Tips for Travelers to Central and South America
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Tips for Travelers to Central and South America
Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Please note that travel to Mexico and the Caribbean are covered in separate publications. Please refer to the end of this
pamphlet for further details.
Travelers to Central and South America are usually welcomed with courtesy and warmth. There is great diversity in the region. You can visit major cosmopolitan cities, ruins of great ancient civilizations, primeval tropical rainforests and breathtaking locales. However, there are important things that you should know before you travel. We wish you an enjoyable and memorable journey!
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLICATION xxxxx
Bureau of Consular Affairs
October 2005
How to Have a Safe and Healthy Trip
Know Before You Go
As you travel, keep abreast of local news coverage. If you plan a stay in one place for longer than a few weeks, or, if you are in an area where communications are poor, experiencing civil unrest or some natural disaster, you are encouraged to register with the Department of State. The web page for Americans to register with us is https://travelregistration.state.gov. You can register your entire itinerary on the web site. Or, after you have arrived at your destination, you can register at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Registration takes only a few moments, and it may be invaluable in case of an emergency.
Other useful precautions are:
- Leave a detailed itinerary and the numbers of your passport or other citizenship documents with a friend or relative in the United States.
- Make sure your U.S. passport is up-to-date.
- Carry your photo identification and the name of a person to contact with you in the event of serious illness or other emergency.
- Keep photocopies of your airline or other tickets and your list of traveler’s checks with you in a separate location from the originals and leave copies with someone at home.
- Leave things like unnecessary credit cards and expensive jewelry at home.
- Bring travelers checks, not cash.
- Use a money belt or concealed pouch for passport, cash and other valuables.
Consular Information Program
The Department of State’s Consular Information Sheets are available for every country of the world. They describe entry requirements, currency regulations, unusual health conditions, the crime and security situation, political disturbances, areas of instability, and special information about driving and road conditions. They also provide addresses and emergency telephone numbers for U.S. embassies and consulates. In general, the sheets do not give advice. Instead, they describe conditions so travelers can make informed decisions about their trips. You can read the Consular Information Sheets for countries in Central and South America on our web site at http://travel.state.gov/. It is updated at least every six months and has the most current information on travel to the region.
In some dangerous situations, however, the Department of State recommends that Americans defer travel to a country. In such a case, a Travel Warning is issued for the country in addition to its Consular Information Sheet.
Public Announcements are a means to disseminate information about relatively short-term and/or trans-national conditions posing significant risks to the security of American travelers. They are issued when there is a perceived threat, even if it does not involve Americans as a particular target group. In the past, Public Announcements have been issued to deal with short-term coups, pre-election disturbances, terrorist violence and anniversary dates of specific terrorist events.
You can access Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements 24-hours a day the following ways:
InternetThe most convenient source of information about travel and consular services is the Consular Affairs home page. Our web site is http://travel.state.gov.
TelephoneConsular Information Sheets, Public Announcements and Travel Warnings may be heard any time by calling the Office of American
Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747. From overseas, the number is 202-501-4444.
Passports and Visas
U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport to travel to all Central and South American countries. Visa requirements for U.S. citizens vary from country to country. Some countries do not require a visa for a short tourist stay. For others, you need to obtain a tourist card from the airline office or at the destination airport. Several countries require you to obtain a visa in advance from that country's embassy or consulate. Some places have additional entry requirements such as proof of sufficient funds and/or onward or return tickets. If you do NOT meet the entry requirements upon arrival in a country, you will NOT be admitted and will have to leave on the next plane.
In addition, most Central and South American countries require a departure tax. If you are departing to a neighboring country, the tax may be small, but if you are returning to the U.S., the tax could be fairly substantial per person, regardless of age. Be sure to have enough money at the end of your trip to be able to pay the departure tax so you can get on the plane!
