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[SoberHans69]

Just over three weeks and I'll finally make it to Brazil for the first time, hope to meet some of you there.

Got a few questions I'd appreciate answers to:

1) Can anyone recommend a gym in the Copacabana area that I can pay per session or join for a few weeks?

2) Can anyone recommend a laundry place in this area too?

3) Where's the best place to buy a cheap yellow Brazil football Jersey?

Thanks.

[Nordico]

Were the phones values at over 500 dollars? I think 500 bucks is the limit you can bring in as a gift. How much was the fine / tax?

They have now raised the limit to 1000 dollars. https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt...-and-duty-free. The currency limit is still BRL10,000, without declaring it.

[Xpartan]

Hello folks,

I will be going to Brazil in a few weeks. I don't want to carry cash and I don't want to use my usual cards either. I am thinking of getting a pre-paid card from wise.com. Has anyone used that card in the past and is it recommended?

Thanks.

Never used them, but prepaid cards are tricky. Many won't work at ATMs, others won't work outside of the USA Or your home country. If it does work, I can only imagine what it would charge for cash withdrawals. Call them and ask, don't leave anything to chance. And make sure to have back up no matter what they tell you.

[BMo814]

You're right. It doesn't say that. I stand corrected.

Antigen test IS fine. Ask the hotel most hotels have a lab to hook you up with. In rio in September came right to the room. I been to Brazil 3 times during Covid season no problem getting results quick and sent to you via email or WhatsApp. Cash is king bro don't be afraid to walk around with money. You won't want to be looking for ATM every time you want to see a girl just my opinion. Put it in a safe. I take cash everywhere less hassle. Sure something could happen but how could a robber pick you randomly and hit the jackpot?

[ThatIndianGuy1]

Hello folks,

I will be going to Brazil in a few weeks. I don't want to carry cash and I don't want to use my usual cards either. I am thinking of getting a pre-paid card from wise.com. Has anyone used that card in the past and is it recommended?

Thanks.

[ThatIndianGuy1]

Post where it says that.

You're right. It doesn't say that. I stand corrected.

[Mr Enternational]

CDC clearly states the anti-gen is not accepted. By my hotel in SP just told me that there is a lab across the street that does PCR test and generate results in two hours.

Post where it says that.

[Gabbarsing]

Hi,

Need help here. According to CDC, I need a negative Covid test 1 day before my flight back. Labs in US are taking up to three days for test results. Can I get the the results the same day in SP?

I am coming to SP in few days. And I ordered AA approved antigen tests form USA https://www.aa.com/covid19testing - it is much more convenient IMHO.

For this antigen does it have to be within last 24 hours or 1 calendar day prior to departure is sufficient?

[Nordico]

CDC clearly states the anti-gen is not accepted. By my hotel in SP just told me that there is a lab across the street that does PCR test and generate results in two hours.

Not true. Check the FAQ section.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...travelers.html

[ThatIndianGuy1]

You are talking about a PCR test that takes over 24 hours. You only need an antigen test which takes 10 to 15 minutes.

CDC clearly states the anti-gen is not accepted. By my hotel in SP just told me that there is a lab across the street that does PCR test and generate results in two hours.

[Mr Enternational]

Need help here. According to CDC, I need a negative Covid test 1 day before my flight back. Labs in US are taking up to three days for test results. Can I get the the results the same day in SP?

You are talking about a PCR test that takes over 24 hours. You only need an antigen test which takes 10 to 15 minutes.

[ThatIndianGuy1]

Hi,

Need help here. According to CDC, I need a negative Covid test 1 day before my flight back. Labs in US are taking up to three days for test results. Can I get the the results the same day in SP?

[Nounce]

Has anybody managed to use Apple Pay in Brazil? I tried to use it few times without success, then I gave up.

It worked for me in Sao Paulo in several bakeries. I used cards most of the times due to mask. I don't recall that it not working or problem.

[Gabbarsing]

Has anybody managed to use Apple Pay in Brazil? I tried to use it few times without success, then I gave up.

Nop, I tried to pay with Apple Pay online as well and it just doesn't work.

[Nordico]

Has anybody managed to use Apple Pay in Brazil? I tried to use it few times without success, then I gave up.