BGill 0 #1 December 19, 2005 Ok, I'll be heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after Xmas for about 2 weeks with my girlfriend. We know someone who runs a newly formed touring company down there, so we're planning on doing the stuff he suggest. I just wanted to check if anyone here has been to Rio, and if so, what were the "oh my god you absolutely have to see this" places, and what were the "yeah not worth the hype" places? I've got 2 weeks down there, so any reasonable suggestions are welcome. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,593 #2 December 19, 2005 Sundays there is the hippie fair in Ipanema. You have to do all the tourist stuff; Corcovado (the train is a cool way to get there), Sugar Loaf, the beach. New Year's Eve on Copacabana (and other) beaches there's often a lot of spiritist religion going on -- check into it. You can watch buff guys playing 3-man volleyball using their feet (!) at the beach. The botanical garden is cool; hang gliding off the cliffs over in Gavea is cool. Floresta da Tijuca is cool. Ilha do Paqueta is cool (no cars). Lots of it is cool. Carry your backpack on your front instead of your back. Looks weird, but much less likely to have things lifted out of it. Have fun. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skinnyshrek 0 #3 December 19, 2005 Ok, I'll be heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after Xmas for about 2 weeks with my girlfriend ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? I'm sorry did you say your taking her to the hottest capital of the world. A jump sayss your neck will hurt after your vacation and you will get in trouble for looking at the women.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #4 December 19, 2005 Try the sucos, eat at a churrascaria (make sure you're hungry when you go), Corcovado was good, the botanical gardens are interesting, watch some capoiera, do the hang gliding thing (great fun). If you get the chance, a quick trip down to Foz do Iguacu is well worth the price. Have fun! I'm jealous! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marcandalysse 0 #5 December 19, 2005 Check my posts the last few weeks, we have been in the area between sao paulo and rio for the last month. Wendy's tips, as always, are excellent! The view from corcovado, the cable car up pao de acucar, the bonde de Santa Teresa (a classic open air san francisco type cablecar) are all lots of fun! We had a great weekend in Rio recently. We did tandem paraglides off Pedra de Gavea, everyone can tell you how to get there, just look up in the sky towards the west. Praia de Pepino is where they all land and you can get a ride up the mtn with any of the tandem masters. Hang gliding would have been more exciting. I wanted to stay high altitude for the views rather than bleed off altitude by playing alot. Alysse voted for playing under canopy and her paraglide ended much sooner than my 40 minutes at 1000meters at sunset. We went to a fantastic bar in Lapa. Lapa is the new place to barhop, many historic buildings are being renovated for restaurants and bars. We went to Rio Scenarium http://www.samba-choro.com.br/casas/rio/236 , the joint was hopping! Highly recommended for everyone, locals and tourists alike! Have fun, and PM me if you want some more ideas. If you can get away from the big city, we highly recommend a few days in colonial Parati beach, stay in a historic house, take a schooner ride to different islands and beaches around Parati Bay....and barefoot surf a waterfall (see my 'hey asshole' thread). Parati is easily reached by very nice bus ride with beaches and hidden coves on southside, rainforest mountains on the northside....one of the most beautiful rides in the world!! regards from marc and alysse "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marcandalysse 0 #6 December 19, 2005 Vinny my brother! Of course, you didn't tell the half of it, from your amazing time in Rio.....but then you'd have to label your post NSFW!! hehehheheh.... miss you and our 4 ways... marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,593 #7 December 19, 2005 QuoteParati is easily reached by very nice bus ride with beaches and hidden coves on southside, rainforest mountains on the northside....one of the most beautiful rides in the world!!I'd have to agree with that. The old road between Rio and S. Paulo is spectacular, one of the best rides I've ever been on. Just make sure you go with a driver who's going your speed, and not his . Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BGill 0 #8 December 20, 2005 thanks for the suggestions everyone. wedny, marc and alysse, sounds like some great times will be had. i'll keep you guys updated on the trip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #9 December 20, 2005 The topless beaches of course. But be warned, like skinnyshrek said, you neck will be quite sore and your girlfriend will be quite pissed. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. 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wmw999 2,593 #2 December 19, 2005 Sundays there is the hippie fair in Ipanema. You have to do all the tourist stuff; Corcovado (the train is a cool way to get there), Sugar Loaf, the beach. New Year's Eve on Copacabana (and other) beaches there's often a lot of spiritist religion going on -- check into it. You can watch buff guys playing 3-man volleyball using their feet (!) at the beach. The botanical garden is cool; hang gliding off the cliffs over in Gavea is cool. Floresta da Tijuca is cool. Ilha do Paqueta is cool (no cars). Lots of it is cool. Carry your backpack on your front instead of your back. Looks weird, but much less likely to have things lifted out of it. Have fun. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #3 December 19, 2005 Ok, I'll be heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after Xmas for about 2 weeks with my girlfriend ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? I'm sorry did you say your taking her to the hottest capital of the world. A jump sayss your neck will hurt after your vacation and you will get in trouble for looking at the women.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #4 December 19, 2005 Try the sucos, eat at a churrascaria (make sure you're hungry when you go), Corcovado was good, the botanical gardens are interesting, watch some capoiera, do the hang gliding thing (great fun). If you get the chance, a quick trip down to Foz do Iguacu is well worth the price. Have fun! I'm jealous! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #5 December 19, 2005 Check my posts the last few weeks, we have been in the area between sao paulo and rio for the last month. Wendy's tips, as always, are excellent! The view from corcovado, the cable car up pao de acucar, the bonde de Santa Teresa (a classic open air san francisco type cablecar) are all lots of fun! We had a great weekend in Rio recently. We did tandem paraglides off Pedra de Gavea, everyone can tell you how to get there, just look up in the sky towards the west. Praia de Pepino is where they all land and you can get a ride up the mtn with any of the tandem masters. Hang gliding would have been more exciting. I wanted to stay high altitude for the views rather than bleed off altitude by playing alot. Alysse voted for playing under canopy and her paraglide ended much sooner than my 40 minutes at 1000meters at sunset. We went to a fantastic bar in Lapa. Lapa is the new place to barhop, many historic buildings are being renovated for restaurants and bars. We went to Rio Scenarium http://www.samba-choro.com.br/casas/rio/236 , the joint was hopping! Highly recommended for everyone, locals and tourists alike! Have fun, and PM me if you want some more ideas. If you can get away from the big city, we highly recommend a few days in colonial Parati beach, stay in a historic house, take a schooner ride to different islands and beaches around Parati Bay....and barefoot surf a waterfall (see my 'hey asshole' thread). Parati is easily reached by very nice bus ride with beaches and hidden coves on southside, rainforest mountains on the northside....one of the most beautiful rides in the world!! regards from marc and alysse "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #6 December 19, 2005 Vinny my brother! Of course, you didn't tell the half of it, from your amazing time in Rio.....but then you'd have to label your post NSFW!! hehehheheh.... miss you and our 4 ways... marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #7 December 19, 2005 QuoteParati is easily reached by very nice bus ride with beaches and hidden coves on southside, rainforest mountains on the northside....one of the most beautiful rides in the world!!I'd have to agree with that. The old road between Rio and S. Paulo is spectacular, one of the best rides I've ever been on. Just make sure you go with a driver who's going your speed, and not his . Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGill 0 #8 December 20, 2005 thanks for the suggestions everyone. wedny, marc and alysse, sounds like some great times will be had. i'll keep you guys updated on the trip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #9 December 20, 2005 The topless beaches of course. But be warned, like skinnyshrek said, you neck will be quite sore and your girlfriend will be quite pissed. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
