Post on 06-May-2017
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balne%C3%A1rio_Cambori%C3%BA
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»)
new series
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