For authoritative information on a country's entry and exit requirements, contact its embassy or consulate. (See the list of foreign embassies at the end of this pamphlet.) When you make your inquiries, ask about:
- Where to obtain a tourist card or visa;
- Visa price, length of validity, and number of entries;
- Financial requirements: proof of sufficient funds, proof of onward or return ticket;
- Special requirements for children traveling alone or with only one parent (see below);
- Health requirements;
- Currency regulations: how much local or dollar currency can be brought in or out;
- Export/import restrictions; and
- Departure tax: how much and who must pay.
RESTRICTIONS ON MINORS
Many countries impose restrictions on minor children who travel alone, with only one parent, with someone who is not their parent or who are nationals of the country, including dual nationals. Written authorization for travel from the absent parent, parents, or legal guardian must be presented, by the child if traveling alone or the accompanying custodian. If the parent or guardian traveling with the child is the sole custodian, the court order granting custody may, in some cases, serve as the authorization document. For certain countries, the documentation must be translated into Spanish or Portuguese and/or authenticated at the embassy of the country in question before departure from the U.S.
If any of this applies to you, inquire about the following at the embassy or consulate of the country your child plans to visit:
- The age of majority at which the restriction no longer applies (i.e., age 15 in Argentina, age 18 in Brazil);
- The type of document that can overcome the restriction (i.e., court order, statement of absent parent or parents);
- Whether notarizing the document is sufficient or if it must also be authenticated by the country's embassy or consulate;
- Whether the document must be translated.
- Whether the permission of the mother, father or both parents is required.
BRINGING YOUR OWN CAR, PLANE OR BOAT
If you plan to drive to Central or South America or arrive in a private plane or boat, contact the embassy or consulate of each country you plan to visit to learn what is required for entry and exit. You may not be able to enter certain countries unless you have had your vehicle documented by that country's embassy or consulate before you leave the United States. In some countries, an international driver’s license is required. Besides title and ownership, at most borders you will need to show insurance coverage effective for the country you are entering. If your U.S. insurance does not cover you abroad, you can usually purchase insurance when you enter a country. In some countries, if you are involved in an accident that causes injury, you will automatically be taken into police custody until it can be determined who is liable and whether you have the insurance or financial ability to pay any judgment. There may also be criminal liability assigned if the injuries or damages are serious.
If you are a visitor, you will not ordinarily have to pay import duty on your car, but you may have to post a bond or otherwise satisfy customs officials that you will not sell or dispose of the vehicle in the country. Before you get behind the wheel, be sure you are in compliance with the automobile import regulations of your destination country or countries.
If driving, check the Consular Information Sheet for information regarding security threats that might be encountered on the highway. You should also keep in mind that in many countries road conditions and local drivers' concern for safety fall far short of what is customary in the U.S.
HEALTHFor the most current information on immunizations and heath risks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains an international travelers hotline at 1-888-232-3228 and a travel health home page at http://www.cdc.gov/travel.
For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health Organization’s web site at http://www.who.int/en. Further health information for travelers is available on the World Health Organization’s International Travel and Health page at http://www.who.int/ith.
It is wise to review your health insurance policy before you travel. In some places, particularly at resorts, medical costs can be as high or higher than in the United States. U.S. medical insurance plans seldom cover health costs outside the United States unless supplemental coverage is purchased. Further, U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do not provide payment for medical services outside the United States. However, many travel agents and private companies offer insurance plans that will cover health care expenses incurred overseas, including emergency services such as medical evacuations. If your insurance policy does not cover you outside of the United States, it is strongly recommended that you purchase a policy that does. Short-term health insurance policies designed specifically to cover travel are available.
Medical facilities in Central and South America differ from those in the United States. Adequate medical care can be found in all major cities. Some remote areas may have few or no medical facilities. For these reasons, in addition to medical insurance, consider obtaining insurance or joining a medical assistance program to cover the very high cost of medical evacuation in the event of an accident or serious illness. As part of the coverage, these programs usually offer emergency consultation by telephone. They may refer you to the nearest hospital or call for help on your behalf; they may translate your instructions to a health care worker on the scene. The cost of medical evacuation coverage is minimal for a trip of 30 days. Without this insurance, medical evacuation can cost thousands of dollars.
