Author Topic: Brazil Master Thread (Read 272593 times)

Yaalili · « **Reply #800 on:** May 13, 2016, 03:19:36 PM »

Quote from: gsquared on May 13, 2016, 12:08:06 PM

oops - GRU

You can whatsapp Francisco from Dan's TR, he is great.

Round2 · « **Reply #801 on:** May 22, 2016, 12:37:58 PM »

Anyone do Hang Gliding in Rio recently?
How much does it cost?

ual902 · « **Reply #802 on:** May 23, 2016, 12:58:18 AM »

Quote from: Round2 on May 22, 2016, 12:37:58 PM

Anyone do Hang Gliding in Rio recently?
How much does it cost?

Ill be in Rio this week, IM thinking of it.. when will you be in GIG?.

@Dan, How many Marriott points did you pay for the Rio JW Marriott, the going rate is 40K per night, any other options? I have to be in Copacabana that Shabos and would like to be in a decent place.

Thanks-

ual902 · « **Reply #803 on:** June 09, 2016, 07:56:44 PM »

Just back from Brazil I went from GIG to Ilha Grande (only 3 hours by bus from GIG) what an amazing beautiful beaches/ scenery, not sure why this not mentioned on DDF then went to MAO on a tour of the Amazon rain forest, as others have pointed out this was truly amazing to be embedded with nature for 2 days and 1 night.

Let me know if you guys want a picture trip report.

Dan · « **Reply #804 on:** June 09, 2016, 08:03:14 PM »

Of course we do!

Yaalili · « **Reply #805 on:** June 09, 2016, 08:12:51 PM »

Quote from: ual902 on June 09, 2016, 07:56:44 PM

Just back from Brazil I went from GIG to Ilha Grande (only 3 hours by bus from GIG) what an amazing beautiful beaches/ scenery, not sure why this not mentioned on DDF then went to MAO on a tour of the Amazon rain forest, as others have pointed out this was truly amazing to be embedded with nature for 2 days and 1 night.

Let me know if you guys want a picture trip report.

Yup highly recommend going for a tour deep inside too, and they're pretty reasonable priced.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #806 on:** June 09, 2016, 08:55:42 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 09, 2016, 08:03:14 PM

Of course we do!

+100

gsquared · « **Reply #807 on:** June 10, 2016, 02:48:18 PM »

can you be more specific about the Manaus part. Which tour company, boat, cost etc?

Joe4007 · « **Reply #808 on:** June 10, 2016, 03:08:03 PM »

Quote from: ual902 on June 09, 2016, 07:56:44 PM

Just back from Brazil I went from GIG to Ilha Grande (only 3 hours by bus from GIG) what an amazing beautiful beaches/ scenery, not sure why this not mentioned on DDF then went to MAO on a tour of the Amazon rain forest, as others have pointed out this was truly amazing to be embedded with nature for 2 days and 1 night.

Let me know if you guys want a picture trip report.

Absolutely! How long was the trip?

Yaalili · « **Reply #809 on:** June 10, 2016, 03:41:12 PM »

Quote from: gsquared on June 10, 2016, 02:48:18 PM

can you be more specific about the Manaus part. Which tour company, boat, cost etc?

We did a tour with Amazon Backpackers Tour for 2 days and 1 night. Cost per person was I believe about R250 per person, which included all boat transfers, pickup and dropoff from Manaus area hotel, meals (non kosher), lodging etc..

ual902 · « **Reply #810 on:** June 10, 2016, 06:22:38 PM »

Quote from: gsquared on June 10, 2016, 02:48:18 PM

can you be more specific about the Manaus part. Which tour company, boat, cost etc?

I did it with Gero Tours (Recommended by the local Chabad shaliach) www.amazongerotours.com/home.php?lang=english for $130 for 1 night 2 days Everything is included, AC lodging, food, hotel pickup, just FYI I negotiated on the tour price which you can do too.

Was in MAO for Shabos went on the tour Sunday morning got back late Monday afternoon.

Also the US Dollar is MEGA super strong now, everything is dirt cheap if your using US Dollars.

gsquared · « **Reply #811 on:** July 06, 2016, 04:08:54 PM »

Trip report

We went to Sao Paulo, Iguazu, Manaus and Rio. Used a combo of United, American Delta and BA miles.
The Real is at 3.30 which isnt great. The Real should be closer to 4 to the Dollar for a well priced trip.
We stayed at the Regent Park hotel in Jardine for shabbat. We used Fransisco for airport transport(from this forum). He doesnt speak English but we communicated using whatsapp and the built-in google translate feature. We went to the Matok restaurant and bought frozen airplane type meals which served us quite well in Iguazu. We were able to get shabbat hosting through a friend of a friend.

