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10-19-2012, 11:08 AM
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BRAZIL [Questions & Answers]
Boa tarde,
Sou morador brasileiro. Faço mochilão há dois anos. Encontrei este forum e estou disposto a responder qualquer pergunta sobre o Brasil. Sei como é bom para os outros viajantes, ter alguém local para dar dicas.
Ma lembrem-se de escrever o inglês correto ou me perguntar em português-BR. Eu uso tradutor.
Abraços e boa viajem.
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Good afternoon,
I'm Brazilian resident. I backpack two years ago. I found this forum and am willing to answer any questions about Brazil. I know how good it is for other travelers to have someone local to give tips.
Ma remember to write correct English or ask me in Portuguese-BR. I use a translator.
Hugs and good journey.
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10-26-2012, 11:16 AM
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Welcome! I really wish I could make it down there in 2014!
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11-21-2012, 09:06 PM
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Wow, Brazil I also wish I can visit the country too especially Rio de Janeiro.
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01-05-2013, 06:00 PM
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I am visiting Rio soon and haven't decided on accommodation. Most people have said Ipanema is much safer than Copacabana, but some have said that Copacabana has become safer. I am looking at staying at Ibis Rio De Janeiro Copacabana (close to Posto 2) or renting a VERY small apartment through AirBnB located in Ipanema (close to Posto 9).
We feel safer having a hotel as opposed to renting someone's apartment, but it seems the apartment is a much better location. What would you suggest?
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01-06-2013, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cattlikewoah
I am visiting Rio soon and haven't decided on accommodation. Most people have said Ipanema is much safer than Copacabana, but some have said that Copacabana has become safer. I am looking at staying at Ibis Rio De Janeiro Copacabana (close to Posto 2) or renting a VERY small apartment through AirBnB located in Ipanema (close to Posto 9).
We feel safer having a hotel as opposed to renting someone's apartment, but it seems the apartment is a much better location. What would you suggest? |
Unless the airbnb has stellar reviews, I would go with the hotel if you can afford it. Personally, I usually beef up my budget and book hotels where I can. I understand that it's not always budget traveling doing this, but I try to avoid situations where I have to sleep with one eye open. I need peace of mind 
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01-07-2013, 11:39 AM
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I stayed in a hostel in the Santa Teresa area in Rio and it was OK. I found Rio to be OK but totally watch out, if staying at a hotel makes you feel safer, than stay in a hotel.
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