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Hi,
I'm looking for flights from Sao Paulo to Tarija, Bolivia.
From what I've researched, I've come to the conclusion that there aren't any direct flights..
Has anyone traveled this route before? Any information or advice on the best way to make this trip (which airlines to use etc.) would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Hi I'm flying through Sao Paulo and have an option of one of 15 two flights. the one is a short stop over which will not give us time to exit the airport. The second option is a wait of 15 hours before our connecting flight. This might give us time to book into a hotel and see a little of the city. What worries me is the time of departure of our connecting flight. 1) Will the afternoon and evening be worth the visit into the city? 2) If so do we catch a bus or train into the city and if so what connections? 3) Which area should we book our hotel close to airport or night life in a safe area? 4)Is there transport from the city to the airport so early in the morning. Our flight leaves at 6:20. what time to we need to arrive at the airport? Flight 1: Arrive Sao Paulo at 15:30. Flight leaves at 06:20 Flight 2: Arrive Sao Paulo at 23:30 Flight leaves at 06:20 Thank you

Anybody can recommend me a good portuguese institute??? thankss in advance...

We will be cruising from Recife to Manaus in March 2013, calling at Natal, Fortaleza, Devils Island, Santarim and Boca De Valeria. The cruise ship trips are very expensive; is it possible to do trips independently? When we cruised Hawaii, we found a local firm that did all the same trips as the cruise, cheaper.

I will arrive in SANTOS in December 2012 by cruise from Europe. I would like to spend two / three weeks in Brasil before returning by flight from RIO DE JANEIRO. In this context I would like to ask for advice: Can you recommend a local travel agency which can deliver the following services: German (or English or French) speaking website / agents. Offering tours within Brasil (e.g. to Pantanal, seaside resorts, Iguazu). Taking care of individual transfer from port to airport (e.g. limousine, helicopter). I am looking for security and convenience rather than for “great deals”! Thanks for your assistance! Heinz

Pestana Hotel is on Rua Tutoia in Sao Paulo. We may possibly be departing San Jose from the Embrarer facility.

My 2 teenage daughters are going on a mission trip with their youth group next month (mid June) for 10 days. We went to the pediatrician today to get their regular immunizations taken care of. While their I asked for a script for malaria and typhoid. I was told by the youth group leader they would need Malaria pills, Typhoid pills or and yellow fever immunization. So today the doctor gives me a script for Atovaquone. But she didn't write the strength on it. Also they would have to take it 4 times a day. It would be 200 and some dollars for the lesser strength and 530.00 for the stronger one. I was told by one of the other mom's that she got her daugther the once a day medication but she couldn't remember which one and she has Kaiser so her cost would be different. So I am wondering should I ask for a different prescription and if so which one? Wondering which one is the least expensive, least side effects, and easiest to take, and would hopefully only have to be taken once a day. Our insurance does not cover travel medications/immunizations. The least expensive yellow fever I could find was at Walgreens for 125.00 a piece. Any help is much appreciated!

Hello My Friends, I am traveling to Brazil again, arriving to Sao Paulo on Sunday morning and need some suggestions on what to do. I am staying near the Ibirapuera Park. I have three questions: 1. Are there any outdoor markets that you may recommend? 2. Are there any professional soccer games being played in Sao Paulo next week? 3. Any recommendations on where to golf? Thanks in advance! Will

Hi, I have booked a flight to Manaus from the 4th until the 10th of May. Should I already make reservations for a hostel and jungle tours up front? Is the city of Manaus itself worthwile visiting? Or should I go straight to a jungle lodge? All tips are very appreciated! Thanks, Elisabeth

we (60+ couple) are looking for a package of lodge and tours in Amazona's area around Manaus. We'll be there form February 15 to Februay 18. Any Tips? Thank you

Can someone tell me how much is taxi fare from the airport to Park Suite hotel ?

We will be in Manaus for one day on a cruise ship. Is there such a thing as a safe and inexpensive local tour, or should we use the tours offered by the cruise line? What is the best way to see the area in a short time?

Hi, we are taking a cruiseship sailing from Manaus, however I have read about the insects -Mosquitos and I'm wondering do those also exist in the city, as we will be in the city for 2 days. also I would like your recommendation for day tours companies and a 4 star hotel Your reply will be appreciated

Hi, im traveling late november to cover a current vacancy in my company. Ill be working at the airport, i would like to know an affordable way to transit jardin paulino to gru on a daily basis, cheap is important i've heard economy i growing fast and R$ is really strong and the city is very expensive. Can u advise which bus line i need to take or share some websites with me. Im also looking for laundry mats, i would need to do laundry at least ones a week, are they easy to find? I would like to take capoera classes or samba as well are they really expensive? I speak english, spanish and italian, would i need to learn some portugues or ill be ok speaking english and spanish. Thank you

Could you tell me how to go from Guarulhos Airport to Araraquara?

