Brazil Travel Forum

In August I will be traveling through the amazon by boat, and I am planning a stay of about a week near Manaus. The idea is find some lodging in the jungle basically. I have found many accomodations (lungle lodges) on the internet already, but most or all of them are too luxurious, big and expensive for my budget. All I'm looking for is just a place to sleep and eat, and the opportunity to see the jungle.

Could anyone give me some good advice in order to find a cheap and simple place? Any suggestions?

Thanks a lot!

we will be on a cruise ship that is docked for two days in Manaus in Dec. 2009. We arrive on the 18th, spend the night on board and take on new passengers on the 20th. So what can we do there besides the offered tours and how safe is it to do things on your own if you don't speak the language? We are middle aged but good on foot. I have checked most the member pages about Manaus but haven't found much info on trips other then the usual falls and meeting of the waters.

thanks

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

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

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.

We will be in Salvador 4 days...what is the best and safest way to get around.
We are going August 7 to 11th.
what are the main attractions, the order to seee them? Things to do near the city and how to get there by public transport...culture, nature, folklore etc.

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

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

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.

I am travelling the 15th august from Jeri to Parnaiba and then the day after from there to Barrerinhas. I am alone so I will use public transport, if any. If anyone is travelling there these days, we can share a car...
ciao thanks

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

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

I am Canadian. I am flying from Canada to JFK then directly to Rio De Janeiro. Do I need a yellow fever vaccination? I am visiting Rio, Buzios, Paraty, Ilha Grande and Ouro Preto. Any info would be great. I mean will they ask for my proof. Cheers
John

Hi Folks,
Next month I will be going to Rio followed by Ilha Grande and then Paraty. After Paraty, what are my options? I dont want to go to Sao Paulo. I want to go to Tiradentes, Ouro Preto then back to Buzios or Rio. Can someone please help me. Any suggestions for after my Paraty sector? Any help would be greatly appreciated !! Thanks fellow VTers :)
John from Canada

Hi Folks,
Next month I will be going to Rio followed by Ilha Grande and then Paraty. After Paraty, what are my options? I dont want to go to Sao Paulo. I want to go to Tiradentes, Ouro Preto then back to Buzios or Rio. Can someone please help me. Any suggestions for after my Paraty sector? Any help would be greatly appreciated !! Thanks fellow VTers :)
John from Canada

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!

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

Anyone know where I can find a decent apartment/studio/ flat in Barra. if it had a washing machine and wi fi that'd be really excellent. so far been quoted really high prices per month. Thanks

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

is the area around it relatively safe?

Can anyone suggest me some boat doing Manaus - Tabatinga (the border with Colombia and Peru)Amazone trip. How many days is the trip and how much does it cost!
Any other suggestions?

Thank you!

hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone knows where to find cheap and direct flights between Sao Luis and Salvador. Also...a cheap way of getting between Guatemala and Northern Brazil??
thanks.

Hi, It would be greatly appreciated if someone could please give me advice on Brazil's hot spots this August!
There are 2 of us travelling (both female, 20 yrs old) and although I have done a bit of internet research it doesnt really compare to talking to people directly.
We will be flying into Rio at start of August for a month, but want to visit as many places as possible in that time! Amazon is a definite so any specific places, towns, cities, tours, restaurants, nightlife would be such a help! I also reeeally want to visit an orphanage with our time out there.
We are on a typical 'student budget' so need help with cheaper hostels/activites etc.

Thanks, Katie and Jules.

Hello,

In January 2010 i want to travel to Sao paulo. I almost booked my flight through cheaptickets.nl, cause actually the easiest way for me is to fly from Amsterdam.
But I can also travel from London (first fly with ryan air from Eindhoven to London) and fly really cheap with Mexicana air for £ 213 http://www.cheapticket.co.uk/index.aspx

But my problem is that i don't really feel comfortable with this way of booking a flight.
Does someone have experience with this and can tell me if this save to do this.

thanx in advance Johan

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

We are interested in folklore, culture, music, and nature.

Some tips on what to do and see...we'll haved 4 or 5 days around August
1What should we avoid.5th. What is the best way to get around. Is it safe in most places?