welcome to brazil!

Brazil is a huge country - and so we have a lot of diversity in terms of traditional food!

Expect to become familiar with Nina and Craig's favorites: churrasco, feijoada, coxinha, pastel and pão de queijo. 

Caipirinhas and coconut water are the most typical drinks you can expect in Brazil. Each region of Brazil uses local fruits for their caipirinhas!

Of course, it's a half Scottish wedding: expect Scottish drinks as well.

Maison Terroir is in a very safe countryside town, in a private estate - so there's no worries while with us!

If you plan to travel further, Brazil is generally safe for tourists who take standard precautions: be aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive jewellery or electronics, and use Uber rather than hailing cabs on the street.

Nina hates it when people ask if she speaks Spanish - because in Brazil the spoken language is Portuguese! We were colonised by Portugal back in the 1500s.

Some useful words for you to know:

"Bom dia!" - Good morning/day!

"Tudo bem?" - How are you?

"Obrigado!" - Thank you!

We use the Brazilian Real (BRL, or R$), which converts to about 0.19 USD. 

Brazil relies very little on physical cash - so you won't need to carry much with you, just a bit for emergencies. 

Brazil accepts cards (including Apple Pay) nearly everywhere.

September is a great month to be in Brazil! It marks the beginning of spring, so the weather is warm and dry. 

At our wedding events, expect temperatures between 16°C and 26°C, and dress accordingly! 

No vaccinations are mandatory for travelers entering Brazil from most countries. 

We recommend being up to date on routine vaccines (MMR, tetanus, etc.) and consider getting vaccinated for yellow fever if you're traveling to other regions like the Amazon, but not necessary for São Paulo state or major coastal cities.

Mosquitoes exist, especially as we are in the countryside, but they're manageable and mosquito-borne diseases are almost zero in this region. Bring insect repellent and you'll be fine! 

Spiders and snakes are equally unlikely to be encountered, and almost never in urban or tourist areas.

We don't expect our guests will see anything more exotic than a colorful bird or a tiny gecko!

If there's more you'd like to know about Brazil, or any help you need with your travel plans, just reach out to us at craigandnina2026@gmail.com!