2013

Balnerio Cambori + Itaja

Santa 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: Florianoplis.
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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Cruz de la Sierra, Houston, Newark, Panama City, Dubai, Santiago,
Buenos Aires, Lima, Frankfurt, Munich, Doha, Johannesburg, Zrich,
Luanda, Lisbon, Porto, Istanbul, Aruba, Barbados, Caracas, Punta Cana,
Montevideo, Bogota, Tel-Aviv, Asuncin, Ciudad del Este, Mexico City,
Paris, Rome, London, Atlanta, Detroit, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Seoul,
Barcelona, Singapore, Chicago, Washington.
Time zone in Balnerio
Cambori and Itaja:
Brazil uses the 24-hour clock system, so, for
example: 5:00pm = 17:00h
24-hour time
12-hour time
a.m. p.m.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Workdays goes from monday to friday
*Times are based on Balnerio Cambori.
Times in may vary in Itaja, 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
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Location of Balnerio Cambori
Coordinates: 265943S 483808W
Location of Itaja
Coordinates: 2654S 4840W
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 40C, and its
average is 25C.
In winter, the average
temperature is around 15C
*but the minimum in the early morning cooler can attain values
between 0C and 4C, 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) ..........
Po 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 dont 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$8)
Make sure your device will work in Brazil:
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
GSM Bands information by country (April 2013)*
GSM 900 / GSM 1800 MHz are used in most parts of the world:
Europe, Asia, Australia, Middle East, Africa.
GSM 850 / GSM 1900 MHz are used in the United States,
Canada, Mexico and most countries of S. America.
COMMUNICATION
Voltage: 220 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
AC power plugs and sockets: A, B, C, IEC
60906-1
ELECTRICITY
IEC 60906-1 C B A
TRANSPORTATION
BONDINDINHO
R$ 3,75 (US$1,94) - each way
EXPRESSUL
R$ 2,80 (US$1,45) - each way
There are a list of linhas(lines)
differentiated by number to
take you diffent places inside
the city. (Balnerio Cambori
only).
There are no monthy tickets,
you have to pay for each travel
you make, even if you need to
exchange buses.
FINAL DESTINATION
This type of transportation its more
used in the city when you really
need it. Its for tourism, and
because of that its slow and a more
open and expensive transportation.
It passes only by the beach and at
the parallel avenue. Use it only if
you really need to, the price is for
one way only and you cant do more
than a lap with one ticket.
BALNERIO CAMBORI
ITAJA BETWEEN CITIES
COLETIVO ITAJA
R$ 3,20 (US$1,65) - each way
PRAIANA
R$ 3,25 (US$1,68) - each way
small bus(BEM BOM)
R$ 5,00 (US$2,59) - each way
ROUTES
http://www.coletivoitajai.com.br/
ROUTES
http://www.expressul.com.br/horarios.swf
ROUTES
http://www.viacaopraiana.com.br/consulta-rotas/
ITAJA
BALN. CAMBORI
MOELLMAN
MEIA PRAIA
PORTO BELO
BOMBAS
BOMBINHAS
CANTO GRANDE
SANTA LUZIA
TIJUCAS
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 Cambori, 200 - Centro, Itaja/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. Dont 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? .................
Im fine. ...........................
Yes! .................................
No! ..................................
I want... ..........................
I dont want... .................
Look... .............................
Please. ............................
Thanks/thank you. ...........
I dont speak portuguese.
I am... ..............................
Bye! .................................
Oi!
Como vai?
Estou bem.
Sim.
No.
Eu quero...
Eu no quero...
Olha...
Por favor.
Obrigado.
Eu no falo portugus.
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!
Dont worry: being a little bit late is normal here.
LINKS AND CONTACTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
(47) 3249-6700
FEDERAL POLICE
(47) 3348-1080
www.turismo.itajai.sc.gov.br
TOURIST INFORMATION ITAJA
PUBLIC HOSPITAL
Marieta Konder Bornhausen
145 Aderbal Ramos da Silva Street
(47) 3249-9428
SAMU
Servio de Atendimento Mvel de Urgncia
(Urgency Mobile Service)
POLICE
EVENTS
http://www.secturbc.com.br/pt_index.php?s=calendario
0800 647 8122
http://www.secturbc.com.br/
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
Balnerio Cambori
USEFULL WEBSITES:
Itaja: http://www.belasantacatarina.com.br/itajai/
Balnerio Cambori:
http://www.belasantacatarina.com.br/camboriu/
A LITTLE BIT OF PORTUGUESE
Hi! ...................................
How are you? .................
Im fine. ...........................
Yes! .................................
No! ..................................
I want... ..........................
I dont want... .................
Look... .............................
Please. ............................
Thanks/thank you. ...........
I dont speak portuguese.
I am... ..............................
Bye! .................................
Oi!
Como vai?
Estou bem.
Sim.
No.
Eu quero...
Eu no quero...
Olha...
Por favor.
Obrigado.
Eu no falo portugus.
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
Balnerio Cambori
and Itaja