TRAVEL  INFO

Getting to São Paulo

If you’re anything like Dan,
you might consider walking.
For everyone else: flying is strongly encouraged.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

Fly into São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) 

Without traffic, it’s about 45 minutes from our suggested hotels — with traffic, it’s…longer. Grab a taxi right outside baggage claim for the easiest arrival.

domestic FLIGHTS

If you’re traveling within Brazil, aim for Congonhas Airport (CGH), which is only ~15 minutes from our suggested hotels.

⚠️ Important Reminder:
Make sure you’ve secured your Brazil visa before traveling. See our Getting a Visa page for details.

where to stay

Our hotel picks, for everyone from

the “Biancas” to the “Dans”

Use links below for discounted rates (subject to availability)

Fasano Itaim
— $$$$ (iconic, chic, so hot right now)

The Westin São Paulo
— $$$ (modern, comfortable, reliable)

Grand Mercure Itaim Bibi
— $$ (great value, great location)

Radisson Blu São Paulo
— $ (easy, solid, no frills…more $ leftover for churrasco)

*Use promocode BIANCAEDANIEL for discounted rate

Shuttle times for Friday & Saturday will be posted here — check back closer to the wedding.

Gringo Brazil Cheat Sheet 

  • Talking. They speak Portuguese in Brazil. If you wasted your life studying Spanish, we are sorry.

  • $$. The Brazilian currency is the Real, and the exchange rate recently is in the range of 5.0-5.5 Reals to $1, so you’re rich now. Drop a zero and multiply by 2.

  • Cash. Almost every place in Sao Paulo accepts credit cards, however, this may change if traveling outside of Sao Paulo, we recommend having cash handy.

  • Tipping. Since Brazil is a civilized country, tipping is not expected. Round up on cab rides but suppress your guilt and skip the 20%. 

  • Outlets. You will need a Type N outlet adapter (here you go). For some devices you may need a converter (here) given it’s often 220V vs. 110V, but most devices (laptop, phone, etc.) can handle the current without combusting.

  • Transportation. Ubers are cheap and easy. Please use them and don’t rent a car. You don’t have what it takes to drive in this country.

  • Safety. We don’t want to hear your silly concerns about how Brazil isn’t safe. It is far safer than a Waffle House. don’t have your phone blatantly out while walking around and you’ll be fine.

  • Schedules. Brazilians run on their own schedule, ranging anywhere from “5 minutes” late to “why did we bother to set up a time at all” late. Apologies to the Type a’s among you.

  • Weather. Go figure but it’ll be nearly summer in late November. Prepare for high 80s and bring enough SPF to blind the sun. Also rainy weather is to be expected!