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Augusto da Silva Guimaraes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Augusto da Silva Guimaraes This Localyte is among the Top 100 most active people in helping Travelers on Localyte.com!
Age: 40 - 44
Languages: English,french and spanish other than Portuguese
I’ve traveled to: I used to live in the States and made several trips to various parts of the country and went to France, Italy, Germany, Spain,Morroco,Switzerland, Canada,Paraguay, Caribean,Mexico and some places in Brasil.
My motto: Be Positive Always!!!!
About me: I am a Tour Guide In Rio and I work with the english , french and spanish speaking tourists. I have my own car that can hold up to 6 paxs and I can also work with more people in a friend's van up to 14 persons. I used to be an exchange student in Oregon and I love meeting new people from all parts of the world, giving them some good info about the marvelous city of RIO!!!
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Activities I can help with:

Bird Watching Island Tours Forest & Rainforest Tours Beach Tours Zoo Tours Sightseeing Guides Show Me Around City Walking Tours Visit to Communities Train Tours Theater, Shows & Musicals Parasailing & Paragliding Adrenaline & Extreme Tours Self-guided Tours

I am a self emplyoed Tour guide and ....

Anything from Hotels bookings to any Other service in Rio or other cities in Brasil, like Transport from/to Airport, Tours in the City, Shopping Tours , Radical Sports , Fishing , Golf Tours ,Soccer Games , Night Entertainment , Private Service for Singles ,Exclusive Service for Elderly ,Cicerone Service and Interpreting or Translations for Business and so on...GET A FREE TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT TO ANYWHERE IN THE CITY!!ASK ME HOW!!!!

Offered Services

Bird Watching Bird Watching

Price:
150.00 USD per service

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Among the 1,822 different species of birds in Brasil, about 750 can be found in the state of Rio.That can be organized with the Expert Guides in locations in the city or ouside whre you can spend the night and see more than 50/80 birds in one day

Island Tours Tropical Island Tour

Price:
70.00 USD per service, per person

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Just an hour and a half from Rio you can chill out at this gourgeous islnad that stands among other fifty different ones! Lunch is included!!!

Forest & Rainforest Tours Tijuca Forest

Price:
60.00 USD per service, per person

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This is the biggest Urban Forest in the World and inside there is a National Park with cascades, trails , viewpoints and several animals inside. That can be done in a Jeep

Beach Tours Beach Tours

Price:
65.00 USD per service, per person

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With more than 10 miles of white sandy beaches you need some good time to see it all!

Zoo Tours Zoo in Rio

Price:
55.00 USD per service, per person

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There is a big one in Rio that can be combined with a visit to the Natural History Museum that is located in the same area!

Sightseeing Guides Tour guides

Price:
25.00 USD per hour, per person

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I am a well known Guide in the city who works for the best incoming travel agencies in the city and I also have a couple of friends to recommend in case I am busy!

Show Me Around Make your tour in Rio

Price:
25.00 USD per hour

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Tell me what you want to see and I will show you!!

City Walking Tours Walking in Rio

Price:
25.00 USD per hour

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A lot of this tour can be done at Rio Cetro as we mingle with the locals and we can also ride this 1895 tram up to Santa Teresa whre the famous train robber used to live, Ronald Biggs...

Visit to Communities Favela Tour( Shanty Town or Slum)

Price:
40.00 USD per service, per person

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Absolutely a very insightful and learning experience and also beneficial to the community

Train Tours Corcovado

Price:
60.00 USD per service, per person

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One of the options to go up to the awesome mountain called Corcovado is riding this Swiss train all the way up 710 m Mountain where the one of the new seven wonders of the world is!

Theater, Shows & Musicals Samba Show

Price:
100.00 USD per service, per person

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A Beautiful one-and-a-half-hour show that shows you many of the different rythms and dances of this multiracial country. The dinner is also included!!

Parasailing & Paragliding Parasailing

Price:
135.00 USD per service, per person

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This can also be organized on a private basis with the best guys in town!

Adrenaline & Extreme Tours Hangliding and Paragliding

Price:
130.00 USD per service, per person

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A breathtaking view as You jump off a 500-meter Mountain with the best pro pilots on a Tandem flight that flies over the Forest and land on a white sandy Beach.Very safe as it is only done when the wind is good for that.A BIRD'S EYE VIEW!!!

Self-guided Tours Self-guided Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Price:
25.00 USD per hour

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That I can help you with. I'll give you some good clues about the city. It does not matter if I do'nt make any money, the important is that you can enjoy Rio and spread the word in your home place!!

Shopping Tours Shopping Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Price:
25.00 USD per hour

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That is a special treat for the ladies!! I know some good areas, even a bit outsise the popular places for tourists, like the outlets that no tourists go to.

Dining Dining in Rio!

The gastronomy in Rio is well known for its variety of options and its specialty is the excellent Meat and Seafood places we have , not to mention the other regional cuisine that is very handy!

Leisure Boat Trips Boat Trips

You can rent boats of all sizes with everething included or join a group on a Boat Tour around the bay area or off the coast

Kayaking & Canoeing Kayaking & Canoeing

So much fun in the rivers or ocean!

Jet Boat & Speed Boat Macuco

Thre are some options with good speed boats to see Rio from the sea. The view is great!!!

Airport & Ground Transportation Transfers

Anytime of the Day or Night. Either non-english speaking drivers or English speaking Guides can pick you up at any airport or at the Bus Station

Lodging Hostels / Hotels;Bed and Breakfast

Just tell me what you are looking for and I do my best to help you!

