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Planning a Football Trip to
Copa America 2019 – Latest
News
Planning a Football Trip to Brasil for Copa America 2019. This
post has all the latest news on the schedule, venues and
tickets.
The 2019 Copa América will be the 46th edition of the Copa
América, the quadrennial international men’s association
football championship organized by South America’s football
ruling body CONMEBOL. It will be held in Brazil.
The 2019 Copa America is set to get under way on June 14 and
it will run for three weeks until the final on July 7.
Group games will finish on June 24 and there will be a three-
day break before knockout fixtures are played from June 27.
Copa America 2019 schedule
Tournament stage Date(s)
Group stage June 14 – June 24
Quarter-finals June 27 – June 29
Semi-finals July 2 – 3
Third-place play-off July 6
Final July 7
Notably it will be the last Copa America tournament to be held
on an odd year, with CONMEBOL initiating a change to the
scheduling.
From 2020 on, the Copa America will follow the same calendar
as UEFA’s European Championship.
Copa America 2019 stadiums
Stadium City Capacity
Estadio do Maracana Rio de Janeiro 74,738
Estadio do Morumbi Sao Paulo 67,428
Estadio Mineirao Belo Horizonte 58,170
Arena do Gremio Porto Alegre 55,662
Itaipava Arena Fonte
Salvador 51,900
Nova
Arena Corinthians Sao Paulo 49,205
Games will take place in six stadiums across five cities,
which you can see in the table above.
The opening match will be played at Estadio do Morumbi – home
of the team Sao Paulo – in Sao Paulo and the final will take
place at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
Planning a Football Trip to
Santos, Brazil
Planning a Football Trip to Santos, home of Pele and Neymar.
How to get to Santos and how to get to the ground, what else
to see while you are there.
Santos is a city in the south of the state of São
Paulo, Brazil. Santos has the biggest seaport in Latin
America; is a significant tourist center; has large industrial
complexes and shipping centers, which handle most of the
world’s sugar exports and a large portion of the world’s
coffee exports; as well as a number of other Brazilian exports
including oranges, bananas and cotton. It is most famous as
the home of Santos FC and of course Pele. Football Trip to Santos – How to get there and How to get about. The closest major airport to fly to is Sao Paulo. You can plan your Football Trip to Sao Paulo using our guide. For your Football Trip to Santos you can plan your trip by bus – Take a taxi or the subway to Jabaquara Bus Station. There you can take a bus directly to Santos. Estimated travel time: 1 hour 20 minutes. Buses leave every 15 minutes 24 hours a day. There were loads of companies and I didn’t need to book so could just turn up and get the next one. The bus stops at the Terminal Rodoviario De Santos and them some go on to São Vicente (Santos’ twin city), some to Gonzaga (beach) and some to Ponta da Praia (on the channel, handy for taking a boat on to Guarujá). You can get off at many other stops on the bus way on, but only if you do not have luggage in the luggage trunk of the bus (it is possible to request your luggage is removed from the luggage trunk and placed inside the bus at the Santos Terminal in order to get off at a later minor stop with luggage). Terminal Rodoviario De Santos is directly in the center, however, the beach is far away (app. 5km). The best way to get around the centre of Santos is by the newly restored Victorian trams, which leave on guided tours from in front of the Prefeitura Municipal on Praça Visconde de Mauá. The tram passes most of the interesting sights, including the azulejo -covered houses on Rua do Comércio, the Bolsa do Café and some of the oldest churches. Local buses run from the colonial centre and rodoviária to the seafront – look for Gonzaga or Praia on their destination plaque.
Football Trip to Santos – Getting to the Stadium The Estádio Urbano Caldeira is located on the Princesa Isabel street, in the neighborhood of Vila Belmiro, occupying the block bounded by the streets of Tiradentes, Don Pedro I, and José de Alencar. From the main bus station you can get bus number 017, 181 – I didn’t find it the easiest to work out where I was going on the buses or where to get off so you might find a taxi better. From Praça Dos Andradas get the 023 Bus towards Ferry Boat, (32 mins, 5 stops), get off at Av. Senador Pinheiro Machado; and walk to the ground (440m) Taxi’s are not very expensive but you might want to check the meter if you worry about the driver ripping you off by a couple of quid. Football Trip to Santos – The Stadium
A famous and historic stadium, almost 100 years old and of course the home of Pele. Called A Vila Mais Famosa do Mundo (The Village of the World’s Most Famous), the Estádio Urbano Caldeira also came to be called after the era of Os Santásticos (1956–1973) the “Alçapão da Vila (The Village Trap) because opposing team often left the ground defeated.Due to the proximity of the stands with the field where the matches unfolds, the pressure that the fans have on opposing teams was said to be incredible.After the golden age, the Vila Belmiro became synonymous with Joga Bonito. (from Wikipedia) In 1933, the stadium got renamed Estádio Urbano Caldeira after an ex-player and ex-coach who dedicated large parts of his life to the development of the club. Many people kept referring to the stadium as Vila Belmiro though. A distinguished list of players have called this stadium home, Pelé, Coutinho, Pepe, Giovanni, Pitta, Robinho, Diego, Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso for example.
