River City Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 There is a 50% possibility that I will be able to go to Rio de Janeiro for New Year's this year - WOO-HOO! Except it pretty much hinges on finding a cheap place to stay (ideally close to the beaches)for me and two other single, soccer-mad, wanna-be hooligans. If anyone has any recommendations, suggestions, connections, please let me know. In exchange, I will email some jpegs of the parties....I mean book discussion meetings I will be attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juaninho Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Well you could get yourself kidnapped, that's kind-of free isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River City Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 I was thinking of possibly kidnapping some 16 year old soccer players and bringing them here. Maybe the next Ronaldinho.....or the next soccer version of Alexandre Daigle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 If you have discovered how to identify such talent with 100% certainty then you have no need to worry about the cost of accommodation, or even the whole trip for that matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Oranje Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I don't know Rio de Janeiro (Rio) but I have travelled to Sao Paulo (SP) on a few occasions. A hotel chain to check out for low cost accommodation is the Parthenon Hotel chain Although their website is in Portuguese, it is a standard hotel website with the ability to make reservations etc.: www.accorhotels.com.br I don't know if prices are comparable but Parthenon have suites with a small kitchen, living/dining room and separate bedroom. In SP, I was able to find a suite for $40/night. I suspect rates might be higher in Rio. Breakfast is normally included in the rate. Book early because New Years is the beginning of the holiday season for Brazilians. It could be crowded. I don't know how well you know Rio, but it is good to know the neighbourhood you are staying in. Rio is known as a city of extreme contrasts even more than SP. Walking after dark in the wrong neighbourhood can be hazardous. As for soccer, The Brasileiro 2005 season will be finished by then and the Carioca championship starts later in January. I don't know if there is much professional soccer activity around the New Year. Some things to enjoy while in Brazil in general: - eat at least once in a churrascaria (if you are not a vegetarian). Avoid the high risk foods on the buffet though (mayo salads etc.). A meateater's heaven. - Try having the true Brazilian beach drink and have a Caipirinha. But have too many and you may not be walking home. Again, I haven't been to Rio so I can't give you specific recommendations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River City Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Thanks Canuck Oranje. I didn't think I'd be able to watch any matches, but once the trip is confirmed (please God!), I do hope to visit the clubhouses and of course the Maracana! I am planning of course on thouroughly enjoying the beaches, the food, the cachaça, the women, the New Year festivities and whatever trouble I happen to get into. My Portuguese should be sufficient to get me around, but not enough to be totally safe, so I will be taking extra precautions as usual when I travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Oranje Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Enjoy. Brazil is a wonderful country; but, it has its warts too. While I haven't been to Rio, I have been to Sao Paulo a few times now and enjoy my time there always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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