Is it easy for Americans to make friends with the locals?

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sure - if you speak portuguese...

..buying caipirinhas helps too ;)

play that one very safe,there is extreme poverty there such as perhaps you've never seen,and making friends might seem easy until youre robbed or worse.
if youre in the military then you'll have no problems making friends with the Brazilian Military who are the closest thing to middle class.

Yes, very easy in fact! Brazilians are so nice and well known around the world for their hapinness and friendship. You will find it not only in Rio but all over the country. nicest people in the world, go there and see for yourself!!

yes.. they are very friendly .and i agree with Moi.. caipirinhas help =P

Dont be flahsy with a camera .. or other expensive items .. wouldn't want someone to snatch it. . cuz ya never know ..

Brazilian is good people for americans in Rio, Florian贸polis, St Paul, (South Brazil) or in North Brazil who people is mores simples and Brazil is more rural than South.

Cariocas are very friendly and Rio is one of the best places to make new friends

it's incredible easy,i was there in vacation and i met my wife!they're amazing people,really nice and warm.oh and they're really full of energy and happiness,i really love Brazil since the first day i was there!you're gonna love everything such as food,people,music and the places are incredible!trust me!

Of course, Brazilians and Americans get along very well.