Football Trip to Santos – Tickets Tickets for Santos matches can be bought online via Futebolcard.com, and from a few days before the match at the ticket windows of the stadium or at one of the other pre- sale points. If tickets remain available, these can also be bought at the stadium on the day of the match. Despite Vila Belmiro’s limited capacity, it rarely sells out for league matches. Ticket prices depend on the match, but generally range somewhere between R$ 40.00 and R$ 100.00. Football Trip to Santos – Where to stay. Booking.com Most probably Sao Paulo if you are just going to the stadium for a day trip. If you need to stay over to see a game then Santos Hostel offers shared accommodation with free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen and laundry services, only 1 km from Santos’ Boqueirão Beach. Santos city centre is 3 km away. About £12 a night Hotel Imperador is a bit more expensive at £28 a night – Located across from Santos’ José Menino Beach, Hotel Imperador offers panoramic sea views from its rooftop sun terrace, as well as free Wi-Fi. There is a playground, games room, and 24- hour reception. Monte Serrat Hotel is located in Santos city centre, only 1 km from Santos Bus Terminal, offering 2 hot tubs, a sauna and
fitness centre. Boqueirão Beach is 2.5 km away. It’s a bit more expensive again at £38 a night Mercure Santos (Av. Washington Luiz 565, website) is a popular choice. Near the beach, this highrise has a rooftop pool and bar. The sixth floor nightclub stays open till early in the morning. Rooms from $140. Football Trip to Santos – What else to see & do. Dock Museum, Av. Rodrigues Alves with Rua João Alfredo, ☎ 3233 6565. Mon-Fri 7-11AM and 3-5PM. This museum tells the story of what was during the 19th century the greatest coffee dock in the world. Free. Beach front garden. The longest beach front garden in the world according to the Guinness with 5335 meters long. Just go to the beach and you will find it. Coffee Stock Exchange, Rua XV de Novembro, 95, ☎ 3219 5585. Tue-Sun, 9AM-6PM. Once an active and important institution, nowadays it houses a Museum of Coffee where visitors can see the history of Coffee in Brazil. There are also some old machineries and different kinds of coffee. The building has renascentist inspiration and was reopened to the public in 1997. Adults R$4; Students and seniors R$2. Santos Futebol Club. Rua Princesa Isabel, Phone: 3239-4000. Santos Football Club’s museum displays its collection in an area of 380m2, taking visitors on a journey through the history of the club. Besides the 500 trophies won in different events, there are life-size photos, banners, documents, uniforms, soccer balls, multi-media resources and other items, exhibited in a well-organized and singularly attractive environment. The exhibits are divided into themed spaces, among them Pelé, with items from the personal collection of
the King of Football. The museum offers multimedia equipment showing historic moves. CineGol is a projection room that reproduces a section of a football pitch, where films and special clips on the club are screened. Guided tours take in the Urbano Caldeira Stadium, players’ changing rooms, the stands, and the Armando Gomes Press Center, used by journalists for recordings and interviews after games. www.santosfc.com.br Santos is home to the so-called tallest cemetery in the world, a soaring high-rise building used for graves. The Memorial Necropole Ecumenica II (emorialcemiterio.com.br) is 14 stories tall and designed in the neo-gothic style. Another point of interest on the skyline is the Nossa Senhora do Monte Serrat Sanctuary (monteserrat.com.br). Museu do Café or Coffee Museum. (Rua XV de Novembro 95, website). This homage to coffee is more a cathedral than a place of business with marble pillars, patterned marble floors and stained glass doors, windows and ceiling. Circling the old auction hall are glass wall murals of the Portuguese arriving at the port and other historical scenes. Antiquated cultivating tools and photos of laborers carting heavy sacks of coffee contribute to Santos’ coffee story, starting from 1717 up to today. But for many, the café is the main attraction. Here visitors can sample coffee toffee, snacks and hot and cold coffee drinks. Monte Serrat – This landmark is in the heart of the city, and at the top it has the Our Lady of Mount Serrat Sanctuary, the patron saint of Saints and celebrated on September 8. It is accessed by trolley, which operates on funicular system rails; or a stairway with 415 steps, with 14 niches containing Via Sacra representations. Located 157 meters above sea level, it permits a 360 degree view of the city and partial views of the cities of São Vicente, Cubatão, Guarujá and Praia Grande.
Football Trip to Santos – Eating & Drinking Cafe Paulista, Praça Rui Barbosa 8 (in Centro, close to the Coffee Bourse), ☎ ”+55 13” 3219-5550. Nice old cafe from 1931 where the coffee bosses used to hang out. It has kept some of the former style with white table cloths, attentive servers that fill up your glass, etc. Great salads, meat, and seafood. Very good selection of brazilian and imported wines R$15-40 for big portions. Vista ao Mar (Av. Bartolomeu de Gusmão, 68) facing the beach specializes in seafood. Families pack the room on weekends, sharing paella and fish dishes. Mar del Plata (Avenida Almirante Saldanha Gama, 137) – Top ranked on Trip Advisor and recommended for excellent Sea Food. Ao chopp do Gonzaga (Avenida D. Ana Costa, 512) The steakhouse When Chopp do Gonzaga is part of the history of the city of Santos. Opened in 1962 Football trip to Santos – Useful links http://wikitravel.org/en/Santos Planning a Football Trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil Planning a Football Trip to Sao Paulo? Where to stay, how to
get to the different stadiums and get tickets for the game. São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city proper in the southern hemisphere, in the Americas, and the world’s seventh largest city by population. It is home to some of the biggest football teams in Brazil such as Corinthians, Sao Paulo FC and Palmeiras. It is also home of the Brazilian National Football Museum. Football Trip to Sao Paulo – How to get there and How to get about. Multiple airlines fly to Sao Paulo every day and you are able to fly direct from London or you may also find a cheap flight via Paris or Amsterdam. Start your holiday in style and enjoy the experience of VIP travel – book an airport lounge with Lounge Pass from as little as £13.50. With 200 airport VIP lounges worldwide, including 35 UK airports you can add an extra touch of luxury to your next trip and make the travel experience a whole lot better. Directions from the Airport Taxis from the Airport ShuttleDirect.com has proved a hit with internet-savvy travellers around the world. Here’s why: Over 1000 routes to the major holiday destinations in 18 countries, and more destinations being added all the time. We are confident we have the best prices for transfers on the internet. Instant Confirmations. Most transfers are booked and confirmed immediately.
