| Brazil has a very diverse culture and a wonderful | | | | * Keep copies of all your important documents. |
| climate. Summer starts in December and ends in | | | | You may leave copies of these with a friend back |
| February in this South American country. So before | | | | home, or keep copies in a separate location from the |
| going on a trip to Brazil, one has to have enough | | | | originals. You can also email the copies to yourself. |
| information on what to bring. Here are a few tips to | | | | * Bring a pair of sandals |
| help in deciding in what to prepare for a trip to this fine | | | | If the reason for the trip to Brazil is the beaches, then |
| country. | | | | a pair of sandals, together with one's bathing suit and |
| * Protect your photo equipment and other equipment | | | | hat is necessary. |
| sensitive to humidity. | | | | * Bring some deodorant and perfume. |
| Humidity is high in Brazil. Sealable plastic bags are also | | | | One sweats too here and these essentials are very |
| useful, so make sure to bring some. | | | | handy. |
| * Bring your medication and prescription. | | | | * Never leave your belongings unattended. |
| If you brought some medication, make sure you | | | | If you can settle for disposable cameras, then, do so. |
| declare it at the Customs. There are also some drugs | | | | * Learn some Portuguese. |
| that can be bought from the chemist without a | | | | Knowledge of Portuguese can help when |
| prescription. | | | | communicating with the locals. English, Spanish, |
| * Buy mosquito repellent and sun block when you get | | | | German, French and Italian are also spoken in tourist |
| there. | | | | areas. |
| These are of good quality and are suitable formulated | | | | * Have valid entry documents. |
| for the conditions of the country. | | | | One's passport should be valid for at least six months |
| * Get Hepatitis shots before leaving for Brazil. | | | | from the date of entry. Foreign tourists are given a |
| Hepatitis A, B and C cases are prevalent in Brazil. Also, | | | | maximum of 180 days to stay in 1 year. Renewals for |
| always wash your hands before eating. Use | | | | 90 days may be obtained from Policia Federal. |
| appropriate disinfectants and antiseptics. | | | | * Have some cash handy. |
| * Pack light | | | | Major credit cards- MasterCard, Visa, Amex and |
| Most air carriers have a luggage limit of 20 kilos. | | | | Diners - are accepted, as well as traveler's checks. |
| Having your clothes washable and mix-matched for | | | | Cash will be needed if you are going outside the major |
| different look is more advisable than carrying more | | | | cities. |
| clothes. When not on a business trip, pack casual | | | | With these guidelines, one can look forward to having |
| clothes as most Brazilians dress casually. | | | | an enjoyable travel to Brazil. |