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RE: Paraty vs. Buzios?

by inaciomartinelli 01 May 2012

Here´s the problem: Buzios is located east of Rio and Paraty is west of Rio. It´s a 6 hours drive (by car, by bus it can take more time)…
RE: Diving in Brazil (or South America)

by pamanda 18 April 2012

Thanks for the great advice! I am really interested in learning how to dive, maybe I should have specified. I am not even PADI certified…
RE: Diving in Brazil (or South America)

by marceloalvarenga 17 April 2012

Come to Rio and then head to Arraial do Cabo, which is a city about 2 hours away. It's one of the very best dive sites in Brazil! …
Re: Rio de Janeiro (and nearby)

by Leontinapinto 19 March 2012

I live in Rio and do not know much about hotels. But I know about places. The obvious is beautiful: Ipanema, Copacabana, Sugarloaf, Corcovad…
RE: Cruz the Coast Bus Tour

by amobr82 16 August 2011

Interesting marketing idea they have. Their stated itinerary is " Arraial do Cabo boat trip, Buzios 2 nights, Vitoria/Vila Velha 1 night,…
RE: New Year Brazil

by Alex_Carioca 14 July 2011

Everybody talks about Paraty (Google it for more). It's a cute town 2 hs from Rio, not the best beaches though. If you want quiet and…
Re: Brazil destinations for non-backpackers

by tytoalba 16 May 2011

Hi there !! If you come to Rio do Janeiro would be a good extra tip to get a bus to Arraial do Cabo ( the paradise of divers ), an small…
Re: Young girl traveling alone in Brazil

by grace_m 17 November 2010

Hi, I am a 23 year old girl studying in Rio. Been here 4 and a half month now, and (luckily) haven't had any problems yet. Am living…
RE: 3 quick questions for 10 Days in Brazil:

by Jimeluiz 20 October 2010

If it is strictly beaches that will make or break your decision Ilha Grande has it over Paraty in spades. There are just two beaches…
RE: travel with 2 year old in Brazil

by bergamoand 26 July 2010

I agree with Jimeluiz. Arraial do Cabo is good value compared to other resort towns around, and some of its beaches - particularly Pontal…
Re: Ilha Grande/Buzios Advice!

by bergamoand 13 July 2010

If hanging out for drinks and a nice dinner is a must for you, better pick Búzios instead of Ilha Grande. Ilha Grande is definitely…
RE: Travel ideas around Brazil

by denisekimie 23 April 2010

I totally agree with XT500...there're beautiful beaches in Santa Catarina, but i don't know if this time of the year is the best 4 u to…
Re: On the way to Rio from Sao Paolo...advices pls!

by danigama 25 January 2010

You should go in those places, but after Rio. because if you stop on it before you will lose the carnival which starts on 12th!!! p.s:…
Best beaches???

by 3musketeers 25 January 2010

Hi I am going to brazil for 18 days in April..and cant wait!! At present the plan is: RIO-ILHA GRANDE-RIO-SALVADOR-BOIPEBA-HOME Doe…
Boipeba/Arraial do Cabo/Ilha Grande??

by 3musketeers 22 January 2010

Hi I am going to brazil for 18 days in April..and cant wait!! At present the plan is: RIO-ILHA GRANDE-RIO-SALVADOR-BOIPEBA-HOME Does…
Re: First time in Brazil (In/Around Rio) - Suggestions

by sarahscotland 06 October 2009

Ilha Grande and Paraty are beautiful. Buzios is too but a bit expensive and rather touristy. Arraial do Cabo is a great diving spot not…
RE: Arraial Do Cabo, Saquarema, Buzios or Ilha Grande, please help?

by trebex 14 September 2009

I will second Arraial do Cabo. It's a nice friendly town that gives you a good picture of small town Brazilian life. You will have to…
RE: Arraial Do Cabo, Saquarema, Buzios or Ilha Grande, please help?

by Jimeluiz 13 September 2009

Arraial do Cabo is probably the best for beach choices and calm. Ilha Grande is my favorite of the places you mention, but it will be…
Arraial Do Cabo, Saquarema, Buzios or Ilha Grande, please help?

by cammy38 13 September 2009

After 11 months of being on the go throughout Asia and South America our travels (my partner and I) are coming to an end. We have approx…
RE: Road trip suggestions from Rio: east or west?

by oneweektraveler 08 August 2009

You can go by bus, but If you decide to rent a car the road to Saquarema is good (well for south-american... :) If you like surf Saquarema…
RE: Mellow place near Rio with a baby

by trebex 04 August 2009

Well, its not in between Sao Paulo and Rio, but Arraial do Cabo is a nice beach town about 2-3 hours east of Rio. Its probably crowded…
RE: Ilha Grande or Arraial do Cabo or ..... at Christmas

by evertrip 15 July 2009

Both places are great ... Ilha Grande will be more crowded and expensive ... Arraial has some nice beaches, but the water is bit colder.…
Ilha Grande or Arraial do Cabo or ..... at Christmas

by mandt 14 July 2009

Hello, Have booked 6 nights in Rio (over New Years), and 5 nights in Paraty and have 4 more nights to book. Ilha Grande looks beautiful…
Driving in Rio state - to Teresopolis and Buzios

by bosboy73 26 April 2009

Hello... I'm flying into Galeao around 8:30am one morning for a few days. Wanted to immediately head on the Petropolis-Teresopolis drive…
Rio state in June - July. Warm enough to enjoy the beach?

by sbmohr75 23 March 2009

Hello, I am planning a trip to Brazil in June or July and would like to know if it will be warm enough for swimming in Angra, Ilha Grande…