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I'm in the early stages of planning a London to Rio flight and then spending a week or a bit less there. Then I want to head to either Itacare or Florianopolis. They are both plane rides away from Rio and I will need to book those in advance. www.voegol.com.br and www.tam.com.br will help in that regard.

If you a uk citizen here are the entry requirements currently http://www.brazil.org.uk/tourism/visasvaccinations.html

Where to stay in Rio ?
cabana copa hostel

Surfing Information Florianópolis

Brazil Surf Camp
For 13 days with all inclusive status these guys charge a single traveller
Price per person in an private room: R$ 4.995,00 and this is about 1665 pounds.

"A taxi or a driver from the hotel to lagoa center coasts around R$ 15,00 and you can order one any time."

Checkout the sunset backpackers as it is well documented as a good place to stay and a friend of mine recommends it. They have surf equipment for you and there is some capoeira.

Information on Itacare
You will not find so much online that is in English just yet but the various tour options are staggering in this region. It is an area of natural tropical beauty with amazing beaches and waterfalls. There are all kinds of tours from kayaking to ziplining, surf schools and more..

Itacare video

Easy Drop Surf Camp

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Reviewed by admin April 14, 2010
Last updated: April 15, 2010
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hey Calvin
These are the rooms we have and the prices for low season:

11 bed dorm R$28,00 per person, per night.
10 bed dorm R$33,00 per person, per night.
8 bed dorm R$33,00 per person, per night.
7 bed dorm R$ 33,00 per person, per night.
4 bed dorm R$40,00 per person, per night.
Triple Room R$40,00 per person or R$120 for the room
Double Room R$ 50,00 per person or R$100,00 for the room.

> That's great about the lockers - sounds like its normal to travel with
> laptops these days :) do you have any more expensive private rooms ?
>

>>
>> Hi Calvin, thanks to choosing us , and yes we are 5 minutes walk
>> distance
>> from the best surf spot in the island , and we have 2 surf school
>> around
>> , and we have capoeira around Backpackers Sunset
>>
>> if you need to know something else just let us know we hope to see you
>> soon here
>>
>> by the way check it all our blog you'll be alble to see some pictures
>> and
>> activities going on www.backpackerssunset.blogspot.com
>>
>> thank you
>>
>> Backpackers sunset's staff
>>
>>
>> > Hi can I walk from the hostel to the surfing beaches ? how far is it.
>> I
>> > would like to take some surfing lessons from proper instructors and
>> play
>> > capoeira.
>> > obrigada.
>> >
>> >
>> > 07759579789 smile | www.landed.at | www.caribbean-diving.com
>> > | www.roatan-diving.com
>> > | www.style-review.com

>> >>
>> >> HeyCalvin! thanks for getting in contact!!
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> The price per person is R$28,00 or R$33,00reais in 8-10 and 11 mixed
>> >> room
>> >> including
>> >> breakfast, beach toys, boogieboards, fishing rods,pool table,
>> swimming
>> >> pool, 1 free caipirinha everynight and the best view in Floripa!! We
>> >> also
>> >> have individual lockers in everyroom, and also plugs inside the
>> lockers
>> >> so
>> >> you can charge your battery!! We will have a look in the website, and
>> >> will
>> >> great to speak about it once you arrive!!
>> >>
>> >> We are beautifully situated on a hill top overlooking the natural
>> >> lagoons
>> >> of Lagoa da Conceição, with plenty of activities around our hostel,
>> from
>> >> surf to sandboard, trails and close to Lagoa da Conceição, where the
>> >> night
>> >> life is! Its located about 30 km from downtown Floripa! A taxi from
>> >> the
>> >> main bus station to the hostel should cost around R$40,00
>> >> If you have any question, please let us know, we are more than happy
>> to
>> >> help you!!
>> >>
>> >> To book we need your confirmation, such as your arrival time at the
>> >> hostel!!
>> >>
>> >> We are looking foward to hear from you!!
>> >>
>> >> Cheers

>> >> > :: Formulario de Contato ::
>> >> >
>> >> > Assunto: Opinião
>> >> >

>> >> > Mensagem: Hi I would like to know if I can lock my laptop up in the
>> >> hostel
>> >> > if I come there to go surfing and how close to the surfing beach
>> for
>> >> > beginner to intermediate level are you ?
>> >> thanks
>> >> please also list for
>> >> > free your hostels here
>> >> http://landed.at/

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Reviewed by Lindsey Crowe September 14, 2009

Well Florianopolis rocks for surfing, night life, and everything else
really.

Accommodation wise I recommend Sunset Backpackers
(http://backpackersfloripa.com/backpackers/sun.php) where I stayed. You
can find both cheaper and more expensive but the place is so damn
beautiful, is right near Mole beach, has some free surfboards for you to
take out when you want, and has a knowledgeable bunch of guys n girls
working for them that surf and live there so they're the perfect people
to ask about getting gigs at local clubs and where and when to surf.

I know how to surf so didn't ask around about any schools there for it
but knowing the area there would have to be a fair few to pick from. For
advice on that I would check them out locally once there and ask the
Sunset Backpackers crew. Sunset Share House, the "brother/sister" hostel
of that place is cool too although I don't think the hostel itself is as
well setup however it IS right next to a beginner surf beach. Watch out
for the rips at Mole if you're not an experienced/strong surfer as they
can easily pull you a long way out.

As for taking a laptop, I had that and more and stored it all in my
locker there. You get locked up lockers in both places (not necessarily
in all rooms though so make sure when you book that you are getting a
room that does have one for you) so its all pretty safe.

Getting there from Rio is dead easy! There will be dozens of companies
in the bus terminal in Rio offering you direct, comfortable and safe
buses to get you there. Choose your price bracket / comfort level there.
Its an awesome bus service there in Brazil, better than here in Oz...

Ahh Capoeira I was kinda sick of by the time I got there so I didn't go
looking for any but it would be easy enough to find, be it shows or
groups of people learning or whatever. Just walking around the streets
and on the beaches you'll see people practising.

Umm yeh, any other questions (or if I waffled on and didn't really
answer yours) then please just let me know!

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