You do not need a visa from most European states. You must have a passport, which is still valid for six month.
At the entry you will get a form with the entry facts. Sometimes these forms are already given in the plane. Please keep this form during your stay in Brazil ! You need it when you leave the country.

Internet cafes are in all tourist places. The next Internet café is about 5 minutes walking from your guest house.


To Europe you can phone from all public telephones. Phone cards you can get in all supermarkets.


At many cash dispensers you can get money with Visa card, Master card and Eurocard. We advise you to exchange cash only in banks or exchange offices. In addition, travel checks are changed in each bank.
The present currency is the Real. Lately the currency is stable, but in the last years it has been not stable.
1 € = 3,5 Real


Tips are handled very different. Sometimes the tip is already proven in the calculation, otherwise one usually pays 2 – 5% of the calculation.


You can rent a car at international renting offices, but local offices often are cheaper. You must have an international driving licence.
If you have not booked a transfer with us, you can also use a taxi to or from the airport. Taxis are safe and have a taximeter.


The national language of Brazil is Portuguese. In large cities and tourist places English is spoken too. In addition Brazilians do understand your body language.


We recommend to take along more summer clothe and beachwear, although you can buy this at each corner.
For the evenings it is good to have a sweater, cause it is a little bit cooler.