Thanks brentito86. Applying only for Brazilian visa this time, hence IGU.

My GIG plans are - day 1 - Cristo redentoro, sugar loaf and corcovado. day 2 - copa and ipanema. I do want to check out the MJ statue in Santa Marta. Is it safe to cab there or is a guide strongly recommended? Also, would you club it with day 1 or day 2?.

Thanks again