GENERAL USEFUL INFORMATION & LINKS
Brazilian E-VISA
To obtain your entry visa to Basil, please access the link below. You may select your language in this link.
“Starting from April 10th, 2025, passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the United States will require a visa for entry into Brazil. If you already possess a valid physical visa in your passport for your visit’s purpose, you do not need to apply for a new visa”.
“For those arriving in Brazil by air, sea, or land, the online visa application form is accessible here”.
“We strongly recommend applying for your eVisa in advance to prevent travel disruptions caused by delays or missed connections. Secure your eVisa for a seamless journey!”
“Please note that most commonly used browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge are fully supported for the visa application process.”
From eVISA site
Travel Health insurance
We strongly recommend subscribing to your preferred travel insurance (international / national) prior to your travel to Porto de Galinhas, PE, Brazil. For instance:
https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/
Usual temperatures& What to wear
Porto de Galinhas has very pleasant temperatures in October (28º-22ºC) and we recommend strolling in the street using light clothes like shorts, short sleeves shirts or sleeveless shirts, and sandals. Be sure not to forget your sunglasses, bathing-suit and hat. Indoors at the hotel conference there will be air conditioning and colder temperatures, and you may want to use warmer clothes.
ATM availability
We strongly recommend the sole use of credit cards. If you prefer cash, keep in mind there are no ATM available at Porto de Galinhas. Best to withdraw at the airport Banco 24 horas. USD will be exchanged to (BRL) REAIS at tourist rates. Some stores might accept trading in USD cash. In that case, beware of official and tourist exchanging rates, we suggest an agreement with the store to exchange at an intermediate rate.
Some Bank 24h ATMs in Brazil allow withdrawals with foreign bank cards, as long as the card is international and compatible with networks such as Visa (Plus), Mastercard (Cirrus/Maestro), American Express or Discover.
Requirements:
* Card must be international (credit or debit).
* Must be enabled for international withdrawals.
* Must be linked to a recognized network (e.g. Visa Plus, Mastercard Cirrus).
* The withdrawal function must be activated by the issuing bank.
Important notes:
* There may be a withdrawal limit per transaction or per day.
* Fees may be charged by Banco24Horas and the foreign bank.
* The amount will be converted to reais (BRL) based on the exchange rate of the day and possible fees.
Tip:
Check the card for the network logos (e.g. Cirrus, Plus), and confirm with the issuing bank whether withdrawals in Brazil are permitted and whether there is any need for prior authorization.
Banco do Brasil at Porto de Galinhas
Exchange only at tourist rates.
Open from 10:00 to 15:00 hs
Uber
In general, these are not available for very short distances (like 2,5 km).
https://www.uber.com/br/en/r/cities/taxi/ipojuca-pe-br/
Recife Airport
This site might be useful if translated to English.
https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/pt/aeroportos/aeroporto-internacional-do-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre/index.html#
Transfer schedule & Luggage
Transfer (transportation to and from airport to Porto de Galinhas) will be included with the registration fee. It will be done by buses with plenty of space for luggage. We will announce the Bus schedule in this page and by email to those registered.
Safety in Porto de Galinhas
Porto de Galinhas is a small village city and quite safe at any time of the day. However, we recommend the usual care with your things. Particularly, cell phones, passports and wallets.
Food
There are many typical foods (mostly sea food):
You may try a “tapioca” (crepe of manioc) at breakfast or at brunch.
You may try typical dishes like “moqueca de peixe” or “de frutos do mar”.
You may also try “bobó de camarão” or “vatapá” , and “feijoada”
You may try appetizers like “caldinho de feijoada”, “caldinho de frutos do mar”.