Is there any precious and semi precious stones market in Sao Paulo?

I am researching for 2014 World Cup locations and hear they are building a new soccer stadium in Manaus? Also, are there airline connections from Peru directly to Manaus or multi-stop flights? Bus trips from Puerto Maldonado, Peru to Manaus? Thank you!

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for accommodation for a couple of nights in Sao Paolo. The main consideration is location - hopefully somewhere safe but convenient, near a metro line. Looking online it seems like there's the dorm rooms in the hostel or the100+ hotels - would like something in between. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Dear all I am a Taiwanese who is planning to Tefe, Brazil from Peru. After searching and reading a lof of info on forum, I know it can be done in two ways (my last stop in Peru will be Cusco) : 1. Cusco--- fly ---->Puerto Maldonado (Peru) ---taxi ---->Iñapari ---taxi or walk ----> Assis Brasil ---bus-->Brasiléia---?--->Rio Branco (Brazil) -- fly-->Manaus--fly--->Tefe 2 Cusco--- fly ---->Iquitos--- fly or boat? ---->Santa Rosa----bost---->Leticia ---- taxi or walk-->Tabatinga --- fly or boat ---->Tefe My Q is that: 1. Which way is less money and time-spending? I only have 5 days to do it, so time is more important than money to me if I can\'t save both. 2. I don\'t speak Spanish and Portuguese. Which way is safer for me? Please also reply to lyc921@gmail.com if its not too much trouble, as I may not check here everyday. Many many thanks for your help! Chen

Hi my name is Maya, at 11.3 I have a flight from salvador to Manaus and I'm looking for a partner for the flight or someone that is Already in Manaus and will join me to sail on the Amazon. my mail is: mayashamir1@gmail.com

I am visiting Manaus in september and were wondering if there is plenty of places to hire kayaks so i can explore the rivers independently?

Can any one give me some information where to go and book a reasonably priced trip for an overnight stay in the Amazon. We are 2 single women traveling and are in Manaus until Thursday. We are looking to go with a group. Any information is appeciated!

hello me and my girlfriend are travelling south america in october/ november time and would like to ask for some advice on getting from lima to manaus in brazil. What's the easiest/ cheapest way of getting there and the most scenic. all advice would be greatly recieved!! woody

My son was looking at going in July of 2011 on a mission trip to villages of Maues with Overland Missions. Good idea? Time of year bad with low river etc....?

My son is 19 and looking to go on a mission trip. They travel from Manaus to the surrounding villages at Maues. Please pass on any information (first hand)or advice. We are a little nervous about the trip from a illnes, safety etc. Overland Mission looks like a well orgnaized and legite Mission. The Bios on the CEO and staff memebers are good. So I am looking to confirm or good advice about the trip. Thanks for the input.

My daughter who is 21 years old will be going on a Jungle tour out of Manaus. I was wondering if anyone has heard of Amazon Brazil Jungle Tours. They have a website and an EMBRATUR (Ministry of tourism) number 03.031649.10.0001.0. The tour director is named David Andrade. Just wondering since I am concerned about my daughter's safety.

Hi There! Please, I appreciate if can share any experiences with the Amazon Destinations Operations - Rodolpho Emanuel or Amazon Riders - (Rafael & Vicente). We are visiting Manaus in December. I am hoping to make this a safe and memorable trip for my family, Thanks a lot for any advise.

We are visiting Manaus on 26 December for a couple of days. The sea plane tours look interesting but I heard that it may be raining at that time. Generally, Does it rain throughout the day every day or is it just on and off and do the seaplane tours still operate when it is not raining? I am also looking into the site-seeing day tours to the "Meeting of the Rivers","Allegator Spotting", "Dolphins", etc. by boat..Any advise on the sea plane tours and the boat rides including the tour operators will be greatly appreciated.

Hi There! We are reaching Manaus on 26 December (Arriving by 11am flight) and leaving on 29th December (6am flight) As I am bringing my mother (65 years old), and though she can walk, we are not into heavy activities and are interested in site-seeing like "Meeting of the Rivers", "Pink Dolphins", "Water Lilies", "Sunrise", "Sunset", etc.. Please suggest any tours that you have including accomodation. Also, I am considering Taj Mahal Hotel as the revolving restaurant seems to be special. But most of the day tours seem to start from Tropical hotel. How do I get to Tropical hotel from Taj Mahal - is it easy just get a taxi? Also, how far is the floating dock from Taj Mahal hotel? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

We have a 9 hour layover at Guarulhos Airport, afternoon, looks some distance into town, any suggestions for things to do near to the airport? thanks.