Hello,
Can anyone advice what is the best way to carry money in Brazil. Are debit/credit gift cards easily accepted.
Are hotel safes okay to use for cash and passports? does anyone know anything about Hotel santa Clara in Rio?
Is it okay to carry a camera in a backpack or is it better to take a very small inexpensive camera? This is my first time in Brazil
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Credit cards and debit cards are easily accepted. However, I've seen people having problems with debt cards that were not from a brazilian bank, so I'm not sure about it.
Hotel Santa Clara is in Bairro Peixoto, Copacabana. It looks nice and has a good localization, some blocks from the beach and close enough from sightseeing.
As for safety: use common sense. Be careful about having valuables on show, don't hang your camera on your neck! It's safe in most areas to walk around during the day, but there are some places you should avoid at night.
Hope that helps. Happy travels 😊
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