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Recife Brazil Information that every tourist needs to know!

Recife Brazil information is important to know before you visit. Anywhere you travel, you need to be prepared. This article will help you know more about Recife emergency tourist information as well as other must knows before you travel to Pernambuco Brazil.

Basics

Anytime you travel to a foreign country, you really at least want to know the basics of the country. That way you will not be surprised when you land in Recife to find that while some people speak English, most of Brazilian population speaks Portuguese. The current local time Recife is two hours behind GMT or 1 hour ahead of Eastern Time zone. By doing some research about Recife, Brazil information you can adequately plan in case of an emergency.

American Embassy of Recife

If you run into any legal trouble at all, being an American in Recife you can go to the U.S. Embassy. Many people actually suggest that when you travel to another country, always check in with the Embassy or consulate so that they know who you are and that you are within Recife Brazil. If you have any problems, the consulates operate on your behalf. You can reach the American Consulate in Recife by calling 55-66-3312-7000. The U.S. Embassy in Recife is located at Rua Goncalves Maia 163.

Police and Emergency Officers

Recife, Brazil information and phone numbers can be located in the phonebook. However it is good to have certain information and phone numbers on hand in case of an emergency. To contact the Recife police, dial 61-3273-0101/0335. There will be someone to help you 24 hours a day. Most of the crime committed in Recife Brazil are petty theft car jackings, but be advised to take precautions anywhere you go.

If you need emergency contact information for the Recife Fire Department, you can simply dial 190 or 193. To call for an ambulance in Pernambuco, the phone number is 192.

Hospitals

There are several hospitals and medical clinics in Recife. The Hospital Ana Neri is located at Avenida Joao de Barros, 651-Soledade in Recife, Brazil. The hospitals phone number is (81) 3413-9900. Make sure that you have a translator or working with a medical professional that speaks your native language. As always you can contact your country’s embassy for information on other hospitals in the area. Recife dentists and Recife pediatric can be found in the white pages Recife.

Before traveling abroad meet with your own physician to determine what immunizations you will need in Recife.

Shark Attacks

Recife shark attacks are on the rise. Many tourists enjoy feeding the fish in the Recife ocean water, but looming sharks can also smell that food. Always be vigilant when you are in the ocean. If you spot a shark, leave the water immediately and call authorities. If you are someone else is injured, call for an ambulance. Recife Brazil information about shark attacks can be found by contacting Recife police or visiting your embassy.

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