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RE: honeymoon September 2012

by amobr82 15 May 2012

There won't be many tourists yet in most of the beach villages in September. (Sorry, I missed the title as I was responding to the text…
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…
RE: Carnaval 2013

by inaciomartinelli 08 May 2012

There are three main places for carnival in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Olinda (near Recife). That link posted by amobr82 isn´t…
RE: Brazil departing from Natal

by ukbliss 30 April 2012

Ok so basically you have 4 full days in the beginning and 3 full days towards the end. I wouldn't miss for the world Fernando de Noronha,…
RE: Names

by Ian_in_DC 20 March 2012

>I've always liked the sound of Pernambuco. But I don't think I'm tempted to go just for the name. I've been there, but it wasn't because…
RE: Carnaval 2013

by amobr82 20 March 2012

Well, first you have to decide which of the big 3 (Rio, Salvador, Olinda) interests you most, or whether you want to try a smaller Carnaval…
Northeast trip advice - early April

by gypsyinabigtown 12 March 2012

Hi everyone, I'm in SP until end of March and then I'm taking 10 days off (incl. Easter) to travel around the East/Northeast. I thought…
RE: Take travel advisory to Brazil SERIOUSLY!!

by lucapal 07 March 2012

On my first trip to Brazil,my girlfriend fell and broke her wrist while we were trekking in the Chapada Diamantina. Some local guys helpe…
RE: Nordeste/Salvador - early April

by footlooseferrett 06 March 2012

If you go for Recife, there isn't much to do around the long beach in Boa Viagem. However, you could visit Olinda which is at the North…
RE: Europe in Australia

by brother_no_2 26 February 2012

Im with #2 and everyone that reckons melbin. Olinda up in the dandenongs, on the mount dandy tourist road, may even remind you of the…
RE: Less than a week near Campinas

by amobr82 25 February 2012

When will you be going? Not all of the country is beach-weather warm year round and some areas have rainy season at different times. …
RE: must-see places in brazil?

by amobr82 15 February 2012

No. Starting from guidebook. Colonial towns in Brazil span the country, from Sao Miguel Arcanjo to Morretes to Sao Luis, including Ouro…
Anyone going to Olinda Carnaval 2012?

by julian_bosko 12 February 2012

Anyone going to olinda or recife carnaval next week? Im looking to find any tips of the best places to go and looking for anyone to partner…
RE: Belem to Salvador - worth it?

by Williamsontherocks 09 February 2012

All the coastline from Belem to Salvador has great beaches but also a very rich culture which is very interesting. Belem, Sao Luis, Recife…
RE: Belem to Salvador - worth it?

by tiririca 09 February 2012

The northeast isn't just about beaches. It has its own very rich and vibrant culture. Olinda is a cultural gem. Recife has one of the…
RE: Looking for a travel partner in February 2012

by pstravels 15 January 2012

I am flying into Rio Feb. 8, may be going to Olinda for Carnival and flying out of Rio Mar. 1. I'm a guy, early 40s, speak fluent Portug…
help with itinerary

by lennoxluis07 02 January 2012

Hi guys! My friend and me are travelling to Brazil this Sunday and now we're trying to figure out the itinerary (rather late I know).…
Re: Budget Accommodations in Olinda (Carnival)

by emaxmaca 27 December 2011

me and my cousin are in the same boat and looking for accomodation in recife or olinda for carnival. we havent found anything but would…
Room for rent in Recife for Carnaval 2012

by Octavio 14 December 2011

Hi all, I have a room for rent in my appartment in the centre of Recife (Boa Vista) for the week of Carnaval. The appartment is 7km…
Re: Best City for Carneval

by bigsmokejez 05 December 2011

Recife and Olinda, all the way for me. Olinda by day and Recife by night. Not commercial as Rio and less chance of rain, safer than…
RE: Is carnaval suitable for non-partiers?

by tiririca 05 December 2011

Leaving Brazil is rarely, if ever, a good idea. :-) Given a choice between a week in Brazil and one in BsAs (nice town that it is) the…
RE: Baby in Bahia (and Pernambuco)

by amobr82 30 November 2011

From Recife/Olinda, you can go to Porto de Galinhas (or any of the nice beaches between there and Recife, such as Calhetas--http://www.viage…
Baby in Bahia (and Pernambuco)

by mamapeanut 30 November 2011

I will be spending just over six weeks in Bahia and Pernambuco in the run up to carnival and beyond (late Jan to early March). I've visited…
RE: Rio For Mardi Gras

by tiririca 11 November 2011

It's purely a matter of taste. Carnaval has a different flavour or character in each place it is celebrated. Take the three biggest and…
Re: Brazil festival season...

by BubbaK 26 October 2011

What research have you done? Looked at a guide book? Where are you considering going? Priced air fares? For at least the period of…