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MANEZINHOS:
Manezinho is the term popularly used to designate the natives of Florianopolis. They are called so because of its historical ancestry of the mid-century, populations of the Azores islands belonging to Portugal. The inhabitants of these islands are also called "Manezinhos da Ilh''. Most of the descendants have a fishing culture as well as the whaling hunt culture . This practice is now illegal, and was widely practiced in Florianopolis before the ban.
HYMN: Rancho de amor à ilha
LANGUAGE:
Portuguese is the official language of the Federative Republic of Brazil. English and Spanish are spoken by most people involved in tourist activities.
RELIGION
Brazil is a religiously diverse country, with a tendency for tolerance and mobility between religions. The Brazilian population is predominantly Christian (89%), and mostly Catholic. Inheritance of colonization, Catholicism was the official state religion until the Republican Constitution of 1891, which established the secular state.
SANITARY LEVEL
It is not obligatory nor necessary to apply any vaccine before going to Florianopolis, since it is a safe city in terms of health. Public hospitals
are available to tourists for any emergency 24 hours a day for free.
SECURITY
Florianópolis is a safe city, but as in any city in the world, we must take
some care. For example, do not leave your purse or bag hanging from chairs in public places or walk at night along poorly lit areas.
PHONE NUMBERS TO CALL TO FLORIANÓPOLIS
The country code for Brazil is 55, and the area code of Florianopolis is 48. For example, to call on 3266 5555 from outside the country, you should dial: 55 48 3266 5555
CURRENCY
A moeda brasileira é o real (R$).
Existem notas de R$ 100, R$ 50, R$ 20, R$ 10, R$ 5, R$ 2 e R$ 1 e
moedas de R$ 1, 50 centavos, 0,25 centavos, 0,10
centavos, 0,05 centavos, e 0,01 centavos.
O dólar estadunidense é a moeda internacional de
maior difusão. Pode ser trocado em bancos ou casas
de câmbio, onde é preciso apresentar o passaporte.
Em algumas lojas se aceitam dólares, e a grande maioria cartões de credito (VISA, Credicard/ Master Card, Diners e AMEX )
The Brazilian currency is the Real (R $). There are notes of $ 100, $ 50, $ 20, $ 10, $ 5, $ 2 and $ 1 coins and $ 1, 50 cents, 0.25, 0.10, 0.05 cents and 0.01 cents. The U.S. dollar is the major international currency. Can be exchanged at banks or exchange houses, where you must present your passport. Some stores accept U.S. dollars, and most credit cards (VISA, Master Card, Diners and AMEX)
EXCHANGE
Brazil has a floating exchange rate system.
BANKS
Open at 10 am and close at 16h. It is possible
Cash extractions and other transactions in
ATMs, which operate during
24 hours.
WATER
It is advisable to filter or boil tap water before drinking. The best to do is drink mineral water.
ELETRICITY
Electricity is provided in the city at 220 volts (60 hertz), but most hotels also have 110-volt outlets in their bathrooms.
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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES:
Police For Tourist Protection (DPTUR)