When making decisions regarding health insurance, consider that many foreign doctors and hospitals require payment in cash prior to providing service and that medical air evacuation to the U.S. may cost over $50,000. Uninsured travelers who require medical care overseas often face extreme difficulties. When consulting with your insurer prior to your trip, please ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas healthcare provider or whether you will be reimbursed later for expense that you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death.
If you become seriously ill, U.S. consular officers can assist in finding a doctor and in notifying your family and friends about your condition.
Useful information on medical emergencies abroad, including overseas insurance programs and medical evacuation services are listed in our publication, Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad, accessible at our Internet site at http://travel.state.gov/ or from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
The U.S. government cannot pay to have you medically evacuated to the United States.
Immunizations are recommended against typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus-diphtheria and measles.
Malaria is a serious, but preventable infection that can be fatal. Malaria risk exists in some parts of Central America. Your risk of malaria may be high in these countries, including cities. Travelers to malaria-risk areas, including infants, children, and former residents of Central America, should take an anti-malarial drug. Travelers to malarial areas should consult their physician and take the recommended dosage of chloroquine, mefloquine (Lariam™), doxycycline, or atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone™) or other anti-malarial medication appropriate for the area of travel. Travelers should use insect repellent and take other personal protection measures to reduce contact with mosquitoes, particularly from dusk to dawn when malaria transmission is most likely.
Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites
- Pay special attention to mosquito protection between dusk and dawn. This is when the type of mosquito whose bite transmits malaria is active.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
- Use insect repellents that contain DEET (diethylmethyltoluamide).
- Read and follow the directions and precautions on the product label.
- Apply insect repellent to exposed skin.
- Do not put repellent on wounds or broken skin.
- Do not breathe in, swallow, or get into the eyes (DEET is toxic if swallowed). If using a spray product, apply DEET to your face by spraying your hands and rubbing the product carefully over the face, avoiding eyes and mouth.
- Unless you are staying in air-conditioned or well-screened housing, purchase a bed net impregnated with the insecticide permethrin or deltamethrin. Or, spray the bed net with one of these insecticides if you are unable to find a pretreated bed net.
- DEET may be used on adults, children, and infants older than 2 months of age. Protect infants by using a carrier draped with mosquito netting with an elastic edge for a tight fit.
- Children under 10 years old should not apply insect repellent themselves. Do not apply to young children’s hands or around eyes and mouth.
- Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and a hat to wear while outside whenever possible, to prevent illnesses carried by insects (e.g., malaria, dengue, and leishmaniasis).
- Insect repellent containing DEET.
- Bed nets impregnated with permethrin. (Can be purchased in camping or military supply stores. Overseas, permethrin or another insecticide, deltamethrin, may be purchased to treat bed nets and clothes.)
- Flying-insect spray or mosquito coils to help clear rooms of mosquitoes. The product should contain a pyrethroid insecticide; these insecticides quickly kill flying insects, including mosquitoes.
- Prescription medications: make sure you have enough to last during your trip, and in the original container, as well as a copy of the prescription(s).
If you have visited a malaria-risk area, continue taking your antimalarial drug for 4 weeks (chloroquine, doxycycline, or mefloquine) or seven days (atovaquone/proguanil) after leaving the risk area.
Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. If you become ill with a fever or flu-like illness either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home (for up to1 year), you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the physician your travel history. For detailed information on malaria risk and prevention, see the CDC web pages on Malaria Information for Travelers to Central America and Mexico at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/regionalmalaria/camerica.htm and Malaria Information for Travelers to Tropical South America at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/regionalmalaria/tropsam.htm.
Food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness in travelers. Travelers’ diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found throughout the region and can contaminate food or water. Infections may cause diarrhea and vomiting (E. coli, Salmonella, cholera, and parasites), fever (typhoid fever and toxoplasmosis), or liver damage (hepatitis). Make sure your food and drinking water are safe. To avoid getting sick:
- Don’t eat food purchased from street vendors. Be aware that some street vendors will refill water bottles for resale.
