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Trip report: Cayenne - Macapá - Belém
I’ve seen some info about this route, but not nearly enough, so I thought I’d share what I did for anyone interested.

Cayenne - Saint-Georges: From Cayenne’s bus station, the TIG No. 8 bus goes to Saint-Georges. It’s a minibus run by a contractor you can call ahead to reserve a seat. I managed to get a spot the same day. It was parked on the other side of the river, across from the main bus stops. Price: 40 €, departures at 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, and 3 PM except Sundays, depending on driver availability.

Saint-Georges - Oiapoque: Once in Saint-Georges, cross the river by canoe for 10 €. The canoe made a first stop on the opposite bank, then a second in the center of Oiapoque. To enter Brazil, you’ll need to get your passport stamped. This can be done at the federal police station, less than 1 km from the dock, heading into Oiapoque.

Oiapoque - Macapá: From Oiapoque, there are buses or taxis. Not knowing when the next bus would come, I didn’t want to wait, so I went back to the dock and took a 4x4, a kind of shared taxi, for 250 reals. I left around 4 PM and arrived at 2 AM in Macapá. If I had to do it again, I’d take the bus—apparently, it has reclining seats and travels overnight to arrive the next morning.

Macapá - Santana You need to get to Santana to take the ferry to Belém—tricky on a Sunday... After waiting for a bus that was taking forever, I took a *carretera pirata* (unofficial taxi) on the advice of a local Brazilian. It took me to Santana for 10 reals (vs. 5 for the bus). The ride takes about 15 minutes from Macapá to Santana’s port. You can do this the same morning.

Santana - Belém I bought tickets directly at the port when I arrived from one of the many agencies. I slept in a no-frills little hotel right by the port, run by a charming elderly couple, and boarded the next day at 9 AM. You’ll need a hammock to sleep if you’re not taking a cabin. The fare is 250 reals—it’s listed as 300, but they gave me a "discount" without me even asking. The trip takes 24 hours to Belém. There’s a small snack bar for those who didn’t have time to pack food.

Article on the topic (in French): https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/guyane/macapa-belem-au-fil-de-l-amazone-1302076.html

Hope this helps someone avoid some of the hassle I went through!
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13-day Brazil itinerary: Rio, Iguazu, Ilha Grande, and Paraty in July
Hi there, we’ll have 15 days total, which means 13 days of travel on the ground. We’re planning to visit Brazil during the second half of July. I’m not naive enough to think we can see a huge chunk of Brazil in such a short time, so I’m focusing on a specific area to make it relaxed and enjoyable.

We’re flying out of Madrid. I was thinking of spending 3 or 4 days in Rio, 3 days in Iguazu (I initially thought one day would be enough, but I’ve read it’s highly recommended to visit the Argentine side as well), 3 or 4 days on Ilha Grande, and 3 days in Paraty. I’m not entirely sure about Ilha Grande in July, but I’m looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the sea (if the water’s good then).

I’ve noticed a lot of people fly into Madrid and return from São Paulo (or vice versa). What’s the advantage of that? It doesn’t seem problematic (based on Google Maps, though I’m no expert) to navigate from Rio. Is there a more efficient order for visits to minimize travel time?

As you can tell, I’m just starting to plan, but I’ll need to book the international flights soon. I’ll probably have more questions for those of you who are patient enough to help! ;)

Thanks!!
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Planning a 3-week itinerary in Brazil
Hi, We’re considering a discovery trip to Brazil in summer 2025 for a maximum of 3 weeks, transport included. Since the must-see sites are very far apart, we’ve selected the ones that seemed the most spectacular and have little or no equivalent elsewhere in the world. Here’s what we’re thinking: Outbound: 1 day Paris → São Paulo Iguaçu: 2 days Transfer: 1 day via São Paulo or Rio and São Luís Lençóis National Park: 3 days Transfer: 1 day via São Luís Salvador de Bahia: 2 days Transfer: 1 day via Rio Rio: 4 days Return: 1 day What do you think? I was thinking of adding a stop that’s easily accessible without flying from one of the places above. Ilha Grande? Tinharé Island? Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance for your tips! Virginie
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Endroits incontournables et transport au Brésil
Salut,

Mon mari et moi irons au Brésil pour une durée de 3 semaines en janvier-février 2020. Nous arriverons et repartirons de Rio , ville que nous visiterons pendant 3 jours. Pouvez-vous nous conseiller sur les endroits incontournables mais réalisables dans ce laps de temps, sans stress, en comptant bien entendu le temps qu'il faut pour joindre les différents endroits par les transports possibles et pas chers (nous voyageons local) ? J'ai peur de manquer quelque chose parce-qu'il aurait fallu obligatoirement réserver les billets à l'avance ( la montée au Pain de Sucre, au Corcovado, ...) . Pour la montée du Wayana Piccu au Pérou (Pain de sucre sur le site Inca), par exemple, il avait fallu réserver sur internet bien à l'avance...). Nous ne voulions pas rater cette ocasion ! Tous les conseils et toutes les expériences seront les bienvenus pour nous aider à préparer au mieux notre périple... Un grand merci d'avance à tout le monde ! Claudine et Marco
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Help choosing itinerary: Chile - Argentina - Brazil
Hello, How good it feels to be back on this forum!!!!

