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| Subject: Re: Rio, Bahia, Iguacu Falls
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Posted on: 26 Nov 2003 07:32:10 GMT
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If you do decide to fly to Iguacu, I think you will find the flights are
extreemly booked up (in advance). I guess a lot of Carnival tourists are
going to have a similar itenary!
I spent 1 1/2 days (2 nights) and in that time managed to tour the
Brazillian side of the falls and take the Brazillian boat ride "into" the
falls during the first afternoon. On the second day, visited the Ipatu hydro
electric scheme, the bird park and the Argentinian side of the falls.
Don't visit Iguacu without visiting both sides IMO.
Regards,
Clive Reid
reid@nu.ac.za
"CatcherInTheRye" wrote in message
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> New year, new carnival but old questions:
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> I and 3 of my friends are planning to fly from SFO to visit Rio during
> the carnival from Feb 21 to Feb 29. Since, I'll be there for a short
> time, I need to find out a few things in order to make the best use of
> my time and money. I plan to stay in Rio for 4 days and then travel to
> nearby places for 3 days.
>
> * All the hotels are really expensive during carnival time so
> suggestions on cheap but secure hotels are appreciated! We are 4 guys
> who are also willing to rent an apartment/condo for 3-4 days.
>
> * Carnival tickets!! I read the posts by other visitors and it looks
> like unless we already know somebody in Rio, buying tickets at the
> Sambadrome is our only option. Any comments??
>
> * How far is Iguacu Falls from Rio? I don't plan to take Varig Pass
> and buying air tickets from Rio to IF would be expensive. Is there any
> reliable bus service between Rio and IF so that we can leave in the
> morning and come back next day.
>
> * The hotel near the falls is really expensive unless we take a
> packaged tour. Any recommendation (with online pointers) for staying
> in the downtown area?
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> * As an alternative, we are also thinking of going to Bahia
> (salvador). Again, what is the best way to travel from Rio to Bahia
> region and back?
>
> Thanks so much for reading. Hope to utilize the experience of recent
> travellers to Brazil :)
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