Visa Information
Brazil has different travel policies for each nationality. The Brazilian Government doesn’t request a visa for a group of countries. In this case, if your nationality is part of this list, you can stay up to 90 days in Brazil without any issues.
Please, review with your local Brazilian embassy if your nationality is applicable for a visa or not.
You may find contact details about your local embassy on this link: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/reparticoes-consulares-do-brasil
Climate
CCUS Latin America will take place on May 22-23. During this month, the average maximum daytime temperature in Rio de Janeiro lies at 27.2°C (80.96°F) and the average minimum temperature goes down to around 19.6°C (67.28°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).
Rainfall during May is moderate with an average of 80mm (3.2 inches).
Currency
The official currency of Brazil is the Real. Its symbol is R $ and its fraction are 100 cents. There are coins of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 real. Approximately, $1 USD is equivalent to R $4.85.
Unlike some other South American countries, US dollars are rarely accepted in Brazil. Therefore, it is recommended to have some reals in cash, which you may withdraw from an ATM on arrival.
Electricity
In Brazil the standard voltage is 127 / 220V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
Keep in mind that in Brazil the official standard plug and socket type is type N. You may need an adapter for your devices.
Health Information
Depending on your country of origin or nationality, you may be required specific vaccines to enter Brazil, such as the yellow fever vaccine.
Please, check further information with your local Brazilian embassy before travelling.
You may find contact details about your local embassy on this link: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/reparticoes-consulares-do-brasil
Transportation
In Rio de Janeiro, buses are the cheap and main form of public transportation. Other ways of transportation include the subway system - MetroRio, street cars, cable cars and Uber. Ride-sharing apps such as Uber are safe and easily available. Also, you can buy a Rio Card ticket which is accepted in every type of public transportation.