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Hello Friends Is it easy to convert high US$ notes like 100$ bills? Or should I carry just 50s and 20s. I am concerned on having a thick wad of bills in my money belt? Also any tips on keeping my cash safe as I carry them in my body? Is there a possibility of hotel staff unlocking your safe and stealing?

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Dear All Thank you all for your advice. I have additional questions: i. which hotels do you recommend in Sao Paulo that are gay friendly and close to the saunas in particular Lagoa? ii. other than Uber, how does one get a safe taxi at the airport? iii. also is there a thread here that tells you the sentences or phrases in Portuguese when talking with the boys in a sauna? Thank you again!

Hello Friends, Can I charge my phone from US into the outlets in hotels or airbnbs in Sao Paulo and Rio - without busting ? Also what is/are the availability of cybercafes or internet cafes or hotel business lounges with desktops - as I will not carry a laptop or a tablet? Would you know how much are the internet usage rates are with the use of a desktop in the internet cafes? Thank you

Hello I am planning to go to Brazil from Canada. What's the safest way to bring currency to Brazil? Can you use a debit card or credit card to withdraw money? I am sure the fees depend on the bank of your card, and the Brazilian bank you are withdrawing from - any idea on the fees? Thank you