From Guarulhos International Airport Distance to the city center of São Paulo: 25 km, Airport Bus – EMTU / SP implemented a service line executive and suburban to meet the user of the airport. Buses depart from Guarulhos International Airport, bound for the Congonhas Airport, Republic Square, Bus Terminal Tietê and Barra Funda, Itaim Bibi, Paulista / Augusta Hotels Circuit and Tatuapé Metro Station. Walk out of the terminal 2, turn right, and walk past the shuttle buses to the ticket office labelled Airport Bus Service. Buy for a ticket to Republica (R$35, cash or credit card). Buses depart every 30-45 minutes and the departure time is on your ticket. The ride takes about 1 hour. Pássaro Marron/EMTU, a syndicate of the Internorte Consortium, offers two regular bus lines, 257 and 299, connecting Tatuapé subway station (Linha Vermelha) with Guarulhos Airport every 30 minutes. It is usually worth your while to wait for the faster 257. At Tatuapé, both buses can be picked up on the street level: turn left (toward Terminal Norte) after passing through the Metrô turnstile, continue along the overpass, and then head down the first stairway on the left. At the airport, the stop for both buses is on the median of the Arrivals-level road connecting Terminals 1 and 2. As of December 1, 2011, one-way fare on either bus costs R$4.05 and can be paid to the driver in cash upon boarding. Ticket counters for this service can be found at the Arrivals areas of both Terminals 1 and 2. Taxi – Apart from taxis, the cabbies Guarucoop cooperative, has granted Infraero to operate the tracks exclusively for taxi from the airport of Guarulhos. The price of a taxi should be around R130 From Congonhas-São_Paulo_Airport The airport is located 8 km (5 mi) from downtown São Paulo, at
Washington Luís Avenue, in the district of Campo Belo. Azul Brazilian Airlines offers for its passengers free bus transfers between Congonhas and Campinas-Viracopos International Airport at regular times. Gol Airlines and TAM Airlines offer for their passengers free bus transfers between Congonhas and Guarulhos/Gov. André Franco Montoro Airport airports at regular times. Further bus transportation is also available through the Airport Bus Service, an executive bus line, administered by EMTU and operated by Consórcio Internorte – Área 3. This service provides transportation between Guarulhos and Congonhas airports, via Tietê Bus Terminal, Palmeiras-Barra Funda Intermodal Terminal, Itaim Bibi, Praça da República,Tatuapé Metro Station and the circuit of hotels along Avenida Paulista and Rua Augusta. The ride takes about one hour, depending on traffic Congonhas is connected to the São Judas subway station via bus 675I-10 (about $1.50 one way, journey time is roughly 20 minutes). Taxis between Guarulhos and central São Paulo cost about $70 to $80 one way, regardless of traffic (journey time is somewhere between 45 minutes to 2 hours). It may be best to get a Taxi to Sao Judad station and get the metro into the centre of the city. This should cost around 20Reals Getting Around Frommers has an excellent description of how to get around Sao Paulo On Foot — Though São Paulo itself is huge, many of the neighborhoods that make up the city are compact enough to be easily explored on foot. This is especially true of the more pleasant neighborhoods such as Centro, Higienópolis, Jardins,
Vila Madalena, and Ibirapuera. During the day the city is quite safe; in the evening the safest neighborhoods are Jardins, Higienópolis, and the residential areas of the city. Best avoided are the quiet side streets of Centro, particularly the empty shopping streets around Praça Sé, Bexiga, and around Luz station. By Metrô — The Metrô is the easiest way to get around São Paulo. There are four lines: the North-South line, East-West line, and the line that travels underneath the Avenida Paulista. The fourth line sits isolated in the southwest of the city, and does not connect to the other three. The two main lines converge at Sé station, the busiest station of all. These two lines run daily from 5am until midnight. The line under Avenida Paulista meets the North-South line at Paraiso and Ana Rosa stations and runs daily from 6am to 10pm. It is usually a lot quicker to take the Metrô as close as possible to your destination — even if it means a bit more of a walk or a short taxi ride — than taking the bus all the way. By Taxi — Taxis are a great way to get around São Paulo, and an absolute must late at night. You can hail one anywhere on the street, and taxi stands are usually found on main intersections, next to malls, squares, and parks. To order a taxi at a specific time, call a radio taxi. Rádio Táxi Vermelho e Branco (“Red and White”) can be reached at tel. 011/3146-4000(www.radiotaxivermelhoebranco.com.br). Cost depends on traffic, so the following prices are only guidelines: From Centro to Avenida Paulista, R$20; from Avenida Paulista to Vila Olímpia, R$25 to R$35; from Avenida Paulista to Higienópolis, R$20. Subway Map – http://www.aeroportoguarulhos.net/en/files/2012/02/mapa-metro- sao-paulo.jpg
Football Trip to Sao Paolo – Getting to the Stadiums Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras – ALLIANZ PARK Allianz Park is just 4 km from Paulista Avenue and 5 km from the center of Sao Paulo. From Avenue Paulista take METRO L2 Subway towards Vila Madalena, (8 mins, 3 stops). Then get off at S. N. Sra. De Fátima-sumaré. You will need to walk 5 minutes to Av. Paulo Vi and then get the 209P-10 Bus towards Cachoeirinha – (10 mins, 7 stops). From here walk to Walk to Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras which will take around 15 minutes or take a taxi. Nacional Atlético Clube – Estádio Nicolau Alayon Estádio Nicolau Alayon, is in a similar direction from the centre as Allianz Park but a little further out – From Avenue Paulista take METRO L2 Subway towards Vila Madalena, (8 mins, 3 stops). Then get off at S. N. Sra. De Fátima-sumaré. You will need to walk 5 minutes to Av. Paulo Vi and then get the 209P-10 Bus – (29 mins, 20 stops) – get off at Av. Mq. De São Vicente, 2724 and it’s a 15 minute walk to the stadium – Walk to Estádio Nicolau Alayon – Nacional Atlético Clube Corinthians – Arena Corinthians Avenue Paulista to arena Corinthians – METRO L2 – Subway towards Vila Prudente, (5 mins, 2 stops) at Paraiso change to Metro L1 Subway towards Tucuruvi, (7 mins, 4 stops)
get of at Se and then walk to the METRO L3 – Subway towards Corinthians – Itaquera – (16 mins, 5 stops) and get off at Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. The stadium is visible from the metro station. Clube Atlético Juventus – Conde Rodolfo Crespi (aka Rua Javari) Juve (Mocca) on same Metro L3 route as Arena Corinthians, you then need to get off at the Mocca stop and walk around 15 minutes to the ground. It is a safe neighbourhood. Portuguesa – Estadio Canide METRO L2 – Subway towards Vila Prudente, (5 mins, 2 stops) at Paraiso change to Metro L1 Subway towards Tucuruvi – (15 mins, 8 stops) – Get off at Armenia. It may be best to get a taxi then to the stadium as is a couple of km walk. Sao Paulo FC – Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo, Morumbi. Morumbi – From Avenue Paulista take METRO L2 Subway towards Vila Madalena, (5 mins, 2 stops) to Clinicas, Walk to Hospital Das Clinicas, About 5 mins (15 mins to make transfer) at Hospital Das Clinicas – 775F-10 Bus towards Hosp. Das Clinicas, (48 mins, 26 stops), Penultimate stop: Av. Jules Rimet, 189 get off at Av. Giovanni Gronchi, 922 and you are about 100m from the stadium I tried to get a train from Morumbi stadium and this was nowhere near the stadium. It was another 40 Reals in a taxi from the ground and it was an hour wait getting a taxi after the game.
