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**Zidaho** · 11-03-06 05:29

It is cheaper and less time to fly from USA to Rio and Rio to Colombia, than vice versa.

**Pipe Layer99** · 11-03-06 02:31

Gents,

Just book my flight last night. Cost $734 from US to Rio (non-stop).

(had I booked it 2 days earlier it was only $699)

I used Nuevo mundo travel located in Miami.

Back in June I used Bobby (from blame it on Rio). I got his info from a friend.
When I read my itinerary, it showed Nuevo mundo at the bottom. So this time I checked both travel agencies. Turns out I saved $75 going direct vs using Bobby. Pays to follow-up. DD

**Knuckhead** · 11-01-06 23:08

Sexplorer and Sportsman will be in town (Rio) between 3rd and 6th of this month.

**Sperto** · 10-31-06 21:12

Originally Posted by El Austriaco

One final piece of information: make sure to wear LONG pants when you go to the Policia Federal. They won't let you into the building with shorts. I am serious.

Very true, and that goes for most government buildings. I learnt that lesson when I tried to enter IBAMA wearing shorts. I had to rent the trousers of a security-guard. Cost me 2 Skol.
The trousers were too short and very large in the waist. Did I look handsome?

**El Austriaco** · 10-31-06 20:30

Originally Posted by Tom N Jerry527

Since I plan to be in Rio for 5 months, I guess I should ask this question. I know that the Brazil Embassy web site says something about extending the stay an additional 90 days by paying a fee at the Federal Policia Station.

I read something about going to a bank first to pay the fee. Does anyone know exactly what the deal is here?

Since I have personally handled the procedure several times in the past, I wrote an extensive post detailing the procedure a while ago. Here you go: http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...&postcount=411

This was back in August of 2005, but I can't really imagine the procedure has changed a lot. Hope this helps!

One final piece of information: make sure to wear LONG pants when you go to the Policia Federal. They won't let you into the building with shorts. I am serious.

EA

P.S.: Never been to Paraguay or Argentina, so I can't really help there. Sorry! But I'd appreciate updated information on that, too, since the next time I go to Brazil, I definitely wanna check out some neighboring countries (even though for a EU citizen like me, there might be no visas required).

**Zidaho** · 10-31-06 20:17

Hey that helps. I wish I were a better planner!! So far I have found I can fly rountrip into Cali, Colombia from Miami for $450.00 I am thinking I could fly RT between Cali or Medellin to Rio and back for around $500. I must get a Yellow Fever vaccination to enter Brasil from Colombia. The State Health District charges $103.00 for the vaccine.

**Member #4217** · 10-31-06 16:29

Since I plan to be in Rio for 5 months, I guess I should ask this question. I know that the Brazil Embassy web site says something about extending the stay an additional 90 days by paying a fee at the Federal Policia Station.

I read something about going to a bank first to pay the fee. Does anyone know exactly what the deal is here?

I am also considering visiting Paraguay. Do not ask mwe why! I know that both Paraguay and Arg. require visas, which I do not have. But I have been told that the Paraguay Police do not check anything on busses. But, then I would need them to check it to get the re-entry stamp!

I may could get an entry visa through one of the travel agencies in Rio.

Any one got any info on these 2 concepts?

I leave for the airport today!

tom

**Rio Bob** · 10-31-06 12:29

Originally Posted by Zidaho

Would someone please help me? I just checked price with consolidator it was about $1,100 from Miami/Dallas to Rio. Flying RT to Cali was only $450.00. Maybe I should fly to Cali, monger a week, then book a flight from Cali to Rio for a couple weeks. Any advise on this?? Traveling between mid November to mid December.

PS Will post GOOD Rio/Medellin pics for info!!!

www.braziliantravel.com/indexx.htm

www.bacctravel.com/about_bvc.html

Try these 2 sites I have used the BACC one years ago, you might get a better rate but mid November is right around the corner, you don't plan much do you?

I mentioned here several months ago Continental Airlines had on their website fares to Rio at $550 plus tax. I plan ahead bought a ticket for a trip 9 months ahead of time, this will put me in Rio at the height of the season for only $550 plus tax.

**RxHammer** · 10-31-06 07:54

Zidaho,

Check out www.flycheapol.com I checked 11-11-06 to 12-10-06 and got a fare of $930. The site is a consolidator out of Houston. Tickets are on Continental and earn FF mileage. I have used them for years but their prices have gone WAY up, just like everywhere else. Until this time last year they still had flights for under $800...

