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Barra da Tijuca Posted: Fri July 3, 2009 10:41 AM UTC
Oi, pessoal.
Vou estar hospedado na primeira semana de Agosto na Barra da Tijuca (Av. Sernambetiba/Av. Lúcio Costa).
É uma zona boa? O que se faz por ali? Praia? Noite?...
Obrigado
Miguel, Portugal.
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brancolini
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Rio ou Sao Paulo? Posted: Fri July 3, 2009 04:27 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.
Anyone?
Alguem?
obrigado
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cariocaoupaulista 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
The truth about RdJ Posted: Thu July 2, 2009 08:37 PM UTC
Hi,
There are just a few things I would like to know about Rio. I will be travelling around South America for 2-3 months later this year, and I'm planning to leave from Rio de Janeiro.
Firstly, is Rio actually as dangerous as its made out to be? I've seen videos and the like about the favelas on the web, but outside these areas is it that bad?
Secondly, what are absolute must do and must see things in RdJ, especially around November when I hope to get there? I'm an avid football fan too, so would the football season still be running in November or would I be too late?
Cheers,
Paddy
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paddyk7 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Football on Saturday Posted: Thu July 2, 2009 12:34 AM UTC
We had tickets arranged for the Flamego match this Saturday but I'm out of town until early evening so I have had to turn them down. Is there any chance of getting tickets at the ground just in case we get back early?
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clivedinburgh
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| Rio de Janeiro |
thanks Posted: Tue June 30, 2009 11:04 AM UTC
rhank you to all of you for your advice, and patience.
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nech56 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Ipanema Posted: Sun June 28, 2009 05:39 PM UTC
Is Ipanema on the metro line? Can an yone suggest a moderately priced hotel for August?
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nech56 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
safety in rio Posted: Sat June 27, 2009 12:39 AM UTC
I'll be in rio in feb 2010 I need to know the safer areas for accommodation. I have been looking at copacabana Is that safe
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darylyn 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Transport Posted: Fri June 26, 2009 10:50 AM UTC
Can anyone please tell me how do I get from Paraty to Ouro Preto and if possible, how long does it take?
Cheers
John Z
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JohnniOmani
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Plans Posted: Mon June 22, 2009 11:20 PM UTC
Hi Folks,
Thanks for the amazing info regarding vacc etc. Here is my dates and see if someone can help me out ;)
July 21st Rio De Janeiro
July 22nd Rio De Janeiro
July 23rd Rio De Janeiro
July 24th Rio De Janeiro
July 25th Rio De Janeiro to Ilha Grande (3 to 4 hours)
July 26th Ilha Grande
July 27th Ilha Grande
July 28th Ilha Grande to Paraty
July 29th Paraty
July 30th Paraty
July 31st Paraty to Sao Joao Del Rei (One night) 6.5 hours by bus
August 1st Sao to Tiradentes ( two nights) 30 mins by steam train
August 2nd Tiradentes
August 3rd Tiradentes to Ouro Preto (two nights) four hours by bus
August 4th Ouro Preto
August 5th Ouro Preto
August 6th Ouro Preto to Rio De Janeiro (night in Rio). Leave Early 6.5 Hrs
August 7th Rio De Janeiro to Buzios
August 8th Buzios
August 9th Buzios to Rio De Janeiro
August 10th, fly out at 7pm.
Do these times and dates work. Can you please help me out !! Cheers !!
John
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JohnniOmani
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| Rio de Janeiro |
rio safety Posted: Thu June 18, 2009 09:40 PM UTC
After reading all the comments I'm concerned about going to Rio. Is it less safe than other places in Brazil? We have traveled to many places and have never had so many warnings about robbers, muggings etc. WE don't wear jewelry. but we do take a camera and use maps. Also how can you change money if you have to be on guard all the time. We usually take public transport and not taxis. We also have been warned about taxis. Help!
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nech56 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
royal rio palace Posted: Wed June 17, 2009 10:08 AM UTC
Anyone know about hotel or where we can get a good deal there?
is the area around it relatively safe?
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nech56 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Security in Rio de Janeiro Posted: Mon June 15, 2009 02:12 AM UTC
How is Security in a Rio de Janeiro . I am planing to travel this summer.
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radmilo 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Travelling to Rio! Posted: Wed June 10, 2009 08:33 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
I'll be Arriving in Rio on the 25th of June and will be staying for 3 wks so I was just wandering if anyone wants to get together for a drink just let me know.It would be nice to meet people from other places.
:-)
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nessa23
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| Rio de Janeiro |
beach town near rio Posted: Fri June 5, 2009 02:29 AM UTC
I will be traveling to Brazil in November 2009. The majority of my trip will be spent in Rio de Janeiro. I would like to spend two nights outside of the city such as a small beach town. I am willing to take a bus or rent a car for the duration. I would also like to keep this ‘beach town’ within 3 hours of Rio. I have read about great places to visit, but they are located 10+ hours from Rio.
Thanks!
Nichole
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nichole_521
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| Rio de Janeiro |
O tempo em Agosto... Posted: Thu June 4, 2009 09:00 AM UTC
Oi a todos!
Vou estar no Rio na primeira semana de Agosto.
Como costuma estar o tempo nessa altura? Muita chuva? Pouco calor?
Obrigado.
Abraços de Portugal.