- Don’t eat or drink dairy products unless you know they have been pasteurized.
- Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks and ice cubes. If this is not possible, make water safer by BOTH filtering through an “absolute 1-micron or less” filter AND adding iodine tablets to the filtered water. “Absolute 1-micron filters” are found in camping/outdoor supply stores.
- Eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself. Remember: Boil it. Cook it. Peel it. Or forget it!
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. If hands are not visibly soiled, use a waterless, alcohol-based hand rub to remove potentially infectious materials from your skin and help prevent disease transmission.
Beaches. Don’t swim in fresh water, except in well-chlorinated swimming pools. Salt water is usually safer.
To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep your feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot, even on beaches.
Mountains. If you visit the Andes Mountains, ascend gradually to allow time for your body to adjust to the high altitude. Symptoms of altitude sickness include insomnia, headaches, nausea, and altitude sickness. If you become sick, descend to a lower altitude if possible. Mountaineers should learn about the symptoms of high altitude pulmonary edema, a condition that is fatal unless remedied by immediate descent. You may wish to refer to the Consular Information Sheet on Bolivia for information about its high altitude risks.
Another hazard of high altitudes is sunburn. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation increases not only as you approach the equator, but also as you ascend in altitude. Use a sun block that is rated at least 15 SPF.
Don’t handle animals, especially monkeys, dogs, and cats. Avoid bites that can transmit serious diseases, such as rabies and plague.
To reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases , always use latex condoms.
SAFETY TIPS – CRIME
As in a number of places around the world, crime in many parts of Central and South America seems to be increasing. General information on personal safety abroad can be found in our brochure, A Safe Trip Abroad and the country specific Consular Information Sheet, on our home page at http://travel.state.gov/.
Visitors should take common sense precautions:
- Safety begins when you pack. Leave expensive jewelry behind. Dress conservatively; a flashy wardrobe or one that is too casual can mark you as a tourist. Use travelers’ checks, not cash. Leave photocopies of your passport personal information page and your airline tickets with someone at home and carry an extra set with you.
- Use a money belt or a concealed money pouch for passports, cash and other valuables.
- In a car, keep doors locked, windows rolled up and valuables out of sight. A common trick is for a thief to reach through a car window and grab a watch from a person’s wrist or a purse or package from the seat while you are driving slowly or stopped in traffic.
- When you leave your car, try to find a guarded parking lot. Lock the car and keep valuables out of sight.
- When walking, avoid marginal areas of cities, dark alleys and crowds. Do not stop if you are approached on the street by strangers, including street vendors and beggars. Be aware that women and small children, as well as men, can be pickpockets or purse snatchers. Keep your billfold in an inner front pocket, carry your purse tucked securely under your arm, and wear the shoulder strap of your camera or bag across your chest. To guard against thieves on motorcycles, walk away from the curb, carrying your purse away from the street.
- Use official taxi stands rather than cruising taxis. Illegal taxis can be decoys for robbers.
- Whenever possible, do not travel alone. If you travel in isolated areas, go with a group or a reputable guide.
- Avoid travel at night.
- Do not take valuables to the beach.
If You Have Been the Victim of a Crime. Immediately contact the U.S. embassy or the nearest U.S. consulate or consular agent. For addresses and telephone numbers, see the end of this pamphlet. You should also report the crime to the local police immediately.
SAFETY TIPS - CIVIL UNRESTSome countries in Latin America experience periodic political violence aimed at national government targets or even at foreigners. In a number of countries, kidnapping for political and/or profit motives is widespread and U.S. citizens sometimes fall victim. In addition to checking the latest Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, you may also want to contact the U.S. embassy in the country or countries you plan to visit for the most up-to-date information on the security situation.
Always carry your papers with you and do not overstay the validity of your visa or tourist card. Sometimes hotels will keep
passports overnight for registration purposes, but hardly ever longer than one day.
