Travel

Flight

I'm on vacation, show me a good time!

Going to Brazil and not visiting Rio de Janeiro would be similar to going to France and skipping a visit to Paris. Don't get us wrong - there's plenty to see elsewhere but do consider flying in or out of Rio if you don't want to miss this postcard-worthy city. Once there, you can take a 1h flight directly to Campinas (where the wedding is located). Alternatively, in case you're planning on joining us in our Familymoon to Fernando de Noronha, note that you can also fly through Rio on your way back from the island and into the US.

Flight

Get me there for as little $ as possible

Flying into São Paulo's Guarulhos Airport is usually the cheapest way to get to Campinas and the route we use ourselves every time we go to Brazil. You will likely find direct flights from many US cities, including LA, Chicago and NY. From São Paulo, you have many options to get to Campinas, including taking a 40 min flight to Campinas, a 2h bus ride from the airport or renting a car and driving for about 1h to Campinas. That being said, São Paulo is the New York City of Brazil so you might want to consider spending a couple of days there, if you have the time, before heading to Campinas.

Flight

Get me straight to the wedding, even if I have to pay a bit more

If you're not interested in making any stops along the way, your best bet is to fly into Campinas' Viracopos Airport. A few airlines offer direct flights to Campinas from NYC and Orlando. Viracopos is a smaller airport than the other options we listed so you'll likely have less flight options and also spend the most getting there.

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Travel Note

Visa Information

Great news! As of June 2019, American citizens are no longer required to obtain a Visa to travel to Brazil.

Travel Note

Currency

The official unit of currency in Brazil is the Real, which is currently at a record low of nearly R$4 to the U.S. dollar. Most places in the mainland take credit cards but we do recommend you take some cash with you or get it at an ATM once you land - they're everywhere! If you're planning to join us in Fernando De Noronha, do take a lot more cash with you as the island is very primitive and credit card systems are known to go down every so often.

Travel Note

Weather

October is spring in Brazil. In Campinas you can expect temperatures between 61°/83° and summer-like rain, which comes in strong and quick towards the end of the day, is common. In Fernando de Noronha you can expect temperatures between 74°/86°, no rain and super warm waters.

Travel Note

Safety

As with all travel, and especially in Brazil, you should be mindful of where you go, and how you get there. Rio and other big cities still have high crime rates. Most of that crime, however, takes place in the favelas - Brazil is a highly unequal society and the burden of violence falls disproportionately on the poor. But unless you go wandering unaccompanied into a hillside favela (not recommended), you're unlikely to be affected. That said, in large centers such as São Paulo and Rio, common-sense rules still apply. Don't flash your valuables. Diamond rings and Rolex wristwatches are a no-no. By all means bring your phone or camera, but only take it out when you want to use it. And though public transit is safe during the day and evening, watch for pickpockets when it gets really packed, and come nightfall, use taxis instead. Be careful at night; stick to the main streets where there is traffic and other pedestrians, and avoid dark alleys or deserted streets.

Travel Note

Fernando de Noronha

With pearly white beaches, turquoise waters, and dramatic rock backdrops, the island is considered Brazil’s most paradisiacal retreat. To help preserve the island’s natural landscapes and conserve the delicate ecosystem that thrives there, the number of tourists that can visit Fernando de Noronha is about 500 people per day. Because of this, it’s important to plan your trip and book your flights in advance to make sure you can go on the day you want. All visitors must pay an environment preservation tax to visit Fernando de Noronha, which starts at around US$14 for one day and increases per number of days you spend there. You must pay the fee either online, at the airport, or upon arrival. In addition to the nature tax, you must pay an ecological tax to enter the island’s national park which must be paid even for the briefest of trips and will be valid for 10 days. It costs US$40 for foreigners.

Flight

Get me to Fernando de Noronha

The easiest way to get to Fernando de Noronha is by plane. We'll fly out together from Viracopos Airport in Campinas to Fernando de Noronha, making a quick layover in beautiful Recife. The total travel time is around 5h. If you plan to head back straight to the US after Fernando de Noronha, the easiest way is to fly to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, both with layovers in Recife, and take direct flights from either cities back to the US.