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Currency: The currency for Brazil is the Brazilian Real (abbreviated R$).

Language: Portuguese is the official language of Brazil although English is the most popular second language.

Climate: "The weather is warm and humid, particularly at night. Heaviest rainfall occurs during November and April."

Customs: "Brazil is the land of almost perennial tropical dress. Its beach weather lasts a good six months of the year and seems to affect the entire city’s dress code. In Rio , the seaside neighborhoods of Ipanema, Copacabana, Leblon and Barra da Tijuca, bathing-suit-and-sandal-clad beachgoers mix freely with casually dressed shop clerks."

Telephone Code: The code for Brazil is 00 55 and Rio de Janeiro is 21, Sao Paulo .

Nightlife: "Whatever time of day or night, there is always something happening in Rio de Janeiro. It is a city -like all great cities- that never sleeps. It is a city rich in alternatives for entertainment and relaxation which, at night, offer the perfect counter balance to the frivolity of the beach or a hard day spent working at the office. In Rio the night gets under way as darkness falls, although for the Cariocas it is a question of the later the better. Another popular option in Rio is to pass the night at one of the city’s many bars; a great number of which offer live music."

Passport Visa: "Passport, visa and proof of onward passage and/or sufficient funds are required of Australian, Canadian and U.S. citizens. British citizens traveling on business are required to show a visa; other British citizens need only a passport and proof of onward passage and/or sufficient funds. Reconfirm document requirements with carrier before departure."

Opening Closing Times: "Typical business hours are Monday-Friday 9 am to 6pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 p.m.. During the summer (December-March), many stores stay open on Saturday until 7 p.m., especially in Ipanema and Copacabana. Shopping malls are often open Monday-Saturday 10am to 10pm, Sunday: 3 pm to 11pm. Stores close on Sunday, except for some grocery stores—like the Zona Sul on Avenida Visconde de Piraja (Ipanema)—that are open 24 hours. Most open-air markets run from 7am to 3 p.m.."

Useful Information: "No vaccines are required for entry. There are not as many health risks in Brazil as are found in other developing countries, although we do not recommend drinking the tap water. Food sold by street vendors is safe to eat, but make sure the food has been freshly cooked and take note of the appearance of the vending stand."

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