Travel Tips
Travel Tips for Brazil
There are a few travel scams to be aware of when visiting Brazil. Around banks or sources where international money is available be aware of ‘express kidnappings’ where a victim is forced to withdraw money from an ATM machine that they are using. It is recommended to only withdraw money from banks during the day when other people are around.
At airports be particularly alert for pickpockets and do not have valuables in outside pockets. Try to avoid dressing excessively or wearing expensive jewellery as this only attracts unnecessary attention.
When taking a taxi it is illegal for a driver to ask for payment upfront and if this occurs get out of the taxi immediately. Only catch officially licensed taxis as these have meters and the correct price will appear on the screen.
When shopping for antiques be wary of purchasing artefacts unless an export permit issued by the government of origin accompanies the product.
