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[QUOTE=XXL;2902318]The extortionate price of accommodation in SP is a turn-off in any protracted mongering holiday. Am I right in assuming that all else equal, Rio is better in that respect? I haven't set foot in Rio over the last two decades.[/QUOTE]I think Rio is not better. It has a smaller supply.
The third type. This is the type with the invoice builtin and can record order. The sensor is at the bottom so they will turn the terminal upside down to read your card.
[QUOTE=XXL;2902318]The extortionate price of accommodation in SP is a turn-off in any protracted mongering holiday. Am I right in assuming that all else equal, Rio is better in that respect? I haven't set foot in Rio over the last two decades.[/QUOTE]Did it ever occur to you that there are more than two major population centers in Brazil? I suggest you look at a map and bear in mind that prostitution is pervasive throughout South America, but especially throughout Brazil.
[QUOTE=Eszpresszo;2902772]Did it ever occur to you that there are more than two major population centers in Brazil? I suggest you look at a map and bear in mind that prostitution is pervasive throughout South America, but especially throughout Brazil.[/QUOTE]Very well but how relevant is this to the price of accommodation in Rio vs SP?
[QUOTE=XXL;2902807]Very well but how relevant is this to the price of accommodation in Rio vs SP?[/QUOTE]You've obviously never spent much time in Brazil or done much traveling anywhere.
It's not a secret that a) hotels are the most expensive means of accommodation in any country b) SP and Rio are the most expensive cities in Brazil. C) The cost of everything in SP is double that of most other cities in the nation, if you are to believe what Brazilians tell you (and you wallet tells you, as well).
If you are staying for a prolonged period, then look for accommodations that offer weekly or monthly rates. In may residential areas of Brazilian cities you will see apartment buildings that advertise "Aluga-se, Kitnet" offering "semanal" and "mensal" rates. Some pensions offer short term rates (see attached photo of a place around corner from my AirBnb) Oh, have you ever heard of AirBnB? Many apartments on AirBnb have weekly discounts, Then there are also ads for short-term apartments on [URL]OLX.com[/URL], which an Uber driver told me about.
As for overall costs, the price of punting varies significantly throughout the nation, but you asking about the price of accommodations, which is only part of the picture. If you can't figure out what all this is pointing to, I can't help you. But, somehow I doubt you are going to all these destinations you post about. So, it won't make much difference anyways, right?
[QUOTE=Eszpresszo;2903479]You've obviously never spent much time in Brazil or done much traveling anywhere.[/QUOTE]Gee man, take it easy, will you? The guy asked about hotel pricing in Rio vs. SP. For someone who doesn't visit often, a totally legit question. Instead you're lecturing him using pointless generalities about how hotel prices are more expensive than other options (which is NOT always true, BTW).
Hello To All,
Wanted to use Seeking Arrangement prior to a trip for pre-planning but wanted to find out from the experiences of the experts on this board:
Primarily --1. Do I need to sign-up and pay -up for the SA? Or can I use the free version of SA and still get the information needed from the prospects?
2. Any lessons learned from the group that they can share?
Thank you.
[QUOTE=Xpartan;2903737]Gee man, take it easy, will you? The guy asked about hotel pricing in Rio vs. SP. For someone who doesn't visit often, a totally legit question. Instead you're lecturing him using pointless generalities about how hotel prices are more expensive than other options (which is NOT always true, BTW).[/QUOTE]That's just him being his usual angry monger self LOL! Sounds just like "Shoebree" (a. K. a. Shoetroll) sometimes. He actually has some good intel if you can manage to wade through all the acrimony.
[QUOTE=Krilimag;2903824]Hello To All,
Wanted to use Seeking Arrangement prior to a trip for pre-planning but wanted to find out from the experiences of the experts on this board:
Primarily --1. Do I need to sign-up and pay -up for the SA? Or can I use the free version of SA and still get the information needed from the prospects?
2. Any lessons learned from the group that they can share?
Thank you.[/QUOTE]You can sign up for free and view profiles. But to send and read messages, you will have to pay the membership fees. Sometimes they will run specials and that's usually when I join. 1 or 3 months at a time and don't renew. Good luck.
This might be of interest to most of you who don't have their visa yet:
[URL]https://brazilian.report/liveblog/politics-insider/2024/03/28/lula-to-drop-visa-requirements-us-citizens/?[/URL]
[QUOTE=RioBob;2904802]This might be of interest to most of you who don't have their visa yet:
[URL]https://brazilian.report/liveblog/politics-insider/2024/03/28/lula-to-drop-visa-requirements-us-citizens/?[/URL][/QUOTE]Why don't these people make up their minds? It's incompetence at work if you ask me!
[QUOTE=RioBob;2904802]This might be of interest to most of you who don't have their visa yet:
[URL]https://brazilian.report/liveblog/politics-insider/2024/03/28/lula-to-drop-visa-requirements-us-citizens/?[/URL][/QUOTE]A line in the article reminded me of one of my favorite old school Brazilian Funk songs, Rap the Felicidade. "claiming the move would attract more tourists to Brazil, a post card perfect country".
Nunca vi cartão postal que se destaque uma favela.
Só vejo paisagem muito linda e muito bela.
Quem vai pro exterior the favela sente saudade.
O gringo vem aqui e andão conhece a realidade.
I have never seen a postcard that highlights a favela.
I only see a very beautiful scenery.
Anyone who goes outside the favela misses it.
The foreigner comes here and doesn't know the reality.
[QUOTE=RioBob;2904802]This might be of interest to most of you who don't have their visa yet:
[URL]https://brazilian.report/liveblog/politics-insider/2024/03/28/lula-to-drop-visa-requirements-us-citizens/?[/URL][/QUOTE]Yeah they are all over the place with that.
Total shit show.
These sites say US, Canadians, and Australians will need a visa next week. The decree is from 4 January. Was it canceled or not?
[URL]https://www.riotimesonline.com/new-visa-rules-for-u-s-canadian-and-australian-tourists-to-brazil/[/URL]
[URL]https://www.infomoney.com.br/consumo/brasil-passa-a-exigir-visto-para-turistas-de-australia-canada-e-eua/amp/[/URL]
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2906734]These sites say US, Canadians, and Australians will need a visa next week. The decree is from 4 January. Was it canceled or not?
[URL]https://www.riotimesonline.com/new-visa-rules-for-u-s-canadian-and-australian-tourists-to-brazil/[/URL]
[URL]https://www.infomoney.com.br/consumo/brasil-passa-a-exigir-visto-para-turistas-de-australia-canada-e-eua/amp/[/URL][/QUOTE]It was postponed, now required effective April 10,2024.