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HEALTH RISKS

Immunization Vaccinations are not required. If intending to visit the the Amazon or Pantanal areas, a vaccination for yellow fever is strongly recommended. The shots last for ten years but it is only effective after 10 days, so plan ahead. It is also a good idea to protect against malaria. Also, don't drink tap water. The water in cities are treated and is heavily chlorinated. For any other concerns, please consult our specialists before departure.

ELECTRICITY

Voltage is not standard in Brazil. Some cities are 100V or 127V or 220V.

The southeast (Rio and Sao Paulo) tends to use a U.S.-compatible system whereas 220V is more common in the European-oriented south of Brazil.

Please, consult your hotel before using any electrical equipment.

HOW TO DIAL

To Brazil:
Country Code : 55
Angra dos Reis 24
Belem 91
Belo Horizonte 31
Brasilia 61
Cuiaba 65
Curitiba 85
Fortaleza 62
Iguassu Falls 45
JoãoPessoa 83
Manaus 92
Natal 84
Ouro Preto 31
Porto Alegre 512
Recife 81
Rio de Janeiro 21
Salvador da Bahia 71
São Paulo 11

From Brazil:
International direct call :
00 + country code + area code + phone number
International operator : 000111
Domestic direct call :
0 + carrier code (21 or 23)+area code + phone number
Local operator : 100
Correct time : 130
Wake-up service : 134

BUSINESS HOURS

Offices - Monday: Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Banks - Monday: Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Government - Monday: Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Retail - Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m to 1 p.m;
Shopping centers: Everyday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Fixed Public Holidays

01 January New Year's Day
21 April Tiradentes Day (revolutionary hero)
01 May Labor Day
07 September Independence Day
12 October Our Lady Aparecida
02 November All Souls Day
15 November Proclamation of the Republic
24 December Christmas Eve (half day)
25 December Christmas Day
31 December New Year's Eve (half day)

Changing Public Holidays

Holiday	2001	2002	2003	2004
Carnival week	23-27 Feb	8-12 Feb	28 Feb-4 Mar	20-24 Feb
Good Friday	13 Apr	29 Mar	18 Apr	9 Apr
Easter	15 Apr	31 Mar	20 Apr	11 Apr
Corput Christi	14 Jun	30 May	19 Jun	10 Jun