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Sex, Rave parties, sex workers is illegal in Brazil
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Brazil Visas
Brazil has a "reciprocal visa policy," which means that it requires visas of citizens from countries that require visas of Brazilians. Americans, Canadians, Australians, and New Zealand citizens all need visas (UK citizens do not) which can be obtained by applying at Brazilian embassies and consulates. Visas are valid up to 90 days before your arrival, then another 90 once you have arrived. If your visa expires while you are there, you can renew it for another 90 days.
It is recommended that visitors drink bottled water Business
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![]() Rio de Janeiro sits almost on top of the Tropic of Capricorn, which makes its climate tropical and ideal. From June through August, the winter, temperatures hover between a comfortable 20°C by day and 16° C by night. The summer months of December through March heat up significantly, ranging from 25° to 45°C Brazil Climate. There are five climatic regions in Brazil: equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland tropical and subtropical. The seasons are the reverse of those in Europe and the United States. Cities such as Sao Paulo and Brasilia, on the plateau, have a mild climate with temperatures averaging 66°F (19°C). Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Natal and Salvador on the coast have warmer climates balanced by the Trade Winds. Rio, for example, has an average temperature of around 80°F (26°C) which will climb to over 100°F (high 30s) during the summer months. In the southern Brazilian cities of Porto Alegre and Curitiba, the subtropical climate is similar to parts of the US and Europe, with frosts occurring in the winter months (July to August) when temperatures can fall below freezing. Summers are hot, however. Despite the popular image of the Amazon as a region of blistering heat, temperatures rarely rise above 90°F (32°C), and days are generally warm, wet and humid. The region has two seasons: a rainy season (November to May) and not-so-rainy season (June to October).
Air: Domestic flights arrive in Santos Dumont, while Galeao International Gate, Rio's international hub, services a wide array of international carriers: Aeroflot, Aeorlineas Argentinas, Aeroperu, Air France, Alitalia, American, Avianca, British Airways, Delta, Iberia, KLM, Lan Chile, LAB, Lufthansa, SAA, Swissair, TAM, TAP, Transbrasil, United, Varig, Rio Sul, Vasp, Continental, and Spanair. Rail: Rio's two train stations, Estacao Leopldina and Estacao Dom Pedro II, offer service between the downtown area and the suburbs. Subway: Rio's subways consists of a major line from Botafogo to Saens Pena, and a branch from Estacio de Sa to Maracana. Taxi: Rio has an abundance of yellow metered cabs, which can easily be hailed on the streets. Special taxis are also common at hotels and the airports, and can be booked by phone. Social Conventions
![]() Currency Exchange Rates BRL 1.00 = US$ 0.46 £ 0.24 C$ 0.55 A$ 0.59 R 3.36 € 0.36 NZ$ 0.67 ![]()
• Brazilian coffee is served in espresso-sized cups and is extremely popular. Some bars have waiters and table service. Tipping: 10 to 15 per cent is usual for most services not included on the bill. Nightlife
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