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RE: Belo Hrizonte's Sunday art market and Diamantina

by amobr82 04 April 2012

If you do go to Diamantina, watch the film or mini-series about Xica da Silva beforehand. :-) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xica_da_Silva…
RE: belo horizonte ,worth visit ?

by amobr82 27 March 2012

A cheap flight to B.H.? From Uruguay? Lucky you. Belo Horizonte should best be used as a jumping off point for the historic Colonial…
RE: Belo Hrizonte's Sunday art market and Diamantina

by estebandepraga 16 March 2012

thanks again to you all! esteban
RE: Belo Hrizonte's Sunday art market and Diamantina

by Callidus 16 March 2012

In 2009, I travelled in the other direction, Diamantina to BH. It took 4hr 30. I don't think the description "spectacular" is warranted.…
Re: Belo Hrizonte's Sunday art market and Diamantina

by amobr82 14 March 2012

Is the long trip from BH to Diamantina worth it? Well, you state that your reason for travelling is to see Colonial towns, so probably…
RE: Itinerary Across Brazil

by gypsyinabigtown 12 March 2012

Ola! I just returned from a weekend trip in Brasilia. If you like architecture I think it's an okay destination, but definitely not more…
Re: From Diamantina to Porto Seguro

by lobito3 05 March 2012

I did the itinerary #2 suggested. I stayed in Sêrro for a day (recommended) then took the bus to GV. I had a stopover at Guanhães with…
Re: From Diamantina to Porto Seguro

by amobr82 04 March 2012

I have only been in that area by car, but I suspect the way to go by bus is from Diamantina to Governador Valadares. Since more than half…
From Diamantina to Porto Seguro

by Harry05 03 March 2012

What is the best way to bus from Diamantina to Porto Seguro (Arraial d´Ajuda or Trancoso). Are there more or less direct busses or do…
RE: Itinerary Across Brazil

by squiggle1983 03 March 2012

Thanks for your replies, guys. In response to the feedback, I've decided to cut Diamantina and have added an extra night for Ouro Preto,…
RE: Brazil 29 days: Salvador Carnival, to Amazon/Pantanal/Iguazu, to Rio!!

by _sushi_ 07 February 2012

Updated itinerary! :) 16-Feb Arrive in Salvador - Carnival 17-Feb Salvador - Carnival 18-Feb Salvador - Carnival 19-Feb Salvador - Car…
RE: Salvador Carnival & Itinerary

by africanomad 20 December 2011

Carnaval begins on Feb 16 and ends 21st. Carnaval in Salvador is MASSIVE, huge, wild, intense & can be dangerous if you are not acclimated…
RE: Is carnaval suitable for non-partiers?

by amobr82 06 December 2011

Here the transport info for Salvador to Lencois/Chapada Diamantina: http://www.guialencois.com.br/zoup.fit.asp?fit_pagina=3&fit_pagina_pai=…
RE: Chapada da Diamantina - tour/lodging/travel suggestions?

by joyeeta 12 November 2011

Did the overnight bus, got in at 5:30a, was able to crash at my pousada and do a trek that morning. Think most of the agencies open 7:30-8'…
RE: Chapada da Diamantina - tour/lodging/travel suggestions?

by joyeeta 22 October 2011

Does anyone know what time in the a.m. Lentur and the other trekking companies open? Wondering if a quick nap, pousada permitting, would…
RE: Two week Brazil itinerary; Floripa vs Morro do Sao Paulo vs Manaus

by joyeeta 21 July 2011

Attending a wedding in Praia dos Carneiros the second/final Saturday I'm in the country, transport options to PdC will have been pre-arrange…
RE: Two week Brazil itinerary; Floripa vs Morro do Sao Paulo vs Manaus

by joyeeta 21 July 2011

Will save Amazon for another trip (and prob another country), and likely Floripa as well. It also looks like Lencois/Chapada Diamantina…
Re: OURO PRETO - DIAMANTINA

by Sara_Pereira 26 June 2011

Hi, If you have only 4 days I'd better go to Ouro Preto, Mariana, Tiradentes and São João del Rei, and return to Belo Horizonte. I think…
RE: OURO PRETO - DIAMANTINA

by amobr82 18 June 2011

You'll notice on a map that Diamantina is north of Belo Horizonte and Ouro Preto is south. Take the bus to Diamantina and return to B.H.…
OURO PRETO - DIAMANTINA

by xata 18 June 2011

Hi, I'm travelling to Brazil on September, and I am planning to spend 4 full days between Ouro Preto and Diamantina. I will arrive in…
RE: Chapada Da Diamantina Tour Prices

by fedez 13 March 2011

Hi, Do you know any good local guides there ? We're thinking of hiring one to explore the attractions south of Lençóis(Ribeirao Do…
RE: Chapada Da Diamantina Tour Prices

by evertrip 10 March 2011

In three days I suggest you to do a day tour with one of the companies based in Lençóis ... Lentur is a good choice, but there are other…
RE: Chapada da Diamantina - tour/lodging/travel suggestions?

by jarella4 29 December 2010

Quickly: -if you stay in Lencois, you MUST go to Pousada Daime Sono. It is absolutely wonderful and the owner is one the nicest people…
Re: Ideas for a itinerary

by dgdg 23 December 2010

Well, no replies so far. Maybe a too wide set of questions? Some details then (which I had hoped to avoid in order to get objective suggesti…
RE: Is this possible?

by yvichman 18 October 2010

I get the impression that you're so excited to go on this trip that you just want to see everything out there. Unfortunately, you'll…