Rio Olympics
Jul 7, 2016 | 3:12 pm
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Jul 10, 2016 | 11:08 am
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Just a reminder for everyone.....make sure you do not use the ATMs at GIG. They are well known to have skimmers attached. Also only use ATMs that are within a bank and not when when the bank first opens in the AM.
Jul 10, 2016 | 4:17 pm
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Jul 12, 2016 | 1:20 am
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Hello, I am looking to watch some Rugby matches of RIO Olympics in Brazil. A match on 9th of August and then on 10th of august.
Reference:- http://www.rio2016-live.com/2016/05/...ns-womens.html
But not finding a way, to get the tickets on bulk?
Is there any expert, who can help me out?
Reference:- http://www.rio2016-live.com/2016/05/...ns-womens.html
But not finding a way, to get the tickets on bulk?
Is there any expert, who can help me out?
Jul 13, 2016 | 11:55 am
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also, anyone know if they'll offer wifi at the stadium/other events? i'm happy to pay for it if available but would like to know before i invest in an international roaming plan for my devices
Jul 13, 2016 | 12:09 pm
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The reason not to use the ATMs when banks first open is that scammers could attach the skimmers during the night and the ATM would not have been inspected yet. Know it sounds strange but this is what many have reported. There is a long thread on TripAdvisor about the ATMs in Rio.
As for wifi, why not buy a SIM card for use in Rio. Tends to be much less expensive than a roaming plan.
As for wifi, why not buy a SIM card for use in Rio. Tends to be much less expensive than a roaming plan.
Jul 13, 2016 | 12:12 pm
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In Rio itself, look around carefully before using an ATM or changing money. Avoid places where groups of people are hanging out just outside the door, including at bnks in better neighborhoods such as Ipenima. Many (better) hotels have ATMs, often in the business center, and I would assume that these would be relatively safe. I was told to avoid CitiBank ATMs. I also observed hotel staff changing money for guests, presumably from cash in some major currency.
Jul 13, 2016 | 12:23 pm
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Jul 13, 2016 | 12:31 pm
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Agreed. I know I am flying through MIA to GIG and will buy some Reals in MIA so that we are in no rush to convert once we get to Rio. We will also use an ATM account that has very limited funding in it so that even if the card was cloned we would have a very limited potential loss.
Jul 13, 2016 | 1:45 pm
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The reason not to use the ATMs when banks first open is that scammers could attach the skimmers during the night and the ATM would not have been inspected yet. Know it sounds strange but this is what many have reported. There is a long thread on TripAdvisor about the ATMs in Rio.
As for wifi, why not buy a SIM card for use in Rio. Tends to be much less expensive than a roaming plan.
As for wifi, why not buy a SIM card for use in Rio. Tends to be much less expensive than a roaming plan.
i'll look into a sim card. my friend wants to get a mifi, it's cheaper than a roaming plan but probably more expansive than the sim card.
Jul 13, 2016 | 7:50 pm
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Also, try not to use the Brazilian bank ATMs as they will charge a high fee AND give you a guaranteed crappy rate (though even the worst atm transaction will only skim ~10 cents off the actual rate which is far better than the 50 cents or more an airport currency exchange will shave off). I consistently find HSBC to be the best as they don't charge a fee and give great rates, often times the exact rate if it's not a volatile day. Banco Brasil once denied my transaction but still debited 500 reais from my account! Thank god I check my statements.