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The Best of Brazil for 18-30 yr. olds

Posted by raiasdosol

... try to talk to the locals and observe. And always watch out for "innocent" kids! While in Rio, I made the transfer to Ilha Grande for a few days. It cost me a pretty penny to get there, but it was totally worth it! I stayed at Che Lagarto ...

Ipanema Beach

Posted by kathryn77

... indeed gorgeous (it rained all the time I was there, so unfortunately didn't get to enjoy the beach, but it was still gorgeous) Ilha Grande is a short bus and boat ride from Rio too (well...when I say short...about 5 hours in total!) and it is ...

PADI courses in Brazil

Posted by mmbcross

... them yet: Clearest water in the Rio de Janeiro area is to the north at Arraial do Cabo, Buzios and Cabo Frio. Ilha Grande is expensive, but there are cheaper accommodation on the mainland . Look for accommodations around Parati. Blogs: Prices are ...

travelling to Brazil

Posted by heidiwho

... has changed. 1. Places to go - Foz de Iguacu may not be as great as it would be in winter. Rio - is very nice, but Ilha Grande, which is out from Rio (Angra Dos Reis) is an absolutely beautiful island. It has one car - the errands car, small villages, ...

Ilha Grande RJ

Posted by kathryn77

Well done Louise - Portuguese it was. I can't see a question, but I do agree that Ilha Grande is a beautiful island It's about 5 hours by bus / boat from Rio de Janeiro

3 weeks for Xmas and New Years

Posted by kathryn77

... if you're struggling, then let me know as I have a couple of people who might be able to help (I lived there for 5 months) Ilha Grande is the same either side of New Years with people en-route / leaving Rio - you will have to book. I was in Rio for ...

Need help with south america itinerary

Posted by dimwits

... in Argentina. In mendoza and needing to move on and donīt know where to go! Torn between going *Cordoba-Iguazu-Florianopolis-Paraty-Ilha Grande-Rio-Bonito-Campe Grande-Santa Cruz and rest of Bolivia and a bit of Peru (original itinerary) Or *Salta- ...

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