Football Trip to Sao Paolo – The Stadium Allianz Parque, located in São Paulo, Brazil, will be the home football stadium of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. It was also known as Parque Antárctica after Companhia Antarctica de Bebidas, a beverages company from which Palmeiras acquired the property in 1920. The Arena is due to open in November 2013, being constructed where the old Estádio Palestra Itália was located, Palmeiras’s former stadium from 1914 to 2010. Estádio Nicolau Alayon, also known as Estádio Comendador Sousa, is a football (soccer) stadium located in the Brazilian city of São Paulo, São Paulo state. It is the home stadium of Brazilian football club Nacional Atlético Clube, also known as Nacional (SP), and Audax São Paulo Esporte Clube. It has a maximum capacity of 9,660. [1] The stadium is named after the Uruguayan Nicolau Alayon, who was Nacional’s president during the stadium’s construction.[2] The stadium is nicknamed Comendador Sousa after the street where it is located in.
Juventus are a charming little club that play their home games at the cosy Estadio Conde Rodolfo Crespi in the Mooca district of the city. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 4,000 people,[1] and was built in 1929. Estádio Rua Javari is named after Count Rodolfo Crespi, who was Juventus’ first president and helped the stadium construction. The stadium’s nickname, Rua Javari, is the name of the street where it is located in. Pelé states that his most beautiful goal was scored at Rua Javari stadium on a Campeonato Paulista match against São Paulo rivals Juventus on August 2, 1959. As there is no video footage of this match, Pelé asked that a computer animation be made of this specific goal. As it has no artificial lightning, matches are not played after dusk. Clube Atlético Juventus usually schedules its home games to start at 3:00PM (4:00PM when DST). Estadio Canide – The stadium was built after Portuguesa bought
in 1956, from São Paulo Futebol Clube, a groundplot located in Canindé neighborhood. At that time, the groundplot had only a training field, a restaurant with a great hall, dressing-rooms and other minor installations. To be able to host games, following the requirements of Federação Paulista de Futebol, were built an area surrounded with a wire fence, an official football field and provisional wood bleachers, which gave the stadium the nickname “Ilha da Madeira” (Island of the Wood). Corinthians Arena – Hosting six fixtures at the 2014 World Cup, including the second semi-final and the competition’s curtain-raiser on 12 June, the Arena de Sao Paulo will undoubtedly be one of the most prominent locations of the summer. The stadium itself is completely brand new and purpose-built for the tournament, with a capacity of around 65,000. That figure will be reduced by 20,000 after the
competition ends, when Sport Club Corinthians Paulista – one of the Sao Paulo’s most popular sides – will take up residence there. Five-time champions of Brazil’s top league and double FIFA Club World Cup winners, the team are moving some 25km across town from their current Pacaembu Stadium home. Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo, Morumbi – Largest private stadium in Brazil, Cicero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium, the Morumbi, is home to the São Paulo FC and hosts many major sporting and entertainment events on the continent. In addition to celebrating the many tricolors glories, the São Paulo Morumbi has hosted great moments, like the Brazilian national team games, the visit of Pope John Paul II and concerts by major artists such as Paul McCartney, U2, Queen, Madonna and Michael Jackson, among many others . At is highest point, it could hold a total of 140,000 spectators. Few changes were made to the stadium in the next decades until it underwent an upgrade in the late 1990s. This also reduced the capacity of the stadium to its current total. While the official capacity of Morumbi is 72,809, often not more than 62,000 tickets are available for sale.
Estádio Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvalho, (Estádio do Pacaembu) – The stadium is owned by the Municipal Prefecture of São Paulo. The stadium was inaugurated on April 27, 1940 and holds 37,952 people. It was the home stadium of Corinthians until their move to the Corinthians arena Football Trip to Sao Paolo – Tickets Getting tickets for a Brazilian football league game should be easy to do at the Stadium on the day. The games are often less than half fun and almost never sell out. I was able to buy tickets for all the 6 games I went to on the day of the game outside the stadium. I tried to buy tickets over the internet in advance but this was difficult without a Brazilian identity card. There were lots of touts outside all of the games but not needed as you could buy from the ticket office. Bring some identification as a lot of places demand this across all of Brazil. Football Trip to Sao Paolo – Where to stay. Booking.com Centro and Luz The old heart of São Paulo, Centro, is a glorious contrast of colonial buildings and immense financial headquarters. Welcoming green squares of giant palm trees dot the urban landscape at Praça da República and Vale
doAnhangabaú. Worshippers pack inside Praça da Sé’s enormous Municipal Cathedral – a triumph of monumental Gothic architecture, while culture vultures enjoy orchestral symphonies in the classical Teatro Municipal. Leading north, past the musical stores of Rua Santa Ifigenia, is the resurgent cultural hub of Luz where neoclassical museums contain art treasures. Consolação and Pinheiros The lively Consolação district encircles the western edge of Centro in the shadow of Avenida Ipiranga’s towering high- rise Edifício Itália. Fashionable media types gather in the area’s art-house cinemas, contemporary art schools and hip boutiques. Graffiti-strewn Rua Augusta attracts bohemian trendsetters to its informal bars and unpretentious eateries. West of here, the easygoing Pinheiros neighbourhood represents a throwback to old Brazil – uniformed waiters serve budding writers in turn-of-the-century botequim cafés while Saturday markets on Praça Benedito Calixto attract antique furniture hunters and old-vinyl junkies. Jardins Just south of Consolação and flanked to the east by Avenida Paulista, the extensive district of Jardins is a shoppers’ paradise of elegant bakeries, high-end design stores and cutting-edge fashion labels. Perfect for glamorous people – watching and relaxed afternoon strolls, leafy streets like Rua Oscar Freire are lined with vibrant flagship boutiques and flash restaurants. Architectural landmark São Paulo hotels like the retro-chic Fasano and the golden glassEmiliano add to the area’s allure. Football Trip to Sao Paolo – What
