2013

Balneário Camboriú + ItajaíSanta Catarina, Brazil

and one of the fastest growing economies in the world

A place with Sand and Snow!

Country: Brazil State: Santa Catarina

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The two cities are 9 kilometers distant from each other and 85 kilomoters from the capital of the state: Florianopólis.

The town, with its steep hills

dropping down to the sea, is

popular amongst

South Americans.

The largest Theme Park and

Multi-Theme park in Latin America.

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Time zone in Balneário Camboriú and Itajaí: Brazil uses the 24-hour clock system, so, for

example: 5:00pm = 17:00h

24-hour time

12-hour time

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Workdays goes from monday to friday

*Times are based on Balneário Camboriú.Times in may vary in Itajaí, and also during summer on both cities.

10:00 - 21:00 (10am - 9pm) 16:00 - 20:00 (4pm - 8pm)

The South region is located below

the Tropic of Capricorn, in a

temperate zone.

RAINS, mainly in the summer

the winter is mild and

the summer is hot.

Seasons in Brazil are the reverse of those of Europe and United States:

Spring: 22nd September - 21st December

Summer: 22nd December - 21st March

Autumn: 22nd March - 21st June

Winter: 22nd June - 21st Septembe

SOUTH REGION

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Location of Balneário CamboriúCoordinates: 26°59′43″S 48°38′08″W

Location of ItajaíCoordinates: 26°54′S 48°40′W Sweaters and light winter coats are needed, in winter.

goes all the way from December to

March

The best time to visit those regions, if you want to profit from beaches is undoubtedly summer (December-March) and the months closer to summer, unless you want to visit other highlights as Iguassu Falls or

Blumenau Oktoberfest, or just travelling in a rather European alike region.

In summer, though hot, hardly ever reach the 40ºC, and its

average is 25ºC.

In winter, the average temperature is around 15ºC

*but the minimum in the early morning cooler can attain values between 0ºC and 4ºC, but it is very rare to get temperatures outside this range.

The currency name is Real, shown as R$, just like this: R$10,00 (in portuguese: «dez reais»)

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FOOD:

Hot-dog completo: R$7 (US$3,63)............

Capirinha: R$10 (US$5,18).........................

Beer bottle at a pub: R$7 (US$3,63) .........

Bread roll small size: R$4 (US$2,07)........

Mineral water bottle: R$3 (US$1,55) .........

Milk 1 liter: . R$2 (US$1).......................

Biscuit package: R$2 (US$1)...............

Chicken meat 1kg/35oz: R$12 (US$6,20)...

Beef 1kg/35oz: R$12 (US$6,20).................

Pizza medium size: R$35 (US$13) ..........

Pão de queijo: R$2,00 (US$0,97)..............

COST OF LIVING

If you want more information about cost of living you can access the website: www.expatistan.com type ‘Balneario Camboriu’ and compare with your city.

It is common to have a pre-paid mobile phone over here,

so don’t worry about bills!

Bring or buy a cell phone!

Cellphone prices:

More basic:

The system used by brazilian carriers

(TIM, VIVO, CLARO, OI) is the GSM, then you have to buy a Sim Card. It costs R$15 (US$8)

Make sure your device will work in Brazil:http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html

GSM Bands information by country (April 2013)*

GSM 900 / GSM 1800 MHz are used in most parts of the world: Europe, Asia, Australia, Middle East, Africa.

GSM 850 / GSM 1900 MHz are used in the United States, Canada, Mexico and most countries of S. America.

COMMUNICATION

Voltage: 220 VFrequency: 60 Hz

AC power plugs and sockets: A, B, C, IEC 60906-1

ELECTRICITY

IEC 60906-1CBA

TRANSPORTATION

BONDINDINHO R$ 3,75 (US$1,94) - each way

EXPRESSULR$ 2,80 (US$1,45) - each way

There are a list of ‘linhas’(lines) differentiated by number to take you diffent places inside the city. (Balneário Camboriú only).There are no monthy tickets, you have to pay for each travel you make, even if you need to exchange buses.

FINAL DESTINATION

This type of transportation it’s more used in the city when you really need it. It’s for tourism, and because of that it’s slow and a more open and expensive transportation.It passes only by the beach and at the parallel avenue. Use it only if you really need to, the price is for one way only and you can’t do more than a lap with one ticket.

