International Mail
Send Mail to the Land of Carnival and Futebol
Send a physical letter to Brazil with MappyMail. From São Paulo to the Amazon, we handle international postage and CEP formatting — no account needed.
MappyMail lets you send a physical letter to Brazil from the US. Pick an address on the map, write your letter or upload a PDF, and we handle printing, international postage, and formatting. Delivery typically takes 14–28 business days depending on the region. No account required.
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world — a place where carnival, samba, and futebol are woven into daily life. Over 1.4 million Brazilian-born residents live in the US, concentrated in Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California. Family connections, business partnerships, and property interests keep mail flowing between the two countries year-round.
Brazilian addresses use the CEP (Código de Endereçamento Postal), an 8-digit postal code formatted as XXXXX-XXX. Addresses are written with the street name first, then the number, neighborhood (bairro), city, state abbreviation, and CEP. Correios (the Brazilian postal service) handles last-mile delivery. MappyMail formats everything correctly so your letter reaches its destination, whether it is a high-rise in São Paulo or a town along the Amazon.
MappyMail also lets you send letters to Brazil completely anonymously — no return address, no account, no trace. Brazilians are masters of the jeitinho — finding a way around things — but some things need to be said straight, without the social cost of saying them. Anonymous mail lets you report something shady in your São Paulo apartment building, give a neighbor honest feedback about a Carnival-season noise problem, or send someone the truth when directness would blow up your social circle. MappyMail uses a generic return address and deletes your letter content after printing.
Why People Send Mail to Brazil
The Brazilian diaspora in the US is one of the fastest-growing immigrant communities. Brazilian Americans in cities like Boston, Newark, Miami, and Los Angeles send letters, holiday cards, legal documents, and family correspondence back home regularly. Saudade — the deep longing for people and places left behind — is a defining cultural concept, and physical letters carry an emotional weight that digital messages cannot match.
Business mail between the US and Brazil covers agriculture (Brazil is the world's top exporter of coffee, soybeans, and beef), aerospace (Embraer), energy, and fintech. São Paulo is Latin America's financial capital, and Correios handles significant volumes of commercial correspondence.
Legal and immigration paperwork is another major category. Dual citizenship applications, consular documents, property transactions, and tax filings require physical mail. Americans retiring to Brazil or holding real estate in destinations like Florianópolis, Salvador, or Rio de Janeiro rely on postal services for official correspondence.
How it works
Pick a location
Search for an address or click directly on the map to select where you want to send your letter.
Write or upload
Type your letter using our editor or upload a PDF if you already have a document prepared.
Choose options
Select color or black and white. Add a return address or send anonymously.
Pay and send
Complete payment and we handle the rest. Your letter is printed, enveloped, and mailed.
Delivery to Brazil
Estimated delivery time
14-28 business days
International mail
A small international fee applies to cover additional postage and handling. The total price is shown before checkout.
Address tip
Include the state abbreviation and CEP (8 digits).
Common questions
How do Brazilian addresses work?
Brazilian addresses include the street (Rua, Avenida, etc.) and number, neighborhood (bairro), city, state abbreviation (SP, RJ, MG, etc.), and the 8-digit CEP postal code formatted as XXXXX-XXX. Include "BRAZIL" on the last line for international mail.
How long does mail take to reach Brazil?
International mail to Brazil typically takes 14–28 business days. Major cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília tend to receive mail faster. Remote areas in the Amazon basin or the interior Northeast may take longer.
Should I write the address in Portuguese?
Using the address as your recipient provides it (usually in Portuguese) gives the best results. Correios processes Portuguese-language addresses. At minimum, write "BRAZIL" in English on the last line as the country name.
Are there any Brazilian holidays that affect mail delivery?
Carnival (usually in February) effectively shuts down the country for about a week, and mail processing slows significantly. Other holidays like Tiradentes (April 21) and Independence Day (September 7) can also cause short delays.
Can I send anonymous mail to Brazil?
Yes. MappyMail lets you send a letter to any Brazilian address with a generic return address and no sender name. No account is required, and your letter content is deleted after printing.
How do I send a letter to Brazil?
Use MappyMail to send a letter to Brazil. Search for an address or click on the map to select the destination, write your letter or upload a PDF, and complete payment. We print, envelope, and mail the letter for you.
Is there an extra fee for international mail to Brazil?
Yes. International mail includes a small additional fee to cover international postage and handling. The total price is shown before you pay.
Is my letter private when I send mail through MappyMail?
Yes. MappyMail deletes your letter content after it is sent to print. No account is required to send a letter. Your letter arrives in a sealed envelope just like traditional mail.
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