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Explore New Orleans

Nicknamed ,The Big Easy,, is a consolidated city-parish found alongside the Mississppi River, based in the southeast of the state of Louisiana.As a major port for the broader Gulf Coast, it,s considered the economic and commercial hub for the area and is famous for distinctive music, constant nightlife and delicious food types that were influenced by African, French and American cultures.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQRNkpGkT2Y

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Louisiana) English; French; French Creole; Spanish; Italian; Vietnamese; Hungarian; and Croatian are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 17 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 60 USD, Combo Meal 7,47 USD
Drinks
Coke/Pepsi 1,86 USD, Bottle of Wine 16 USD, Water 1,37 - 1,50 USD, Cappuccino 4,35 USD, Beer 2,34 - 6 USD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 5 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2,14 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 29,50 USD
General Transport
Using cars here will prove difficult as most of the streets of the city was built before cars became common.Streetcars, buses and cabs provide another alternative to walking (Buses and streetcars charge 1,25 USD per fare/ day-passes are 3 USD).

Things to do in New Orleans

Spend a day or two in the French Quarter, you,ll find fun activities, good food and a few famous site,s, like the notable jazz club of Preservation Hall.For those who don,t mind music late into the night, turn up at the Marigny for live performances.For a deep introduction of the history of WWII from an american perpective, an informative day waits inside of the National WWII Museum.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Swimsuit
  • Walking shoes
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Umbrella
  • Sunglasses
  • Wide brim Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Scarf
  • Long sleeved shirts and t-shirts
  • Casual pants and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(United States of America) Citizens of the following countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry into the United States under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).Andorra; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brunei; Chile; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; San Marino; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan and the United Kingdom.