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Santa Teresa

Filed under: Ask Us - December 24th, 2005

Your Question

I am trying to identify a photo I took in a town en route to Corcovado. I think it was Santa Teresa. The two places I can describe to help you help me are Bar do Amando and a courtyard surrounded by colorful (pink, aqua, yellow) multi-story, very large residences. In the middle of the courtyard stands a stone monument. There was a watercolor artist there with his paintings. We spoke with him and he indicated that this particular courtyard was the subject of many paintings.

Is the area Santa Teresa? Can you tell me about the courtyard?

Our Reply

Santa Teresa is a neighborhood in rio that is found on the slopes below the corcovado. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Rio, and has a trolly system which is rare to have in Rio, so if this is the place you are thinking, and you remember the trolly´s or the amazing view of the harbour and Pao de Açucar your courtyard is in Santa Teresa. Unfortunately I dont know anything about this courtyard, and I did research online and found nothing. There is also a place called “ruin park” which might be the courtyard you are thinking. Also, unfortunately there are many large multi colored residences in Brazil, so I don’t know enough about the courtyard to give you an exact location.
I hope this helps a bit, and I hope you find the information you are looking for. Maybe you will just have to come back to Brazil to find the place for a second time!

Hotels in Caldas Novas

Filed under: Ask Us - December 24th, 2005

Your Question

Hi,
I’m trying to find a hotel in Caldas Novas and would like your help. I’m looking for Dec 29-Jan 2nd would appreciate any help you can lend.

Our Reply

I found a hotel in Caldas Novas which seems to be nice. I wasn´t able to check to see if there were rooms available from Dec 29- Jan 2 because that will be answered for you when you try to make reservations. This hotel was very decently priced compared to some others that I found. This site unfortunately doesn´t have the exact price, but in another site I saw that the price was between $70-$100 reals. Follow this link to see the hotel page, and click on contato which will open another window where you will put your information to see if they have rooms available. http://www.riodaspedrashotel.com.br/

Caldas Novas also has a resort called Rio Quente which means Hot River. These resorts are both accommodations and leisure. If you haven´t got many plans other than sit in the sun you may want to look into staying at the Rio Quente Resort. http://www.aguasquentes.com/

Caldas Novas is the largest hydrothermal destination in the world. Hot water pours from the rocks that once were an active volcano. There are many natural hot springs where you can go and sit in the warm water while enjoying a cold drink.

I hope this helps, there are other hotels in Caldas Novas, and a site which I also found helpful was Hotels in Caldas Novas. Here you will see a listing of hotels in Caldas Novas.

Have a good new years in Brazil! If you have time, write a short blog on your experience as it is a place I have yet to visit and would love to hear another persons experience.

Night Life in Brazil

Filed under: Ask Us - December 24th, 2005

Your Question

Hi is there good night life for young people in Brazil? e.g many clubs/bars??

Our Reply

Brazil has an amazing nightlife. Depending on the city you choose to go to, you will always find something to do at night. If you are going to Sao Paulo, there is unlimited options every day of the week for all ages. Some of the smaller cities may be a little harder to find exactly what you want, but there are always clubs and bars to attend. If you let me know what city you are going to I may be able to help a little more. Rio as well has a vast variety of bars and clubs for every night of the week, and for every style of music you enjoy.