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How many of you like Devassa beer? They have blond(louira), dark(morena) and Ruiva(red), I like them all....

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG0Drkb4L38&feature=player_embedded[/url]

[QUOTE=Sangue Bon]How many of you like Devassa beer? They have blond(louira), dark(morena) and Ruiva(red), I like them all....

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG0Drkb4L38&feature=player_embedded[/url][/QUOTE]
At their many bar/restaurant locations around town, they have 5 varieties on tap, as well as bar type food, which will make a good quick meal at a reasonable price. Devassa Ruiva (Pale Ale), Devassa Negra (Dark Ale), Devassa Índia (India Pale Ale - 6,0% vol.), Devassa Mulata (mixture of Loura, Ruiva and Negra) and Sarara which is a rich Weiss type, made with wheat and barley malt.

The Barra location has the best view, right across from the beach and the one in Ipanema is also good service and quality wise. The Copa location is a little crowded and the food and service is not as good.

Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.

[QUOTE=Cho 637]Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.[/QUOTE]There is(or at least was, not sure now with all the remodeling going on) a hotel right in the airport. When you leave the international arrivals exit go all the way to your left near the end of the terminal, I think it is, or ask someone where6

I have no idea what sort of rate(s) they have.

[QUOTE=Cho 637]Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.[/QUOTE]

Layover???? Are you not going down to Copa or Centro? Why are you laying over in GIG? When are you going to be there? I am not sure if you remember the older guy that was with me when we met a few years, but he will be there next week, maybe you two could meet up if you are going to be in town for a few hours.

Chris H

[QUOTE=Cho 637]Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.[/QUOTE]


Try the Luxor aeroporto hotel

[url]http://www.agoda.com/south_america/brazil/rio_de_janeiro/luxor_aeroporto_hotel.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Cho 637]Does anyone know of a place near the airport (GIG) where I can s**t, shower, and shave during a layover? Or at least not too far.[/QUOTE]

This is the hotel in the airport
Rio International Airport First Floor/Red Section
Rio de Janeiro, 21941-570

Como chegar
(0xx)21 3398-3848
* horários aproximados
hotelpousadagaleao.com.br‎

[QUOTE=Chris H]Layover???? Are you not going down to Copa or Centro? Why are you laying over in GIG? When are you going to be there? I am not sure if you remember the older guy that was with me when we met a few years, but he will be there next week, maybe you two could meet up if you are going to be in town for a few hours.

Chris H[/QUOTE]

What's Up!

Heading to Fortaleza for a week. Be back in Rio on the 23rd.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. However, I have to tell you that the hotelpousadagaleao has some of the worst reviews that I have ever seen! I may try the Luxor ( 132US per night) but it seems a bit over priced. Since I just need about 8 hrs, I think I'll try one of the "Love" motels.

[QUOTE=Cho 637]What's Up!

Heading to Fortaleza for a week. Be back in Rio on the 23rd.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. However, I have to tell you that the hotelpousadagaleao has some of the worst reviews that I have ever seen! I may try the Luxor ( 132US per night) but it seems a bit over priced. Since I just need about 8 hrs, I think I'll try one of the "Love" motels.[/QUOTE]

Anybody ever been here, (Viña Del Mar Hotel)?

[QUOTE=Cho 637]What's Up!
Heading to Fortaleza for a week. Be back in Rio on the 23rd.[/QUOTE]
Where are you staying in Fortaleza? I will arrive there early a.m. on the 18th

If you purchase a plane flight to Rio and there is a stop in sao paulo and you decide to stay in SP will the airline have any problem with that? Same goes for coming back.

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational]Where are you staying in Fortaleza? I will arrive there early a.m. on the 18th[/QUOTE]

So will I! We might be on the same flight. (Gol?)

[QUOTE=Manute Bol]If you purchase a plane flight to Rio and there is a stop in sao paulo and you decide to stay in SP will the airline have any problem with that? Same goes for coming back.[/QUOTE]
The few times I've had that, the SP stop has been a very short one. You don't even get off the plane. There might be some new exceptions of course, but I would probably bet on you having to fork out for the additional SP-RIO flight if you don't stay on. It's not that much. But your luggage will be checked through I think.

[QUOTE=Christopherd]The few times I've had that, the SP stop has been a very short one. You don't even get off the plane. There might be some new exceptions of course, but I would probably bet on you having to fork out for the additional SP-RIO flight if you don't stay on. It's not that much. But your luggage will be checked through I think.[/QUOTE]

Most flights stop in Sao Paulo before going to Rio. I have asked a couple of airlines this question and each time I was told that if you miss any leg of your ticket, that it will void the remainder. In other words not only would you have to buy a ticket from Sao Paulo to Rio but you would also have to buy a ticket back home! Some airlines will let you schedule a stop, but as Christopherd said, it will cost you extra.