What is the most important thing to keep in mind when traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Thank you.

Brazil is prone to yellow fever and dengue fever in some areas, but there are vaccines and oral medicines available. So far there has been no outbreak of bird flu. Some big cities in Brazil have good medical conditions, advanced equipment, but medical costs are expensive. The economic conditions are generally good in private hospitals, the middle and lower classes are generally in the public hospitals to enjoy free medical examinations and medical care.

Local customs and regulations

Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. The majority of the population is Catholic. Portuguese is generally spoken, with the exception of English at some international airports, first-class hotels and souvenir stores. For business visits, unless you are sure that the person you are visiting knows English, it is better to bring your own interpreter.

(a) Brazilians are passionate, easy to socialize, helpful and full of enjoyment of life. They pay more attention to their appearance, speech and demeanor. Do not talk loudly and noisy, so as not to affect others. Hundreds of people do not litter or spit on the streets. Citizens obey traffic rules and do not cross the street where there is no sidewalk. When drivers of automobiles come to a crosswalk and see someone trying to cross the street, they usually stop politely to signal pedestrians to cross the street. Brazilians are public-spirited, pay attention to social order, and do not cut in line at shopping malls, theaters, or stations. It is strictly prohibited to dump garbage in the street and smoke in non-smoking places.

(2) Brazilians accept gifts, like to open the gift bag in person, praise some and thank the gift giver.

(3) Brazilians in social occasions, in order to show politeness and respect for others, in the other party's speech to listen attentively, do not casually interrupt the speech of others.

(d) Generally do not ask people about their finances, salaries, etc. For women, they generally do not ask about their age and marital status.

(5) According to Brazilian law, people must be buried or cremated within 24 hours after death. All people attending a funeral must be dressed in black.

(6) Brazilian law protects women. Once a couple divorces, the man is required to pay the woman's living expenses and the education of her minor children. If the man is rich, the woman can also ask for a share of the property.

Currency Exchange Rate

The Brazilian currency is called "Real". There are six coin denominations in circulation: 10, 20 and 50 centavos, and 1, 5 and 10 dollars***. The latest exchange rates between the US dollar and the Brazilian currency are listed daily in all major Brazilian newspapers.

Historically, Brazil's currency name and denomination changes more, especially due to the heavy foreign debt burden and hyperinflation in recent years, its currency changes more frequently. It is one of the Latin American countries with the largest currency devaluation. Since Brazil's independence to date, the currency system used are:

Between 1833 and 1942, 1 Mirex is equal to 1,000 Reis;

Between 1942 and 1967, 1 Crucero is equal to 100 cents;

Between 1967 and 1985, 1 New Crucero is equal to 1,000 Old Crucero;

Between 1986 and 1989, 1 Cruzado is equal to 1,000 Old Crucero;

Between 1986 and 1985, 1 Cruzado is equal to 1,000 Old Crucero. Between the years 1 Cruzado equals 1000 New Cruzados;

Between 1989 - 1990 1 New Cruzado equals 1000 Cruzados.

On March 16, 1990, Brazil reissued the Cruzeiro in place of the Nuevo Cruzado, with a conversion rate of 1:1 Benzo City Rounding System of 1 Cruzeiro equals 100 cents (Centavos).

Until December 31, 1991, the Crucero exchange rate trading price of 1068.70 and 1068.80 to the dollar.

In 1993, Brazil issued a new currency, the Cruzeiro Real, with 1 Cruzeiro Real equaling 1,000 Cr$. But the Cruzeiro Real was only in circulation for 1.5 years.

Brazil on July 1, 1994 to adopt a new currency - the real, 1 real is equal to 2750 Crucero Real. At that time, the exchange rate was R$1=US$1, with a peak of R$0.83=US$1, but then depreciated to R$3.5=US$1 at the highest. It has since recovered. Now the exchange rate of the real is: 1 U.S. dollar = 2.3 reais or so; 1 reais = 3.5 yuan or so.