Today, we started looking into traveling in April 2026, either to Chile or Argentina. It’s our first trip to South America. I’ve only been to French Guiana once, about ten years ago, for the space center. In recent years, we’ve usually gone to Asia during the spring holidays.

Based on the flight tickets I’ve found, two arrival and departure options are available: - Arriving in Buenos Aires and departing from Salvador de Bahia. - Arriving in Santiago, Chile, and still departing from Salvador de Bahia.

We’re considering flying business class on the outbound flight so we arrive a bit more rested. The travel class might influence our choice between itinerary A or B.

We’d like to spend two days at Iguazu Falls (both the Argentine and Brazilian sides), which explains the departure from Brazil.

Initially, we thought about arriving in Buenos Aires and staying in Argentina before heading to Iguazu. However, the itinerary forces us to go back through Buenos Aires.

We love nature. The El Calafate region seems to offer beautiful, easily accessible landscapes. Maybe there’s another area we should prioritize.

Here are two itineraries—what do you think? I know it’s short, but we can’t add any more days. We’ll have to make it work.

Option A: D1(Sat): Flight from France to Buenos Aires – arrival at 9:55 PM. D2(Sun): Visit Buenos Aires D3(Mon): Visit Buenos Aires. D4(Tue): Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate – 3.5-hour flight – arrival around midday. D4(Tue) – until D11(Tue) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D11(Tue): Flight to Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.

This itinerary forces us to pass through Buenos Aires twice.

Option B: D0(Fri): Flight from France to Santiago, Chile – departure at 11:20 PM from CDG. D1(Sat): Arrival at 7:45 AM in Santiago, Chile – hotel + city visit. D2(Sun): Visit Santiago, Chile D3(Mon): Departure for Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, or El Calafate – to be decided. There’s about a 3-hour flight. We need to check the drop-off fees if we pick up the car in Chile and return it in Argentina – see ADEL RENT A CAR. D3(Mon) – until D10(Mon) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D10(Mon): 3.5-hour flight + visit Buenos Aires. D11(Tue): Visit Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.

The end of the itinerary is the same. This option avoids passing through Buenos Aires twice. Thanks for your feedback.
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Questions about an 11-day Brazil itinerary in February
Good evening, We're leaving from January 26 to February 7 with our two kids, aged 23 and 27. I'm hoping to visit Iguazu, Rio, Ilha Grande, or Cabo Frio. I have a few questions. - Should we visit Rio with a guide, considering we want to explore favelas and hike to reach the main sites? And how many days should we plan for it? - How many days for Ilha Grande, and is the weather favorable during this period? Is it a must-see? - What do you think of Cabo Frio? In terms of organization, is it better to visit Iguazu at the beginning, middle, or end of our stay, departing from São Paulo or Rio? We haven’t bought our flight tickets yet, so I can arrange to arrive or depart from Rio/São Paulo. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and opinions!
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Jaguar Safari - The Pantanal
Hi everyone,

I’d love to see jaguars in the wild in Brazil. I’ve heard it’s possible in the Pantanal. Do you know any local agencies that offer this kind of excursion, or can we go on our own? I’d also like to get an idea of the price, since French tour operators charge a fortune. Could you share any tips or your own experiences? Thanks in advance!
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Trip to the Amazon
Hi everyone, I’m planning to spend about a week in the Amazon in April or May—the dates aren’t set yet—flying in and out of Manaus. I’d love to hear about the must-see spots in Manaus besides the theater and the Amazon Museum. After that, I’d like to take a boat trip on the Amazon or the Rio Negro to escape the city and find some peace for a 3- or 4-day trek in the forest. I also saw that the town of Presidente Figueiredo is worth visiting for all the waterfalls nearby. If you’ve been to Manaus and have any recommendations, I’d love to hear them. Have a great day, everyone.
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Trip from São Paulo GRU Airport to Paraty (5 people)
Hello, We're a family with three boys aged 8 to 14, and we'll be in Brazil next April. We land at GRU around 4 PM on a Saturday and want to head straight to Paraty. I've seen several options:

Private taxi: Do you have any contacts for private drivers or companies that could transport all five of us directly from the airport and that I can book in advance? I’ve already reached out to a few, but the rates are really high.

Uber: I tested the app from France, but it doesn’t offer vehicles for 5 people (Uber XL). Is that the case locally too, or is it because I’m testing from France?

