in underwear is totally not cool, even if it covers the body more than a skimpy bikini – so please don’t do it!
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