Avoid
public demonstrations. Travelers can accidentally become injured if
caught up in them. Also, American citizens have been arrested when
local authorities have thought they were participating in civil
demonstrations. If you are detained or arrested for any reason, ask to
speak with a U.S. consular officer.
While traveling in Central and South America, you are subject to the laws of the country where you are traveling and not U.S. laws. Tourists who commit illegal acts have no special privileges and are subject to full prosecution under the local judicial system.
DRUG AND FIREARMS OFFENSESMost Central and South American countries strictly enforce laws against the use, possession and sale of narcotics. Foreigners arrested for possession of even small amounts of narcotics are generally charged and tried as international traffickers. There is no bail, judicial delays are lengthy, and you can spend 2 to 4 years in prison awaiting trial and sentencing. If you carry prescription drugs, keep them in their original container, clearly labeled with the doctor’s name, pharmacy and contents. Check with the embassy of the country you plan to visit for specific customs requirements for prescription drugs.
Laws concerning importation and possession of firearms can also be strict, with stiff penalties for violations. U.S. citizens who legally keep weapons in their boat or car in the U.S. sometimes forget to remove them before arrival in a foreign country, resulting in imprisonment.
PHOTOGRAPHYBe cautious when taking pictures. Local authorities in many Central and South American countries consider all airports, police stations, military locations, oil installations, harbors, mines and bridges to be security-related. Photography of demonstrations or civil disturbances is also usually prohibited. Tourists have had their film confiscated and have been detained for trying to take these types of pictures. When in doubt about whether you can take a picture, ask first.
U.S. WILDLIFE REGULATIONSEndangered plant and animal species, and products made from them, may not be brought into the United States. The penalty is confiscation and a possible fine. These items are prohibited from import: virtually all birds originating in Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Venezuela; furs from spotted cats; most lizard-skin products from Brazil and Paraguay; many snakeskin products from Brazil, Ecuador, and Paraguay; skins from the Orinoco crocodile; and all sea turtle products. For detailed information, you can visit the CITES web site at http://www.cites.org/ or the CITES information on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service web site at http://international.fws.gov/cites/cites.html/.
SHOPPING FOR ANTIQUESMost countries in Central and South America control the export of objects from their pre-Columbian and colonial heritage. This may also include relics and/or reproductions of antiques. Some countries claim ownership of all such material and consider the export of antiques, without the permission of the government, to be an act of theft. In addition, under U.S. law, importers of all pre-Columbian monumental and architectural sculpture, murals and certain archaeological and ethnological materials are required to provide proof to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection that these artifacts are legally exported from the country of origin. Beware of purchasing artifacts without an export permit issued by the government of origin.
DUAL NATIONALITYSome countries in Central and South America do not recognize acquisition of U.S. citizenship unless the naturalized U.S. citizen renounces his or her original nationality at an embassy or consulate of the country of origin. A person born in the United States of a parent or parents who were citizens of another country may also be considered by that country to be their national. If arrested, a dual national may be denied the right to communicate with the U.S. embassy or consulate. Dual nationals may also be forced to serve in the military of their former country, or they may not be allowed to depart the country when their visit is over.
If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen, a dual national or have any reason to believe another country may consider you its national, check with the embassy of that country as to your citizenship status and any obligations you may have while visiting. When you research your citizenship status, bear in mind the purpose of your planned trip can affect your status. Your acquired U.S. citizenship may be recognized by your former country if you only visit there. If, however, you take up residence, the country may consider you as having resumed your former nationality. This can happen even if the embassy of the country has stamped a visa in your U.S. passport.
Dual nationals should also be aware that they may be required to use a passport from their country of their other citizenship to enter or leave that country. The U.S. Government does not object to the use of a foreign passport in such situations. U.S. citizens may not, however, use a foreign passport to enter or leave the United States and must travel on their U.S. passports.
If you have any questions about dual nationality, call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services toll free at 1-888-407-4747.