99app: I couldn’t install the app from France to test it.

Bus: Take a bus from the bus station, either directly in the evening (departures around 9 PM and 10:30 PM—7-hour trip) or the next morning. This isn’t my preferred option because I’d either have to take a late bus right after we arrive (and I’m not sure how safe the area is at night, based on what I’ve read) or book a hotel to go the next morning and lose a night.

Thanks for your help.
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Brazil Trip – 19 Nights Through Agencies
Hi there,

I’m planning a trip to Brazil in October and decided to go through an agency to organize our itinerary. I asked two agencies to put together a circuit with transfers, hotels, organized visits, and one domestic flight. I don’t speak Spanish or Portuguese. 6 nights in Rio 3 nights on Ilha Grande 3 nights in Paraty Domestic flight to Salvador for 3 nights 3 nights in Morro de São Paulo 1 night in Salvador before flying back to France. For this itinerary, I’m going with Tourlane, but I’m still waiting on the second quote from Comptoir des Voyages. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the itinerary and especially on these agencies—thanks for any feedback! 😊
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Trajet de Oyapock (Guyane) vers Macapa (Brésil)
Bonjour je recherche des renseignements sur ce trajet: Le pont entre Oyapock et la ville opposée est-il désormais ouvert ? Quelle compagnie de bus choisir pour le trajet Oiapoque Macapa ? Que pensez vous d'un séjour de quelques jours à Oiapoque ? La ville , ses environs, le fleuve.... Macapa présente t-elle un intérêt ? Je recherche des activités simples , et surtout de m, imprégner un peu de la vie dans de petites ou moyennes villes Bésilliennes. Merci à l, avance.
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Prix d'un taxi de l'aéroport de Foz de Iguazu vers Puerto Iguazu
Bonjour, Mon vol international atterrit à Foz de Iguazu, donc au Brésil Et je souhaite rejoindre mon hôtel réservé côté Argentine , à Puerto Iguazu. Qui saurait s'il est facile de trouver un taxi et à quel prix. Je ne souhaite pas prendre le bus.

Si vous avez des tuyaux, je suis, bien sur, intéressée Merci d'avance
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Voiture avec chauffeur pour le Minas Gerais
Nous partons au Brésil début décembre et voudrions visiter le Minas Gerais au départ de Rio et terminer à Belo Jorizonte. Nous voudrions trouver une voiture avec chauffeur pour ce circuit pendant environ 5 jours. Quelqu’un aurait-il des adresses de chauffeur avec voiture ? Merci Danielle 19
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Feedback on 20-day Brazil itinerary in August
Hi everyone,

I’d love to get your thoughts on the itinerary we’re planning for this summer (August) with our three older teens. We’ve booked our round-trip flight from Lyon to Rio. Originally, we were thinking of heading down to Paraty / Ilha Grande... but after checking, the water temperature seems a bit too cool, so we’d prefer to go to Bahia state for a bit more warmth. Our interests: discovering the people and cities, enjoying the beach and relaxation, a few short hikes, etc.

What do you think of this itinerary? Too much time lost in transit?

Day Stop J1 Flight J2 Early morning arrival in Rio J3 Rio J4 Rio J5 Rio J6 Flight to Foz do Iguaçu J7 Foz do Iguaçu J8 Foz do Iguaçu J9 Flight to Salvador J10 Salvador J11 Salvador J12 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J13 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J14 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J15 Ilha de Boipeba J16 Ilha de Boipeba J17 Ilha de Boipeba J18 Ilha de Boipeba to Salvador J19 Salvador to Rio J20 Flight J21 Arrival in France Thanks so much for your help!!!! Flo
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Prendre un logement à Foz ou Puerto Iguaçu?
Bonjour, pour voir les chutes, mieux vaut-il prendre un logement à Foz de Iguaçu ou à Puerto Iguaçu ? j'ai réservé à Foz, pensant que c'était le plus simple, mais je me perds dans tout ça... Le plus simple et le plus près des chutes (brésiliennes le 1er jour, et le second je souhaite voir le côté argentin) ? Je pense prendre les bus ! Merci de vos réponses ! Chantal
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Cherche chauffeur pour visiter le Minas Gerais depuis Rio de Janeiro
Bonjour à tous, Nous envisageons un voyage au Brésil fin novembre pour 15 jours environ sur place. Après 3 jours à Rio, nous souhaitons ( avec mon mari) visiter le Minas Gerais sur 4 jours . Nous n'avons pas l'habitude de louer une voiture dans les pays étrangers, nous faisons toujours appel à des chauffeurs locaux. Les bus sont trop longs pour parcourir le MG en 4 jours. Est-ce que quelqu’ un connaîtrait une personne fiable ou un chauffeur pour un prix raisonnable pour aller de Rio à Ouro Preto via Mariana, Cogonhas, Tiradentes etc...AR ? Ou doit-on zapper par peur de la fatigue , de la conduite sur des routes que nous ne connaissons pas? Nous avons l'intention de faire appel à Easy transfers pour aller de Rio à Paraty et de Paraty à Ilha Grande, savez vous s'il existe ce genre de prestation pour le MG?

