One can exchange through hotel cashiers, banks and travel agencies. Cash and travellers' checks are easily exchanged at these locations. Many hotels and shops accept foreign currency and international credit cards. Salvador and Manaus have 127-volt service. Recife, Brasilia and a number of other cities have 220-volt service.
TAXI Taxis are plentiful in most cities throughout Brazil.
Regular, metered taxis can be hailed on the street. Although the meter is used, the actual fare you pay is listed on a chart taped to the rear side window of the vehicle which the driver will consult upon reaching your destination. Radio-dispatched taxis are larger and air conditioned but more expensive. These are found at airports or can be summoned by phone . Protestants, Jews, Evangelical Christians and spiritualist religions of African origin like Macumba, Candomble and Umbanda are all present in Brazil.