What to do in Brasil


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Hey everyone! July 1st I'm gonna be heading on a 3 week vacation to Brasil con mi vova, and was wondering what are the "must-sees" and things to do there and maybe even stuff i should know how to say (must say i dont know portugese). For the first 3 days we'll be on Ipanema beach in Rio, then we will head to Brasilia for the rest of the trip.

So any recomendations on what to do and see? Thanks!

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:rolleyes: Rio, Sugarloaf, beaches, and whatever's left of the Rainforrest.

And don't forget to tour the Secret Alien UFO Base. :ninja:

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hehe, the only thing i think of when i hear brasil is the women. i hope you're single... :) have fun! take some pics!

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my dad lived in brazil for a little bit.

he told me quite a lot about the music behind the culture.

you can always find people at a public place like a coffee shop just creating music with utencils, like spoons, straws (w/ cups), etc

i'd love to hear back from you if you encounter any of these true muscians with music in their blood.

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Talking from Rio de Janeiro m8 (I am a local :p) ;).

While your here, theres plenty of stuff to see - just the beach in Ipanema will blow your mind, beautiful women, great beach , careful because sometimes the sea gets rough, you DONT want to take chances with the sea here in Rio...

Anyways, moving on - as you know we have some of the best adult entertainment around :D And cheap ;).

Look for "Villa Mimosa", if you're into that.

Next, theres the high-rise train on the sugar loaf, which will take you from one of them to the other, its a nice ride and the view is incredible.

Also, the Corcovado - its where the large statue of jesus christ stands, its an awesome trip and you can climb up the insides, I believe (haven't gone in a while).

Just be sure to check out the streets, the beach walk is amazing - be sure to head down the street lane closest to the beach on sundays, its closed for walking traffic (pedestrians).

Night life is good, always fun to take a stroll outside and meet places - be careful, dont walk with expensive/valuable stuff, and dont stick yourself in places too far from the public, if you're too alone, dont stay there be somewere with lots of people , remember Rio is only dangerous if you are at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Dont wear valuables, or wear wayyyy to expensive clothes in Rio, its dangerous - specially large necklaces, people will rip it right off your neck, and take you along if they have to.

Just be careful. and you'll be OK - Rio is only dangerous if you dont know what your doing, so basically, if you dont know where you are, dont stay there ;).

Any other tips you may want, just contact me ...I'll be glad to help you out ;).

BTW: Grandma/Abuela in portuguese is no "vova", its "vov?", and grandpa is "vov?", so either he made a spelling mistake , or he means something els;);).

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grandmom = v?v? in Brasil or Av? in portuguese. There are some diferences betwen portuguese and the portuguese that brasilian speak.

List of words/phrases:

Good Morning = Bom dia

How much does that cost = Quanto custa?

You are very pretty = voce ? linda

food = comida

Water = ?gua

is hard to make a list because of the spell:(g. :(

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Well, lets see:

Hello: Al?/Oi

How much does it cost?: Quanto custa?

You are very pretty: Voc? ? muito bonita.

Food = Comida

Water = ?gua

Home = Casa

Lost = Perdido

Where = Aonde

Hotel = Hotel

Strip Club = Puteiro

Women = Mulher

Beach = Praia

Street = Rua

Avenue = Avenida

Sugarloaf = P?o de A?ucar

Local currency = Real (R$) , 1 dollar = +- R$2,83

Towel = Toalha

How much for the night?(asking a prostitute) = Quanto custa o programa?

Avenida Atl?ntica = Main beach street in Copacabana

Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana = Mais street in Copacabana

Rua Barata Ribeiro = Another large important street in copacabana

Avenida Vieira Souto = Mais beach stree in Ipanema

Rua Prudente de Moraes = Main street in Ipanema

Rua visconde de piraj? = Another important street in Ipanema

Taxi = Taxi

Bus = ?nibus

The following bus lines will get you from Ipanema to Copacabana, and vice-versa:

434,433,125,126,127,128,130,121,474,591

Those are a few.

Rio sul = Local shopping cente:) rocks :).

Movie theather = Cinema

Car rental = Aluguel de carro

Anything else, just ask - that should get you thru the bas:)s tho. :).

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