Merci pour tous vos conseils .
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Accommodation and sites along the Transpantaneira
Hi everyone. We’re heading to Brazil at the end of August for a month as a couple. Could anyone help us find accommodation and particularly interesting spots along this legendary route? We’ll be renting a car and plan to make 2 or 3 stops, but we prefer exploring on foot or by boat once we’re there. I know that lodging is particularly expensive there and that access to nature is usually on private properties, but our budget is limited and comfort isn’t our priority. Thanks for your replies. Fred
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Manaus: walks, sightseeing, guide
Hello, I’m currently in Belém (Brazil) and I’m planning to take a boat to Manaus (I’ll first go to Santarém in 3 days). I’d love to get some info and contacts in Manaus for hiking, canoe trips, and more. Thanks a bunch!
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Where to stay in Rio, Paraty, and Iguazu Falls?
Hi everyone! I’m looking for accommodation in these three destinations, with a budget of 100 € per person max including breakfast. I’d prefer places by the water for the first two spots and somewhere halfway between the main sights for Iguazu. Could you help me out? Thanks! 😊
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Retour de voyage à Rio en février 2020
Bonjour, Petit retour de notre voyage à Rio dernièrement. Un peu déçu par le temps (5 jours mitigés, 1 jour pourri par la pluie et 2 jours de plutôt beau et 5 de magnifiques). Déçu également par le peu de musique typiquement brésilien (samba, bossa nova...) dans la vie des brésiliens (contrairement à ce qu'on avait pu avoir en république Dominicaine). Déçu aussi par le carnaval (nous n'avons pas assister au spectacle du Sambodrome). Nous sommes aller à Pedra Do Sal dans Rio et nous n'avons rien vu d'extraordinaire. Peut être sommes nous des couches trop tôt. Les seuls choses vraiment intéressantes sont les pains de sucre (ballade pour y monter à pied à faire), Corcovado et la grande majorité des plages. Notamment celles au sud de paraty (Ubatu-mirim, Trindade), au sud de Rio (Prainha) et d'Ipanema pour mon goût. Le centre ville de Rio est sans intérêt sauf le "Real Cabinete de literatura". Sinon très grande jovialité des brésiliens. Dans certains cas nous n'étions pas rassuré surtout lorsque un taxi c'est foutu de nous en nous promenant dans Rio sans jamais nous amener où nous lui avions demandé. Nous sommes descendu dans un quartier pas très rassurant. Nous avons été frustré à cause du mauvais temps et du manque d'indications des randonnées possibles. Nous avions lu que le mois de février n'était pas l'idéal pour aller à Rio mais nous voulions y aller pour le carnaval. Nous avons pu profiter de notre voyage mais avec un gros bémol sur la météo. Bon voyage à ceux qui me liront.

Xavier
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Comment visiter le Pantanal avec un petit budget
Bonjour, Nous sommes deux amies et nous souhaitons visiter le Pantanal nord. De Cuiaba/ Pocone à Porto Jofre. Avez vous déjà fait ce voyage ? si oui comment ? à quel prix ? Etes vous passé par une agence à Cuiaba ou Pocone prix ? ou êtes vous passé directement par une pousada ou fazenda qui organise les excursions ? Avez vous loué une voiture ? Nous pensons y consacrer deux jours une nuit et ensuite de Porto Jofre aller faire une excursion en bateau pour voir je jaguar comme nous devons partir fin aout ou début septembre c'est la bonne époque. Ou s'adresser pour cette deuxième excursion ? comment retourner à Cuiaba pour prendre l'avion pour Sao Luis ? Merci d'avance pour votre aide Miss hip hop
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Voyager sans réserver au Brésil
Bonjour, je souhaite faire un voyage en mode sac a dos low cost, et si possible sans devoir réserver mes auberges de jeunesse en avance. Ma seule certitude est de faire un itinéraire qui passe par Rio et les chutes igaçu. Croyez-vous le tout possible et quel sont les meilleurs mois pour entreprendre ce genre de voyage sans aucune réservation d'avance? Je compte partir un mois et demi.

Merci d'avance!
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Le top 15 des lieux à voir au Brésil, et les vôtres?
Tiens, voici un lien super intéressant pour les futurs voyageurs au Brésil, selon Adelaide : Top-15-des-lieux-a-voir-au-bresil-avant-de-mourir Et pour ceux qui sont déjà venus ? Quels était vos lieux préférés au Brésil ? Le bonjour tropical de Salvador da Bahia, Ivan Bahia Guide
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