General Info

[Houston Player]

The thread Reais vs US $ is way outdated so I'll ask here.

Where do I get a good exchange rate in Rio (preferably in Copa), without compromising your security? Haven't been in Rio for quite some time.

Papi, you have received several answers in the Reports thread but I'll offer my advice here because I think this forum is more appropriate. Currently the best cash exchange rate for US $100 bills are the three cambios right next to each other on Nossa Senhora close to the Copacabana Palace Hotel. Two of the cambios have their rates posted and the third gives equally good rates. These 3 cambios are competing for your business so you can always try to negotiate if you want. They generally offer. 10 above the current bank rate. So if the ATM is giving 3. 28 they will give 3. 38.

[WyattEarp]

Sir I must correct you. In Rio cash is king you will get a better rate for $100 bills than any ATM will give you. The cambios pay a bonus so you will exchange with them. This is not true in any other Brazilian city that I'm aware of but in Rio CASH is king.

Good to know that about Rio. I feel I get good rates with my ATM card on the day it's recorded. Brazil has always had some bizarre exchange regulations.

[Houston Player]

To rephrase, no cambio offers a better exchange rate than drawing down cash from a local bank ATM. I was unaware that on the Rio Board that Papi said he was leaving in the next day. Many travelers think they have to bring cash and that they will get a better rate from a cambio.

Sir I must correct you. In Rio cash is king you will get a better rate for $100 bills than any ATM will give you. The cambios pay a bonus so you will exchange with them. This is not true in any other Brazilian city that I'm aware of but in Rio CASH is king.

[WyattEarp]

Without you getting offended as always, reread his question "Where to exchange your US $ in Rio?" ATM doesn't exchange cash.
Maybe the urge to write Something was too strong?

To rephrase, no cambio offers a better exchange rate than drawing down cash from a local bank ATM. I was unaware that on the Rio Board that Papi said he was leaving in the next day. Many travelers think they have to bring cash and that they will get a better rate from a cambio.

[Sperto]

The general rule has been to use an ATM card during daylight hours in a highly congested area.

If you don't have one already, find an ATM card that doesn't charge FX fees and gives you so many free withdrawals per month anywhere in the world.

Unless your apartment or hotel room has a safe, it's problematic to bring a lot of cash.

Without you getting offended as always, reread his question "Where to exchange your US $ in Rio?" ATM doesn't exchange cash.
Maybe the urge to write Something was too strong?

[WyattEarp]

The thread Reais vs US $ is way outdated so I'll ask here.

Where do I get a good exchange rate in Rio (preferably in Copa), without compromising your security? Haven't been in Rio for quite some time.

The general rule has been to use an ATM card during daylight hours in a highly congested area.

If you don't have one already, find an ATM card that doesn't charge FX fees and gives you so many free withdrawals per month anywhere in the world.

Unless your apartment or hotel room has a safe, it's problematic to bring a lot of cash.

[The Cane]

Anybody else following the story around the killing of Marielle Franco? I had not heard of her until this thing happened. Rio feels like the unlawful wild, wild West about now!

https://www.newstatesman.com/world/s...poor-and-black

[Papi Muy Rico]

The thread Reais vs US $ is way outdated so I'll ask here.

Where do I get a good exchange rate in Rio (preferably in Copa), without compromising your security? Haven't been in Rio for quite some time.

[Phuket90]

I'm planing to go to Rio.

Does anybody know about Freelancer Discos in Rio?

What is the easiest way to find a Lady for the first night in RDJ?

Thanks.

[Exec Talent]

I saw an advertisement for Preparation H with Lidocaine and had a good chuckle. I remember when all the girls in the termas would use it rather than disappoint a guy who asked for anal and was a little larger than average. Maybe this is something you guys who bring chocolate and Victoria's Secret can add to the GDP trade list!

[Gristle1]

http://www.vfsglobal.com/Brazil-eVisa/faqs.html

New e visa good for 2 years at $40.

I got mine yesterday. You don't paste it. You just print it out and bring it with you to check in for your flight and to passport control once you enter.

[Gagoo]

I have a friend that got his yesterday. Looks just like the normal one except you print it out, cut it out, and I guess paste it in your passport yourself.

Thanks for the info. I wish they did that sooner though.

[Mr Enternational]

I seen this from Facebook on "The Points Guy". I wonder if anyone has tried it. I would have been to Brazil many times if I didn't need a visa. I only went to Brazil during the Olympics and I didn't need a visa.

I have a friend that got his yesterday. Looks just like the normal one except you print it out, cut it out, and I guess paste it in your passport yourself.

[Gagoo]

http://www.vfsglobal.com/Brazil-eVisa/faqs.html

New e visa good for 2 years at $40.

I seen this from Facebook on "The Points Guy". I wonder if anyone has tried it. I would have been to Brazil many times if I didn't need a visa. I only went to Brazil during the Olympics and I didn't need a visa.

[Rio Bob]

http://www.vfsglobal.com/Brazil-eVisa/faqs.html

New e visa good for 2 years at $40.