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Choices
Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo? I find this video offers some useful comparisons. There are lots of similarities as well as differences actually. The guy's voice and cadence is kind of annoying, but there is some good info here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWx3ZqvGd1I
Now, I say why choose if you have not experienced either? Like he says in the video, try both to see which one tickles your fancy the most. That way, you'll never have to be guessing about the one versus the other. Each city is a short plane ride from the other. And each offers solid mongering options. So like they used to say at the old brick and mortar library. Check it out! Me personally? I will always try to incorporate both into any future itinerary to Brazil I follow.
By the way, here's a great video all on Rio: https://youtu.be/UqZOE2keJdY.
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No more screening upon return to US
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Originally Posted by
TreeTopFlyr
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I flew American Airline Miami to GRU arriving 5 am Thursday. Fairly new 777 with meal and free beer and wine service. The flight was about 8 hours, the plane was 25% full. I had 3 seats and folded armrests to lay prone and sleep. At GRU I filled out no forms, only showed my passport and medical insurance docs. Stamped and "Welcome to Brazil" I don't remember an easier entry ever. My checked bag was on the carousel waiting. I walked thru the "Nothing to declare" portal and that was it. Airport cash currency exchange was a very low, I believe 4. 6 to the dollar. I went out the front door and immediately to the right at the center island is the Uber waiting area. I ordered an uber to my airbnb and in two minutes, was on my way.
That's good to hear! Please keep us updated on how your trips goes.
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Originally Posted by
TheCane
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What exactly did you show in terms of "medical insurance docs"? I understand that a simple medical insurance card won't do, and that you need something in Portuguese or English that specifically indicates that you're covered for COVID-19. Is that correct?
I purchased Brazil specific health insurance again with specific covid coverage in Brazil for the entire length of my stay. The company is Seven Corners, and they were touted as one of the reliable carriers when I did my research. The documents are in English and state all areas of coverage and amounts in USD. I don't remember what the low end amount of coverage that is required by Brazil, but it wasn't high. I purchased a higher end package because the extra cost was very small. The immigration lady checked amonts of coverage and dates, and my Brazil visa expires on the last day of insurance coverage. I don't know if cards from other resources are valid.
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Originally Posted by
TreeTopFlyr
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I flew American Airline Miami to GRU arriving 5 am Thursday. Fairly new 777 with meal and free beer and wine service. The flight was about 8 hours, the plane was 25% full. I had 3 seats and folded armrests to lay prone and sleep. At GRU I filled out no forms, only showed my passport and medical insurance docs. Stamped and "Welcome to Brazil" I don't remember an easier entry ever. My checked bag was on the carousel waiting. I walked thru the "Nothing to declare" portal and that was it. Airport cash currency exchange was a very low, I believe 4. 6 to the dollar. I went out the front door and immediately to the right at the center island is the Uber waiting area. I ordered an uber to my airbnb and in two minutes, was on my way.
What exactly did you show in terms of "medical insurance docs"? I understand that a simple medical insurance card won't do, and that you need something in Portuguese or English that specifically indicates that you're covered for COVID-19. Is that correct?
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Originally Posted by
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Any feedback on American Airline or Delta to Brazil will be appreciated.
Only have used Copa Airline when flying but found out my credit card offered free flight to Brazil using these two airlines.
Looking for feedback on items such as cancelling flight, being on-time and entertainment system (available TV) on the plane.
I flew American Airline Miami to GRU arriving 5 am Thursday. Fairly new 777 with meal and free beer and wine service. The flight was about 8 hours, the plane was 25% full. I had 3 seats and folded armrests to lay prone and sleep. At GRU I filled out no forms, only showed my passport and medical insurance docs. Stamped and "Welcome to Brazil" I don't remember an easier entry ever. My checked bag was on the carousel waiting. I walked thru the "Nothing to declare" portal and that was it. Airport cash currency exchange was a very low, I believe 4. 6 to the dollar. I went out the front door and immediately to the right at the center island is the Uber waiting area. I ordered an uber to my airbnb and in two minutes, was on my way.
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Originally Posted by
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Don't take it personal, WyattEarp, but that's misinformation. I don't trust media, I trust my carioca amigos. The beaches have been packed during the holiday/last weekend (Brazil National day on past Monday)............
I'm not sure what post of mine you are referencing. I have not said the beaches aren't full. I told our young first-timer he could check out the beach cams on a weekend to see what's going on.
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Anyone have real time intel on Copacabana and Ipanema beach? Heading down end of October, and wanting to relax on the beach and their beach bars with a few drinks. News is inconsistent. Saying beach closed until vaccine. But recent holiday pics showed beaches packed.
Don't take it personal, WyattEarp, but that's misinformation. I don't trust media, I trust my carioca amigos. The beaches have been packed during the holiday/last weekend (Brazil National day on past Monday). The brazilians are supermen when they put on a homemade face mask. Listen to Bolsonary, Brazil has won over Covid-19 and is one of the countries that have suffered least. Jair is meio louco, but he has a point. Not making a major lockdown will help Brasil. Wait and see. I think Brasil's 2:nd wave won't be significant. Herd immunity. Anyway, feel free to call me a covard, but I'm thinking of staying far away from Brasil the coming winter. The first time in 30 years.
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Originally Posted by
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Anyone have real time intel on Copacabana and Ipanema beach? Heading down end of October, and wanting to relax on the beach and their beach bars with a few drinks. News is inconsistent. Saying beach closed until vaccine. But recent holiday pics showed beaches packed.
Check out the beach cams tomorrow Saturday. There are a few people on the beach now, but it's later in the afternoon and it might be a bit cloudy. Rio is currently New York time plus one.
https://www.earthcam.com/brazil/riod...rio_copacabana
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Anyone have real time intel on Copacabana and Ipanema beach? Heading down end of October, and wanting to relax on the beach and their beach bars with a few drinks. News is inconsistent. Saying beach closed until vaccine. But recent holiday pics showed beaches packed.
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Argentinian Minister of Transportation indicated that international flights between Brazil and Argentina may resume after October 1, 2020. This is only a hint at this time, and the plans are to resume flights to Paraguay and Uruguay first (flights will be available between those two countries from September 15,2020) followed by Chile and Brazil.
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Anyone having any issue with this site?
Each time when I am logging in, there is security page to make sure I am human.
Yes, I have to go through two screens of CAPTCHA to get into the site. This started about a month or two ago for me. Changing browsers doesn't seem to matter. This has something to do with our virus protection and / or a USA ISP firewall. I'm going to try to figure out how to avoid this. It is, however, better than a few years ago where I had to use a proxy server to access the website.
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Gp-guia site
Anyone having any issue with this site?
Each time when I am logging in, there is security page to make sure I am human.
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Originally Posted by
RioBob
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Both of those airlines are probably very similar in service maybe with Delta being a touch better. Maybe it depends on where you're flying from. With a long flight like to Brazil either airline is going to suck sitting in coach. I primarily fly on American Airlines and have significant amount of miles with them that I have accumulated and use them for upgrades or purchasing business class tickets outright. In business class the food is mediocre, the booze is decent and the seats lie flat for ultimate comfort on a long haul flight. You probably wouldn't be able to tell much difference between either one.
Thanks for the feedback.
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Originally Posted by
Nuupter
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Want to go to Sao Paulo, but Scandallo and Bomboa is not open, so not sure of choices. Also, with termas closed in Rio, what is choices are there? The escort sites either has face blurred out or none piqued my interest.
Yeah escort sites mostly the escort sites have blurred faces of there models and most of them are just scams they cheat you but some site they send the original as in the picture.