What should I pay attention to when traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil? Thank you.

Yellow fever is the most common disease in Brazil. Dengue fever exists in some areas, but there are vaccines and oral drugs in Brazil. So far, no bird flu epidemic has been found. Some big cities in Brazil have good medical conditions and advanced equipment, but the medical expenses are expensive. Those with good economic conditions generally see a doctor in a private hospital, and the middle and lower classes generally enjoy free physical examination and medical treatment in public hospitals.

Local customs and regulations

Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. Most residents believe in Catholicism. In addition to some international airports, first-class hotels and local specialty shops, English is spoken, and Portuguese is generally spoken. For business investigation, unless you are sure that the interviewee is familiar with English, it is best to bring your own translator.

(1) Brazilians are enthusiastic, sociable, helpful and enjoy life. They pay more attention to appearance, speech and manners. Don't talk loudly, lest you affect others. People don't throw confetti or spit in the street. Citizens should obey the traffic rules and don't cross the road where there is no sidewalk. When a car driver drives to a crosswalk, when someone wants to cross the road, he usually stops politely to signal pedestrians to cross the road. Brazilians stress public morality and pay attention to maintaining social order. When waiting in line in shopping malls, cinemas and stations, there was no plug-in. Dumping garbage in the street and smoking in non-smoking places are strictly prohibited.

(2) When Brazilians accept gifts, they like to open the gift package face to face, praise it and thank the giver.

(3) In social situations, in order to show politeness and respect for others, Brazilians will listen attentively when the other person is talking and will not interrupt others casually.

(four) generally do not ask others about finance, wages, etc. For women, age and marital status are generally not asked.

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

(6) Brazil legally protects women. Once the husband and wife divorce, the man must pay the woman's living expenses and the education expenses of minor children on time. If the man has money, the woman can also ask for the division of property.

Currency exchange rate exchange

The Brazilian currency is called the "real". At present, there are six kinds of coins in circulation: 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1 5 and 10 yuan * *. Major Brazilian newspapers list the latest exchange rates of US dollars and Brazilian currencies every day.

The name and denomination of Brazilian currency have changed greatly in history, especially due to the heavy foreign debt burden and hyperinflation in recent years. It is one of the countries with the largest currency depreciation in Latin America. The monetary systems adopted by Brazil since its independence are:

From 1833 to 1942, 1 Reyes is equal to 1000 Reyes;

From 1942 to 1967, 1 Cruzeiro equals 100 integral;

From 1967 to 1985, 1 new Cruzeiro equals 1000 old Cruzeiro;

1986 to 1989, 1 Cruzado equals 1000 Nuevo Cruzeiro;

1989- 1990 New Cruzado equals 1000 Cruzado.

1 March 990 16, Brazil reissued Cruzeiro to replace New Cruzado, and the local and secondary market systems with exchange rates of 1: 1,1Cruzeiro were equal to 100 Centavos.

On the dates of 199 1, 12, 3 1, Cruzeiro's buying and selling prices were 1068.70 and 1068.80 to 1 respectively.

1993 Brazil issues a new currency, Cruzeiro Real, 1 Cruzeiro Real equals 1000 Cruzeiro. But Cruzeiro Real only circulated for 1.5 years.

Brazil adopted a new currency, the real, on July 1994 1. The real of 1 is equal to 2750 cruzeiro. At that time, the exchange rate was 1 real = 1 USD. The highest exchange rate was R $0.83 = US$ 65,438 +0, but then it depreciated to R $3.5 = US$ 65,438 +0. After that, it rebounded. At present, the exchange rate of the real is: 1 USD = about 2.3 reais; 1 real = about 3.5 RMB.

