What is the tipping situation (taxi, restaurant)?
If there is tip, it will be included in the bill. It is not necessary to tip in taxis. Mail, Exchanging money and Phone Calls Mail from the US takes a week more or less, and up to two weeks when sent to the US. A postcard costs R$1 (60 cents), and letters upwards from this. There are banks and post offices within a few blocks of the school. ATM cards are a typical way to take out money. We are also able to exchange money for you within a day. There are also hotels that exchange currency and traveler’s checks for you. To make either local or international phone calls, you will need to buy phone cards here (they are sold in many locations).
