Rio de Janeiro Travel Forum

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.

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

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

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?

rhank you to all of you for your advice, and patience.

Is Ipanema on the metro line? Can an yone suggest a moderately priced hotel for August?

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

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

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

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!

Anyone know about hotel or where we can get a good deal there?

is the area around it relatively safe?

How is Security in a Rio de Janeiro . I am planing to travel this summer.

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.
:-)

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

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

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?

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.

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,

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-

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

Are there any chinese restaurants in Copacabana. If so please can you give the address. Thanks

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?

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?

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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 ?