São Paulo Travel Forum

Study Abroad-Sao Paulo ou Rio de Janeiro
Posted: Fri July 3, 2009 04:12 AM UTC

Like the title says, I'm planning a semester abroad before I graduate. My options are either Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado in Sao Paulo (FAAP) or Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-rio).

I was hoping someone might have some opinions about the social life at either of these institutions or the general area that either is situated in (FAAP is dead center in the middle of Sao paulo and PUC-rio is in Gavea.

Anyon?
Alguem?

obrigado

cariocaoupaulista

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How much Would it Cost to Travel from america to Sao Paulo?
Posted: Wed June 24, 2009 07:57 PM UTC

My best friend recently moved to Sao Paulo and I wanted to go there for vacation sometime. I was wondering how much it would cost to go there. If someone has any idea please let me know.

candycane92

3 replies

Nightlife in Sao Paulo near Paulista Hotel
Posted: Thu June 18, 2009 01:41 AM UTC

Hi,

I'll be in Sao Paulo in a couple of weeks for the first time. I'd like to check out the nightlife but would like to go someplace where Americans over 40 wouldn't feel out of place. Any recommendations would be appreciated

Thanks

ssabres

2 replies

Hotel near cruise port
Posted: Mon June 1, 2009 07:54 PM UTC

Can you reccommend a nice hotel for a two night stay before taking a Princess Cruise?

travelynn6

1 reply

Guarda-Volumes?
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 01:26 AM UTC

Oi,

Can someone please tell me where the baggage storage site (Guarda-volumes) is located at the bus station, Rod. Tiete? Also, were are the elevators located there?

Now, one technical question---I will be arriving from GRU with two LARGE suitcases, and was wondering how I might buy a bus ticket without going upstairs to the counters....(and dragging everything with me!) Any suggestions?

Finally, is there a hotel within walking distance of the station....ahhh, I mean one where I'm not charged by the hour! Obrigado for any suggestions.

JAC

loboviejo

2 replies

Sao Jose dos Campos
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 02:07 AM UTC

Does anyone know of places to get massages ( not the happy ending massages) in Sao Jose Campos? I have tried to look on the internet but not knowing the language i have had no luck. any suggestions would be great.

jonks

1 reply

Guarulhos - SP - Guarulhos in 7 hours
Posted: Tue April 28, 2009 11:47 AM UTC

Hi,

I have 7 hours to spend in Guarulhos waiting for a connection to London. I'm thinking about going to downtown SP or a any shopping to make it easier.
I know there's a bus shuttle service from Guarulhos but I need to know if 7 hours is enough time to go to downtown and be back to the airport.
If you can reccommend any thing to do in that time, is very welcome. Also where to take the shuttle bus back to the airport.
Many thanks in advance,

Rafa

rafscab

4 replies

Day trips around SP
Posted: Fri April 24, 2009 08:32 PM UTC

I'll be in SP with my 13 year old daughter. We'll have 4 or 5 days for sightseeing. She would love some ecotourism type things (zip line, "jungle" tour, that sort of thing) but I don't think we'll have the money to fly to the Amazon area. I was thinking Iguazu. Any other suggestions for ecotourism around SP?

bmhowell

3 replies

Tres Coracao
Posted: Mon April 13, 2009 12:11 AM UTC

I need to go from Sao Paulo to Tres Coracao.
What are some of the ways to get there? Are there buses that go to Tres Coracao?
Where would I catch the bus, how long is the ride, and how much is it?
If there is someone who is really knowledgeable about this, I would appreciate any kind of information. Thank you.

nuuanuboy

2 replies

Are metro card good forever?
Posted: Mon March 30, 2009 10:21 PM UTC

Yeh, I opened up my map of Curitiba and some Sao Paulo metro cards fell out: a multiplo card and a few unitarios. It has been about two years since I've been to SP, but I'm thinking about stopping through the big city later this year. Will the metro cards still be good to use or do they expire after a set time? Just wondering.

BTW - I head back to beautiful Brazil next month but will spend all of my time in Rio.

