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11-08-20 00:17 #21830
Posts: 12I'm applying for Transamerica towel boy tomorrow!
Originally Posted by Vagabundo1 [View Original Post]
Arrival was a breeze.
Checked in and sitting on balcony debating who to order in before needed rest.
Taxi 88 are from airport.
Got nuts waxed and headed to Copa for special mix 90 minute at 310 R.
Wonderful.
May take a stroll to this Mabs place.
Transamerica via uber once SIM card tomorrow.
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11-08-20 00:08 #21829
Posts: 41Regarding the cambio rates, now might be the time to get some reais.
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11-07-20 21:53 #21828
Posts: 1979Originally Posted by Vagabundo1 [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Vagabundo1 [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 17:26 #21827
Posts: 2283For sim cards including registration (cadastre) just go to the popular mercado / street market at Uruguiana metro. $15 reais.
Originally Posted by Xpartan [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 14:44 #21826
Posts: 2283Irish bars
Lapa Irish Pub is a option. The address is below.
Are. Evaristo the Veiga, 147 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro. RJ, 20031-040.
I went there with a friend who get us in after hours and we had Irish Whiskey -- Jamesons -- all night.
I haven't gone there yet during normal working hours, but I think they have music events there a few nights a week.
Originally Posted by TheCritic [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 14:21 #21825
Posts: 2027Originally Posted by Mamba69 [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 13:30 #21824
Posts: 2283This is good advice.
Further, while you are on the map, you can sneak into the pool from the Southwest side. Just walk on the street, and hop the 3 foot fence at its lowest point. You can thus check out the talent at the pool without a bracelet. I've become adept at crashing pool parties in Barra to scan bunda.
I am paying 20 USD a night at Transamerica. As related before, my landlord, who is a decent enough guy put me through some gringo tax drama, but after I protested about wanting a bigger bed and a safe, he gave me a suite grande with a big bed and two sofas. True to form, the safe won't work, but that's Brazil.
Not only is Transamerica the best place IMHO but the 'hood is worth knowing. One would if he settled in Brazil pick a apto at the Riviera del Fiori condos (the 7 25 story buildings just East of Transamerica), where I looked at a place asking 4400 r per month (I am paying 3000 r).
Lets put it this way, the towel boy at Terma 65, who used to be the towel boy at 4 x 4 lives in Transamerica. Need I say more?
Originally Posted by ThatDudeThere [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 11:10 #21823
Posts: 1979Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
Tried a Lojas Americanos once, and they sent me to a TIM store because they couldn't activate it without CPF. Was it because they didn't know their shit? Maybe, I don't know.
When I go to a phone store, they always ask for my passport. If I'm not mistaken, they also make a copy of it. Maybe if you're convincing enough it'll work over the phone, but it's hard to be convincing with my limited Portuguese. For most tourists using the phone shop is just easier, IMHO. I got my SIM card at Rio Sul a couple of times and one time at a standalone TIM store when I stayed in Centro. Worked without a hitch every time.
Just my $0. 02.
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11-07-20 10:36 #21822
Posts: 245Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 10:05 #21821
Posts: 4056Originally Posted by The Critic [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 09:15 #21820
Posts: 245Sports Bars
Originally Posted by Mamba69 [View Original Post]
You may get more information from Mongers currently on the ground about other venues.
I recall in Ipanema close to General Osrio Metro (Subway)/ Park is Shenanigan's Irish Pub Sports Bar.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...e_Janeiro.html
If in Barra da Tijuca try the New York City Center (part of the BarraShopping Complex).
Beyond that I got no clue, when I go to Brazil there is only one sport I am interested in. And it doesn't involve watching TV.
I forgot....use your phone or tablet and stream from any location (hotel, restaurant, beach) with Wi-fi access or data plan. Just make sure your stream can be accessed in Rio/Brazil.
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11-07-20 09:13 #21819
Posts: 4056Originally Posted by BeenBob [View Original Post]
Note: Some TIM/Vivo staff doesn't know you don't need a CPF to activate the SIM card. If that's the case, speak with their supervisor or someone else more experienced.
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11-07-20 08:37 #21818
Posts: 31Originally Posted by FlcnHvy [View Original Post]
You can find very cheap options, like 30-40 bucks a night.
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11-07-20 05:41 #21817
Posts: 2278Me Thinks So
Originally Posted by BeenBob [View Original Post]
My friends all have me buy their cars for them. Over and over again when they go themselves they are encouraged to spend thousands more, pay all the extra fees, buy add-ONS they don't need and get taken on financing. Then they ask me to see what I can do. I happen to have a special set of skills. Sperto does also. If you don't, then overpay. Regardless, we really are not talking about a lot of money, especially considering the exchange rate.
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11-07-20 02:52 #21816
Posts: 69Ummm. Me thinks not
Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
I arrived on Thursday, bought a VIVO SIM card from a reseller. When I arrived at the Vivo store in Copa, there was a note in the sign in saying all foreigners need to go to the Vivo shop in Rio Sul with their passports. At the Rio Sul store, I gave the Vivo representative my sim card I bought from the reseller, he said I couldn't use that one unless I had a CPF. He sold me one in the store I didn't need a CPF for and activated my phone.
Cheers