Flew to Iguazu and stayed in a local b and b close to the falls entrance. Half day at Brazil side as well as the Bird Park. Both excellent. Next day the hotel arranged a taxi to take us to the Argentine side and wait -R$130. Both sides are great and need to see both. Also did the boat trip on the Argentine side which was a thrill. They give you a bag to put your things in. Rain jacket and shorts would be best since you get seriously wet.

On to Manaus and stayed at Chez le rois which is a short distance to the chabad. We ate at Chabad and also picked up meals for the next few days. Went to the opera house in Manaus but didnt do much else. Manaus is huge, hot, humid and gritty. We took a 2 night boat trip on the amazon. The boat is small and carries max of 10 passengers. There were 8 passengers on board plus the crew of 3. The crew consists of the guide, the cook and the skipper. There isnt much wildlife in this part of the Amazon but we got to see monkeys, a few birds, alligator and dolphins. Did a jungle walk, Piranha fishing, Dolphin swim, Indian village etc. The trip was expensive for what you get and I think if you want to see Amazon wildlife you might be better off elsewhere e.g. Peru, Ecuador. However it was a great experience being on the Amazon though. We already had Yellow Fever shots and took anti malaria. Spent shabbat with chabad and they were great.

Rio was excellent. Did the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf on our own and used a guide to do a afternoon walk through the city - Santa Teresa and Lapa etc.
Taxied to Sugar Loaf and took the shuttle to the Statue. Stayed in Copacabana. Went to Shelanu and that was very good. Went to Deleite but they were closed? Uber costs about 1/4 or 1/5 of the price of a taxi. Couldnt always get data service so thats tricky(Tmobile). We used Aero-taxi which is a r$50 flat fee to GIG since uber wouldnt our group with luggage.

Dan · « **Reply #812 on:** July 06, 2016, 04:11:55 PM »

Nice TR, pics?
Picking up airline meals from Matok is a great tip!
Did you go to Deleite at night?

Joe4007 · « **Reply #813 on:** July 06, 2016, 04:23:22 PM »

Quote from: gsquared on July 06, 2016, 04:08:54 PM

Trip report

We went to Sao Paulo, Iguazu, Manaus and Rio. Used a combo of United, American Delta and BA miles.
The Real is at 3.30 which isnt great. The Real should be closer to 4 to the Dollar for a well priced trip.
We stayed at the Regent Park hotel in Jardine for shabbat. We used Fransisco for airport transport(from this forum). He doesnt speak English but we communicated using whatsapp and the built-in google translate feature. We went to the Matok restaurant and bought frozen airplane type meals which served us quite well in Iguazu. We were able to get shabbat hosting through a friend of a friend.

Flew to Iguazu and stayed in a local b and b close to the falls entrance. Half day at Brazil side as well as the Bird Park. Both excellent. Next day the hotel arranged a taxi to take us to the Argentine side and wait -R$130. Both sides are great and need to see both. Also did the boat trip on the Argentine side which was a thrill. They give you a bag to put your things in. Rain jacket and shorts would be best since you get seriously wet.

On to Manaus and stayed at Chez le rois which is a short distance to the chabad. We ate at Chabad and also picked up meals for the next few days. Went to the opera house in Manaus but didnt do much else. Manaus is huge, hot, humid and gritty. We took a 2 night boat trip on the amazon. The boat is small and carries max of 10 passengers. There were 8 passengers on board plus the crew of 3. The crew consists of the guide, the cook and the skipper. There isnt much wildlife in this part of the Amazon but we got to see monkeys, a few birds, alligator and dolphins. Did a jungle walk, Piranha fishing, Dolphin swim, Indian village etc. The trip was expensive for what you get and I think if you want to see Amazon wildlife you might be better off elsewhere e.g. Peru, Ecuador. However it was a great experience being on the Amazon though. We already had Yellow Fever shots and took anti malaria. Spent shabbat with chabad and they were great.

Rio was excellent. Did the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf on our own and used a guide to do a afternoon walk through the city - Santa Teresa and Lapa etc.
Taxied to Sugar Loaf and took the shuttle to the Statue. Stayed in Copacabana. Went to Shelanu and that was very good. Went to Deleite but they were closed? Uber costs about 1/4 or 1/5 of the price of a taxi. Couldnt always get data service so thats tricky(Tmobile). We used Aero-taxi which is a r$50 flat fee to GIG since uber wouldnt our group with luggage.

