Thread: Brazilian Pastimes

What are some popular Brazilian pastimes?

For the most part, they are that different than anywhere. People like to play sports, go to clubs, and play board games.

Is going to clubs as pastime in Brazil very enjoyable and relaxing?

Well going to the beach, shopping, playing sports, sightseeng, visitng museums and other important areas.

There are many activities for pastime, such as walking in parks, biking, internet games, social medias such as Facebook and Orkut, fitness centers, clubs, dancing at night, movies, card games, etc...

Here are some cool pastimes: Sand boarding in the dunes, whitewater rafting in the mountains, hike lakeshores, snorkel in an area of fascinating wildlife, and ride horses in the countryside.

Originally Posted by mprado

There are many activities for pastime, such as walking in parks, biking, internet games, social medias such as Facebook and Orkut, fitness centers, clubs, dancing at night, movies, card games, etc...

first time I hear about Orkut, is it any good?

Orkut was the thing in brazil years ago, however it has mostly been replaced by facebook in the past year or so.

Orkut was akin to myspace in america. Now most people dont use either.

Dominoes, Card Games, and Cross Words...

Mprado, I know when I visited Spain twenty-something years ago Dominoes were very popular there, but I did notice they had some different variations on the game then we have in the United States. Is the same true for Brazil? Are there forms of dominoe games that are unique to Brazil? Just curious...thanks!

I guess sex is a very big pastime in Brazil according to the following birth rate chart! :-)



The above entry gives you the average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.

Year Birth rate Rank Percent Change Date of Information
2003 17.67 131 2003 est.
2004 16.83 131 -4.75 % 2004 est.
2005 16.83 132 0.00 % 2005 est.
2006 16.56 135 -1.60 % 2006 est.
2007 16.3 134 -1.57 % 2007 est.
2008 18.72 109 14.85 % 2008 est.
2009 18.43 110 -1.55 % 2009 est.
2010 18.11 107 -1.74 % 2010 est.
2011 17.79 109 -1.77 % 2011 est.

Sometimes Brazilian pastimes can be dangerous and illegal.

The best in the past time is to go to night club sunday afternoon and have some fun before going to the school monday morning...

Well, i think that's good but make sure you don't strain yourself from to much fun.

Best pastime for me is to have coffee with my friends and have some silly jokes.

As Brazil has a huge seashore, the population that inhabits the coastal beaches frequent them in free time, as a free leasure and very nice for everyone.

Hello everyone! I know that Brazilians young and old really love their soccer, but I was just curious, do Brazilians bowl? The reason I ask is because I heard tale of Bowling World Champion 2009 - Pedro Paulo, from Brazil! Is this true? Thanks in advance.

In São Paulo city, the best pastime is walking into the malls!

There are restaurants, recreation areas, cinemas, etc.

Well I think it is sports like brazil soccer .. It is popular specially because the World Cup 2014 will be held in Brazil..
Many great soccer player (Neymar, kaka, etc..) comes from Brazil so I think it is kinda popular here..