- Skull!!

skullcrusher

3 replies

going from Sao Paulo to Iguazo Falls
Posted: Mon March 30, 2009 08:23 AM UTC

What is the best way to get from Sao Paulo to the Iguazu Falls? Can one go on his own by bus or plane without a tour and is it a problem to go by oneself from the Brazilian to the Argentinian side? How long is the bus trip? Does one need two days or is one day enough to get to the falls from Sao Paulo and back again? Thanks in advance for any advice.

jerrybarach

5 replies

Best way to travel from Rio De Janeiro to Sao Paulo?
Posted: Wed March 11, 2009 03:40 PM UTC

I am flying into Rio De Janeiro but my hotel is located in Sao Paulo what is the best way to get there? Is there a train? Boat? I can't stand the idea of going in a bus. Can anyone give me some advise?

marystorch

8 replies

Sao Paulo Airport Bus and Public Transportation
Posted: Sat March 7, 2009 10:35 PM UTC

Is there an airport bus from Guarulhos International Airport to Sheraton Sao Paulo World Trade Centre Hotel on Nacoes Unidas Ave in Brooklin Novo? If so, do you know where I'd be able to access the timetable and bus fare costs?

I would also like to know how to get to the Port of Santos for the Royal Carribean Cruise Line from the hotel mentioned above.

Since I have two days available, would I have enough time to make a side trip to Iguazu Falls?

bensonyee

4 replies

Sao paulo Airport buses
Posted: Fri March 6, 2009 07:37 AM UTC

Please can you tell me which airport bus goes from Garhouls International Airport to Hotel Travel Inn Braston São Paulo address Rua Martins Fontes, 330 - Consolação
São Paulo (São Paulo), 01050-000
Brazil.
I would really appreciate your help and how much does this cost.
Is there any buses going to Santos ferry terminal from this hotel or nearby and how much

Maynardmalti

2 replies

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN SAO PAOLO
Posted: Fri February 27, 2009 01:47 PM UTC

Please advise means of public transportation and estimated cost from Sao Paolo to Santos so I could get my ship the Radiance of the seas.

Thank you for your feedback.

KOKOY

2 replies

Is this Hotel Good?
Posted: Fri February 20, 2009 10:24 AM UTC

Hi,

I will be visiting Sao Paulo during the first two weeks of March 2009. I have reserved the room in the following Hotel

HOTEL - MAKSOUD PLAZA
ADDR: ALAMEDA CAMPINAS 150 TELEPHONE: 55-11-31458000
SAO PAULO, SP 01404-900 FAX: 55-11-31458001
BRAZIL

Does this neighborhood good in terms of having restaurants, bars and a good night life around. Hotel is quoting $135 per night ( as this is within my range of around $200/night budget). Any other inputs would be appreciated.

praveenpd

4 replies

What to do for carnival in Sao Paulo?
Posted: Fri February 20, 2009 02:41 AM UTC

We have been ditched in Sao Paulo for carnival and dont speak portuguese. We are planning to go to the sambadrome on Friday, but we are wondering what else is happening or what we should do?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Sarah

speckle

2 replies

Help needed to find a trendy beach to stay between Rio and SP
Posted: Sat February 14, 2009 01:43 PM UTC

Hi all,
I will arrive end of April in SP. I have around 5 days for myself and want to go to a nice beach close to SP with good night life for a single. Thanks for your proposals.

Thomas1961

4 replies

Visiting Sao Paulo for 2 weeks, need suggestion
Posted: Tue February 10, 2009 01:27 PM UTC

Hi,

I will be visiting Sao Paulo during first week of March for 2 weeks. Could you please advise a good star hotel to stay. Also please let me know if there are good night clubs around the hotel. Any particular singles parties that I can attend?. Please let me know any near by places that I must cover. Other travel tips to make the visit exciting would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Praveen

praveenpd

6 replies

Recommendation for a Travel Agency in Sao Paulo
Posted: Fri February 6, 2009 06:32 PM UTC

Hi There,

I have bought my tickets to Sao Paulo and back to Calgary Canada. I would like to buy some dometic flight tickets in Brazil. Any recommendations for a good travel agency in Sao Paulo, who has english speaking staff as my Portuguese is limited. If possible I would like to call from Canada and have my tickets booked.

Thanks for your help

Traveler71

10 replies

Transport from GRU to Santos via Expresso Brasiliero
Posted: Fri January 30, 2009 12:13 AM UTC

Thanks a lot for the response on how to get to Santos from Guarulhos airport. I read somewhere that you can pick up this bus on terminal 1.

Where can you purchase the tickets or can you just pay the driver as you board. Additionally, does anyone have any experience on this bus service as to safety comfort?

