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  1. andreyoshio avatar

    Re: Brasil - North to South Itinerary Advice

    by andreyoshio 23 May 2012

    My sugestions: Take a fhyght to Fortaleza and spend a week ( at least 5 days) in Jericoacoara ( Amazing, around 300km to the north from…

  2. justonemoregypsy avatar

    Pousadas in Brasil where they speak English?

    by justonemoregypsy 20 May 2012

    We are planning a two month trip in Brasil and in the past when we visited southern Brasil had found that when we stayed at pousadas…

  3. amobr82 avatar

    RE: please, last minute advice on what to do between Iguazu and Rio de Janeiro

    by amobr82 07 May 2012

    There are no highlights between Iguazu and Rio IMHO. Get to Rio as quickly as possible (fly, it can be about R$200 and so is the bus)…

  4. Jimeluiz avatar

    RE: Paraty vs. Buzios?

    by Jimeluiz 04 May 2012

    I agree with the geographical dilemma point. Both locations are wonderful, but you are putting yourself in the situation of having to…

  5. 10caipirinhas avatar

    RE: Paraty vs. Buzios?

    by 10caipirinhas 04 May 2012

    They are both really nice, somewhat different, and both must see places. Been to both a few times and that's really all I can say. If…

  6. tiririca avatar

    RE: Paraty vs. Buzios?

    by tiririca 01 May 2012

    Can't choose between the two? I'd plump for a trip to Alcântara,Tribobó and/or Fonseca. Geographically it's probably the mid point 'twixt…

  7. sallysupplee avatar

    Re: Paraty vs. Buzios?

    by sallysupplee 01 May 2012

    Thanks so much for your feedback! SSS

  8. inaciomartinelli avatar

    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)…

  9. amobr82 avatar

    RE: Paraty vs. Buzios?

    by amobr82 01 May 2012

    If you are in Paraty, you could also easily go to Ilha Grande.

  10. sallysupplee avatar

    Paraty vs. Buzios?

    by sallysupplee 01 May 2012

    Hi, I am going to Brazil in July, and they way my itinerary works out, I am planning to spend 3 nights in Paraty and then one night in…

  11. NYinBrazil avatar

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

    by NYinBrazil 22 April 2012

    I think thats waaay too much land coverage for 4 weeks? Wait, not that I think, but more that..IT IS. Brazil is not going to be as cheap…

  12. marceloalvarenga avatar

    RE: Diving in Brazil (or South America)

    by marceloalvarenga 18 April 2012

    Yes, you should have no problems there!! It's very easy to get there and also very beautiful. If you go there, you can also spend a couple…

  13. jbarsk avatar

    Itinerary suggestions for Boating, Rappelling, Ziplining

    by jbarsk 17 April 2012

    Hi All - I'm traveling to Brazil in a couple of weeks for two weeks and am looking for suggestions on best places to travel to within…

  14. lualondon avatar

    Re: Critic my brazil itinerary

    by lualondon 17 April 2012

    don't think you can do Paraty and Buzios day trips from Rio even if you rent a car.. With a sleepover, certainly Ilha Grande is also a…

  15. inaciomartinelli avatar

    Re: need to be cheered up

    by inaciomartinelli 21 March 2012

    Beaches + Parties + Historical places + Hiking in beautiful nature = Rio de Janeiro In Rio you have all of this combined. Besides that,…

  16. brittanyfayth avatar

    Brazil Beach Suggestions

    by brittanyfayth 19 March 2012

    Hello all, I am heading to Brazil tomorrow and looking desperately for advice on where to go. I have about two weeks, but would like…

  17. inaciomartinelli avatar

    Re: Rio de Janeiro (and nearby)

    by inaciomartinelli 15 March 2012

    Day Trip to São Conrado? Do you consider a day trip staying half an hour on a bus? You can go to Prainha or Grumari, beautiful beaches…

  18. lualondon avatar

    RE: Rio de Janeiro (and nearby)

    by lualondon 15 March 2012

    Pura Vida Copacabana is a good one don't count on 'cheap' in Brazil, it's a pretty expensive place don't stay at chill (in leme - it was…

  19. amobr82 avatar

    RE: 25 day Brazil itinerary - comments/suggestions?

    by amobr82 13 March 2012

    day 1 Arrive in Sao Paulo, rest and explore day 2 travel through Campo Grande and Corumba to Bonito (in 1 day only if connections are…

  20. tiririca avatar

    RE: 25 day Brazil itinerary - comments/suggestions?

    by tiririca 13 March 2012

    +Are we trying to be too ambitious? Would a budget of roughly $1500USD for the 25 days (excluding flights into/out of Brazil) be feasible?…

  21. cdnfoodie avatar

    25 day Brazil itinerary - comments/suggestions?

    by cdnfoodie 13 March 2012

    I'll be travelling in Brazil with a few friends this July for 25 days. We're still trying to figure out logistics/details, but I was wonderi…

  22. calumis avatar

    **Best spots around Rio**

    by calumis 12 March 2012

    Hello All, Im in Rio for 10 days and wanted to know your fave spots around Rio? Im down for checking Ilha Grande for few nights but Buzi…

  23. tiririca avatar

    RE: Travelling to Rio for the first time

    by tiririca 05 March 2012

    +how far Copacabana is from Rio International airport?+ About 20kms more of less. +Is Copacabana cheaper to stay in than Ipanema?+ …

  24. Cherylgeorge avatar

    Travelling to Rio for the first time

    by Cherylgeorge 04 March 2012

    Hi, could someone please help me by telling me how far Copacabana is from Rio International airport? Is Copacabana cheaper to stay in…

  25. MairaCorrea avatar

    Re: Weather Rio/Buzios first 2 weeks May

    by MairaCorrea 02 March 2012

    Hey! Around June in Brazil the weather gets colder and it lasts until september/october. So right now it is summer here, and this is the…

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