Thanks for the write-up!

Joe4007 · « **Reply #814 on:** July 06, 2016, 04:29:52 PM »

So this is what I got so far for Rio. I'd appreciate any suggestions (particularly interested in recommendations at parque nacional de tijuca).

Wednesday:
11:00-1:00 Arriving at GIG, taxi to hotel
1:00-4:00 ?
4:00-7:00 Sunset at Sugarloaf and Claudio Pistinho trail

Thursday:
7:30-10:30 Hang Gliding
10:30-1:30 Corcovado
1:30 ?

Friday:
6:30 Taxi to airport with a stop at Escadaria Selaron

gsquared · « **Reply #815 on:** July 06, 2016, 05:21:57 PM »

yes - Deleite at night. Ok will post pics if I figure out how.

Joe4007 · « **Reply #816 on:** July 06, 2016, 05:39:23 PM »

Quote from: gsquared on July 06, 2016, 05:21:57 PM

yes - Deleite at night. Ok will post pics if I figure out how.

Was it on the 3'rd?

mgarfin · « **Reply #817 on:** July 06, 2016, 09:26:47 PM »

We had a driver for the day in Rio. After Corcovado, we drove through part of Parque nacional de tijuca. Stopping at Chinese Overlook. We saw some monkeys on the side of the road. We came out on the side of the park that is near the hand gliding.

ual902 · « **Reply #818 on:** July 07, 2016, 12:42:30 AM »

Quote from: gsquared on July 06, 2016, 04:08:54 PM

Trip report

We went to Sao Paulo, Iguazu, Manaus and Rio. Used a combo of United, American Delta and BA miles.
The Real is at 3.30 which isnt great. The Real should be closer to 4 to the Dollar for a well priced trip.
We stayed at the Regent Park hotel in Jardine for shabbat. We used Fransisco for airport transport(from this forum). He doesnt speak English but we communicated using whatsapp and the built-in google translate feature. We went to the Matok restaurant and bought frozen airplane type meals which served us quite well in Iguazu. We were able to get shabbat hosting through a friend of a friend.

Flew to Iguazu and stayed in a local b and b close to the falls entrance. Half day at Brazil side as well as the Bird Park. Both excellent. Next day the hotel arranged a taxi to take us to the Argentine side and wait -R$130. Both sides are great and need to see both. Also did the boat trip on the Argentine side which was a thrill. They give you a bag to put your things in. Rain jacket and shorts would be best since you get seriously wet.

On to Manaus and stayed at Chez le rois which is a short distance to the chabad. We ate at Chabad and also picked up meals for the next few days. Went to the opera house in Manaus but didnt do much else. Manaus is huge, hot, humid and gritty. We took a 2 night boat trip on the amazon. The boat is small and carries max of 10 passengers. There were 8 passengers on board plus the crew of 3. The crew consists of the guide, the cook and the skipper. There isnt much wildlife in this part of the Amazon but we got to see monkeys, a few birds, alligator and dolphins. Did a jungle walk, Piranha fishing, Dolphin swim, Indian village etc. The trip was expensive for what you get and I think if you want to see Amazon wildlife you might be better off elsewhere e.g. Peru, Ecuador. However it was a great experience being on the Amazon though. We already had Yellow Fever shots and took anti malaria. Spent shabbat with chabad and they were great.

Rio was excellent. Did the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf on our own and used a guide to do a afternoon walk through the city - Santa Teresa and Lapa etc.
Taxied to Sugar Loaf and took the shuttle to the Statue. Stayed in Copacabana. Went to Shelanu and that was very good. Went to Deleite but they were closed? Uber costs about 1/4 or 1/5 of the price of a taxi. Couldnt always get data service so thats tricky(Tmobile). We used Aero-taxi which is a r$50 flat fee to GIG since uber wouldnt our group with luggage.

Great report, I have spoken to people that went to Iquitos in Peru to see the Amazon and it is pretty much very similar to MAO.

Also from what I understand is you see the animals much closer during the dry season when there is less water.

Buruch · « **Reply #819 on:** July 07, 2016, 03:19:28 AM »

Quote from: gsquared on July 06, 2016, 04:08:54 PM

Trip report

We went to Sao Paulo, Iguazu, Manaus and Rio. Used a combo of United, American Delta and BA miles.
The Real is at 3.30 which isnt great. The Real should be closer to 4 to the Dollar for a well priced trip.

How is 3.30 not great? Granted, it's not the record low, but everything is considerably cheaper than 1-2 years ago.

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