Exchange Rate

US dollar approximate exchange rate is R$1.7 to R$1.80 (Brasilian Reais)

to U$1.00 (US dollar). This means your money goes farther in Brazil.

Weather

Sept. - Nov. is very warm.

Dec. - Feb. is hot (summer in Brazil)

Clothing

Men: Shorts, t-shirt or short sleeve shirts, beachwear (swim trunks including board shorts or Speedos are also very common).

Women: Think light and comfortable, on the beach, Brasilian bikinis are always in fashion.

Both: A jacket is not needed at any time

Language

Your trip will be more pleasurable if you learn a few words of Brasilian Portuguese. Free material available after registration.

Population

Bahia is a predominately Black/Latin city.

Culture

Most native Brazilian’s don’t speak English.

Traveling

Walking is involved, always wear very comfortable walking shoes.