else to see & do. Museum of Football Brazil – http://museudofutebol.org.br/ – It was created to tell the history of Brazilian football. It is an excellent way to spend a few hours with really great interactive exhibits and a chance to see the inside of the stadium but not the dressing rooms unfortunately. Here is a walking tour of the Central Area Estacao da Luz (Praça da Luz 1) – Built at the end of the 19th century for the headquarters of the British-owned São Paulo Railway, Estação da Luz (Station of Light) is the oldest of its kind in the city. The SPR owned an important line that connected Santos Harbour to Jundiaí; Estação da Luz was the only stop in São Paulo and so played a key role in Brazil’s development. It was through it that all the coffee—the state’s main economic activity—passed to reach the sea for export. The current building was erected between 1895 and 1901: its design by the British engineer Henry Driver reflected the important role played by the Estação da Luz on the urban, national and even the world stage. The clock tower set the time for everyone in town. Wander the busy pedestrian streets of the old downtown neighborhood of Centro. In the constant commercial chatter you’ll feel, see, and hear Paulistas at their best: buying, selling, and trading. Drop down the busy Rua 25 de Março to the Mercado Municipal, to sample the exotic fruit or bite into a monster mortadella and Swiss. The Mercado, is famous for its “Pasteis de Bacalhau” (fried pastry pockets stuffed with cod), it’s “Mortadela Sanduiches” (baloney sandwiches which are served hot) and the Pasteis de Camarao (hot shrimp pastry pockets). To order one of these, you must first get a ticket from the cashier in the snack bar of your choice, then you can approach the counter and your order will be filled. If you want a table, you may have to wait. Try Bar do Mane, located
within the Mercado Municipal, for their famous mortadella sandwich. Ascend to the top of the Banespa building for a 360-degree view of the city. (Head south on BR-050 toward Rua Comendador Assad Abdalla, Slight right onto Parque Dom Pedro II, this road turns into Rua General Carniro, Turn left onto Rua Quinze de Novembro, Turn right onto Praça da Sé, Turn right onto Rua Santa Teresa) An enduring symbol of São Paulo’s 20th century race to modernity, the Edifício Altino Arantes—more commonly known as the Banespa Tower or Banespão—remains one of the most notable landmarks on the city’s exhaustive skyline. Despite being the third-tallest building in the city, the Banespa is situated on the highest point in downtown São Paulo, giving it the appearance of being even taller than the Mirante do Vale, today the tallest building in Brazil at 558 feet. Panoramic, 360-degree views of the city from the 35th-floor observation deck extend to over 25 miles, encompassing all of downtown and even the verdant Serra da Cantareira mountain range to the city’s north. The observation deck and the first-floor building museum is free to visitors and open Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 10am to 5pm. Have a coffee at the Pátio do Colégio. Catedral da Sé is a well known shape on the city’s skyline, but lesser known is the cathedral’s underground crypt – the Cripta da Sé. Decorated with a series of bronze sculptures, this is the final resting place of many of the city’s bishops and historical figures, such as thecacique – ‘Indian chief’ – Tibiriçá, the first São Paulo native to convert to Catholicism, and Diogo Feijó, a bishop who governed Brazil for a brief period in 1835. Locals might be hesitant to advise tourists to visit the crypt, but guide Vera Tibiriçá notes, ‘Our usual visitors are not from here. People from the city usually aren’t very interested in the city’s history or don’t even know this place exists.’ The grass is always greener, we guess. Open 10-11.30am, 1-5.30pm Mon, Wed-Fri; 1-4.30pm Sat;
8am-1pm, 2-6pm Sun. Free. Museu Padre Anchieta – Walking across busy Praça da Sé towards Rua Santa Teresa, the noise fades to the quiet calm of Pátio do Colégio. This site marks the birthplace of São Paulo. Its first building, a school – the Colégio de São Paulo de Piratininga – was established as a base for Portuguese efforts to convert the native people to Catholicism. The old school building has been remodelled many times over the centuries, and now houses a museum in honour of one of its founders, Padre Anchieta. Open 9am-4.45pm Tue-Fri; 9am-4.40pm Sat, Sun. Admission R$5 Next door to the Solar da Marquesa de Santos lies the Casa da Imagem, another recently-renovated history building (it reopened in November 2011), which boasts an immense photographic archive of historical São Paulo – 710,000 photographs to be precise, plus a digital database of 120,000 images. Open 9am-5pm. Free. Teatro Municipal. The building’s gorgeous baroque interior—including a chandelier made of 7,000 Belgian crystals—was the site of the revolutionary 1922 exhibit “Week of Modern Art,” which helped launch Brazilian modernism, a stylistic blend of the European masters and Brazil’s more primitivist native traditions. Edifício Itália (Republica) – Mid-20th century design aesthetics may not be able to hold a candle to the modern skyscrapers of today but still, Sao Paulo’s Edifício Itália is tremendous. What makes the 46 story high-rise worthwhile is the rooftop observation deck, with superb views of the city. Walk down Avenida Iperanga to Bar Brahama (Avenida São João, 677 ) – The Brahma Bar is a traditional premises located in the city center of Sao Paulo , in Brazil . Founded in 1948 by German immigrant Henry Hillebrecht , soon became a meeting point of important personalities of the academic and political
means ( Quadros , Ademar de Barros and Fernando Henrique Cardoso ) and the art world ( Adoniram Barbosa , Orlando Silva , Ari Barroso , Vicente Celestino , etc. . ) Carry along road to the Alegoria das Artes (‘Allegory of the Arts’), at Rua Nestor Pestana 125. Completed in 1950 and standing 48 metres tall and 8 metres wide, Di Cavalcanti’s immense mosaic, depicting Zeus’s muses, covers one part of the façade of the Teatro Cultura Artística, still part-clad in scaffolding as the theatre is rebuilt following a devastating fire in 2008. Starting point for a walking tour taking in some of the city’s most important murals, We move on to Rua da Consolação to gaze at another mosaic mural (above), this one 60 years old, on the façade of the former headquarters of the Estado de S.Paulo, portraying the newspaper’s production process back in the day. Back on Rua da Consolação, opposite the Mário de Andrade library, we’re in pole position to see the coloured mural by Japanese-born artist Tomie Ohtake (Rua Coronel Xavier de Toledo 161). Further on, past the small blue blocks painted by Bramonte Buffoni on the façade of the Galeria Nova Barão mall (Rua Barão de Itapetininga 37), we stop at an abstract mosaic by one of Brazil’s best-known artists, Cândido Portinari, in the entrance hall of the Edifício e Galeria Califórnia (Rua Barão de Itapetininga 255). Here are some of the sights near Avendia Paulista Start the day up on Avenida Paulista, where you can choose between indoor art action at the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) or explore the small patch of tropical forest just across the street, Trianon Park. Smack in the middle of town, São Paulo’s vast Ibirapuera Park offers visitors hiking and biking trails to keep body together along with a clutch of artfully-designed museums to take care of the mind. The absorbing Museu Afro Brasil (Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral ) and the engaging Museum of Modern Art (Portão 3, Parque do Ibirapuera) are two of the park’s must-sees.
