Brazil Travel Forum

Hi there,

I will arrive in Fernando de Noronha for my honeymoon on the 8th of May, after staying overnight in Natal on the 7th, I have two big questions:

How is the weather going to be? some big showers of rain and all the rest of the day sunny, or is it likely to be cloudy all day long? I was checking the airport information and it looks like it is the most rainy month in the year!

Also, how about money? as I will stay 9 nights on the island and I read there's no ATM, I guess we should get some R$ in Natal the day we arrive. Would a budget of 200R$ per day be enough for us? Let's say a total of 2000R$ for two people for 9 days on the island? (We already paid for the accommodation).

Thanks!!!
Alberto

Hi. I am arriving in Santos, Brazil on the 1st April 2012 and satying until 15th April 2012.
Does anyone know of a one or two bedroom apartment that would be available during that period.
I am after a spot near Gonzaga, Jose menino or Bala de sao Vincente or anywhere along that side of the island if possible.
I am English and will be looking for a relaxing two weeks. I am also looking to stay permanatly so will be a good base to locate long term apartments.
Thank you for your help and any responses that are posted. Kevin

hi
i will be arriving in foz (igu) for a couple days... i am hoping for any suggestions on safe places to stay (single female traveler), as well as how much it costs to travel from brasil side to argentina side, how long it takes to pay for reciprocity fee for us citizen for entry in argentina (i have brasil visa already) and suggestions on tours... i read there is horse back riding to the falls, is this safe? is it worth what ever price it is? where is the best place to look for tours? is there a fee or a waiver of visa for entry to paraguay? i am hoping for a relaxing/safe/clean/easy/falls filled stay... any information is greatly appreciated.

Hi! I am planning a vacation in the first or second week of March. Where would you recommend to stay? I heard Joao Fernandes is beautiful, and so are other beaches as well. I am 32 and travelling with my wife.

What do you think?

Thanks in advance!
Matias

Hi
We are on a cruise that docks/ends in Santos. We are flying home later that day from Sao Paulo Int Airport. How can we get from Santos to the airport ? How much is a taxi ? Are there cheaper options ? We are on a tight budget !!!!

Hi

Please can you tell me if it is possible to get the bus or metro from Guarulhos Airport to Novotel Sao Paulo Jaragua?

Thank you

Clare

I am a French student and I want to leave for the Rio carnival. I would like some information on the event. I like to know where to go. Parades should not be missed. I'd also wanted to know what are the customs of life in Brazil.
I hope someone can help me.

Hello, I am traveling to Rio de Janeiro for the first time, from February 18th - 24th, this is my first trip there and I have a few questions about RIO.

1. Is it safe to travel there as a single African American woman?
2. What location in RIO would you recommend to stay?
3. What hotel would you recommend that are clean, safe, reputable and not so expensive looking to spend about $25-60 per night?
4. Where or what foods do you recommend?
5. Is safe to go to any night clubs or bars for cocktails?
6. Is it safe to video or take picture in public?
7. How do I go about booking taxi for pick up from airport?
8. What are some must see places to visit while in RIO?
9. Where should you change over your money and are there ATM's accessible.
10. Can you hire a tour guide?

Hello All,

I am relocating to Fortaleza for a 10-month fellowship that begins in March, 2012. I will be bringing my small dog with me, and I would like to know if anyone can recommend an excellent veterinarian and/or pet sitter in Fortaleza. My apartment will be near Iracema.

Any other helpful information you could offer about having a dog in Foraleza would be especially appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Howdy all.
iam going to Rio on 19th April for 4 days then want to go to Salvador,Bahia .
whats the best budget airline to fly with?
also is it a nice trip by land to take a bus?how long it ll take.
Thanks alot for your reply an advance
cheers

Hi all,

I am planning to head to see the falls either tomorrow or Sunday from Asuncion. Can anyone advise with the following please?

1) Info on getting to Foz from Asuncion by bus? According to my guidebook it takes 5 hours. Any recommended tips on making that journey? I prefer to avoid overnight bus travel if possible.

2) Any recommendations on where to stay when I get there? Somewhere mid ranged is fine, ideally no more than 80 usd.

3) Whats the best means of getting from there to either of Buenos Aires or Montevideo? I am ware there´s a daily flight from Asuncion to Buenos Aires but if there is a direct flight to BA or Montevideo that doesnt cost the earth then I'd be delighted to consider it.

Any help is much appreciated.

I am currently living in Fortaleza, and am thinking of looking for a community outside Fortaleza to live, a place where close enough that I could drive to the city several times per week for work.

I heard there are beach communities, nice areas where I could purchase a home, and be close to the beach, but it is not too far from the city. Can anyone recommend any areas?

I am travelling for work to Sao Paulo beginning of March. I have a few girlfriends joining me at the tail end of my trip for a lil girls getaway. We will be staying for 5 days and 4 nights and want to travel to Rio as well in that time. I was thinking a vacation rental may be a good idea - so we dont have to lug our bags everywhere.
Anyone have any recommendations on areas/rentals that would be a safe places for us to stay. We would like to be accessible to restaurants and bars...but primarily want to be in a safe neighborhood.
Also - what do you recommend for travel to Rio - plane, bus or train?

Thanks in advance :)

Joy

hello everyone, my name is Galya and I am from Bulgaria. Me and my friends are visiting South America in February - 14th starts it all. On the way to Argentina we have a 12hrs stop over in Rio. And we would like to see some of the city - as much as possible. So if you can advice us how we can hire some person with a car ( not taxi, as I asume will be very expensive), to take us from the airport, show us some of the city and drive us back to the airport? how much this can cost? and do you think it is possible to find such person? thank you in advance Galya

Hi there!

