FAQs
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How much should the flight be and with what airlines?
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We suggest booking flights not more than 4 months in advance as flights are consistently cheaper as more are released. Big flight companies include Latam, Avianca, Azul, Delta, American or United. A good price from New York to Sao Paulo is about $200-250 each way. We suggest leaving from NYC, Atlanta, Miami or Boston airport for direct flights.
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What will the weather be like in August?
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São Paulo is warm and dry with temperatures around 80-90 F Gramado will be cooler and can vary between 30 F at night to 70 F and anywhere in between during the day.
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How can I get phone service in Brazil?
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Nowadays esims are widely popular and easy to download online. "Tim" is one of many companies in Brazil. The cost is approx $6 for 13gb for 30 days https://www.tim.com.br/rj/para-voce/planos/pre-pago
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How do I make phone calls in Brazil?
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Everyone and companies in Brazil use whatsapp, you can also use to call between countries. It is free and can be used with your esim phone service.
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What are safety tips while traveling?
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- Be aware of motorbikes passing, especially if there are 2 people on 1 motorbike. - Do not hold cell phones in busy areas - Carry documents and large cash inside of a hidden money belt - Do not bring attention with expensive jewelry or clothing
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Do I need cash or can I use card to pay?
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Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere in brazil. There are plenty of credit cards or bank cards without foreign transaction fees.
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Do I need to get vaccines to travel to Brazil?
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There are no vaccine requirements to travel to Brazil. Yellow fever exists in forested areas of the northern states, but it is very rare in the southern half of the country, which includes São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre. If you are planning to visit forested areas in the northern states, a yellow fever vaccine is recommended.
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Do I need a visa to travel to Brazil from the U.S.?
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Yes, starting April 2025*, an electronic visa (e-visa) will be needed for U.S. citizens. The visa can be an e-visa obtained online. The steps are: 1) Creat an account on https://online.vfsevisa.com/ 2) Fill out the information and provide the requested documents 3) Pay the $80 fee. 4) Once the application is accepted, a PDF containing the e-Visa will be e-mailed to you. More detailed information is available in the official website: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ *The date has been pushed back twice, so hopefully it will be again.