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What is the biggest attraction in Brazil?
Posted on Oct 10, 2006, 15:23:05 by tonya
... is very expensive, but if you can afford it, don't hesitate! The falls, at the Brazilian, Argentinian and Paraguay border are also a memorable place to visit. Oh! I was forgetting Salvador (Bahia), different and beautiful. Good luck!
 
Which beach is most beautiful and famous in Brazil?
Posted on Oct 1, 2009, 13:14:51 by kapretta
... in Brazil: Porto de Galinhas (close to Recife). But also the following are simply breathtaking: -Jericoacoara -Morro de Sao Paolo (island next to Salvador da Bahia) -Itacaré (surfers' paradise) -Praia da Pipa -Trancoso -Barra Grande enjoy!
 
Sky Diving
Posted on Sep 10, 2009, 00:58:29 by kiwi_surfer
... be arriving in Brazil on the 27th in slavador, hopefully starting a 1 week intensive Portuguese language pack. Im looking at staying in salvador for 1 week then im going to head south towards rio. most likely stopping in a few towns along the way for a ...
 
Sky Diving
Posted on Sep 10, 2009, 16:12:35 by kathryn77
... get your accommodation sorted now if you can - New Year's will already be booked out in Rio, but I'm not sure about Salvador, I just know they celebrate big-style too, so I'd try and get something booked now so you're not sleeping on the ...
 
What is the biggest attraction in Brazil?
Posted on Sep 24, 2006, 21:53:06 by travelerbill
... of people that makes Brazil a bit more special. Reminded me a bit of Colombia, especially travelling from the north down to Salvador. Bahia province would rate as the biggest attraction for me I suppose. And Praia da Pipa. And Morro de Sâo Paulo. I ...
 
Sky Diving
Posted on Sep 10, 2009, 09:42:54 by starlagurl
... is not a good idea... you probably won't have trouble booking a hostel in Rio since it's such a big city, but Salvador might be another story. If you're worried about losing flexibility, I'd say skip the reservations and chance it. I don ...
 
The Best of Brazil for 18-30 yr. olds
Posted on Feb 3, 2008, 23:39:23 by chasingbohemia
salvador for culture florianopolis for beauty igauzzu for nature rio de janeiro for all around good times and no to brasilia when in rio, head down to ipanema beach, hire yourself a seat, have a seat, wait for the fresh coconut and vodkas to come to ...
 
Round The World Trip
Posted on Aug 10, 2009, 19:07:08 by kilgiraffe
A few things that came to mind.. *Brazil to El Salvador, what route do you plan on taking? The most common South to Central America route is through Ecuador and Colombia, but you'd be doubling up on yourselves. Is there a route through coastal Brazil/ ...
 
Round The World Trip
Posted on Aug 11, 2009, 04:51:21 by rbisset
Did you mean El Salvador as in the country or Salvador, Brazil? I'm assuming Salvador, Brazil.
 
Brazil to Mexico
Posted on Sep 20, 2009, 16:03:23 by kiwi_surfer
Ideas advice etc etc I will spend Christmas day with my family. The next day I’m off to Salvador, Brazil where I will spend 1 week Studying Portuguese. I will then head south stopping by in a few towns along the way to Rio De Janiro where I will ...
 
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted on Oct 26, 2008, 02:10:11 by leolima2303
... car there. Once I figure this mess out, I'll go forward with informing everyone of the updated detailed plans. It sucks, but I figure at least it broke down in the US now instead of in the middle of Colombia or El Salvador or something later. [/quote]
 
Travelling Sth America for 3 months - ADVICE PLEASE :)
Posted on Mar 31, 2007, 22:47:04 by coy
... ? What places are little gems, and musts to visit? YOU MUST FLY, IT IS OVER 3,000 KILOMETERS BY LAND. YOU MUST GO TO SALVADOR DE BAHIA, RECIFE, BELEN. I DO NOT CARE FOR RIO DE JANEIRO AND ALSO, THIS DAYS IT IS A LITTLE BIT DANGEROUS Thanks to you all in ...
 
Southern of Brazil Green Canyons
Posted on Feb 17, 2009, 14:01:19 by planitbrazil
So many people think of Brazil as Rio or Salvador. It's really a lot more. In fact, there is a four season Brazil in the south. Maybe it doesn't snow, but winter has a different feel to it. It is lush and green year round, and offers the adventure ...
 
