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Brasilia - The National Congress

Filed under: Brazil General - May 16th, 2005

The Congresso Nacional was designed as a government building by Oscar Niemeyer. It currently houses the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The Congresso Nacional is located at Praca dos Tres Poderes and its beauty is truly spectacular.

The shape of the building looks like an H representing a human being standing up. In the National Congress is where most of the politic decisions involving Brazil’s future happen. In this picutre you can see one of the attractions that are worth to be seen when visiting the Capital of Brazil, Brasilia.

Picture courtesy by Takeshi Alexandre Gondo

Calling Brazil!

Filed under: Brazil General - May 5th, 2005

For those of you travelling to Brazil, or who have family travelling there wondering what is the best and cheapest way to call, this article is one you should read. From previous experience I quickly learned that the phone companies such as AT&T or Bell are not the way to go. What I found that really worked are phone cards. The one I chose had no connection fees, and cost about 8-10 cents per minute depending where I call from. I recommend the no connections fee cards because sometimes you will have a very poor connection which is usually fixed with a quick call back.

To call Brazil you will need to dial:
Exit Country Code + 55 + City Code + The Number

City and City Code

Sao Paulo 11
Rio de Janeiro 21
Brasilia 61
Curitiba 41
Fortaleza 85
Campinas 19