Travel Info & RSVP
Travel Note
RSVP
Please use the link below to submit an official RSVP before July 1st, 2025. https://forms.gle/Ux7Va11csjP9g87u7
Travel Note
About Ilhabela
lhabela is an island off the coast of São Paulo state. It's a very popular vacation destination for locals (Rebecca's family has been going there for many years), so it's well-developed with many nice hotels and Airbnbs, as well as restaurants and boutique stores. The real draws are its beaches, nature hikes, and amazing ocean views. Expect tropical, but not extremely hot weather in October (around 80°F throughout the day). From São Paulo city (where the airport is), it's a 3 hr drive + 30 min ferry to Ilhabela. (The ferry runs 24/7—every 30 min during the day and every hour at night.)
Travel Note
Flight Recommendations
The best airport to fly to/from from the U.S. is Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo city. Generally, you can find a direct or one-stop round trip itinerary for $700 or less if you book between now and July 2025. Use tools like Google Flights and Hopper to set up alerts on prices for the desired itinerary. We recommend a departure time no earlier than the late afternoon of Sunday 10/12 to give ample buffer for traveling between the wedding location (Ilhabela) and the airport, which takes ~4 hours if there’s no line for the ferry. If you need help with itineraries/places to travel in addition to São Paulo before or after the wedding, Rebecca is happy to send a few recommendations. Here are some options to consider: Rio de Janeiro (~45 min flight or 6hr drive from São Paulo city) Amazon Rainforest (via flight into Manaus) Iguazu Falls (world’s largest waterfall system) Buenos Aires Paraty and Angra dos Reis (coastline between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro)
Travel Note
Visa Instructions
U.S. citizens need a tourism visa to travel to Brazil! You can get an e-Visa online through the portal at: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ The process is quick and easy. A few days after submission the applicant will receive their e-Visa via email. Here's what you'll need for the application: Valid Passport (signed, valid up to the end of the travel to Brazil, 2 visa pages free) Visa application form (completed online) Digital passport-style photo (413 x 531 pixels, pale background) e-Visa fee payment ($80.90 USD) Extra requirements for minors can be found here: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-miami/information-about-visas-in-english/electronic-visitor-visa-e-visa It is essential to download, print, and present your eVisa at the time of boarding and landing in Brazil. Additionally, we recommend keeping a copy of the file on your phone for easy access.