BALNEÁRIO CAMBORIÚ

ITAJAÍ BETWEEN CITIES

COLETIVO ITAJAÍR$ 3,20 (US$1,65) - each way

PRAIANAR$ 3,25 (US$1,68) - each waysmall bus(BEM BOM)

R$ 5,00 (US$2,59) - each way

ROUTEShttp://www.coletivoitajai.com.br/

ROUTEShttp://www.expressul.com.br/horarios.swf

ROUTEShttp://www.viacaopraiana.com.br/consulta-rotas/

ITAJAÍ

BALN. CAMBORIÚ

MOELLMAN

MEIA PRAIA

PORTO BELO

BOMBAS

BOMBINHAS

CANTO GRANDE

SANTA LUZIATIJUCAS

ROUTE

http://www.simitajai.com.br/

Price is for when you pay by

cash, but if you apply for a SIM card, you can charge a minimum of 10 tickets ‘passes’ and you will have a discount, paying

R$2,80 for each way.You will still be paying for each time you get inside the bus.You can applu for the card at: Rua Camboriú, 200 - Centro, Itajaí/SC

SAFETY TIPS

Avoid walking long distances at night, especially in

empty streets. The emptier the street, the riskier it is.

USE ONLY

ACCREDITED TAXIS

You should keep a photocopy of your ID card. (in case you ever need it, like showing it off to a policeman for identification purposes. The law in Brazil asks that any citizen must have an ID card on him while walking outside).

Be careful with your valuable objects. Don’t display wealth products like cell phones, MP3 players, iPODs,

laptops or cameras in public places.

Use a taxi to go to your destination or back to your apartment/hotel room, even if the distance is short.

A LITTLE BIT OF PORTUGUESE

Hi! ...................................How are you? .................I’m fine. ...........................Yes! .................................No! ..................................I want... ..........................I don’t want... .................Look... .............................Please. ............................Thanks/thank you. ...........I don’t speak portuguese.I am... ..............................Bye! .................................

Oi!Como vai?Estou bem.Sim.Não.Eu quero...Eu não quero...Olha...Por favor.Obrigado.Eu não falo português.Eu sou...Tchau!

Some portuguese tips (what to say, what NOT to say):http://www.learn-portuguese-now.com/portuguese-tips.html

A few favorite brazilian portuguese expressions:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/a-few-favoritebrazilian-portuguese-expressions.html

SOCIAL HABITS

Cheek kissing is a universal form of greeting between a man and a woman or two women.

It is not necessary to know a person well or be intimate with them to kiss them on the cheek.

We greet each other with a kiss on the cheek, and sometimes a hug.

Public display of affection is acceptable.

People are usually talkative, so it is easy to start a conversation!

Don’t worry: being a little bit late is normal here.

LINKS AND CONTACTS

FIRE DEPARTMENT (47) 3249-6700FEDERAL POLICE

(47) 3348-1080www.turismo.itajai.sc.gov.br

TOURIST INFORMATION ITAJAÍ

PUBLIC HOSPITALMarieta Konder Bornhausen

145 Aderbal Ramos da Silva Street

(47) 3249-9428

SAMUServiço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência

(Urgency Mobile Service)

POLICE

EVENTShttp://www.secturbc.com.br/pt_index.php?s=calendario

0800 647 8122http://www.secturbc.com.br/

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Balneário Camboriú

USEFULL WEBSITES:Itajaí: http://www.belasantacatarina.com.br/itajai/Balneário Camboriú: http://www.belasantacatarina.com.br/camboriu/

A LITTLE BIT OF PORTUGUESE

Hi! ...................................How are you? .................I’m fine. ...........................Yes! .................................No! ..................................I want... ..........................I don’t want... .................Look... .............................Please. ............................Thanks/thank you. ...........I don’t speak portuguese.I am... ..............................Bye! .................................

Oi!Como vai?Estou bem.Sim.Não.Eu quero...Eu não quero...Olha...Por favor.Obrigado.Eu não falo português.Eu sou...Tchau!

Some portuguese tips (what to say, what NOT to say):http://www.learn-portuguese-now.com/portuguese-tips.html

A few favorite brazilian portuguese expressions:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/a-few-favoritebrazilian-portuguese-expressions.html

Last update: May/2013

Welcome to Balneário Camboriú

and Itajaí