Opposite Trianon Park is art space underneath Conjunto Nacional (3). Take a picture of the enormous statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, painstakingly created out of 2,000 empty Coke cans and 4,000 bottle caps by native artists Silvia Galvão and Sandro Rodrigues. This obvious yet good-natured dig at American capitalism, in the middle of a mall filled with American products, is touched with a subversive Sampa wit. Football Trip to Sao Paolo – Eating & Drinking Jardim Paulista Vento Haragano, Avenida Rebouças 1001, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo – The display of perfectly-charred carcasses laid across an open flame at the entrance to this gaúcho-style set-price barbecue (rodízio), hint at the restaurant’s ‘go big or go home’ approach. It’s pricier than many a churrascaria, but Vento Haragano faithfully delivers, most memorably with its garlic-laced picanha, the unusual wild boar served with jabuticaba jelly, and a ridiculously good grilled mozzarella. The traditional gaúcho outfits worn by the staff smack slightly of Disneyland, and there’s no lack of tourists to complete the picture; but trust us: the meat is so good here, you won’t mind a jot. It’s about 1km from hostel but get taxi at night and back. Prices fixed price R$103 Nearby – Bar Dida (Rua Doutor Melo Alves 98) – Candle-lit by moonlight, this ace little bar on the edge of Jardins doesn’t get going till the hairdressers’ next door winds down, and there’s a very good reason for that: the sought-after tables are set out on the salon’s parking spaces. Huge caipirinhas and a buzzing atmosphere make this simple, friendly spot one of our absolute faves. Wait for a table if you have to, or give up and retire to Bar Balcão,( Rua Dr. Melo Alves 150) close by – it’s also Dida’s hot tip for when rain spoils the
fun at her place. Karavelle (Alameda Lorena 1784) becomes the latest brewpub offering another option in the burgeoning artisanal local beer scene. Opened in 2013 by business partners Dinho Diniz and Otavio Veiga along with singer/actor Seu Jorge, whose image appears kissing a bottle, beaming out at patrons from the many TV screens around the three-storey bar, Karavelle carefully walks the line between being a sexy low-lit nightspot, and a destination for beer enthusiasts. Wall Street Bar (Rua Jerônimo da Veiga 149) Then head down to Itaim’s Wall Street Bar and join the shirt-sleeved business folk as they loosen their ties and gamble on drinks prices while they rise and fall depending on who’s buying what. It’s black and tiled with a big bull statue outside, but don’t fret – lunch isn’t for wimps at Wall Street: they do serve food. Near Juventus Stadium in Mocca The Elidio Bar (Rua Dias Isabel, 57) was founded in 1959 by Elidio Raimondi, a talkative gentleman born and raised in a family of Italian origin which inherited three passions: cooking, trade and football. The Elidio Bar, in the Mooca neighborhood, was the pioneer and great inspiring a whole new generation of pubs that are spread by the São Paulo capital. The Pizzaria San Pedro is located in the emblematic Javari, 333 Street , in the traditional São Paulo neighborhood of Mooca . Kia Ora (R. Dr. Eduardo de Souza Aranha 377 ) Rock and pop cover bands perform at this Down Under–themed pub. Seven international draft beers and happy hour specials make Kia Ora popular after businesses close. www.kiaora.com.br – Not too far from Sao Paolo Art Museum Bar Léo, the supreme icon among São Paulo taverns; in a city which loves chope (a kind of draft beer), this bar is
considered the best chope house Pinheiros Cervejaria Nacional – Address Avenida Pedroso de Morais 604, Pinheiros, São Paulo – No beer in São Paulo travels a shorter distance from barrel to glass than at this microbrewery-cum- bar. Sit at the counter on the first floor overlooking the vast fermentation tanks below, or head up to the top-floor dining area for a cosier spot. If you like beer, go the whole hog with the degustação – a 150ml sampler of all five of the home brews – a weiss beer, a lager, an India pale ale (IPA), a brown ale and a stout (R$19.90). Friendly service and good food make this an excellent choice for a group night out: go for the live jazz on Tuesday nights and blues on Thursdays. Bar do Bio – Be prepared to wait for a table outside, or head inside to grab a table in a space adorned with football team strips. Don’t miss the famed baião de dois (from R$28) – a north-eastern buttery rice dish studded with jerky. (Rua Cardeal Arcoverde 776, Pinheiros, São Paulo Finnegan’s Pub (Rua Cristiano Viana 358, Pinheiros, São Paulo) – this is perhaps the most traditional and authentic Irish bar in the city, and a cosy spot to while away a few hours in the company of some well-poured pints. Regular rock bands and a darts board keep punters entertained, or for a more cerebral evening join in the annual ‘Bloomsday’ event on 16 June to commemorate the life of James Joyce by reading sections of his last novel Ulysses. Piraja – Happy hour. Try the croquete de abóbora recheado de carne–seca (pumpkin with meat) or bolinhos de polenta com rabada also (a small cake served with meat). Their chope (beer) is great. Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 64, Pinheiros, Phone: 3815-6881. Cachaçaria Paulista (Rua Mourato Coelho 593) – This graffiti-
covered garage filled with underground party creatures is the place to be if you want to smell like teen spirit again: Milo, as the eponymous owner, dares to play every possible form of danceable music—from Nirvana to Radiohead to Sepultura. São Cristóvão (Rua Aspicuelta 533) – Stop by for a drink and you’ll find yourself confronted by more then 2500 photos of classic moments in Brazilian football history, along with a similarly startling number of flags and rare team shirts from the 1950s to the 1980s. And, of course, you can always watch the match while you chew on your “carne de panela” (a traditional meat stew). Artilheiros Bar (Rua Mourato Coelho 1194,) Set on a quiet strip of Rua Mourato Coelho, just a skip and a hop from Vila Madalena’s busy bar scene, modest Artilheiros Bar is all about football, from the array of team scarves and vintage football magazines adorning the white-washed brick walls, to its commitment to broadcasting all the Brazilian league, Euro League and Champions League football games. Queens Head (Rua Tucambira 163, Pinheiros) Punctuating its packed Thursday-through-Sunday schedule of live music, the Queen’s Head broadcasts football matches, though only the finals for major Brazilian leagues when São Paulo teams are playing, and international championship finals. The latter are shown on two large TVs and projected onto a 100-inch screen. Vila Madalena Piexaria Bar e Venda (Rua Inácio Pereira da Rocha 112) – The menu is expansive, covering all the Brazilian fishy favourites – that is, moqueca fish stew (R$48),camarão na moranga(shrimp- stuffed pumpkin, R$24.90) and the like – as well as foreign classics such as paella (R$48). Order some caipirinhas (R$14), which come in glass jars, ready shaken, and sit back and take
