Travel Tips in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Brasília

Travel Tips
When you are coming from abroad via air, you probably will land in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Brasília. From there you need to take a plane (or a bus) to Florianópolis.

São Paulo
There are two Airports in São Paulo; Congonhas Domestic Airport and Guarulhos International Airport. It is possible to take a flight to Florianópolis from both of these Airports. Just check for the best time and price options.

Airlines
The two most popular domestic airlines in Brazil are:

• Tam (www.tam.com.br) 
• Gol (www.voegol.com.br)

Money

• Our currency is called Brazilian Real.
• If you need to change money it is best to bring Dollars or Euros. Do not bring Norwegian Kroners. You can check updated rates at: www.x-rates.com.
• Coming to Ibiraquera:
• When you arrive at Florianópolis you will need to take either a taxi or a bus to Ibiraquera.

Bus

• You will need to take a taxi from the Airport to the Bus Terminal.
• You board the bus at the Central Bus Station, downtown Florianópolis. The bus costs around R$16,00 and it takes around 2 hours. 
• From Imbituba, you will need a taxi to Barra de Ibiraquera. It will cost around R$30,00 and it takes around 15 minutes.

Taxi

• The taxi to Ibiraquera from Floripa will cost around R$140,00.
• You can also order the “Happy Taxi”  in advance with Dhiraj: vandanaswaha@yahoo.com.br

Car Rental

• There are many options of Car Rental, one option is Localiza. You can make your reservation through 0800 979 2000 mor www.localiza.com

Living Situation

• If you are planning to stay longer then the retreat period here in Ibiraquera you have the options of many guest houses, hotels or renting a house.
• Some useful web sites: www.barradeibiraquera.com.br

About the weather

• Ibiraquera is a beautiful beach located at southern Brazil. November is during the spring season, temperatures are between 15 to 30 degrees approximately. It is quite windy and because of that Ibiraquera is known as one of the best spots in the world for the practice of windsurf and kitesurf.

Things to bring (or buy it here)

• Bathing suit
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito repellent
• Rain Coat or Umbrella
• Hat
• Flip-flops
• Meditation Chair
• Warm shawl or jacket

Sight Seeing/ Tourism/ Sports

• Whale Watching
• Trekking
• Surf
• Windsurf
• Kitesurf
• If you wish to “fly with the wind” in a incredible adventure, it is possible to have Kitesurfing lessons with Paul. His contact is Pousada Raia1 (55- 48- 33550065).
• Horse Ridding

Places around Ibiraquera

• Garopaba
• Praia do Rosa
• Imbituba
• Praia do Luz

What you find at Ibiraquera

• Pharmacy
• Restaurante da Barra (opens everyday)
• Restaurante Tartaruga (Opens in the weekends)
• Bakery
• Mini Supermarket (Mercado Guimarães)
• Hair Dresser (Cabelo e Arte)
• Bus to Imbituba (few times a day)

The closest Bank, Hospital, etc… are located at Imbituba. (15 min by car) 

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