Best Weekend Trip from SAO
Jun 3, 2012, 2:44 pm
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Best Weekend Trip from SAO
I have three days to kill while in Sao Paulo in August and would love suggestions of a weekend trip to take. Traveling by air is not a problem, so I am not limited to Sao Paulo state.
I have been to Rio and the Falls, so am looking for other options. Curitiba? Salvador?
I have been to Rio and the Falls, so am looking for other options. Curitiba? Salvador?
Jun 3, 2012, 8:37 pm
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Curiitiba is a nice city but there is not much to do there. And August is winter in Brazil, so you risk to get bad weather from São Paulo to the south. Salvador is hit or miss, I would go there only for a specific event / occasion.
São Paulo (the city) is a very interesting city, as is Rio. Personally, I would stay at one of these two cities, doing something different from what you already have done, but I do not know what do you like. Is it the beach? Nature? Arts?
São Paulo (the city) is a very interesting city, as is Rio. Personally, I would stay at one of these two cities, doing something different from what you already have done, but I do not know what do you like. Is it the beach? Nature? Arts?
Jun 4, 2012, 5:48 am
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Curiitiba is a nice city but there is not much to do there. And August is winter in Brazil, so you risk to get bad weather from São Paulo to the south. Salvador is hit or miss, I would go there only for a specific event / occasion.
São Paulo (the city) is a very interesting city, as is Rio. Personally, I would stay at one of these two cities, doing something different from what you already have done, but I do not know what do you like. Is it the beach? Nature? Arts?
São Paulo (the city) is a very interesting city, as is Rio. Personally, I would stay at one of these two cities, doing something different from what you already have done, but I do not know what do you like. Is it the beach? Nature? Arts?
I've spent too many gloomy/rainy August days in Rio to recommend it at that time of year especially when the OP is looking for something different
Jun 4, 2012, 9:51 am
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I have three days to kill while in Sao Paulo in August and would love suggestions of a weekend trip to take. Traveling by air is not a problem, so I am not limited to Sao Paulo state.
I have been to Rio and the Falls, so am looking for other options. Curitiba? Salvador?
I have been to Rio and the Falls, so am looking for other options. Curitiba? Salvador?
On my last short breaks I went to Fortaleza with my wife in April and to Campos do Jordao last week. Both were great, we had great weather in FOR and in Campos it was cold enough to enjoy the fondues, wine, etc...
PM me if you need more info.
Jun 4, 2012, 3:19 pm
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I must be very easily entertained having been to Curitiba 3 times and Salvador half a dozen times and can't wait to get back. Do you really think that someone who has never been to Salvador would not be able to find enough local distinct experiences to keep them happily occupied for 3 days? - Boat trips, Pelourinho ,Afro-Brasilian culture, beaches (where you can swim comfortably in August), easily accessible resorts.
I've spent too many gloomy/rainy August days in Rio to recommend it at that time of year especially when the OP is looking for something different
I've spent too many gloomy/rainy August days in Rio to recommend it at that time of year especially when the OP is looking for something different
As I said, they are not for me. I have asked the OP what are his interests. Or do you believe that because you liked them everyone must like these cities and the activities you listed?
What are you suggesting? That these activities must be universally agreeable to all of mankind?
Jun 5, 2012, 4:56 am
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You liked Salvador and Curitiba. Good for you.
As I said, they are not for me. I have asked the OP what are his interests. Or do you believe that because you liked them everyone must like these cities and the activities you listed?
What are you suggesting? That these activities must be universally agreeable to all of mankind?
As I said, they are not for me. I have asked the OP what are his interests. Or do you believe that because you liked them everyone must like these cities and the activities you listed?
What are you suggesting? That these activities must be universally agreeable to all of mankind?
No, simply posting my opinion which is what the OP is seeking from us. I'm happy for someone else to disagree with my opinion and have no problem with them posting their different views here.
And I won't take offence nor roll my eyes at them for doing so.
Jun 5, 2012, 5:46 am
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It's all a bit silly - trying to advise someone you don't know, whose interests you only guess at, how to spend a few days in a country the size of continent.
All we can reflect is how we would spend those days. Given exchange rates and the cost of travel I'd opt for staying in the culture and fun capital of South America.
But pushed, and putting aside the tiresome question of funding, I'd suggest a culture high in Olinda coupled with edgy Recife and the easy charm of Porto de Galinhas. Or an eco-lodge on the Amazon, or .....
All we can reflect is how we would spend those days. Given exchange rates and the cost of travel I'd opt for staying in the culture and fun capital of South America.
But pushed, and putting aside the tiresome question of funding, I'd suggest a culture high in Olinda coupled with edgy Recife and the easy charm of Porto de Galinhas. Or an eco-lodge on the Amazon, or .....
Jun 5, 2012, 8:12 am
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Cheers!
Jun 5, 2012, 1:59 pm
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Jun 6, 2012, 10:35 pm
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I have three days to kill while in Sao Paulo in August and would love suggestions of a weekend trip to take. Traveling by air is not a problem, so I am not limited to Sao Paulo state.
I have been to Rio and the Falls, so am looking for other options. Curitiba? Salvador?
I have been to Rio and the Falls, so am looking for other options. Curitiba? Salvador?