Regarding the transfers from Sao Paolo to Santos, Royal Carribean refuses to provide and sell transfers unless your flight arrives the same day as the cruise departure. My husband and I arrive in Sao Paolo a day prior to the cruise so as to allow any flight delays so now we are looking for other ways to get to our cruise ship in Santos.
Thanks.

benalmadena

1 reply

Female solo traveler..tips
Posted: Sun January 25, 2009 04:03 AM UTC

Hi there! I will be in Sao Paulo next week solo, my first time. I'm excited and a bit scared. Any tips on what to do and places to avoid? I want to explore but also stay safe. Any suggestions are appreciated!! Obrigada!

jimena75

5 replies

3 weeks in South Amercia
Posted: Wed January 14, 2009 05:42 AM UTC

I plan to go 3 weeks to S. Am, but I know time is too short, so I limit to 2-3 countries - Brazil, Argentina, and/or Peru. My options are wide open as I have never been to S. Am. In future, I plan to do another trip to Chile and Antartica.

Question now:
What is the best places to visit among 2 or 3 countries as above with 3 weeks?
Please name the places + possibly transportation (bus, train, plane). If someone can roughly suggests the routing will be much appreciated.

Many thanks !

Sambawalk

3 replies

Transportation - Return to Guarulhos airport
Posted: Tue January 13, 2009 10:46 PM UTC

We are flying to Sao Paulo in April - first time! One of the posters noted that there was a shuttle from Guarulhos airport to the Blue Metro station. Is there a corresponding return shuttle from the Blue Metro station to Gaurulhos? Has anybody used this means (shuttle/Metro) to get into Sao Paulo downtown from Guarulhos?

EarleneD

2 replies

Weather in April/May
Posted: Mon January 12, 2009 04:38 AM UTC

I would like to visit Brazil in April May this year. Just check how the weather is like. including temperature. Is it high season or low season? Thanks.

Sambawalk

2 replies

Visa Question - I have a valid visa to brasil bot on expired passport
Posted: Fri January 9, 2009 08:59 PM UTC

I got my Brazil visa in Feb 2006 for 5 years and multiple entries and I did my first trip with in 90 days that made my visa valid till Feb 2011. The passport that I have visa on expired, now I have an other valid passport but the visa is on expired passport. I have sent emails and tried calling to Brazilian Consulate in Canada but no response. Any thoughts ? can I bring my old passport (expired) with valid visa and valid passport to travel? Thanks

Traveler71

6 replies

What kind of Transportation from Sao Paulo to Santos Cruise-Harbour recommended?
Posted: Wed January 7, 2009 09:51 PM UTC

Hello Cruiser,
we decided to go onto a cruise with the RCCL Radiance from Sao Paulo to Chile.
Now we would need some Recommendations:
Can you tell us, how we get safe and cheap w/ Luggage from:
- Airport (GRU) to the S.P.City?
- Sao Paulo City to Santos - Harbour for Cruiseships?

And when we arrive at the End of the cruise in Santiago de Chile - can you recommend Transportation from Valparaiso to the Santiago de Chile City?
If you have further any Infos or Recomm. for Hotels in SP or Sant.d.C. I´d be more than happy.
Thank you so much.

Sweety81

3 replies

My first trip to Sao Paulo! Suggestions?
Posted: Wed December 17, 2008 03:01 PM UTC

My friend and I are taking our first trip to Sao Paulo December 29-January 2. We'll be there over New Year's Eve and I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for New Year's activities? What are some of the more popular, safer places Paulistas gather on New Year's? Also, if anyone could recommend 3-5 "must do" activities, it would be much appreciated!

Obrigado,
Kemp

Powerkeni

3 replies

Cheap flights - SP to Lima
Posted: Tue December 9, 2008 05:23 AM UTC

Hi all,
I'm looking for budget flights to Lima, so far, my search on expedia has provided me with a USD600 (flying from SP) as the cheapest. Is that the normal price ? (one way)

Would there be any airlines you can recommend? GOL does not fly direct and LAN / TAM comes up with a USD600 price tag.

Thanks All!

Crystal

swarovskicrystal

2 replies

best way to Santos from GRU
Posted: Sat December 6, 2008 04:39 PM UTC

My family is flying into GRU and cruising out of Santos. The cruise line offers transfers for $45 (US) per person. What is the distance/time to the pier? Since there are four of us (plus luggage), would we be better off taking a taxi, or spending $180 for transfers?

flyerdoc

1 reply