Comments on: Rio bus station: Terminal Novo Rio http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/ An independent travel blog with information on Brazil Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:46:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/comment-page-1/#comment-20619 Tony Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:33:58 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/#comment-20619 Oh, dear, Ross' query went unanswered, I'm so sorry. It's my policy to reply to each and every query that appears in the commentary box, but sometimes I return from a trip and find 200 messages waiting for me and mistakes happen. My apologies to Ross. <strong>Johannes</strong>, the bus terminal is ok, it's just been refurbished and for as long as you don't go for a stroll around the neighbourhood (bad, bad idea) you will be ok. Take the same precautions you would take on any large bus station. As for the rest of the city, I don't think there is any point in trying not to look like a tourist, you will never succeed. Just be careful, don't show any valuables and keep your eyes opened most of the time. Most people return from Brazil unharmed and having had a great time. Oh, dear, Ross’ query went unanswered, I’m so sorry. It’s my policy to reply to each and every query that appears in the commentary box, but sometimes I return from a trip and find 200 messages waiting for me and mistakes happen. My apologies to Ross.

Johannes, the bus terminal is ok, it’s just been refurbished and for as long as you don’t go for a stroll around the neighbourhood (bad, bad idea) you will be ok. Take the same precautions you would take on any large bus station. As for the rest of the city, I don’t think there is any point in trying not to look like a tourist, you will never succeed. Just be careful, don’t show any valuables and keep your eyes opened most of the time. Most people return from Brazil unharmed and having had a great time.

]]> By: Johannes http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/comment-page-1/#comment-20608 Johannes Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:25:49 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/#comment-20608 Hi Ross, So how was it? I wonder if one should be so cautious or not..since i'm going to Brasil for 3 months and am having the same feeling, despite being a globetrotter. greetings Hi Ross,

So how was it? I wonder if one should be so cautious or not..since i’m going to Brasil for 3 months and am having the same feeling, despite being a globetrotter.

greetings

]]> By: Ross http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/comment-page-1/#comment-18183 Ross Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:56:02 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/#comment-18183 I want to take a bus from Novo Rio terminal to Bom Jardim RJ, 170 KM. I am traveling with 4 children, and my wife. Can I find out exactly which bus to take online? I am told a direct bus exists. Over Novo Friburgo is another possibility, perhaps from there a taxi (20 KM)? I am coming from Germany, a sitting duck perhaps in the eye's of bus terminals criminals. What should I avoid? I plan to where my rattiest clothing and not shave for 3 days. Or should I bite the bullet and shell 200 some odd dollars out for two taxi's (6 people)? I have traveled throughout eastern africa by bus and on foot, Mexico, and the states. Not to mention eastern europe, pre EU! Turkey, north africa, etc. Why I am so afraid of Brazil is sort of a mystery, I am is all. Should I be? Abrazzo, RC I want to take a bus from Novo Rio terminal to Bom Jardim RJ, 170 KM.
I am traveling with 4 children, and my wife. Can I find out exactly which bus to take online? I am told a direct bus exists. Over Novo Friburgo is another possibility, perhaps from there a taxi (20 KM)? I am coming from Germany, a sitting duck perhaps in the eye’s of bus terminals criminals. What should I avoid? I plan to where my rattiest clothing and not shave for 3 days. Or should I bite the bullet and shell 200 some odd dollars out for two taxi’s (6 people)? I have traveled throughout eastern africa by bus and on foot, Mexico, and the states. Not to mention eastern europe, pre EU! Turkey, north africa, etc. Why I am so afraid of Brazil is sort of a mystery, I am is all. Should I be?

Abrazzo,

RC

]]> By: Tony http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/comment-page-1/#comment-9851 Tony Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:39:13 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/#comment-9851 Hi <strong>Tuomas</strong>, if you read the entry carefully you will find the answer to your question. See "HOW TO GET TO THE NOVO RIO TERMINAL FROM RIO’S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (GALEÃO/TOM JOBIM)". Hi Tuomas, if you read the entry carefully you will find the answer to your question. See “HOW TO GET TO THE NOVO RIO TERMINAL FROM RIO’S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (GALEÃO/TOM JOBIM)”.

]]> By: Tuomas Mäkelä http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/comment-page-1/#comment-9850 Tuomas Mäkelä Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:36:25 +0000 http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/31/rio-bus-station-terminal-novo-rio/#comment-9850 Greetings from Finland! How can I get from Rio De Janeiro International Airport to Novo bus station by bus if possible? I'm going to Angra Dos Reis 10th of October and my plane arrive at 7.35 pm. sincerely yours, Tuomas Mäkelä Greetings from Finland!

How can I get from Rio De Janeiro International Airport to Novo bus station by bus if possible? I’m going to Angra Dos Reis 10th of October and my plane arrive at 7.35 pm.

sincerely yours,

Tuomas Mäkelä

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