Find pen pals in Brazil, on a map
Brazil is a continent-sized country, and no two regions feel the same. On Penpalmap you zoom in on São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador or a town in the Amazon, open a profile and write straight away. It is free, ad-free, with or without an account.
A country too big for one story
From the beaches of the northeast to the cold winters of the south, from huge cities to the rainforest, daily life changes a lot from one state to the next. Ask your pen pal where they live and how it differs from the rest of Brazil: music, food, accents and holidays are never quite the same twice.
Portuguese, the way people really speak it
Brazil is by far the biggest Portuguese-speaking country, and many learners want to hear how it sounds in everyday messages rather than in a textbook. An account can list the languages you speak and the ones you are learning, and a message you do not understand can be translated. Try a simple "oi, tudo bem?" to start.
Football, carnival and everything else
Ask about a local team, a neighbourhood party or the music playing this week. These small topics make the best first messages, because everyone has an opinion and a story to tell about them.
How to meet people in Brazil on Penpalmap
Open the map and zoom in on Brazil to see who has placed a pin there. Open a profile, say hello and, if you get along, keep writing. You can start without an account in a few seconds. Exact positions are never shown: they are always blurred.
Questions about pen pals in Brazil
Do I need to speak Portuguese?
No. You can write in your own language or in English, and translate a message you do not understand. An account can also say which languages you speak or learn.
What is the time difference with Brazil?
Most of Brazil follows Brasília time, three hours behind UTC all year round. The gap with Europe therefore changes by an hour when Europe changes its clocks.
Do I need an account to start?
No. A temporary profile only asks for a first name, an age, a gender and a position. A free account adds more photos, details about your languages and filters on the map.