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[John Starkie]

hi,

for those who have visited both rio and ba.

before i subscribe to the argentina section, does anybody know if there is an equilalent of helpee in buenos aires? i. e. club scene with p4p action?

any advice much appreciated.

thanks,

john

[Trippleecks]

Pelongera.... Kiss my ass. I'll post what I want.

[Gruhmbards]

Gruhmbards, How much was the rate per day and what type of car? Do you find you get a better rate over the internet than if you walked into the office? My friend said it was best to send a brasilian in to work out the price, because she could get a better rate, than the special gringo price they have.

Bravo:

My last rental was a Group P4, Model VECTRA ELEG SEDAN AU as specified in the invoice.

The rate was 156 reales per day. They invoice the GPS on another note that I cant find at this time, but it was something around 10 reales per day.

My own experience sending a Brasilian to work out the price, or to work the reservation prior to my arrival is not good. I want to be clear that I am speaking about MY experience.

When this happened I did get a better price, but when I arrived to the booth I was requested to sign an "extension driver contract" and charged for that.

Also, and this is very important, many times when you make internet reservations it happens that when you arrive they don`t have the type of car you signed for, and you get a free upgrade (this happens mostly in GIG and in GRU).

I know that there are cheaper rates with other rental companies and I do have friends that use them. They don`t have a place at the airport and I don`t know if they deliver the car at GIG or if you can leave it there.

I have these other references that I used some times (don`t remember if they have auto or GPS):

(21) 3257-3700 - LOCABARRA, in Barra da Tijuca, they hava a 3 day minimum rental period but prices are good.

(21) 7835-7791 - TELECAR, they are located in Copacabana. I remember they deliver cars for the hotels near by.

[Bravo]

I always get an automatic with gps at Hertz. It´s a good idea to make the deal over internet before traveling and then go directly to the Hertz counter at the airport.

With Hertz, GPS is an optional. They will send you an email confirming the GPS availability.

Gruhmbards, How much was the rate per day and what type of car? Do you find you get a better rate over the internet than if you walked into the office? My friend said it was best to send a brasilian in to work out the price, because she could get a better rate, than the special gringo price they have.

[Gruhmbards]

Is it possible to rent an automatic in Copa? Unfortunately, I don't know how to drive a stick, so I need to get an automatic. Do they come with GPS systems too?

I always get an automatic with gps at Hertz. It´s a good idea to make the deal over internet before traveling and then go directly to the Hertz counter at the airport.

With Hertz, GPS is an optional. They will send you an email confirming the GPS availability.

[Poucolouco]

Is it possible to rent an automatic in Copa? Unfortunately, I don't know how to drive a stick, so I need to get an automatic. Do they come with GPS systems too?

Clutch challenged adult male? Kkkkk. Just kidding, I couldn't resist. Yes, you can rent automatic and yes GPS is available as an option. On Ave Princess Isabel you will find Avis, Hertz, Budget and Localiza all within the same block.

[Bravo]

Is it possible to rent an automatic in Copa? Unfortunately, I don't know how to drive a stick, so I need to get an automatic. Do they come with GPS systems too?

[Mr Enternational]

Turns out the woman in this photo is actually a young girl. A 16 year old Brazilian girl from Rio de Janeiro. Come on Barack, a monger is one thing but a 16 year old girl is something else.
http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/10937/1/
He was seen getting very close to her again a short while later.. see photo below.

Well it WAS an ass and a half!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maV2Z...eature=related

[Pelongera]

Turns out the woman in this photo is actually a young girl. A 16 year old Brazilian girl from Rio de Janeiro. Come on Barack, a monger is one thing but a 16 year old girl is something else.

http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/10937/1/

He was seen getting very close to her again a short while later.. see photo below.

Take your B.S. elsewhere, Trippleecks.

And don't post anymore stock photos.

It mucks up an otherwise excellent gallery.

[Marc973]

Hello,

Is Discoteca still opened?

Thks

[Trippleecks]

Turns out the woman in this photo is actually a young girl. A 16 year old Brazilian girl from Rio de Janeiro. Come on Barack, a monger is one thing but a 16 year old girl is something else.

http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/10937/1/

He was seen getting very close to her again a short while later.. see photo below.

[Sprite13]

During my last trip, I was once overcharged at MC by about 60 reais. Since I was [CodeWord140] drunk, didn't realize it until the next day. The next time I went, I spoke with the guy at reception that speaks fluent English and mentioned it to him (forgot his name, Eduardo mabye? but he is very cool and super helfpul) and he apologized for it and waved the entry fee for me that day.
So there are still some decent places out there. Or that could depend on the person and or your people skills along your portuguese.

I have seen incidents of over charging for drinks at 4 x 4 as well. Its common in various places. Even more common when you are a tourist Just becareful guys.

[Sprite13]

As stated before, take both passports with you and you will be fine. One key point to remember, when you go to renew your passport, make sure that at the Passport office they don't damage the page on the old passport containing your Brasil visa. That's crucial. Remember that!

Gentlemen:

Quick question about Brazilian visas. I have one. It's good for another few years. However my passport is now within 6 months of expiration.

Can I keep using the existing visa? Or does Brazilian consulates require a new one?

Many thanks in advance for any information.

DaveWave

[Mangera]

Twice that I went to Luomo I was over charged for drinks, never at 4x4 or 502.

I have seen incidents of over charging for drinks at 4 x 4 as well. Its common in various places. Even more common when you are a tourist Just becareful guys.

[Koolkid]

Don't know if this is random or a pattern. I recently found a lot of errors on the bills at the Termas. Seems like this problem is common at all the Termas. For this month alone, I found at least for bills coming out to my favor (I got five drinks - a few for the girls and one for myself but none of that showed up on my bill), then two bills came against me (drinks charged to me but not of me which I called the manager and he corrected that).

Definitely read your bills at Termas.

Twice that I went to Luomo I was over charged for drinks, never at 4x4 or 502.