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BRAZIL: The Knowledge
Brazil of its early discoverers, the
TIME
An international certificate of vaccination
Portuguese. Other visitors have also left
The time in the areas of Brazil most popular
against yellow fever is compulsory for
their mark, including the French, Spanish
with foreign visitors is generally three hours
travellers who, within the three months prior
and Dutch. The West African slaves also had
behind Greenwich Mean Time. This is true of
to their arrival in Brazil, have visited or been
an impact, especially on the cuisine of the
Rio, São Paulo, Brasília, Bahia, Minas Gerais.
in transit through certain infected countries.
northeast. More recent immigrants have
Brazilian “summer time” runs from October
Additionally, vaccination against yellow fever
also had a say on how Brazil eats, especially
until mid-February. During this period,
is recommended for travellers when visiting
those from Italy, Germany and Japan.
clocks in Brazil go forward one hour in most
the states of Acre, Amazonas, Amapá,
Distrito Federal, Goiás, Maranhão, Minas
SAFETY AND SECURITY
of the southeast. If in doubt check:
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso,
Brazil, including the main cities of Rio,
Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins.
Salvador and São Paulo, is no more
TIPPING
dangerous than anywhere in Europe or
Most hotels add a service charge to the bill,
If there is any doubt about the need for a
North America and violent crimes against
usually 10%. Most restaurants also add 10%
vaccination, contact the consulate or check
tourists are rare, hence the headlines if they
or more to the total of the bill, but must make
the latest information on the Brazilian
do happen. Brazil is politically stable with no
it clear that they have done so as they are not
Embassy website.
natural enemies and no terrorist activities.
meant to. Brazilians don’t normally tip taxi
Being sensible and streetwise is the key to a
VISAS
drivers, although they may round the total up.
trouble-free and enjoyable stay.
UK and EU passport holders do not require a
TOUR OPERATORS
visa to enter Brazil. Passports must be valid
TAXIS
for at least six months and a return ticket
In the UK there is a good selection of tour
Taxis in Brazil are cheap compared to Europe
and proof of sufficient funds may be
operators and specialised travel agencies
and easy to find in all the major cities.
requested on arrival. Visitors will be
that feature Brazil as a destination. The best
admitted for a stay of up to 90 days that can
TELEPHONE SERVICES
operators are members of the Latin
be extended, at the discretion of the Federal
American Travel Association and a list can
Brazil has a well-developed telephone
Police, for a further 90 days.
be found at www.lata.org.
network and it is relatively simple to direct
If there is any doubt about the need for a
dial to anywhere in Brazil or internationally.
VACCINATIONS visa, contact the consulate or check the
The country has one of the largest mobile
An international certificate of vaccination latest information on the website
phone networks and non-Brazilian mobile
against polio is compulsory for children (www.consbraslondres.com). For example,
phones will work if they are tri-band.
aged between three months and six years.
Australian, Canadian and US passport
holders do need a visa to enter Brazil.
Editor Christopher Pickard
Publisher Simon Ward
Art Director Debbie Luttman
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