Hammer

**Zidaho** · 10-31-06 04:38

Would someone please help me? I just checked price with consolidator it was about $1,100 from Miami/Dallas to Rio. Flying RT to Cali was only $450.00. Maybe I should fly to Cali, monger a week, then book a flight from Cali to Rio for a couple weeks. Any advise on this?? Traveling between mid November to mid December.

PS Will post GOOD Rio/Medellin pics for info!!!

**Voyajer1** · 10-27-06 13:56

I don't remember, either Pluto or Bubba's guide, but you can also use the website:

http://br.mapas.yahoo.com/

What I like about it is that it not only gives the distance in KM if you know your point of departure and destination; it also gives you an estimate on the cabfare on both tariffs (Day/night rate).

Originally Posted by TheKnight

That's a useful map for Help! I asked on the Rio forum if anyone knew a link (or could send a map) for the main places of ... ahem... interest(!!) in Rio.

Similar exists in Jackson's Arg Private website.

Anyhow I had zip response - so Tom's map is the first in my collection for my forthcoming adventure! Any more contributions gratefully received.

**Member #4217** · 10-27-06 00:29

Originally Posted by TheKnight

That's a useful map for Help! I asked on the Rio forum if anyone knew a link (or could send a map) for the main places of ... ahem... interest(!!) in Rio.

Similar exists in Jackson's Arg Private website.

Anyhow I had zip response - so Tom's map is the first in my collection for my forthcoming adventure! Any more contributions gratefully received.

Mapquest map of Rio de Jameiro:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...submit=Get+Map

Brazilian equivalent of mapquest:

Use the drop down menu:Put in "Rio de Janeiro" for Estado and Cidade.

For Nome da rua* put in the street name, leaving off Rua, etc.

Número is self explainatory.

Hit the "Buscar", (srearch) button and it works just like mapquest:

http://mapas.terra.com.br/Callejero/home.asp

Google maps is a satelite/ street hybred: Type in "Rio de Janeiro" hit the search button, and you have a Rio map. I sugest clicking the hybred button, so you can see the streets:

http://maps.google.com/

And, last but not least, a URL for the Rio Metro. Here you will find maps, prices and all sorts of good info. Remember that the Copacabana metro stops are the "Cardeal Arcoverde" and "Siqueira Compos" stations. L'Uomo and its arch nemisis, can't remember the na,me right now, are 1 and 2 blocks away, respectively. And Nomarada 22 is at Rua Siueira Compos 22, at the edge of the parl between Copa Beach and Rua NS Copacabana. PM me if you want more details. My apartment next week is next to the Cardeal Arcoverde station. The Cardeal Arcoverde station is closest to Princess Isabella, and the Siqueira Compos station is closest to HELP. To get to HELP, I just go out to Ave Atlantica, and jump on any bus going in the direction of Ipenema. OK, so I ride a bus for 10 blocks at R1,90. Beats the heck out of walking, and taking a taxi for R10. Oh, the (English)URL:

http://www.metrorio.com.br/english/s_campos.htm

Hope this helps all you guys,

Tom

**TheKnight** · 10-26-06 22:38

That's a useful map for Help! I asked on the Rio forum if anyone knew a link (or could send a map) for the main places of ... ahem... interest(!!) in Rio.

Similar exists in Jackson's Arg Private website.

Anyhow I had zip response - so Tom's map is the first in my collection for my forthcoming adventure! Any more contributions gratefully received.

**Off Road** · 10-26-06 06:34

[QUOTE=, I am now staying at the corner of Avenida Copacabana on Rua Sa Ferrera. Can anyone tell me if this is near any of the action.

Irishpussyman[/QUOTE]Yes, close to the action. But as always take a taxi at night.

**Member #4217** · 10-24-06 15:19

Originally Posted by IrishPussyman

Would love to meet up with any one that would like to share some tips and expertise in return for a beer or two.

I am now staying at the corner of Avenida Copacabana on Rua Sa Ferrera. Can anyone tell me if this is near any of the action.

If you are a newbee, then HELP and MP is right for you. Look for me in and around HELP in the evening hours, or PM me and I will give you better hook up info.

Tom