FAQs and Travel Tips

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COPY PASTE THIS LINK

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTJirSP2bPrbQs9b2Nh3Nn5H1Q_GP5M3ZMBA76hm-G8 John: (630) 484-4793 Raquel: (404) 285-2061

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VISA Required?

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UPDATE, April 16, 2024: YOU ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO HAVE A TRAVEL VISA!!! Go to this website to keep up to date: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-washington/consulate-general-of-brazil-in-washington-dc/visit-visas-for-citizens-of-australia-canada-united-states

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International Flight Tips?

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You'll be flying into the São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) The cheaper direct flights are typically from New York, Miami, and Boston. We recommend a red eye from there. It's an 8.5-10 hour flight, sleep on the plane, and wake up refreshed in paradise! Pack warm clothes for the flight, the flight can be chilly and you don't want to ask your neighbor to turn off their AC!

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COVID Test?

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A COVID Test is not needed.

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What will the temperature be like?

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The wedding lands on the last week of Fall in Brazil. Lucky for us, on the island, Ilhabela, the Daily high temperatures are around 78°F, rarely falling below 70°F or exceeding 86°F. It will also be humid. In São Paulo, where you'll fly into, it's a bit chillier. Daily high temperatures are around 72°F, rarely falling below 63°F or exceeding 79°F.

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What's the money situation??

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In Brazil, the currency is Reais (said like "hey-ice") It's not absolutely necessary, but we recommend you carry some cash. You can exchange USD for Reais at the bank, online, or at the airport (most expensive). Here's a website to help out: https://www.exiap.com/currency-exchange/buy-brazilian-real-brl Don't worry though, the vast majority of places take credit card. Similar to the US, Visa and Mastercard are fine, Amex is a maybe

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Toilet Paper....

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YOU CANNOT FLUSH ANY TOILET PAPER! The sewage system is very bad in Brazil. Please place your toilet paper in the trash can!! DON'T FLUSH IT!

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Charging my Phone?

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You'll need a different charger for the trip. The adapters are "type C". You can find them for cheap on Amazon, or just google "Type C Plug for Brazil" https://www.amazon.com/type-c-plug-adapter/s?k=type+c+plug+adapter