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  1. icsandy2 avatar

    My 2.5 week itinerary, I need your advice!

    by icsandy2 27 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm travelling to Brazil June 7th and in the process of finalising my itinerary. Here it is: 7 Fly to Rio 8 Rio 9 Rio 10 …

  2. martinranger avatar

    RE: AMAZON FOREST

    by martinranger 25 May 2012

    there are daily boats from Manaus to the cities like:iranduba,Novo airao,manacapuru and etc,... but if you want be in the real jungle…

  3. martinranger avatar

    RE: Jungle tour starting from Manaus

    by martinranger 25 May 2012

    I recommend http://manausjungletours.com/en/amazon-adventures.html or www.manausjunglehostel.com

  4. Haylsberg avatar

    Venezuela to Ecuador

    by Haylsberg 24 May 2012

    I fly to Caracas on 16th September and headed straight to Angel Falls and being left at Ciudad Boliviar after the tour. From here I don't…

  5. snozama avatar

    RE: 1 month to spent from Rio

    by snozama 24 May 2012

    The cheapest surely would be rountrip to/from Belem...so why not do a cricle around Brazil? If you are in the north there are direct flights…

  6. snozama avatar

    RE: Beware Manaus Airport

    by snozama 24 May 2012

    Steer clear of the tour hustlers in Manaus airport...without a doubt it was one of those "friendly" faces that greeted you there. Search…

  7. Tryfan avatar

    RE: Need help! 28 days in SA, what should I do?

    by Tryfan 24 May 2012

    August is dry season in the High Andes so the perfect time to be there. Your itinerary sounds good apart from the Amazon trip, it may…

  8. jungledude86 avatar

    RE: Jungle trips from Manaus

    by jungledude86 23 May 2012

    I've been to Manaus two times in the last year. Both times I've taken jungle tours with a guy named Matthias Raymond. If you are looking…

  9. kaiulani avatar

    Re: i´m travelind from Iquitos to Manaus trough tha Amazon..........

    by kaiulani 21 May 2012

    I am interested in travelling by boat from Iquitos to Manaus in Novmber. Or maybe Pucallpa to Manaus. I have to have my ticket in and…

  10. kmingnath avatar

    RE: Peru and brazil in 4 weeks

    by kmingnath 19 May 2012

    4 weeks to do Peru and Brazil is not enough time - especially if you are crossing through Bolivia. Keep in mind that the Bolivia-Brazil…

  11. Awardticket avatar

    RE: Getting from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus

    by Awardticket 18 May 2012

    with which booking company? Their website indicates 209 usd with 2 stops and anything shorter then that is way higher.

  12. Tryfan avatar

    RE: Peru and brazil in 4 weeks

    by Tryfan 18 May 2012

    Look in to the possibility of taking a boat from Iquitos to Manaus. You will have to fly to Iquitos from Lima.

  13. gazinessex avatar

    Re: Getting from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus

    by gazinessex 18 May 2012

    Singles available on that day from both TRIP and TAM - £110 / £125 - under $200 US.

  14. Candisann avatar

    Peru and brazil in 4 weeks

    by Candisann 18 May 2012

    Hi! My boyfriend and I are looking into traveling thru brazil and Peru in April 2013. We would be staying 4 or 5 weeks only and would…

  15. markharf avatar

    RE: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana By Car

    by markharf 16 May 2012

    There is only one route, and it's on the map. Your question doesn't make a lot of sense in parts ("starting in Colombia.....crossing…

  16. kmingnath avatar

    RE: Manaus - Shopping for Camping Supplies

    by kmingnath 16 May 2012

    I bought a hammock in Manaus. I went to a moto taxi driver and asked where I could get one and he took me to a street with markets. So…

  17. Wendy79 avatar

    RE: Manaus - Shopping for Camping Supplies

    by Wendy79 16 May 2012

    I always feel like most things are open on Sundays, but I haven't specifically gone shopping for these things then. I've been to one sort…

  18. inkspot01 avatar

    Manaus - Shopping for Camping Supplies

    by inkspot01 16 May 2012

    *I am travelling to Manaus in late JULY.* *I need to purchase some suplies prior to departing Manaus such as hammock, mozzie net, hiking…

  19. Pigletinoz avatar

    RE: Brazil itinerary advice - Manaus to Buenos Aires

    by Pigletinoz 12 May 2012

    Along the coast (excuse my spelling if necessary!): Jericoaracoara - like the beach at the end of the world! Kitesurfing, dune buggies…

  20. Formynorms_86 avatar

    South America Help!!

    by Formynorms_86 10 May 2012

    Hi all, This is my first post so apologies if it is a bit vague and generic! I am looking to travel round South America and am thinkin…

  21. Wendy79 avatar

    RE: Manaus

    by Wendy79 10 May 2012

    I would rather spend a few hours in Manaus proper than seven hours in the Manaus airport, you know? Drinking juice in front of the opera…

  22. tiririca avatar

    RE: Manaus

    by tiririca 09 May 2012

    Sorry but I'm not trying to be argumentative. I noticed that the OP is also heading to SP and Rio and most of those (not quite all) can…

  23. tiririca avatar

    RE: Brazil itinerary advice - Manaus to Buenos Aires

    by tiririca 09 May 2012

    Well I suppose it's a matter of taste but.... I loathe Manaus, it has sod all in the way of redeeming features. Belém is a much nicer…

  24. senditon85 avatar

    Brazil itinerary advice - Manaus to Buenos Aires

    by senditon85 09 May 2012

    Hi Again, I have about 6-8 weeks to travel from Manaus, Brazil to Buenos Aires, Argentina. My ´must-visits´ currently are Rio, Ilh…

  25. senditon85 avatar

    Boat ride from Leticia to Manaus

    by senditon85 09 May 2012

    Hello fellow travelers, I know this is a frequent topic of discussion, but I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has recently…

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