Brazil Travel Forum

I would like to know how one would travel to Salto or Sao Paolo by bus from Rio de Janiero. I could not find what bus companies have this service.

Thank you, john

We speak English and pretty good Spanish but have no experience in Brazil. So we wanted to know if we can expect to get by well without Portuguese but with English and Spanish in Belo HOrizonte. We are attending meetings during the day in Betim
for about six days in a row, some meetings may start early in the morning and go to late at nite. How is the bus schedule between Betim and Belo HOrizonte, where we will be staying.

Thanks so much for your help. Ellen

Hi everyone. I am off to Rio for the first time in about a week and a half and would like to know if anyone can recommend tour services to visit the sites: Christ, Sugar Loaf etc..!

Does anyone know the best way to get to Espinosa? Fly into Belo Horizonte and drive, or bus, or ? Or Fly into Brasilia and car or bus?

Thank you!

Hi,

How to get to the Morumbi stadium by taking subway or buses ?
Currently my position is near Tiete station or Rodoviario terminal.
How much is the average ticket for libertadores match ?

Thanks for your help guys.

rgds,
Joko

Can any-one give me ideas for the gay scene in Rio.will be there for carnaval 2009
Thanks

I am looking for accommodation during Carnival 2009. I'm on a budget so have been looking at hostels. I'm not sure of the best place to base myself. I know that Lapa is close to all the action but am wary that it could be too loud and am worried about safety. I have found a cheap hostel in Botafogo but haven't heard much about this area, is it safe? Would it be too far away from the Sambadrome? Lastly, I was thinking of staying in Copacabana or Impanema but these are further away from the sambadrome - how is the transport with regards to cost and safety. Hopefully somebody out there has some good advice.

Thanks

Hi
I am going to Curitiba-Piraquara area for 3 months work, and would like some feedback on the following

1) best way to get to either city from the airport
2) what are the typical accommodations, preferably hotels in either city
3) banks ATM for visa cards are they plentyful and safe
4) how safe is the area , I am a guy used to travel to many places, but not being to Brazil since 2002. Any particular area that should be avoided?
5) best places to eat and drink
6) best sport bars, dance halls
7) is it ok to use public transport or renting a car would work better

so far these are the questions, sorry too many but better knowledge better travel
Thanks

Hi,

We are looking for a child minder to help with our 18mth daughter. Staying in Sao Paulo.

My wife is Brazilian I am English. Would be very happy to receive telephone contacts, website or emails so we can contact someone to arrange?

Will be a short term requirement for next 2-3 weeks and will assist us with our daughter.

Many thanks
Andrew

I'm looking for a hair salon which they speak english, or undertsand bit of it. Any recommendation? I planning to do alisamento, I guess it spell that way, hair straightening and what the avrage price over here? Currently stayin in centre.
Thanks!Obrigado

I will be travelling south from Recife and am planning on visiting these places.Is it better to go to Salavador first and then to Lencois or straight to Lencois and then Salvador? I ask as I will be continuing south to Itacare afterwards.

Also how much time is needed for trekking in the Chapada Diamantina to explore properly and is it necessary to have a guide?

Thanks!

Hi am visiting Rio for carnaval 2009,does any-one know of any reputable tourist guides and fixers?and approximate cost per day?many thanks Glen

I´m afraid to travel to Brasil, because I know that Brasil isn´t a safe country.
Where are the most dangerous places in San Paulo?


What do you recommend to me for food in Brasil? and Would you give me the names of interesting restaurants to visit in San Paulo?

Hello everyone,
My friend and I are coming to Brazil on July 1, and are planning to spend 3 weeks there. We would like to start at Iguazu falls, make our way to Rio (and spend a few days there), then go to Brasilia for a couple of days, and then do some sort of an Amazon tour from East to West... and finally end up in Peru.
This seems very daunting: we have 3 weeks and a tight budget. Here are my questions:
1. Is this even feasible or should we scratch it and come up with a new plan?
2. How long would it take to get to each of these places if we are not flying?
3. Are there cheap flight options, or flight passes within Brazil?
4. Is it possible to trek all the way from Eastern Amazon (lets say Belem) through Brazil and into Peru?
5. If not, where can we find a cheap flight from Brazil into Peru?

Thank you so much!
Julia

Anyone have a recommendation for a nice, safe, and reasonably-priced rental apartment in Salvador Bahia, preferably in Barra?

My flight (if on time) arrives in Curitiba at 23.30. Allowing for delays etc. I may not get out of the terminal before- say - 1 am.

Does anyone know what time do the Aiport Shuttle Buses or the normal buses stop be running into the City?

Hi,
Bf and I have are talking about possibly going to Brazil in December. I was wondering if there are any direct flights out of Los Angeles to Brazil.

Hi me and my wife will be visiting Rio for carnaval 2009,where can we purchase tickets for sambadrome(sunday or Monday) for sector 2 camorotes ,and approximately how much?Also any good people to act as tour guides whislt we are there?

I have a dilemma!! Should I stay for 6 nights in rio from the 7th of may till the 13th or should I stay only for 4 nights and then rent a car and drive around rio, maybe go to sao poalo for 2 nights? what are the nice areas around rio that you suggest me to go at this time of the year? Can reccomend me the best places to dine, drinks, clubs, lounges... I would like to reccomend to trendy and the traditional places. I'm staying at the Fasano hotel, what do you think of it??

