Brasilia

Media Cyber

(http://www.mediacyber.com.br/) - brasilia shopping mall, g1 floor. 61 3201-7300. next to the north hotel sector. has printing and scanning services and sells disks and recordable cds.

Neon Lights

Cybercafe (http://www.neonlights.com.br/), srtvs, patio brasil mall - 2nd floor, 61 3322-8060, [email protected] conveniently located inside a large shopping mall next to the south hotel sector. opens mo-sat 10 am - 10 pm. r$ 6/hour.

 

There are also many Wi-fi hotspots scattered around town, including the food court of the airport and various hotels.

Brasilia is a safe city, but usual measures should be taken. The surrounding cities like Taguatinga and Ceilandia aren't tourist destinations and aren't considered to be as safe as Brasília itself. In fact, in those cities there are a lot of danger zones, and if you don't know where to avoid, it's better not to go to them. At night, the area near the central bus station is not considered to be safe prostitution and drugs. Avoid walking alone at night throughout the city.

There are an increasing number of cases of "flash kidnap". This consists of attacking people near or inside their own car, robbing and getting away with the car, and sometimes driving with the owner to make them withdraw money from automatic cash machines or even committing other kinds of violence. The local Police give some advice (http://www.pmdf.df.gov.br...) on how to avoid these crimes:

1) Try to walk with company, avoiding deserted places or those with poor illumination. Be aware of people approaching to ask for information, especially at night;

2) When exiting a bank, verify if you are being followed, or if there are suspicious people near your vehicle;

3) Approaching your car, have the keys ready, to make it easier to get into the car;

4) Going home or to your hotel, do not park immediately. Watch the sides of the buildings and corners and only then stop the vehicle. Do not react to any kind of crime, as the criminals do not act alone.

Police officers are usually polite, but as they have to deal with considerable violence, they might appear harsh in situations where they have to be alert. Respect is the key for good interaction. In case of police intervention at a crime i.e. when they withdraw their guns, lie on the ground, put your hands on your head, and don't make any sudden movements. Do not react if searched. Follow instructions and, if possible, inform someone of your situation by phone.

To get police assistance, dial 190 in any public or private phone. For medical emergency, dial 192.

Although drug consumption does not lead to incarceration, it is still a crime in Brazil, and being caught with small amounts of illegal substances may lead to bureaucratic complications when leaving the country. Selling or transporting drugs for use of others is considered trafficking, a very serious crime, and will lead to severe consequences. So, do not use or carry drugs of any kind.

contact

The area code to Brasilia is 61 also add Brazil's 55 if dialing from abroad. All 7-digit telephone numbers have recently been converted to 8-digit by adding a 3 before the number. To reach a number like 241-0000 from abroad, dial 55 61 3241-0000.