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  1. amobr82 avatar

    RE: Recommendations on how to spend 4wks in Brazil.....

    by amobr82 22 April 2012

    Here are some thoughts to start.... Forget Florianopolis. May is too cool down there to enjoy the beaches. Sao Luis, Maranhao (for the…

  2. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Best South American country for a foodie

    by VinnyD 06 April 2012

    I've only had arepas here in the US. They are not something I would have chosen to counter a impression of blah food. I've wanted to…

  3. milfordplaza avatar

    Where to get bus tickets from Rio to Itacare/Ilheus

    by milfordplaza 06 February 2012

    My companion and I are currently in Rio. We'd like to get a bus up to Itacare. Does anybody know where/how/with which bus organizations…

  4. hippy_flower avatar

    Where to get bus tickets from Rio to Itacare/Ilheus

    by hippy_flower 05 February 2012

    Hi, My friend and I are currently in Rio. We'd like to get a bus up to Itacare. Does anybody know where/how/with which bus companies…

  5. Sebastian_Uruguay avatar

    RE: Belo Horizonte to Itacare

    by Sebastian_Uruguay 04 February 2012

    BH - Vitoria da Conquista: Gontijo departs BH 19:00 and arrives Vitoria da Conquista at 8:00 on tuesday. From there you have 2 options:…

  6. Sebastian_Uruguay avatar

    RE: Belo Horizonte to Itacare

    by Sebastian_Uruguay 04 February 2012

    BH to Ilheus bus runs only Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun. It's a 19 to 20 hours trip and then another 2 hours to Itacare. BH - Ilheus: Sao Geraldo…

  7. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Avianca internal flight Recife- Ilheus

    by anillos_de_saturno 03 February 2012

    Take a look [here|www.avianca.com.br/empresa/site/iespeciais.asp#bagagem] (portuguese only; use an online translator if you can't understand…

  8. trent84 avatar

    Belo Horizonte to Itacare

    by trent84 02 February 2012

    I am looking into getting from Belo Horizonte to Itacre by bus. But cannot seem to find much info on a search. I would assume I would…

  9. amobr82 avatar

    RE: How to get from Porto Seguro to Arraial d'Ajuda?

    by amobr82 01 February 2012

    Yes, if you take the overnight bus, it arrives about 7. All you have to say on arrival is "balsa" (BALL-sah), the term used for the car…

  10. amobr82 avatar

    RE: Salvador Carnival 2012

    by amobr82 27 January 2012

    I mostly echo what's been said by my colleague. And will add my scorn for folks who not only don't go to Salvador specifically for the…

  11. tiririca avatar

    RE: Bus from Porto Seguro to Salvador

    by tiririca 18 January 2012

    It takes about eleven hours. Aguia Branca service the route, you can check their website for departure/arrival times. If you are going…

  12. avramklein avatar

    RE: Ilheus?

    by avramklein 14 January 2012

    I would definitely take the speed ferry to Morro do Sao Paulo--then the motorboat to Boipeppa--then the ferry to Velencia--then the bus…

  13. tiririca avatar

    RE: Visa Help

    by tiririca 21 December 2011

    Chora! Não vou ligar Não vou ligar! Chegou a hora Vais me pagar Pode chorar Pode chorar Try another PF delegacia, the

  14. augratin avatar

    INCREDIBLE! 18 DAYS oceanview ONLY $969 San Paulo to Savona, March 10

    by augratin 05 December 2011

    Lots of South America to see plus alota other special ports ... who wants to go? ... gotta book now to get my frequent flyer award seat…

  15. stokey73 avatar

    RE: itacare (bahia) to rio de janeiro by bus..?

    by stokey73 13 October 2011

    Hey. I've just done the bus journey from Itacaré to Ilheus to Rio. Yeah it took about 24hrs and cost R$192 (+10.87 Itacaré to Ilheus…

  16. evertrip avatar

    RE: itacare (bahia) to rio de janeiro by bus..?

    by evertrip 07 October 2011

    It´s a long and not 'that' pleasant journey ... it´s about 24 hours bus ride from Itabuna or Ilhéus ... You may stopover Porto Seguro..…

  17. stokey73 avatar

    RE: Info needed - Sao Paulo to Intacare

    by stokey73 12 September 2011

    Updates for anyone that is also looking to do the same journey.. We couldnt find a cheap flight so got the bus instead..Sao Paulo Portugu…

  18. 4corners avatar

    RE: Info needed - Sao Paulo to Intacare

    by 4corners 03 September 2011

    Definetely take the plane straight to Ilheus. A bus from Salvador to Ilheus costs around 95 reals one way, and takes about 9 hours. Flying…

  19. evertrip avatar

    RE: Info needed - Sao Paulo to Intacare

    by evertrip 31 August 2011

    You can get a bus from São Paulo to Ihéus what may take about 30 hours ... If you want to fly part of the journey a flight to Porto…

  20. stokey73 avatar

    Info needed - Sao Paulo to Intacare

    by stokey73 31 August 2011

    Hey. Hoping that someone might be able to help out with some quick advice on getting from Sao Paulo to Itacare, Bahia. We're aiming…

  21. viriato74 avatar

    RE: Driving in Brasil

    by viriato74 15 July 2011

    Thanks a lot for all your help! As I'm portuguese no translation will be needed it. Each country as their peculiarities on driving licenses.…

  22. lovelynyteacher avatar

    Salvador to Itacare by bus + Cachoeira

    by lovelynyteacher 29 June 2011

    Hi all, I'll be in Brazil next month (yay!) and have two separate questions: 1) Does anyone have updated info on the direct bus from…

  23. tiririca avatar

    Re: rio - itacaré - salvador (and back) by bus

    by tiririca 28 April 2011

    Ilheus, Trancoso, Arraial d'Ajuda, Caraiva etc etc.

  24. marcs44 avatar

    Re: Looking for "undiscovered" destination to "pop the question"

    by marcs44 22 February 2011

    First thing that comes to mind is Brazil - particularly Bahia. Lush forests, amazing beaches, great food. I know AA flies into Salvador…

  25. joelsinger avatar

    Flight from Rio to Salvador OR work up the coast?

    by joelsinger 10 February 2011

    Hi guys I've got about a week at the end of my trip (9th to 16th August) and was hoping to check out the beaches to the North of Rio.…

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