I am looking for people, who love dancing, have attended or are planning to attend Brazilian dance (Samba, Forro) classes/parties in Rio de Janeiro and would be willing to do it together.

Obrigada!
Diana

p.s. I am female, 27.

Is it safe to start a business in Fortaleza or surroundings ( Recife, Natal, Joao Pessoa )
Some people say it's safe, but a lot of people here in Europe say it's very risky and dangerous.
I would like to live in Brazil North East but i want to be sure.

Thanks in advance,

Bart

Good morning

I hope you can help.

We have booked a 7 day cruise which arrives back in Santos at 8am on the 19th February. We need to be at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport for our 1pm flight. Is this possible to do? And if so what is the best way do it?

Thanks in advance
Clare

On our way from Manaus to Rio, we will arrive to Guarullas, SP in Feb. 17 at 03:10. Our connection flight goes from Congonhas airport at 08:30.
Is there any shutle? I heard about Tam free shutle but didn't find in Tam site.
Thank for your help.

Dear All

I will be on business trip in Curitiba for a couple of days and I was wondering does it worth to extend my stay longer to enjoy being in Curitiba or do u think it does not worth to stay in Curitiba and I can travel to any nearby citifies where I have much fun ,my prefect trip will be if I found good carnivals , beach , shopping , unusual activities etc.

so please send me your detailed feedback

Hello all

I'm of to Rio again, been three times, but last time was about ten years ago. Apparently its quite expensive now...should be interesting to see.

Anyway, I am looking to continue with martial arts training like Muay Thai and was wondering if anyone knew of any gyms in the area where I could take classes or train.

I am going for nearly 3 weeks from 21 January, so if anyone else is in the area, it would be great to meet up.

Thanks

hi there
in a few weeks I would be coming from Bolivia to Brasil via Corumba, I have heard a yellow fever certificate is required. can I aarnge it at the border ? or I have do do it in advance somhow ?

Hey everybody,

I'm comming down to Brazil during Carnaval for the first time ever. Don't want to deal with the insanity of Carnaval in Rio, so I've decided that I'll catch a flight down to Curitiba during the main Carnaval dates of Feb. 17th to 21st. Are there any particular events that usually take place in Curitiba during Carnaval that are worth attending .... or should I just take a little trip to Ilha do Mel and chill over there?

Any suggestions?
Thanks - Skull!

We shall be sailing on cruise ship to Itajai, where we hope to take day excursion to Blumenau to see the German Heritage.
Can anybody advise on how to arrange the round trip transfer?

Trying to find transportation to Visconde de Maua from either Angras or Parati. Does anyone know if this is possible/bus schedules?
Thank you.

I have trouble finding accommodation in salvador during the carnaval. all hostels offer only 6-day packages starting on 16 feb. me and my friends need lodging for less nights,
3 or 4 nights staring on 18/19 feb;
do any of you guys know if it is possible to find accommodation on this requirements?
the cheaper the better; we just want someplace to leave our bags and sleep, nothing fancy

thankk you!

Hi,

I am due to be doing a family trip to South America at the end of Feb 2012 and we are planning to visit the Iguassu Falls area. However, whilst I definitely want to see the falls from both sides and see the Itapu dam, I am wondering if someone could recommend where it would be best to stay?

I've heard that Ciudad Del Este is not a particularly nice place, but assumed that I'd need to stay here at least one night to make it easy to go and see the dam - but now I believe it is possible to do this from the Brazilian side too (thus meaning there'd be no need to stay in CdE)... is this true?

Also, is it worth trying to stay in just one place and do all of the sightseeing and waterfall viewing from that place as a base.... or is it worth splitting our time between Foz do Iguazu and Puerto Iguazu just in order to (a) see both places and/or (b) make it easier to visit certain things?

Finally, can anyone recommend either any places to stay in these towns or any other worthwhile sightseeing activities other than the dam and the falls?

Thanks in advance,
Darren

Hello all,

I am glad to find this forum!
Can one go from Recife to Olinda by taxi? If so, how much (approximately) is it? How long does it take?
Also, was the exchange currency a simple process? Where did you find the best current rate?

Thanks for any suggestions and insights!

Howdy all.
Please iam heading to Rio de Janiero in May 10th for 2 weeks,just want to know if there is good Vegan restaurants in Rio.
thanks alot for your reply
cheers

They are for next May. The first one is in Sao Paulo. It needs to be near the Transamerica Expo Center and they want internet and a gym.

The second is for Rio de Janiero. This one is for vacation purposes and needs to be preferably on the romantic side, but not overly expensive. Internet access is preferred.

I wish to visit Iguazu Falls, will be arriving IGU airport in the late afternoon, hoping to stay at the Sheraton, and will be there two nights. This leaves one full day for visiting Iguazu Falls.

1st: I assume it's easy to take a taxi to the Sheraton from IGU? I've read here on FT that it shouldn't be a problem, correct?

2nd: I'd like to see and do as much as possible in my one full day, what is recommended to see and do it all? I'd like to visit both sides, Brazil and the Argentina sides. Are there recommended tours? Do I pre-book such tours in advance? What should I not miss? I read some say it's best to see the Brazil side in the morning. If I stay at the Sheraton, how do I get to the Brazil side, and can I return to see the Argentina side? Basically, how can I see everything in a day?

All information is greatly appreciated, thanks!