South America for Visitors

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2013-05-18 Brazil - Traveling alone in Salvador:

Take a look here and at the week after for musical events:  http://www.aldeianago.com.br/musica/eventsbyweek/2013/5/20/-    The weekly scheduled stuff that I recommend would be the free show with Geronimo

2013-05-18 Brazil - Traveling alone in Salvador:

Hi Signe.  A good introduction to Salvador is found on www.salvadorcentral.com  (formerly www.bahia-online.net) with sections on neighborhoods, music, beaches, festivals, etc.  You don’t say when you are

2013-05-17 Peru - do the $160 fees+taxes charged w/ airline ticket include that country's airport or national fee?:

Hi Greg,    All Latin America countries have a departure tax and that would not be included on your ticket.  I am not sure what Peru is at this time but it would be around 40.00....  Sorry, believe this

2013-05-15 Colombia - Temporary Vehicle permit:

Dear Mark:    The intent of the temporary permit to have a car inside of Colombia temporarily, not past the allowed time. People could try to get it to avoid paying the import fee, but that only works

2013-05-13 Brazil - Relocating:

Hello Ana,    I am not a legal expert, but I believe that you can stay as long you want in Brazil without losing your American citizenship.     For more details, check this link: http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_778