Miguel
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brancolini
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Sites Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 02:42 PM UTC
What are the main nature and cultural sites?
What is the best way to get around?
What are some good day side trips?
How many days does one need to see the highlights?
We keep hearing about the dangers...we plan to
carry little money any advice?
What are good things to buy there and where?
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nech56 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
How to reach CBPF from GIG international airport (urgent info) Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 02:58 PM UTC
Hi
Could someone let me know the various options(public transportation, taxi etc)
on how to reach CBPF (Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas)
http://portal.cbpf.br/index.php?page=home&lang=en
from the international airport (GIG)? I could appreciate urgent replies,
as I am leaving today for Brazil.
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shntn05 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
copacabana or ipanema Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 09:51 PM UTC
Hi everyone, I am in the process of booking a 2 week holiday to Rio. what is the best area to stay , Ipanema or Copacabana,
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kooldood 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Renting a Furnished Apartment in Rio Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 09:37 PM UTC
What are some of the good apartment rental agencies in Rio if you're looking for a temporary apartment for a few weeks? One I've been dealing with for a while is K&K/ Katarina & Khalid Rio Apartments ( http://site.katarinakhalidapartments.com/ ). What are some of the others, and how do they stack/ compare?
Thanks.
-J-
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darkhorse08817 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Rio for Christmas/ New year Posted: Mon May 4, 2009 01:11 PM UTC
Hi,
Please advise whcih site to use to book the cheapest possible flight from Brussels to RiO and chepest possible hotel in a safe aria in Rio for the week of New year 2010,
thanks a lot for your time to advise
Snej
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Snej 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Chinese Food Posted: Wed April 22, 2009 10:52 PM UTC
Are there any chinese restaurants in Copacabana. If so please can you give the address. Thanks
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moosmic 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
RIO DE JANEIRO TO MONTEVIDEO Posted: Wed April 22, 2009 02:55 PM UTC
Hi,
I am wanting to travel from Rio to Montevideo atthe beginning of July 09. Does anyone know if you can get a bus there? if anyone has any idea how a can purchase a ticket or give me any helpful tips, I would really apprecaite it?
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Red_Impulse 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Should I stay or should I go? Posted: Thu April 16, 2009 11:03 AM UTC
My dilemma over the years is whether or not to go to Rio. Well we were thinkng of going to Mexico but the lure of Rio and Brazil is just too great. We are looking at the xmas and New Year 2009 period and would like to stay in an apartment. I have checked some links already from this forum so I basically need advice on Rio itself and things to do in Brazil in general. My dream would be some adventure in the jungles/ Amazon but not too demanding, perhaps some hiking somewhere then a week relaxing and partying in Rio for NYE and perhaps watch Gremio play in Porto Alegre. Is this too much for 1 trip (2 or 3 weeks max), is Rio unsafe especially at NYE? How easy is it to get to Porto Alegre and watch a match?
The main priority is safety, though I know nobody can guarantee it, will we be ok provided we use commonsense etc? I have been to some dodgy parts of the world but never really had too much trouble, perhaps Rio is a totally different ball-game?
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ElGreco99
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Traveling to Rio? Posted: Wed April 15, 2009 08:07 PM UTC
Hey I am a 23 yr old student living in Rio from May 1 until Aug 1 2009. I have been traveling around the world and finally found a place I like enough to stay for a while. If any college age (in reality or at heart) tourists or travelers need some advice or want someone to show them around, message me or comment on this forum. I know people I found on sites like these greatly improved my travels abroad so I plan to return the favor!
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tresell02 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Travel Info Posted: Sun April 5, 2009 08:28 PM UTC
Hello
I am planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro this June. Can anybody tell me how the weather will be like and if possible how to get a 2bdrmm apartment or something close for a week. Any help and advices is appreciated.
Regards
Joe
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joe247 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
apartment in ipanema Posted: Tue March 31, 2009 11:12 PM UTC
we would like to rent a nice and quiet apartment in ipanema for october
we would like to deal directly with the owner
any suggestion thanks
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marynat 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
october in rio Posted: Sun March 29, 2009 09:56 PM UTC
i m going to rio in may
is it a good idea
can anyone tell me about the weather
rain beach humidity and time of sunset
how much is the plane betweeen sao paulo and rio
thanks a lot
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marynat 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Dentist Posted: Tue March 24, 2009 06:43 PM UTC
Can anyone recommend a good dentist in Rio? Preferably in or near Centro? The last dentist I saw here did a bit of a botch job...any advice very much appreciated!
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lucyb77
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Rio de Janeiro area - Marica Posted: Fri March 20, 2009 06:45 PM UTC
We have the possible opportunity to travel (from the U.S.) to Rio - and stay in a home that an acquaintance has there. The home is in a town called Marica.
Is anyone familiar with that town and the area around Marica? Is it north or South of Rio? Is it near the ocean, near a beach?
I'm interested in any other information that may be available about Marica.
Thank you.
John
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jpl3 
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| Rio de Janeiro |
Rio De Janiero Posted: Thu March 19, 2009 04:03 AM UTC
Iam going to Rio DE Janiero in Aprile. Can somone suggest a good hotel in rio for about a $100.00 a day. Also,do they allow over night guest or should I get an apartment . Iam only staying 7 days. Also how safe is rio ?
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Howard123 
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