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted on Jun 22, 2008, 21:30:54 by marinenomad
... buying a car there. Once I figure this mess out, I'll go forward with informing everyone of the updated detailed plans. It sucks, but I figure at least it broke down in the US now instead of in the middle of Colombia or El Salvador or something later.
 
Applying/ Renewing your passport While abroad (canada)
Posted on Apr 21, 2007, 08:56:10 by Jessica_CDN
... don't even stamp your passport anymore. For example, when I was in Central America, there was one stamp for Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. And most countries don't have a problem stamping it on the same page. I guess the big thing is ...
 
Top Ten Beaches of the World
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 11:07:32 by manzara
... But maybe you have other ideas? 1. Las Islas Cies, Galicia, Spain 2. Tayrona national park, Colombia 3. Porto da Barra, Salvador, Brazil 4. Anywhere on Palawan, the Philippines 5. Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania 6. Arambol, Goa, India 8. Shell Beach, Isle of ...
 
Packing Tips
Posted on Nov 6, 2009, 19:35:40 by kiwi_surfer
... a must. But its not a big deal for me. I am use to carrying 30 - 40kgs for days on end. I'm starting in Salvador, Brazil and wont be leaving BA until 6 months into my trip. Maybe i should get the warm clothes/camping equipment sent to me just before ...
 
Cheapest places to live?
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 13:32:53 by salemk
I stand corrected. I'm always getting Belize & Brazil mixed up. What about: Indonesia Malaysia El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama And I've never even checked out South American countries prices. There has to be tons more then are ...
 
The Happiest Countries in the World
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 18:11:21 by rakovict
... right? Here is the top 10: 1. Costa Rica 2. Dominican Republic 3. Jamaica 4. Guatemala 5. Vietnam 6. Colombia 7. Cuba 8. El Salvador 9. Brazil 10. Honduras They are all overwhelmingly located in Central/South America! Why do you think that is? ...
 
The Happiest Countries in the World
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 17:02:48 by starlagurl
... right? Here is the top 10: 1. Costa Rica 2. Dominican Republic 3. Jamaica 4. Guatemala 5. Vietnam 6. Colombia 7. Cuba 8. El Salvador 9. Brazil 10. Honduras They are all overwhelmingly located in Central/South America! Why do you think that is?
 
by boat from portugal-brazil
Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 23:24:16 by aussiepanda
... Was two segments Venice-Lisbon then Lisbon-Rio and a lot of people joined in Lisbon. Went to Cadiz, Casablanca, Dakar, Recife, Salvador beofre finishing in Rio. Was on Holland America ship called Rotterdam. No idea about getting a job, you'd have to ...
 
Round The World Trip
Posted on Aug 10, 2009, 07:51:17 by mklong
... onto Bolivia,Peru and the Inca trail. From here we Fly down to buenos aires, traevl through montevideo and up through brazil as far as El salvador, before returning to Rio to Fly back to London 363 days after leaving the uk. Sorry if ive rushed through ...
 
Travelpodder seeks advice on October honeymoon destinations...
Posted on Jan 12, 2009, 10:05:35 by mmbcross
A combo one week in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro or Bahia) and one week in Argentina (Buenos Aires). It's a combo of exciting and vibrant beach scene with culture and non-ending night life. Best of all, as a Brit you will find it incredibly inexpensive ( ...
 
The Amazing Race
Posted on Oct 1, 2008, 13:10:08 by skylab
... "The Amazing Race"? Here is his first edition for Amazing Race 13, Episode 1: Los Angeles, CA (USA) - Salvador, Bahia (Brazil). Funny that you mention him. I'm almost done reading his book. TONS of information, more then I need really ...
 
The Amazing Race
Posted on Oct 1, 2008, 12:13:46 by mmbcross
Does anyone follow Edward Hasbrouck's excellent newsletter coverage of "The Amazing Race"? Here is his first edition for Amazing Race 13, Episode 1: Los Angeles, CA (USA) - Salvador, Bahia (Brazil).
 
08 - August 2008 Photo of the Month
Posted on Aug 29, 2008, 13:15:26 by jacquesl
... by: 2.) Stone Tree - Uyuni, Bolivia by: 3.) lovely sunset - Roatan, Honduras by : 4.) Cactus Flower - Salvador, Brazil by: 5.) More Hiking around kochkor - Batken, Osh, Arslenbob, Bishkek, Karakol, Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan by: ...
 
new ecotourism website
Posted on Sep 5, 2007, 23:23:37 by donbacon
... Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, ...