Entertainment Night Life

That is absolutely one of the highlights of Rio with options for all ages and tastes!

Wildlife Tours Tijuca Forest and the Amazon or Pantanal

Either in Rio or up North in the Amazon the wild life of Brasil is so rich. In the wetlands of the Pantanal you will also see a variety of animals.

Swimming with Dolphins Macuco

Depending on the time of the year you can swimm very close to them!

Mountain Climbing Mountain

Up to Sugar Loaf , climbing, isn't that so fun?

Dolphin Watching Macuco Boat Trip

Just 15 min away from the shore of Rio you can enjoy the stuuning Dolphin life near the coastal islands!!

Car & Driver, Limousine Private services

A car for two or even a limo that works by the hour is very much fun and fancy!!

Bus & Minivan Tours Sightseeing in Rio

Joinning Group Tours with bilingual Tour Guides and stopping at several places for your enjoyment!

Bar, Club & Pub Bars in Rio

From every day local bar to the most private and trendy bars you will enjoy the goog vib of the city od Rio and its People!!

Health Spa Beauty and Spa

Thre are some good options in the city!

Surfing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing Surfing in Rio

With excellent waves there are some exclusive spots to do it!

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Scuba Diving

That can be organized in Rio or outside Rio

Sailing Sailing in Rio

Either on a Island tour in a Schooner Boat or rent a private boat can be arranged

Language Classes Portuguese Classes

Easy to learn with excellent and experienced teachers

Golf Golf Tours

There are two in Rio. Itahanga Golf Club and Gavea Golf Club but just ouside the Rio , like 1hr 30 min or 2 hr 30 min away, in the mountain or at a beatiful beach resort there are other options too.

Fishing & Fly Fishing Fishing in Rio

With the coast line we have and hundreds od islands, you can definately have a great day of fishing combined with a spectacular scenery!

Trekking Trekking in Rio

Outside and inside Rio there are stunning forests and trails to go on a guided tour

Hiking & Walking Hiking in RIO

You can hike up Sugar Loaf, how about that?

Biking Biking in Rio

It is a lovely way to see and interact with the locals

Backpacking Backpackers

You are always welcome and I can give you some good hints on how to go on a small budget

Night Tours Samba and Carnival Tours

Depending on what you want to see there are lots of options for the night, from indoor shows and dancing Clubs or Samba lessons or even watching the most Glamourous Parade in hte world!

Museums Museum Tour

There are several in Rio as the city has been the cultural and intelectual center of Brasil for mant decades!

Farm, Rural & Agricultural Tours Coffe Plantation Tours

On that Tour you can see how the slaves lived in the past and the locations of the farms where Coffee was the main income in the country!

Cultural Experiences Historical Tours

On a private basis I can show you several sites in Rio that brings you back to the old times of the Portuguese in 1700's, 1800's and 1900's.

Helicopter Tours Flip around Rio

Thare are flights from 7 min. to 30 min or even for one entire hour in the best choppers like the Bell Rangers or Long Rangers or the Eskilo

Wedding & Honeymoon Services Wedding & Honeymoon Services in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

That I can suggest you some reliable people yo help you!!

Volunteer Activities Volunteer Activities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I've done that a lot when I was an Exchange student and some years after I came back. And as a social work it can be very helpful in Rio as it is a city with lots ok contrasts!!

Sporting Events Sporting Events in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

All year round there are things going on in Rio, specially now as we'll host the Worl Cup and the Olympics. Tell me what you're looking for and I'll let you know""

Private & Custom Services Private & Custom Services in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Just tell me what you need and I'll put together the best you can get!

New Years New Years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The biggest celebration in Brazil is right here on Coapacabana Beach. Make your plans with some time in advance and you'll never forget this coming of the year in your lifetime!!!

Internet Internet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lots of Places are now wi-fi so you can connect even on the beach

Concierge Concierge in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

There are some good ones and some not as good. They're very theorical and the best tips come from the expert tour guides!!!

Food & Cafes Food & Cafes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lots of options in Rio. For all tastes and pockets!!

Shore Excursions Shore Excursions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tell me what you are looking for and I'll give you all the good prices and options on how to do them.

River Rafting & Tubing River Rafting & Tubing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I got some good contacts with the best guides from Rio who are into that!!

Hop-on Hop-off Tours Hop-on Hop-off Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

These, unfortunately we do not have in Rio.

Safari Tours Safari Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Some options in the biggest urben forest in the world that is located in Rio or for sure up in the Amazon.

Eco-Travel Eco-Travel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

lot's of options just one hour or so outside Rio.Seeing wild life, the golden lion Tamarin and so on...

Sand Dune Tours Dunes

In Cabo Frio there are some beautiful ones!

Yoga Services Yoga Services in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Some good options in Rio!!

Wine Tasting Wine Tasting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Thast is also a growing thing in Brazil, and in Rio you can find some good places!!

Waterski, Jetski, Wakeboard Waterski, Jetski, Wakeboard in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Some good options will be found in Barra. just 20 min. away from Copacabana or Ipanema.

Skiing & Snowboarding Skiing & Snowboarding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Not in Brazil, sorry!!

Horseback Riding Horseback Riding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Some good options outside Rio or even in the city!!

Mountain Biking Mountain Biking in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Some good options outside Rio, not so far away!

History & Heritage History & Heritage in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Yes, I can tell you where you can learn it!

Art & Music Tours Art & Music Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

On a private basis, just let me know what you want and I sort it out!