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[RxHammer]

Kid03,

If you go to Brazil and the immigration official sees a stamp from a country with the yellow fever restriction and you do not have proof of vacination you could be denied entry. Check with the Brazilian authorities prior to your trip, you may get an exception due to your health situation...

Hammer

[El Safado]

If you have the VISA already to Brasil than I think there should be no problem traveling there.

Hi,

I will be travelling to Sao Paulo in the next three weeks. I looked at the Brazilian embassy web site here in DC and it states that I have to take a yellow fever vaccination if I have been to certain countries in the last 90 days. I have been to one of those countries that requires yellow fever vaccination.

I cannot take the yellow fever vaccination as I am on immuno supressive drugs. I have a letter from my doctor stating the same. Will the customs or immigration in Brazil create problem for me? If they do, what are my options? Do they deport me back to US?

Thanks

[Kid03]

Hi,
I will be travelling to Sao Paulo in the next three weeks. I looked at the Brazilian embassy web site here in DC and it states that I have to take a yellow fever vaccination if I have been to certain countries in the last 90 days. I have been to one of those countries that requires yellow fever vaccination.
I cannot take the yellow fever vaccination as I am on immuno supressive drugs. I have a letter from my doctor stating the same. Will the customs or immigration in Brazil create problem for me? If they do, what are my options? Do they deport me back to US?

Thanks

[Canuck9970]

I suspect your question regarding Rio vs. SP will yield quite diverse opinions. I visit Rio on occasion but am not as comfortable there as I am in Sao Paulo. Others will have the complete opposite view.

The Hilton in Morumbi is close to the area where I have a condo. I like the Morumbi area as it is reasonably upscale which also translates to being a little safer for Gringoes. The other nice feature about the area is the large number of very good clinicas de massagem which offer 60 minute FS for R$100-120.

Just go to gpguia.net and use the Google translator. Berrini Massagem is a favourite of mine but there are at least 6 others in that area of identical quality. The websites offer pictures and they are actually close...perhaps take one point away for photo-shop editing.

There are many other routes to finding women but I have simply stuck to a formula that works. One thing about Brasil, no matter where you decide to stay you will enjoy the experience.

C

[Member #4147]

Have a week to test the waters of Brazil in Jan 07 and flexibility as to when. Could get to either location equally easily, will be flying standby so getting accomodations once there that are in the midst of mongerville will dictate which locale. Can anyone 2nd the opinion that the sampa hilton is a hot spot?

Thanks

[Member #4217]

Is this the outfit you are renting from???

www.rentaflatinrio.com.br

If, so please provide more info on what the place is like. Thanks.

RR

Close, but the address gave it away. This is the URL, and the address is Barato Ribiero 207.

The guy who speaks English is Felipe.

http://www.rentaflat.com.br/index.php

The apt is not high end, but comfortable, right accross the street from their office, and next to the Arcoverde metro. 1 Bedroom, cable TV, telephone, small pool, sauna, and exercise area, as well as the usual restaurant.

I had a problem with no hot water, fixed in 1 hour. TV died, was replaced in 2 hours. No problems at all with the girls, a variety of which you know, if you read many of my reports.

Check them out, and tell Felipe that tom said for you to call him. I think he will help you a lot.

Tom

[Member #4217]

Is this the outfit you are renting from???

www.rentaflatinrio.com.br

If, so please provide more info on what the place is like. Thanks.

RR

http://www.rentaflat.com.br/index.php

[Kenn]

Tom N Jerry527 .... Then you should have said that the $1,100.US rent you pay was a special price you got for a 6 months rental..
Most guys don’t stay in Rio for 6 months. They stay for a week or 2...
So your price really doesn’t apply to 99.9% of the guys going to Rio.

[RonnyRon]

Is this the outfit you are renting from???

www.rentaflatinrio.com.br

If, so please provide more info on what the place is like. Thanks.

RR

[Member #4217]

Tom N Jerry527 ... $1,100.US for a month is not what you would pay during New Years. That's what you are paying NOW.

I am´paying this amount, $1,100.US for a month, through April.

Oh damn! This does include New Years and Carnival! )

Right next to metro Arcoverde on Barata Ribiero.

tom

[Kenn]

Tom N Jerry527 ... $1,100.US for a month is not what you would pay during New Years.. that's what you are paying NOW.............

[Member #4217]

You could always rent an apartment and stay up to 10 days for what the most hotels are asking for only 5 nights... 24 hour doormen for security. Another 5 days of partying!
1 bedroom apts. run about 2400-2600.reais or about $1100.USD - $1,200.US for 10 days

Make sure and ask or get a big disappointment with the hotels here.

www.rentaflat.com I am paying US$1,100/ per month.

Ask for Felipe. He speaks English.

[Kenn]

You could always rent an apartment and stay up to 10 days for what the most hotels are asking for only 5 nights... 24 hour doormen for security. Another 5 days of partying!!!!!
1 bedroom apts. run about 2400-2600.reais or about $1100.USD - $1,200.US for 10 days

[Foxtrotter]

Hi guys,

Can you tell me which of the following hotel is girl friendly and best bang for the buck? Decision will be based on cleanness, personal safty and property safty. Your help is very much appreciated, I learned a lot for your guys!! I would be lost without this forum.

I found this Package pricing from a travel agent on the net

MARTINIQUE HOTEL - $1,270 - 5 night package with breakfast - standard room

SAVOY OTHON HOTEL - $900 - 5 night package with breakfast - standard room

AUGUSTOS COPACABANA HOTEL - $1,430 - 5 night package with Breakfast - standard room.

If you have other vlaue package you are awar of, please let me know. Thanks!

[Pacemaker2006]

I'll be in Rio Nov22-Nov27.

If anyone wants to get together for beers, etc PM me.