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The Summer Olympics come to Rio July 27 through August 12, 2016. Also be sure to check out our Ludus Rio Blog.
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Some Info About Rio
• Time zone, o GMT/UTC 0, Noon in Austin, Texas means it’s 6pm in Rio
• Rio does observe Daylight Savings
• Country calling code is +44, city code is 207
• Currency, o Great British Pound, also called a sterling pound
• Each pound (£) is made up of 100 pence (p)
• Coins: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, 1£ and 2£., o Bank notes: 5£, 10£, 20£, and 50£., • No visa is needed for a United States citizen staying up to six months
• ATMs are easily found, MasterCard and Visa are accepted almost everywhere
• Tips are usually added onto restaurant bills but if not, a 10-15% tip is acceptable. You never tip in a pub. Tip taxi drivers up to 10% or round up to the nearest pound. Tour guides and/or drivers appreciate a tip for their commentary.
• Tap water in the city is safe to drink.
• Smoking is banned in all enclosed public places.,
• Drive on the left side of the road; always wear your seat belt.
• Most US cell phones will work in Rio.
• There are plenty of internet cafes and Wi-Fi hotspots.
• Rio uses 240 volts.
• English is the official language.,
• Summers have an average high temperature of 73°F and an average low of 57°F.
• Texting the word "toilet" to the number 80097 provides directions to the nearest public restroom.
