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Hi Pedro, can you conduct live-streamed virtual Jewish heritage tours?
Susan 5/2/2022
Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Pedro (Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro) 5/2/2022:
Hi Susan
Thank you for your inquiry. Right now I am overseas but will return to Rio in one week.
If understood your question correctly, you are interested in having me making a live Jewish focused tour of Rio de Janeiro but, instead of having tourists to address I should make a live transmission of the tour over the cell phone? Correct? If so , yes, I could do it using WhatsApp. Is this acceptable to you?
I am looking forward to your comments in order to discuss more details .
Best regards
Pedro
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Hello Marcello, I understand that the border between Brazil and Argentina is closed due to COVID. Are you able to guide in Brazil. We will be in Brazil and can't go to Argentina. If you can't enter Brazil, do you know someone who can. We have only a brief stay in Iguacu.
Douglas 7/6/2021
Private Guide in Iguassu Falls
Marcelo (Private Guide in Iguassu Falls) 8/3/2021:
Dear Douglas,
Thank you for your tour request.
I do live in Brazil. When are you coming to Iguazu Falls?
Kind regards,
Marcelo
How much do you charge for a tour. i will be staying in brazil for a month and will possibly need your expertise for up to 4 or 6 days. what is the cost for a day? please reply ASAP
John 6/30/2021
Private Guide in Iguassu Falls
Edir (Private Guide in Iguassu Falls) 7/1/2021:
Dear John,

Thank you for your email and request

We can definitely help you to organize the best experience in Iguassu Falls, our tour is flexible and hassle free :)

I will reply about the tour cost in your inbox (email) since the cost may vary according to number of people and hotel location
Hello - I am inquiring about private tours to Iguassu Falls. I will be traveling solo or possibly with one other person. Is end of May/beginning of June a good time to see the falls and surrounding area? I am just starting to gather information. Thank you.
Carol
Carol 3/28/2021
Private Guide in Iguassu Falls
Edir (Private Guide in Iguassu Falls) 3/31/2021:
Hello Carol!

Thank you for your email and tour request!

Yes, May and early June is great some crispy sunny days

I suggest 2 nights so we can explore the falls and the surrounding areas

We can create an itinerary including tours and airport transfers
Hello, how much would it cost for a 5 day tour of brazil with transportation?
Fundy 3/11/2020
Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Leticia (Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro) 3/12/2020:
Brazil is the world's 5th largest Country. The cost of moving around may change considerably depedning on distances and availability. Let us know if you have a plan. Rds
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Hi ,

Where does this tour depart from ?
It includes pick up but not drop off ?
How do i go back to the hotel ?

Thanks
Cherag 3/2/2018
Private Guide in Iguassu Falls
Edir (Private Guide in Iguassu Falls) 3/3/2018:
the tour includes pick up and dropp off at your hotel
Hi patty,

I would like to know how much do you cost to arrange for a sight seeing ?
Ranjith 1/25/2018
Patricia Leopoldino (Private Guide) 1/25/2018:
Hello,
Private sightseeing tour in Rio de Janeiro, takes approximately 8 hours during low season and 10 hours during high season, you will visit these attractions:
- Christ Redeemer Statue
- Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Maracana Stadium from outside
- Sambadrome
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Selaron Stairs
- Panoramic beaches tour (Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana)

Included: Executive vehicle with professional driver and my guiding services
Not included: Tickets, Meals and drinks

Tour price: USD 260 up 3 people (Low Season)
USD 320 up 3 people (High season)

Best Regards,
Patricia
How much is the cost for 4 people?
carolyn nadler 1/31/2015
Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Martha (Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro) 2/1/2015:
I thank you very much for your contact.
Without dates and specific points of interest, I'm unable to properly answer you.

Current Rate (high season, out of peaks)
- US$ 32/ h for Licensed Tour Guide Services
- Please observe that it is per hour and not per person.
- Our transportion costs and your own entrance fees into points of interest aren't included.

Minimum Touring Hours/ High Season : 6
I seem to be in your system - would like a day tour and perhaps another shorter one for a Jewish tour and a favela tour as well

would like to know itinerary and costs
Miriam 10/12/2014
Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Leticia (Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro) 10/12/2014:
That's fine, but I need date of your visit to check both my availability and all possibilities of programs.
Kind regards, Leticia Levy
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Hello Edir Luiz,

I am very interested in your fishing trips and am interested in price for two people. I do however, have some limitations. I fly into Puerto Iguacu on June 12th in the afternoon. Is there anyway to get a fishing trip that afternoon (I think we land around 2pm). If not we plan on going to the Brazilian side in Foz on the 14th and want to travel across the border before it gets dark for security reasons. Is there an early morning to late afternoon trip available?

