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from Fortaleza
Climate:
Prea is located 3.5 degrees south of the Equator and has a
sub-tropical climate ::
Tropical temperatures, low humidity and Ocean breezes.
The temperature varies very little during the year:
Day temperatures: 27 to 30º Celsius, 80 to 87º Fahrenheit
Night temperatures: 21 to 23º Celsius, 70 to
75º Fahrenheit
Short showers are common during the less windy season (mid-January
to mid-June)
Travel
Documents and Visas:
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Make sure the date of your trip is at least 6 months prior to the
expiration date on your passport. If you hold a European Passport
you should not require a visa, but the regulations change from time
to time so check with your closest Brazilian embassy.
- Visitors from the USA, Canada, New-Zealand and Australia,
you will need to obtain a visa directly from the closest Brazilian
Embassy or Consulate, either via mail or personally
(usually faster).
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Money:
- Currency:
Brazilian
Real - R$
For
today's rate, click on the currency converter: 
- Credit Cards :
Visa and MasterCard are accepted in SOME restaurants and shops.
- Cash : The closest
ATM is about 1 hour away (Bela Cruz). Also, if you need to exchange
foreign currency to Reais, we recommend you do it in the airport
in Sao Paulo or before you leave Fortaleza. If possible, ask for
small bills and remember that cash if preferred over Traveler's
Checks.
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Health information:
- Vaccinations :
No particular vaccinations are
required
- Water : We
prefer bottled water but there are locations where water is drinkable.
If
your only destination in Brazil is Preá (via Fortaleza Airport)
you do NOT need to take the Yellow Fever vaccine or Malaria medication.
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Voltage and electronic equipment:
The voltage in North-East Brazil is 220
Volts, as in most European countries, (110 V. in the USA).
Both European and American style plugs fit in the standard
Brazilian sockets but you should check your electronics for
input voltage before using them.
Tipping:
Standard
tip is 10% but... it is up to you. Some restaurants automatically
include the 10% so ask or check your bill.
Time Zone: GMT - 03:00
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Transportation from Fortaleza:
4
x 4 vehicle (airport transfer)
This
is a private transport in a 4x4 pick-up truck (Mitsubishi L200,
or similar). Fits up to 4 people comfortably plus kitesurf and windsurfing
equipment if needed. All 4x4´s have air conditioning, music
and a professional driver that knows every inch of the road from
Fortaleza to Prea. You are picked up at the airport or anywhere
in Fortaleza at the time requested. Transfer to Prea is about 3h30,
cost is R$ 400 each way.
Bus
"Rendenção" is the bus line between Fortaleza
and Jericoacoara. High season, July through January, "Rendenção"
offers a bus that leaves Fortaleza's Rodoviaria (bus terminal) at
9.00 am, 10:30 am, and 6:30 pm. Transport time is 5h30 to 6 hours.
Before getting to Prea, the bus stops in Jijoca (15 km from Prea)
and changes to the Jericoacaora 4 x 4 bus, when boarding the bus,
ask the hostess to stop at the beach in Prea (say "Na praia
do Prea") and we will pick you up there (previously advise
us of your arrival). Cost is approximately R$ 35 per person with
luggage and kitesurf or windsurf equipment.
There
is also a "VIP" bus that leaves from Fortaleza airport,
cost is R$ 50 per person, please contact us
as the schedule has been changing.
Helicopter
Transports take 45 minutes from Fortaleza to Jeri. Cost is approximately
R$ 6,500, email us for reservations.
On-site buggy rentals
Dune buggies are the most widely used vehicles in the area. Buggy
rentals usually come with a driver, unless you will be staying for
an extended time, it is recommended you rent a buggy with experienced
driver.
We can book your private transport, 4x4 vehicle, helicopter transport
and/or buggy rentals for you. However, all bus tickets are sold
in the airport and bus station in Fortaleza.
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