Hi,

I'm planning on going to Brazil this August but I'm going by myself - is this crazy? I've done various bits of travelling before, but never by myself.

I'm planning on sticking to the north because the weather should be better but ending in Rio.

Is it easy to get buses and places to stay? Any idea on the costs envolved at that time of yr? Also any good recommendations of the beaten track..!?

thanks for any help,

Lucy

Hello,
I will be in Sao Paulo the 24st of april. We will travel from Sao Paulo to Foz Iguazu. Before making the bus trip to Foz we would like to spend a few days ( 2 - 3 days) near Sao Paulo. We've already visited Sao Paulo several times.
Are there nice places to visit in the surroundings of Sao Paulo ( 2 or 3 hours by bus is no problem ) or places to visit on the way from Sao Paulo to Foz ?
Thank you .

how do ladies in brazil refer to or what would they call their boyfriends mom?

Anybody knows about a good posada in Jericoacoara (Beach, not town)?
We are looking for something nice, quite, clean, close to the beach and affordable.....
Thanks¡

We are a group of 3 male friends traveling together, and planning to spend 3 or 4 days on Ilha de Boipepa, in August. Is anyone familiar with either the Pousada Tassimirim or the Pousada Santa Clara? If so, can you tell me a little about the owners and the ambience of these places?

Many thanks!
Bernard

Hi VTs

I was thinking about visiting Fernando de Noronha at the end of March, begining of April next year, so one ofmy main concerns was the weather. I checked the current weather on the usual website, like weather.com, and it's not looking good.

I also looked for comments on the local weather and found the following info. Here (http://www.noronha.com.br/english/environ.htm) they say that:

"The climate is tropical, with two well defined seasons: the rainy season from January to August, and the dry season for the rest of the year. The heaviest rains occur between March and July, sometimes reaching almost 8 inches in 24 hours in March and April. October is the dryest month, when rainfall will not be greater than 0.36 inch in a 24 hour period. The average temperature is 77° F, with a variation of only 7.4°. The hottest months are January, February and March. The relative humidity varies little from 81.5 % due to the islands characteristics. Average annual sunshine is 3.215 hours per day, with a maximum in November and a minimum in April."

Here (http://www.discoverbrazil.com/destinations/brazil/fernando-de-noronha-weather/) they say that:

"The island can be visited any time of the year. Temperatures are always warm and mild (26°C or 79°F), with a gentle breeze. The climate is tropical, with two well defined seasons: the rainy season from January to August, and the dry season for the rest of the year.
The heaviest rains occur between March and July, sometimes reaching almost 20.3 cm (8 inches) in 24 hours in March and April. During this season the island is green and at its most beautiful and the temperature slightly cooler. October is the driest month, when rainfall will not be greater than 0.91cm (0.36 inch) in a 24 hour period. The average temperature is 25° C (77° F), with a variation of only a few degrees.
The hottest months are January, February and March. The relative humidity varies little from 81.5 % due to the islands characteristics. Average annual sunshine is 3.215 hours per day, with a maximum in November and a minimum in April. Best times for Surfing From December to February/March the waves are perfect for surfing.
Best times for Diving and Snorkeling August through December are the best months for diving and snorkeling in the Mar de Dentro (Atlantic north coast of island, facing the mainland, where the bays are more protected). Between January and March the Mar de Fora (south coast of island) is calm and excellent for diving and snorkeling."

I'm sure there are many other such comments, so my only questions are: is it really a bad ideea to visit Fernando at the end of March, beginings of April (i.e. what looks to be the hight of the rainy season) and try to do some diving? Would it be a much better ideea to visit the island in August, September, October?

Any comments/suggestions you may have will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

RV

HI People,
Hope somebody can help ??? Husband and I have booked several times over the past few years, to do RIO, but have always cancelled, Have booked to go in August, 4 nights in Rio nad 10 in Buzios, but panic panic, have just read about a SEVERE OUTBREAK OF DENGUE FEVER, how serious is this for tourists ?? and also can someone recommend a good guide for Rio, appreciate anyone help and advice/
Have a nice day
Joan

I'm getting married in Buzios too! I unfortunately will not get the opportunity to see the area before we travel for the big event, so this makes planning difficult. I am hoping to get some good suggestions on which of the many beaches would be best suited for a small ceremony (no chairs or big props or anything, just small, quiet and secluded preferably) - and does one need to get a permit or permission of any kind to gather a small group (30ish) at the beach for an hour?

Also, I'm looking for restaurant suggestions for rehersal dinner and for dinner after the wedding. Any place that would be great for groups? The more local and traditional the cuisine the better...

Thank you for your help! And if anyone knows of other places to look for this kind of information it is greatly appreciated! I can't wait to go!

Hey Guys,
I am looking to do about a months volunteering in Recife july/august time! I have found what i am looking for with both 'volunteer brazil' and 'volunteerabroad'! 'Volunteering Brazil i believe works out cheaper but i would really appreciate any advice or info on either organisation!! I will intially be traveling by myself so i am keen to know about any safety issues, reliability of the organisations etc!! any information would be really appreciated!!!

Thanks,
Soraya
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When is the coolest time of year to visit Sao Paulo?

hi, i've always wanted to go to brazil and i've got 2 months free this summer july and august.Unfortunately i cant find anyone to go with me so i'm going to go it alone i think. Im nearly 22and was wondering what its like for a solo traveller and is it really that dangerous?? ive been away on my own before to asia.
Also what is the weather like that time of year?