I am also in Buenos Aires for 4 days(roughly June 8-11), and Sao Paulo for 9 days (roughly June 17-25) and am open to a trip around those days as well.

I am open to discuss options, but I leave for Peru in four days so my emails might become sporadic after that.
Nick 5/16/2014
Private Guide in Iguassu Falls
Edir (Private Guide in Iguassu Falls) 5/16/2014:
Hello Nick

I can help you with your request
It's better to early in the morning for the fishing, the arrival day will be to late

Please email me your details such as hotel and flight info
Could you give me details of the Jewish tour please in terms of what we would see and go into. Many thanks
Juliane 6/19/2013
Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Martha (Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro) 6/20/2013:
As per the tour's description, it's not a Jewish tour, but a tour fosused in the Jewish saga in Rio and Brazil.
We visit - the Great Jewish Temple (2nd most important in Brazil); - the old part of Rio, where the first neighborhood grew; - Mr Sauer's Gems' Museum (Mr Sauer proved the existance of emeralds in our country).
Customizing this tour with "Old Rio" is very popular!
I HAVE ACCOMMODATIONS IN Brasilia. WHAT KIND OF SIGHTSEEING TOURS CAN YOU OFFER AND THE PRICES. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE INTERESTED IN ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE, HISTORY.
CARLEEN LORYS 4/30/2011
Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Martha (Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro) 5/2/2011:
Rio is where I work as a Local Licensed Tour Guide. If you mean the country's capital - Brasilia - it's out of my professional's acting zone.

We do have a Tour covering Rio's Modern Constructions: Oscar Niemeyer, on top of his 103 years of age lives here and his ideas toasted the entire city.

The architectural experience can integrate Downtown Rio Historical Tour. Culture takes part of all tours!

Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Leticia (Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro) 5/1/2011:
Hello Carleen,

We are based in Rio de Janeiro, a city that if you have the chance it`s definitely worth a visit. I don`t have anyone that I could recommend in Brasilia, eventhough I know the city quite well. It is a very young city, only 50 years old, the visit should be focused on its architecture as it is the largest human planned city in the world. Let us know if you need any more information, ok? Thanks. Leticia
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What is the best type of currency to use in Brazil? I will be in the country for two weeks and plan to take things back home with me! I want to be able to have my currency exchanged before I come to the country so that I am able to buy things freely without having to deal with any sort of issues.
Perry Cord 1/31/2011
Alfred Jader (Private Guide) 4/8/2011:
Hello Perry, if I understand your question, I believe the best way of shopping in Brazil is using the country's local currency, called Real, and being in the country, depending on the city, is relatively easy to accomplish this exchange, just look a shop exchange, and you swap your money and get the local ballots. In my city, Fortaleza, it is quite easy. But what cities you will visit on your trip? So it might be easier to help you.

Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Leticia (Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro) 2/3/2011:
Hello Perry,
Brazilian currency is called Real. Tourist attractions and on some touristic neighborhoods like Copacabana you`ll find stores that accept us dollars.
The best is using your credit card which is largely accept in Brazil and you can also use to withdraw money from an atm machine (there are plenty machines all around) and so avoid the big discounts on the exchange process.
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Private Guide in Iguassu Falls
Edir (Private Guide in Iguassu Falls) 2/1/2011:
Hi Perri,
In Iguassu falls you can use real, argentinean peso, or dollars..there are many exchange or cambios.

Simone Miranda (Private Guide) 2/1/2011:
Hello Perri,
You can exchange some reais for the landing.
Us dolars are easyer to change, but euros are also wanted.
Have a god travel!
Greetings from Rio!
Simone Miranda
tour guide in Rio

Jose Olimpio (Private Guide) 1/31/2011:
Hello
Here we use Brazilian Real. Todays rate is 1 US$ = 1,67 R$. You can easily get money from ATM's throughout the city so no need to bring loads of cash. DO NOT bring travelers cheques as they are very difficult to exchange. Jose

Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Martha (Private Guide in Rio de Janeiro) 1/31/2011:
Brazilian currency is REAL.
Under our Legilation, no other currency should be accepted in the National Territory!

I observe that the exchange rates
Any Currency x Braziian Real tend to be:
1. Better if exchanged in Brazilian land in our "Câmbio e Turismo" Street Shops.
2. "Câmbio e Turismo" Airports' Shops would be similar - second position.
3. Hotels - thrid position
4. "Purchasing" reais in your home town previous to departure isn't clever!

Important Tip
Traveler Checks are not very welcome. Lines to attend are to be expected when exchanging them down her!