So after an unsuccessful trip to the federal police at GIG (to get registered so we don't get deported), we decided to get our CPF number. Go to the post office. Pay $R6. Get an acai as a reward. Should be easy! But alas, t was not. :( And I'm now sitting on my couch eating an apple, CPF-less.
However, this process allowed me to check out the postal system in Rio which was pretty neat. You take a number and wait to be called, very orderly. Although there were several folks waiting when we arrived, there were three employees working and everything moved at a brisk pace.
My positive review is for the woman who patiently helped us. Although we were able to pay for the CPF at this location, she directed us to another building in Ipanema for the next steps, taking time to write out the address on a piece of paper before sending us on our way. read more