I am visiting Brasil soon. I need info?

Question

1.Clothes/ shoes to wear so as not to stand out as a tourist.
2.Best places for sightseeing in Sao paolo and Rio.
3. Safety tips and travel info for public transport in Sao Paolo and Rio.
4.Is there a coach from Sao Paolo INTL airport to the city?
5.Whats the best way to get from Sao Paolo to Rio ( besides a flight). Train/ coach? Which company ? Cost?
6.Are there registered guides that one can hire in each of these places who will go around with you and how does one locate them and what is the normal price per day.

Answer 1

I can't speak about Sao Paolo, but in Rio we found casual clothes, and sandals or comfortable walking shoes were good. Don't take any jewelry. In Rio the beaches are great. You have to see Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue. We took buses in Rio and walked a lot and always felt safe. Cabs weren't too expensive. There is probably a coach from Sao Paolo Intl. into the city... there was in Rio. We took it and it dropped us off one block from our hotel. Brazil is a big country. It's easiest to fly around. If you plan to go to Iguazu Falls or someplace check into the TAM Brasil Airpass: http://www.tamairlines.com/b2c/jsp/default.jhtml?adPagina=3&adArtigo=826 I don't think you need guides, but check with your hotel. We wrote up a page about a trip we took to Brazil last year. Might be some info for you here: http://www.mousetourstravels.com/brazil.html

Happy travels!