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RE: Surfing in Brazil / Brazil in the Winter

by Micaela484 17 April 2011

1 - Surfing in Jericoacoara? I think not. OP - Go to Itacare, south of Salvador in Bahia. Alternately, Saquarema in Rio de Janeiro state…
RE: Surfing near RIo

by evertrip 16 March 2011

North of Rio, Saquarema is a famous beach town. South of Rio you may visit Ubatuba (São PAulo state) , specially Itamambuca beach. …
Re: Rio de janeiro transports rent a car!

by silbley 24 September 2010

1- My first tip is Barra da Tijuca because you 'll have the opportunity to meet new brazilian friends that like to surf too. Stay at "praia…
RE: Rio de janeiro transports rent a car!

by amobr82 23 September 2010

"Without windows" is the least you could face. "Without life" after a carjacking is a real possibility even for people who know the city…
Re: Rio de janeiro transports rent a car!

by silbley 23 September 2010

It's too expensive rent a car. Even take many cabs is better. My tip is Barra da Tijuca ( the beach is more than 10 miles longer). Join…
Manaus to Rio Branco

by kelliepeach 31 March 2010

Hello friends! My love and I are currently in Saquarema, Brazil. We are traveling Brazil for 6 weeks. We are planning to visit a commu…
RE: 10 days of beaches

by trebex 09 March 2010

Araial do Cabo, about three hours east of Rio is a nice beach town. There are also Saquarema and Buzios in the same direction. To the…
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: Road trip suggestions from Rio: east or west?

by humocaracol 08 August 2009

Of course when you drive in a foreign country, you will prefer to stay in the main roads, and not take shortcuts or go to places you might…
RE: Places not mentioned in guides

by cosbo 13 May 2009

I spent time in man 'unknown' places during my time in Brazil. Even 2 years later I speak with Brazilians and tell them my fav spots…
RE: Brasil to Argentina in 6 weeks

by zerotres 26 April 2009

In my opinion, your schedule is incredibly packed and you'll get only a superficial look at most of these places. Comments: * Recife,…
Brasil to Argentina in 6 weeks

by sara19831983 25 April 2009

Hi there, I wil be in Brasil (and Argentina) from May 21.2009 - July 11.2009. I've got just 5 weeks in Brasil, so I would love to make…
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: Looking for a cool neighboring beach town within 3hr drive from Rio?

by helenebrazil 21 April 2009

Hi, try Saquarema, it's a really nice city!! it's in the lakes area, and the beaches are really nice! it's at 100km from Rio, on the east…
RE: nothing between trancoso and rio?

by evertrip 12 March 2009

ah ... before Rio ... there are Búzios, Cabo Frio and Arraial do Cabo .... Saquarema ...
RE: Recommendations for fun chill surf towns in Brazil?

by ggodoi 11 December 2008

I´m not very familiar with the surf action in Rio, but I´ve heard good things of Saquarema (north of Rio state) and also Macumba and Prainha…
RE: Surf town in SE Brazil

by evertrip 09 December 2008

... I agree ... Saquarema is the best choice for surf in this area ... ... http://www.portalsaquarema.com/
Re: Rio for New Years

by manubram 13 October 2008

beaches: ILHA GRANDE (sud) - Saquarema + Arrajal do Cabo (east) historic trip: Ouro Preto - Mariana- Tiradentes- Diamantina (estado de…
RE: Chilling and Surfing around the Rio area in September?

by zenkinobe 21 August 2008

Thanks all for the advice! Further question would be is board hire available on Ilha Grande, Paraty or Trindade (I guess not :) ) I assum…
Re: Chilling and Surfing around the Rio area in September?

by Hawwakai 19 August 2008

I will add a bit more: Diving is available at Ilha Grande, when the conditions are good it´s just fine. The best diving in the state…
Re: Chilling and Surfing around the Rio area in September?

by Hawwakai 18 August 2008

All above is right, I must point out that surfing on Ilha Grande is not that easy and would be quite expensive and inconvenient since…
RE: Chilling and Surfing around the Rio area in September?

by ggodoi 16 August 2008

Try going north Rio for surf. Saquarema is a well known surf spot.