ADOPTING A CHILD ABROADWhile most foreign adoptions are processed without significant difficulty, in some instances and in some countries U.S. citizens have experienced problems when attempting to adopt children from some Central or South American countries. Several countries in the region have either outlawed adoptions by foreigners or passed a law requiring formal court adoption of the child in the country before the child is permitted to emigrate to the U.S. These changes have lessened the potential for legal challenges to the adoption, but have not necessarily streamlined the procedures for U.S. citizens.
Any citizen interested in adopting a child from a country in Central or South America is encouraged to contact either the U.S. embassy in the country, or, in the United States, the Department of State's Office of Children's Issues toll free at 1-888-407-4747 to obtain information on the adoption process in that country.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC COUNTRIESFor the most current information on the countries in Central and South America, check the Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements on our home page at http://travel.state.gov, or, call Office of American Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747. From overseas, the number is 202-501-4444.
FOREIGN EMBASSIES IN THE UNITED STATESEmbassy of ARGENTINA
1600 New Hampshire Avenue , NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 238-6401
http://www.embassyofargentina.us
Embassy of BELIZE
2535 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 332-9636
http://www.embassyofbelize.org
Embassy of BOLIVIA
Consular Section
2120 L Street , NW
Suite 335
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 232-4828 or 4827
http://www.bolivia-usa.org
Embassy of BRAZIL
Consular Section
3009 Whitehaven Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 238-2828
http://www.brasilemb.org
Embassy of CHILE
1732 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 785-1746
http://www.chile-usa.org
Embassy of COLOMBIA
2118 Leroy Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-8338
http://www.colombiaemb.org
Embassy of COSTA RICA
2112 S Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 328-6628
http://www.costarica-embassy.org
Embassy of ECUADOR
2535 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234- 7166
http://www.ecuador.org
Embassy of EL SALVADOR
2308 California Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 265-9671, 265-9672, 265-9675
http://www.elsalvador.org
Embassy of GUATEMALA
2220 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 745-4952
http://www.guatemala-embassy.org
Embassy of GUYANA
2490 Tracy Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 265-6900
Embassy of HONDURAS
3007 Tilden Street , NW
Suite 4M
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 966-7702
http://www.hondurasemb.org
Embassy of NICARAGUA
1627 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-6531 or 6532
Embassy of PANAMA
2862 McGill Terrace, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 483-1407
Embassy of PARAGUAY
2400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 483-6960
Embassy of PERU
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
6 th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-9860
http://www.peruvianembassy.us
Embassy of SURINAME
4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 460
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-7488
Embassy of URUGUAY
1913 “Eye” Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 331-1313
Embassy of VENEZUELA
1099 30th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2214
http://www.embavenez-us.org
ARGENTINA
American Embassy
Avenida Colombia 4300
C1425GMN Buenos Aires
Tel: (54)(11) 5777-4533
Fax: (54)(11) 5777- 4240
http://buenosaires.usembassy.gov
BELIZE
American Embassy
29 Gabourel Lane
Belize City
Tel: (501) 227-7161
Fax: (501)(2) 30802
http://belize.usembassy.gov
BOLIVIA
American Embassy
Avenida Arce 2780
La Paz
Tel: (591) 2216-8297
Fax: (591) 2216-8808
http://lapaz.usembassy.gov
BRAZIL
American Embassy
Avenida das Nacoes
Quadra 801, Lote 03
Brasilia
Tel: (55)(61) 3312-7000
Fax: (55)(61) 3225-9136
http://www.embaixada-americana.org.br
American Consulate General
Avenida Presidente Wilson, 147
Rio de Janeiro
Tel: (55)(21) 3823-2000
Fax: (55)(21) 3823-2003
American Consulate General
Rua Henri Dunant, 700
Chacara Santo Antonio
Sao Paulo
Tel: (55)(11) 5186-7000
Fax: (55)(11) 5186-7199
American Consulate
Rua Goncalves Maia, 163
Boa Vista
Recife
Tel: (55)(81) 3421-2441
Fax: (55)(81) 3231-1906
American Embassy
Av. Andres Bello 2800
Santiago
Tel: (56)(2) 232-2600
Fax: (56)(2) 330-3710
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/regional/regional_1172.html
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