Transportation and travel safety

Brazil's security is poor, especially in Sao Paulo and Rio, robbed often. You must pay attention to the safety of your person and belongings when traveling in Brazil. The tour members should not go out on their own, and it is better for them to travel in a group. Valuables and cash must be kept in a safe, hotel rooms are equipped with a safe, the charge is very small. After sightseeing and dining, before leaving the hotel, be sure to check your luggage in case it is missing. When entering or leaving the airport, please cooperate with the receptionist to keep your luggage under control. There are cases of robbery in Rio de Janeiro and S?o Paulo, so avoid walking alone at night. When you go out, you should not wear expensive watches or use high-quality cameras.

Brazil has a well-developed transportation industry, with major cities connected by air routes. The main means of transportation in the cities and towns are buses and cabs. The cities of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia have metros. However, due to years of highway disrepair, the road condition is poor, visitors to Brazil, such as long-distance bus **** car, please choose a good reputation of the company. Sao Paulo Rio is more crowded and poorly managed, you should generally avoid taking the bus. Other cities are slightly better.

Brazil has a tropical and subtropical climate, with an average temperature of 26 to 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year, and the seasons are not clearly differentiated into dry and rainy seasons; December and January are hotter, so wear a short-sleeved shirt; July and August are cooler, so wear a long-sleeved shirt and a jacket.

Brazilian hotels are warm and attentive service, the highest five-star, followed by four-star and three-star. Hotel hygiene conditions are good, all packaged breakfast, including 10% service charge. Hotel charges include: long-distance telephone calls, laundry fees, in-room drinks, snacks and so on. Guests are requested to bring their own daily necessities such as dental set, slippers, etc.; boiled water is not provided in hotel rooms in Latin American countries, so if you need it, you can ask the service desk. When staying or leaving the hotel, if you need the help of the waiter to carry your luggage, you should pay a tip of about 1 reais per piece of luggage.

Chinese restaurants can be found in Brasilia, S?o Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Recife. In S?o Paulo, there are more Chinese restaurants, Chinese food is cheaper and there are more choices.

The main tourist cities in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, S?o Paulo, Manaus, Foz do Igua?u, Brasilia and so on. Main attractions: Rio Jesus Hill, Bread Mountain, Manaus Black River, tropical rainforest, Centennial Theater, Indian Museum. Foz do Igua?u Falls, Itaipu hydroelectric power plant. Brasilia modern architecture.

Other notes:

Communication: Chinese cell phones can only be used in Rio de Janeiro and Manaus, other areas can not be used. Hotel phones are more expensive to call abroad, and once you connect to an international line, you start billing regardless of whether you are connected or not. Method: International 00021 + country code + area code + phone number, Brazilian domestic 0021 + area code + phone number. It is recommended to buy a local phone card, or directly group Brazilian cell phones at the airport, both are very cheap.

Time difference: With the adjustment of winter and summer time system, 10-11 hours later than China.

Consumption: in and out of the hotel to pay the baggage handler tip, generally 1 BAM per piece of luggage, driver and tour guide tip about 4 U.S. dollars / per person per day. Other services have been included in the charge of 10% service charge, do not have to pay another tip. Barbershops and beauty salons require a 10-20% tip, and teenagers who watch your car on the side of the road will ask you for US$0.50 when you turn around to pick it up. If you park outside a busy nightclub or theater, the teenagers will ask for $1 or $1.50 beforehand, which is a good idea.

The hotel fee does not include: pay TV, long distance calls, laundry, in-room meals, etc. The voltage is 110 volts in the cities of southern Brazil. The voltage is 110 volts in the southern cities of Brazil, 220 volts in the capital city of Brasilia and most of the northern region, but most hotels have 110 and 220 volts power supply. Brazilian TV system is PAL-M and NTSC.

When dining, Chinese restaurants only include tea, Brazilian buffet does not include drinks, desserts, if the tour members order drinks other than those stipulated, you need to pay for them after the meal.

Please be careful to carry the phone number of your tour guide and hotel with you in case you get lost.

On international flights to Brazil, you will need to fill out an entry form in triplicate, which should be kept in a safe place, and if lost, customs may

detain it, bringing unnecessary trouble. Emergency programs require the embassy to issue a "homecoming certificate" similar to the certificate.