your time. The food, while good, is far from five star, so this is one for a fun, laid-back lunch rather than a gourmet treat. Bar do Corno (Rua Belmiro Braga 220, Vila Madalena) – This small, unremarkable corner boteco is dominated by the truly remarkable looming figure of one man. His name is Nelson, and you’ll find him sporting a yellow-horned Viking helmet behind the bar, every single day Bierboxx ( Rua Fradique Coutinho 842) – Aimed at beer lovers, this bar and beer emporium feels more emporium than bar, lacking atmosphere and with a barely-visible-barman tucked away in a corner. There’s certainly nothing lacking when it comes to choice, however, with more than 200 types of beer on sale, though only four of them on tap: Guinness, and three other brands on rotation. Bunches of students go some way to livening up the space, set in an old Vila Madalena house, with the cosiest spots to be found in the front and back gardens. Keep your eyes peeled for a bottle of Sink the Bismarck – possibly the world’s strongest and one of the most expensive beers, at 41% proof, and an eyewatering R$600. Luckily, it’s tucked away on the highest shelf in the shop – out of reach of most hands, as well as pockets. Melograno (Rua Aspicuelta 436) Melograno is a discreetly stylish little bar; and the food’s not bad, either, covering Brazilian bar snacks, paninis and comforting classics like fish and chips, served wedged into a pint glass. The beer menu was relaunched in 2012 with a smaller but still impressive selection of 130 brews, some of which are grouped into set- price tasting menus. Botequim do Cesinha (Rua Delfina 66) Two fridges, filling almost a third of the space, are stocked with 80 Brazilian and foreign beers. Team up a Newcastle Brown Ale, Colorado Ale, Spitfire or Bishops Finger, with a meticulously preparedtábua de frios (cheeses and cold meats, from R$21) or the roast beef
sandwich (R$10). Cachaça lovers will be delighted too with the reasonably-priced selection, including Claudionor, from Minas Gerais. And if you’re unlucky enough to find it closed – note it shuts early – appreciate instead the amorous graffiti covering the door, sprayed by the daddy of São Paulo street art, Rui Amaral. Mercearia Sao Pedro (Rua Rodésia 34) Straightforward and buzzing, this boteco is something of a city institution, doubling up as a bookshop and video rental joint, with shelves stacked with old VHS tapes, dust-covered books and erotic manga comics. Head here for the cheap buffet lunch, though in the evenings expect slow service and to wait at least an hour for a table. The Orleans (Rua Girassol 396) Vila Madalena’s brand new live music joint takes its inspiration from New Orleans and the style is seated restaurant with VIP gallery above. The sound quality is excellent. Genial (Rua Girassol 374) The tiled floors, the old-fashioned charm and the good-natured bustle of this classic Vila Madalena choperia make it a good place to watch a football game on a Sunday afternoon, or to tuck into a plate of pasta late on a Tuesday night. It also has a pleasant patio out front and a games room with a pool table. Filial – Casual chic, bohemian style. A great bar to end the night. Filial’s Caipirinha de frutas vermelhas (red fruits) is delicious. Rua Fidalga, 254, Vila Madalena, Phone: 3813–9226. 5PM/2:30AM (Friday until 3:30M; Saturday 12AM/3:30AM; Sunday 4PM/1AM). Football trip to Sao Paolo – Useful links http://www.frommers.com/destinations/sao-paulo/626370
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/2010/12/01/three-perfect-da ys-sao-paulo/5/ http://www.viator.com/Sao-Paulo-tourism/3-Days-in-Sao-Paulo/d5 112-t8426 http://www.aboutsaopaulo.com/capital-city/downtown.html Football trip to Sao Paolo – Safety São Paulo is not for the faint of heart in terms of security issues. The vast majority of the bad guys want your money or your stuff (as a way to get money) for drugs. They do not want YOU as a person. They do not want your kids. They don’t want to hurt you. They want money. They are targeting you because you are distracted looking on your ipad, chatting on your cell phone, driving with your purse on the front seat, or leaving a bank, where there is some kind of probability that you are withdrawing large sums of money. Common crimes include: Being robbed by a motoboy who can make a quick getaway. Lockdown at a restaurant where the entrance will be blocked by armed men while the other criminals collect the belonging of patrons. Key rules for staying safe: Rule #1: Avoid drawing large sums of money from an ATM or teller. Rule #2: Avoid eating out late at night, especially on a side street or more remote location. Rule #3: Avoid wearing any item of a recognizable luxury brand or jewellery, watches, etc. Rule #4: Don’t look lost. Rule #5: Don’t attract attention by speaking English or other foreign language loudly. Rule #6: Don’t carry expensive electronics
Rule #7: If you think someone looks suspicious, they probably ARE suspicious. Rule #8: Beware of the “distract and rob” strategy. Rule #9: If you are robbed – Move slowly and cooperate with his/her requests. If facing the criminal, raise your hands open-faced in front of you at waist level to show you have nothing in your hands. Do not raise hands above head as this attracts attention and the criminal does not want attention. If you speak no or little Portuguese, say immediately “não falo portugues” (sounds like “no follow por-too-Gaze”). This will alert the criminal that you might not be following instructions because you do not understand, not because you are resisting. If they are asking for a wallet, or cell phone, point slowly to the pocket where it is and tell them you are going to get it slowly. Tell them what you are doing before doing it. Say “Te dou tudo” (“Chee dough too-doo” I am giving you everything). Try and stay calm. I was counseled by a military police to always carry at least R$200 (about US$100) on me, in cash, all the time. It is an amount of money that will satisfy the small time criminal that wants an easy hit. If you only have R$2 in your wallet, they might get mad. Do not make them mad. Do not look the criminal in the eye. They do not want to be identified. If there is a tattoo on an arm or hand, or distinctive clothing, do try to remember that. The police have an impressive file of identifying tattoos for criminals in this city. Do not take a risk in trying to memorize stuff. It may be helpful in the police report but is not worth risking your life. Using your local taxi stand is our best advice for taking taxis. You can even call them from your house or apartment and they will pick you up at your door. You can also often set a time for a trip to the airport, or to get kids to school. The main reason for our recommendation is safety. You will get to know these drivers and they will get to know you. Many will give you their personal cards with their own cell phone
numbers. Flagging a taxi off the street can be hazardous. More than 20% of taxis in Sao Paulo are non-registered. As in not legal. You won’t necessarily be able to tell: the cars are white with taxi symbols on them. Not all of the non- registered ones are bad guys. But how would you know? Planning a Football Trip to Rio de Janeiro Planning a Football Trip to Rio de Janeiro? How to get there, how to get to the stadiums, where to drink and what else to see and do in a free post to download Football Trip to Rio de Janeiro – How to get there and How to get about. Rio is a major tourist destination so numerous flights arrive there from Europe everyday. You can fly directly from London or via Lisbon, Madrid, Paris or Amsterdam among others. Start your holiday in style and enjoy the experience of VIP travel – book an airport lounge with Lounge Pass from as little as £13.50. With 200 airport VIP lounges worldwide, including 35 UK airports you can add an extra touch of luxury to your next trip and make the travel experience a whole lot better.
