TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit and International Driving Permit required |
| Currency |
(BRL)
Real |
| Electrical |
110/220
Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 55, City Code Sao Paulo 11+7/8D, Campinas 19+8D, Rio
De Janeiro 21+8D |
Currency
The Brazilian currency, the Real, fluctuates widely. At the time
of this content was created, the exchange rate was approximately
1.15 reales to the dollar.
Language
Portuguese is Brazil's native language
Water
It is recommended that visitors drink bottled water
Business
Shops and most offices are open Monday through Friday from 9 am.
to 6 p.m. and from 9 am to 1pm on Saturday. Banks are open on
Monday through Friday from 10am to 4:00pm. Most shopping centers
and malls remain open until 10pm. Many pharmacies and small stores
are also open on Sunday.
Time
Zones
There are four time zones in Brazil. Mato Grosso time zone is
one hour less than São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia.
Electric
Current
110 or 120 volts
