James G. Ziegler in Governador Valadares, Brazil
| Age: | 45 - 49 |
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| Languages: | English and Brazilian Portuguese |
| My Website: | http://www.stonesofbrasil.com |
| I’ve traveled to: | U.S., Canada, Mexco, Netherlands, Brazil, Germany, and United Kingdom. |
| I like: | Motorcycles, Mt. Bikes, Hiking, Canoeing, Stones and Photography. |
| I’m currently: | Stones Dealer and Stones Web Site Designer/Maintainance. |
| About me: | I am an American "expat" living in Brazil, married to a lovely Brazilian woman, working as a stones dealer and web designer / site maintenance. |
| Location: | Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
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Activities I can help with:
Stones of Brasil
Provide guided tours of the collectable and gemstones districts of Governador Valadares and Teofilo Otoni M.G., Brazil with introductions to all the right people for purchasing travelers. Tours of various producing crystal mines throughout the interior of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Pilot services for Hang and Para glider enthusiasts in Governador Valadares, Brazil; the site of Mount Ibituruna one of the top locals in the world and site of the 09 World Championships of Paragliding
Offered Services
Sightseeing Guide in Governador Valadares, Brazil

Price:
100.00 USD per service
Will show you around GoVal sights of interest, Mount Ibituruna trips, shopping, Tennis/Swim Clubs, neighborhood tours, et cetera.
(Price is Plus Expenses i.e.: Gas, Lunch...)
Guided Mine Tours of the interior of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Will take you out into the countryside of Minas Gerais; one of the richest and most heavily mined Gem Crystal areas of the world, to tour the mines of various friends and business associates. We will visit everything from small Hole-in-the-Wall mines to vast World Renown mines with the Most Famous Production of their Crystal Species in the world.
(4WD/4Psngr Pick-up Truck Daily Rate Plus Expenses i.e.: gas, lunch, over night trips room & board. US$100 additional per person.)
Airport & Ground Transportation Belo Horizonte to GoVal
I can pick you up at the Belo Horizonte or the GoVal airports. If other services are booked GoVal airport pick ups are FREE!
(A Belo trip would be 10Hrs or US$150.00, private car only. A Mini-Bus for groups will be quoted.)
Car & Driver in Governador Valadares, Brazil
Will act as chauffeur; 24 hours day or night driving on direction to your destinations in GoVal or area.
(My car Plus Expenses, your car your gas hourly rate only.)
Gem District Tours in Governador Valadares & Teofilo Otoni
Guided tours of these cities Collectable and Gemstone districts. Personal introductions to all the right dealers and wholesalers. Everyone from Gemstone Rough dealers, to Specimen dealers, to Gemstone dealers, and everything in between. This is my main business; I personally know most of these dealers and conduct business with them myself.
(My car Plus Expenses, your car your gas daily rate only.)
Hang & Paragliding in Governador Valadares, Brazil

Price:
300.00 USD per day
Will deliver pilots and equipment to the top of the mountain and pick up at various landing spots on either side of the Rio Doce. Chase car provided for distance flights, you supply radios.
(4WD/4Psngr Pick-up Truck expenses included, US$200 daily without Chase Car, US$100 daily with your vehicle.)
Bar, Club & Pub in Governador Valadares, Brazil

Price:
50.00 USD per service
Will take you out to introduce you to the "Happening" bars and clubs in GoVal. Provide translation services; generally keep you away from and out of trouble. Will meet you at your hotel, take you out and see you home or off with a "safe" date situation.
(I do not drink so, you can get wasted and somebody will still be reasonable and cautious.)
Biking in Governador Valadares, Brazil
Will take you around GoVal which, much like Amsterdam has dedicated bike lanes throughout the city; or Single Track/Dirt Road trips outside of the city. A Cool thing to do is BOMB the dirt back road up Ibituruna! We will deliver you to the top of the mountain and pick you up at the base. A good Full Suspension Mt bike, Full Protection, and a little Restraint/Common Sense is STRONGLY recommended for this trip!
Food & Cafes in Governador Valadares, Brazil

Price:
Free!
Will introduce you to the good Comida Minero restaurants, "World Foods" restaurants, and BEST Pastel, Burger, and Pizza joints in GoVal. This service is free but, you generally pick up the check.
Advice I've Written for Travelers!
Travel Questions I've answered:
- I have some vacation days to kill and I’m trying to go to Brazil. Where in Brazil would be an Amazing place to take a vacation? (18 days ago)
- Interested in buying uncut gemstones (29 days ago)
Places I've reviewed:
- Bar do Fred: Fred's is just a comfortable place to hang out with your friends, enjoy a good plate of food, and... (20 days ago)
- Pico da Ibituruna: Mt Ibituruna, meaning Black Mountain in the language of the indigenous Tupi-Guarani tribe, is the... (90 days ago)
- Av. Minas Gerais: The main Avenue of Governador Valadares Avenida Minas Gerais is a tree lined street with an... (94 days ago)
- R. Peçanha: R. Peçanha is the heart of the Gemstones District in Governador Valadares. Here you will find... (94 days ago)
- CAEM-Centro Acadêmico Escola de Minas: Founded by Claude Henri Gorceix in 1876, located on/in one of Brazil's most historically... (148 days ago)
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