Directions from the Airport Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport The airport is located 20 km (12 mi) north of downtown Rio de Janeiro and is the main airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Premium Auto Ônibus operates executive bus 2018, that runs half-hourly between 05:30 and 23:30 hours, from the airport to the Central Bus Station, Rio de Janeiro downtown, Santos Dumont Airport, and the southern parts of the city along the shore, with final stop at Alvorada Bus Terminal in Barra da Tijuca. Bus 2918 follows a similar schedule to Alvorada Bus Terminal following a different and more direct route using via Amarela. Bus 2101 is an express link between Galeão and Santos Dumont airports and bus 2145 is a normal service to the Central Bus Station, downtown, and Santos Dumont Airport. It runs every 20 minutes between 05:30 and 22:30 hours.Ticket counters for these bus services are located at the arrivals area of both terminals. Taxis from the Airport ShuttleDirect.com has proved a hit with internet-savvy travellers around the world. Here’s why: Over 1000 routes to the major holiday destinations in 18 countries, and more destinations being added all the time. We are confident we have the best prices for transfers on the internet. Instant Confirmations. Most transfers are booked and confirmed immediately. Taxis from/to the international airport (named Tom Jobim or previously Galeao) is a special situation as it is a long trip. Unfortunately, it is also a situation where some taxis try to take advantage of foreign tourists that are not
familiar with the pricing and options of the local transportation. Typically, a trip (with normal traffic) from the airport to Zona Sul (Copacabana, Ipanema & Leblon) will cost approximately R$40 to R$50 on a yellow taxi meter. A trip to Barra da Tijuca will cost around R$60+ depending on the exact destination. In heavier traffic, this will go a bit higher. If you want to avoid being ripped off then it may be worthing taking a ‘radio-taxi’, particularly when arriving at the airport. Radio Taxis, such as Rio Airport Transfer and others are usually the blue, green, or white taxis and they do cost a little more than the typical yellow taxi. The advantage of a radio taxi is that you pay a fixed rate regardless of the time of day or if there’s heavy traffic etc. While many of these companies do have websites, they are generally in Portuguese and do not provide you with prices. One exception to this is Rio Airport Transfer Santos Dumont Airport The airport is located adjacent to downtown Rio de Janeiro. Real Auto Ônibus operates executive bus 2018, that runs half- hourly from the airport to the Central Bus Station and Galeão International Airport in one direction, and in the opposite direction to the southern parts of the city along the shore, with its final stop at Alvorada Bus Terminal in Barra da Tijuca. Bus 2145 is an express link between Santos Dumont and Galeão Airports and bus 2101 stops at the Central Bus Station. They run every 20 minutes. All services are provided between 05:30 and 22:30 hours Bus 016 is a circular service between Santos Dumont Airport and downtown area, particularly Cinelândia Subway station. Some approximate Taxi costs – To the City Centre BRL 10/5 mins. To Copacabana: BRL 19-25 depending on time of day and traffic/10-20 mins. To Ipanema ~BRL 30/20 mins, Leblon BRL 31/22 mins, Gavea/Jardim Botanico BRL 34/27 mins, Sao Conrado
BRL 41/29 mins, Barra BRL 63/32 mins, Catete/Flamengo BRL 13/13 mins, Centro/Lapa BRL 10/6 mins, Rodoviaria Novo Rio (bus station) BRL 16/20 mins, Cosme Velho/Laranjeiras (Corcovado Train station) BRL 17/20 mins, Maracana BRL 20/20 mins, Urca/Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf) BRL 21/10 mins & Santos Dumont Airport BRL 39/25 mins. Getting Around Metro Map – http://www.metrorio.com.br/en/imagens/mapa_pag_estacoes.jpg Single Journey (Unitário in Portuguese): This is the most popular option. When a commuter buys a ticket from the counter, they then can travel by metro from any station to any station of any line. Once the commuter leaves the station, they need another ticket for another trip. There is a flat single fare (Unitário) R$ 3.20[10] regardless of distance. Prepaid Card (Cartão Pré-pago): a prepaid card, valid on the metro and on the buses run by the metro company (not valid on regular city buses) can be bought at any metro station. The card is free of charge, however a minimum prepayment of R$ 10 is required. Buses run all over the city and are easy enough to take in the daytime at night I got taxi’s which were generally fine and not so expensive. Football Trip to Rio de Janeiro – Getting to the Stadium Maracana The Maracana is a well-connected, if not central, stadium that is accessible by metro, train, bus or taxi. Rio’s traffic can be heavy, so if travelling by road, leave plenty of time —
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