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I had to spend the night at the Galdino Campos clinic, but I wasn't complaining. Anything's better than being sick while away from home, especially when the medical attention you're receiving is good. I wasn't counting on being sick, but should you find yourself in a similar situation, look this clinic up. They work with many foreigners, and therefore have English, French and Spanish speakers, which certainly makes things a lot easier.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17015 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11773
The driver will be glad of the fare and will do it on the meter. To make sure he's honest, tell the him your destination, point to the meter and say, "No relógio, ta bom?" (on the meter, OK?).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11773 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11750
Don't just take a taxi from outside, even if it looks like you're at an official taxi rank. You may end up with a driver and a mate in the front which can be very intimidating not least when you have to hand over much more cash than you need to on arrival at your destination.

Book a transfer in advance or at least see a taxi company in the bus terminal and more or less agree a fare before catching one of their cabs. You may be slightly overcharged but won't feel so vulnerable.

Try to make sure that you have notes in small denominations when it comes to paying. Rio taxi drivers are notorious for their slight of hand (example: for a R$25 fare you give them a R$50 note and they show you a R$20 note and try to make out you made a mistake).

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