Any advice for a first travel to Brazil ? Where should I go, what should I do , if I want to stay 2 weeks ?

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Fatty

its winter there now so it will be cooler in the south, its best to head north, spread your time between Salvador, MaceiÃ³, Recife, Natal and Fortaleza (if you have time to get that far) and all the beaches in between, there are alot on the litoral alagoense e pernambucano (coastlines of Alagoas and Pernambuco states) and up to Natal city. Salvador, Recife and Olinda have plenty of historical sights to see, if that's your thing..

steffo

i just came from Brazil. I was also there for 2 weeks. We went to Salvador de Bahia. I'd highly recommend going there, it's really beautiful. We also went to Rio, which was ok, I wasn't to crazy about it.

evawf

Ok so you're alone... got the picture. Go to Rio 3 days max. Salvador 2 days max. Recife 2 days max. Porto Galinhas + Gaibu 2 days. Pipa 3 days and Fortaleza the remaining. All beach, love and fun under then sun!!

smartie

Don't be afraid to go to downtown Rio - just stick to the beach cities - Ipanema (stay here) and Leblon and Copa (be careful here). Ipanema/Leblon/Copa are like New York on the beach. Beautiful people and great fun. You can walk everywhere. Just leave your jewelry at home - try to blend in. Don't pull out a cell phone without being mindful of your surroundings. If you miss these beach cities you will be missing something very special. Watch Samantha Browns Travel Channel program on Rio - yu will get a little idea. I ran into lots of single travelers. Be sure to take the favela tour....it is cheap down there so you will be able to do more than you think. The real time to be careful is at night - dont get drunk and wander the streets. I wandered the streets by myself for five months and did not have any thing happen...just use common sense. There is a good show on Sundance Channel late at night called City of Men...It is about live in Rio in favelas - I love it. Like someone said - the movie City of God is awesome but very sad and scary. You will have a wonderful time. Go to Rioforpartiers.com and get the book of the same name - maybe Amazon.com has it also...it is a great insiders guide with lots of pictures and contact info.....

britanniateens

You should go to Rio. There, you should go to Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Christ the Redeemer, Lapa, Santa Teresa.

Quindim98

I think Rio is beautiful. It's a must for a first timer. Bahia would be a good choice too, not only Salvador (the capital city) but the beautiful beaches. If your into adventure, you could try Pantanal, in Mato Grosso. Also I recommend you arrange tour guides in advance, or at the hotels once you get here.

Catherine B

im brazillian so:
g2 florianoplis, sc
beaches
city, shopping

also sao paulo, sao paulo
shopping
great city life

Patricio

Spend a week in Ouro Preto (state of Minas Gerais) and a week in Paraty (state of Rio de Janeiro), you'll love it.

Rothstien

If you are looking for adventure Manaus is the place to start. From there you can charter a boat and explore the many tributaries and villages along the Solimones and ***** rivers. Bring cash, some places in Manaus take credit cards, but you will need cash every where else. I would also suggest bringing candy and other childrens gifts like crayons and coloring books. You will meet a lot of children along the river and in the villages. And of course, jungle excursions. There is an abundance of wildlife up river from Manaus. Have fun.

Eric N

watch touristas
and city of god...

pack some heat

SG1 member

Don't go to Rio, unless you want to be shot.
If you are going to the Northeast, go to Natal, there are lots of nice things for tourists there (and great restaurants, especially if you are a carnivore).
If you are going to the South or Southeast, visit the IguaÃ§u Falls (they are outstanding), and go to the Serra GaÃºcha. You'll like it.

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