Traffic and travel safety

Public security in Brazil is very poor, especially in Sao Paulo and Rio, where looting often occurs. When traveling in Brazil, you must pay attention to personal and physical safety. Members should try not to go out without permission, and it is best to go together. Valuables and cash must be properly kept. There is a safe in the hotel room, and the charge is very small. After the tour, after eating, be sure to check your luggage before leaving the hotel in case you miss it. When entering and leaving the airport, please cooperate with the receptionist to take care of your luggage. In Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and other big cities, robberies have occurred from time to time. You should avoid walking alone at night, and you should not wear expensive watches or use advanced cameras when you go out.

Brazil's transportation industry is relatively developed, and all major cities are connected by air routes. The main means of transportation in the town are buses and taxis. Cities such as Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia all have subways. However, due to disrepair and poor road conditions, tourists coming to Pakistan should choose reputable companies if they take long-distance buses. Sao Paulo Rio is crowded and poorly managed, so buses should generally be avoided. Other cities are slightly better.

Brazil has a tropical and subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26 to 29 degrees, and the four seasons are not clear. Can be divided into dry season and rainy season. It is hotter in February and October in 65438 and 65438. Just wear a short-sleeved shirt It is cooler in July and August. Just wear a long-sleeved shirt and coat.

Hotel service in Brazil is warm and thoughtful, the highest is five-star, followed by four-star and three-star hotels. The hotel has good sanitary conditions, including breakfast and 10% service charge. Other hotel expenses include: long-distance telephone charges, laundry charges, room drinks and snacks. Please bring your own dental appliances, slippers and other daily necessities; Hotel rooms in Latin American countries do not provide boiled water. Please ask the service desk if necessary. When you check in or leave the hotel, if you need a waiter to help you with your luggage, you should pay a tip, which is about 1 real for each piece of luggage.

There are Chinese restaurants in Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Recife. Among them, there are many Chinese restaurants in Sao Paulo, and Chinese food is cheaper and has more choices.

Major tourist cities in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Manaus, Foz Iguazu, Brasilia, etc. Main attractions: Rio Jesus Mountain, Bread Mountain, Manaus Black River, Tropical Rainforest, Centennial Theatre, Indian Museum. Fosiguazu Waterfall of Yitaipu Hydropower Station. Modern architecture in Brasilia.

Other considerations:

Communication: China mobile phones can only be used in Rio de Janeiro and Manaus, but not in other areas. Calling foreign hotels is more expensive. Once the international line is connected, there will be a charge regardless of whether it is connected or not. Methods: international 0002 1+ country number+area number+telephone number, domestic 002 1+ area number+Brazil telephone number. It is recommended to buy a local calling card or set up a Brazilian mobile phone directly at the airport, which is very cheap.

Time: With the adjustment of winter and summer time, it is later than China 10- 1 1 hour.

Consumption: The bellman should be tipped when entering or leaving the hotel. Generally, each piece of luggage is 1 baht, and drivers and tour guides should tip about $4 per person every day. Other service items already include 10% service fee, so there is no need to pay extra tips. Barber shops and beauty salons should pay a tip of 10%-20%. Teenagers who look at your car on the side of the road will ask you for $0.50 when they come back to pick it up. If you park your car outside a bustling nightclub or theater, these car-watching teenagers will ask for $65,438+0 or $65,438+0.5 in advance, so it is better to pay them accordingly.

Hotel fees do not include: pay TV, long-distance calls, laundry fees, indoor meals, etc. The voltage in cities in southern Brazil is110v, and in the capital Brasilia and northern regions it is mostly 220v, but most hotels have110v and 220v. The TV systems in Brazil are PAL-M and NTSC.

At meals, Chinese restaurants only serve tea, but the Brazilian buffet does not include drinks and desserts. If the drinks ordered by members are not specified, they must pay extra after meals.

Please pay attention to bring your tour guide and hotel phone number, and please contact in time if you get lost.

On the international flight to Brazil, you need to fill out the entry form in triplicate, and these forms need to be kept properly. If you lose it, you may lose it.

Detention brings unnecessary trouble. The emergency plan requires the embassy to issue a certificate similar to the "Return Certificate".