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Nova Friburgo in Rio de Janeiro

by chuanker 08 December 2011

Feedback about Hotel Akaskay in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro This hotel has a small swimming pool with spring water, a jacuzzi, a sauna,…
Re: Flooding in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janiero

by silbley 04 February 2011

My daughter and my ex-wife are in São Paulo city (Jardim Paulista) since Jan, 5th. My ex-mother-in -law and my son in law went four times…
RE: Flooding in Rio state and travelling north

by tiririca 19 January 2011

Actually that hasn't been the case with these floods. Death and destruction have been more equally shared than usual, particularly in…
RE: Paraty and Ilha Grande travelling advice?

by Jimeluiz 26 September 2010

Do a search for Paraty and Ilha Grande. You will find many posts to get you started. Also, you can check here for a blog post I wrote…
RE: Heading to Brazil for the first time

by bergamoand 31 July 2010

The Petrópolis-Teresópolis (or its reverse) trek is one of the greatest activities in the region. Excellent first bet! Petrópolis itself…
RE: Rio and vicinity

by Jimeluiz 05 June 2010

Teresopolis is a short bus trip up into the mountains. You can find hiking and biking and maybe whitewater rafting there. Also, near…
Petropolis vs. Teresopolis vs. Nova Friburgo

by Hambone 20 October 2009

Bom dia: I'm trying to decide which of these three towns to spend a couple nights in, and I was hoping somebody could help me pick. …
Brazil atlantic forest 2 hours from rio de janeiro city

by ecodasfolhas 30 September 2009

The Macaé de Cima forest reserve with 70 thousand meters, located 100 KM from Rio de Janeiro city, remaining untouched its sauvage beauty…
RE: Driving in Rio state - to Teresopolis and Buzios

by jimbino 26 April 2009

I live in Teresópolis and have this to say: No way should you consider renting a car. Bus travel here is excellent. Yes, the road from…
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…
info Saquarema and lakes area near Rio de Janeiro

by helenebrazil 21 April 2009

Hi everybody, I just wanted to make you know this beautiful city : Saquarema! it's a seaside city at 100km from Rio, perfect after visiti…
Re: Brazil’s ageist retirement visa?

by Gutolo 20 March 2009

If u want places in the middle of montains, u could choose Minas Gerais State (lots of places)... Teresópolis, Nova Friburgo (Rio state)...…
RE: Off the beaten track near Rio

by jimbino 21 October 2008

You ought to consider the Imperial Cities of Teresópolis and Petrópolis, which are at either end of the National Park of Serra dos Órgãos.…
RE: Off the beaten track near Rio

by Jimeluiz 20 October 2008

You could try Boa Esperança. It is north west of Rio, near Nova Friburgo. The nearby town of Lumiar is a popular destination for Brazilian…