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“A Wonderful and Trouble Free Experience” With Chimu

Apr 28

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Below is another Chimu Adventures testimonial on our fantasctic South America trips:

We would like to take this oportunity to thank you all at Chimu Adventures for making our tour to South America such a wonderfull and trouble free experience . The value for money compared to other tour companys operating in Australia is fantastic. All the tours in each country Argentina, Peru,Galapagos Islands and Brasil were carried out by experienced local people . On arrival in Peru our transfer driver Marcelo Rodriguez was probably the most knowlegable and helpfull driver we have experienced in ten years of travel also on arrival at Hotel Los Girasoles we were meet by Alberto Wirz tour company rep whom presented us with a booklet containing all tour times and transfers in Peru. He was such a passionate frendly person who was amazing at his job. Unfortunately the tour to the Sacred Valley missed the Pisac markets which most people on the bus were not happy about , this decission was made by the local guide on the bus and could not be helped but it was such a great day anyway. We were so lucky to have such a memorable day at Machu Picchu clear skys and warm weather. The Galapagos was great, the guide and Comfort Adventurer was very enjoyable.Our tour in Rio to the statue of Christ the Redeemer was cancelled due to landslides but the positive about the cancelled tour gave us time to enjoy a day at Copa beach , shopping and swiming I would probably recommend other people staying a few extra days to slow down a bit and enjoy this area . Iguassu falls was the most  spectacular thing we have experienced in our travels the tour guide and transfers were first class , In ending thanks again we will certainly recomend your company to our friends

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It’s Nearly Carnival Time in Rio!

Jan 7

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THOSE lucky enough to have visited Rio de Janeiro for Carnival say you have not partied unless you have experienced this event.

The Amazing city of Rio comes together for that magical week in February to show the world amazing colour, beautifully rehearsed dancing and to play hypnotizing music.carnival

Many of the locals spend most of the year preparing for the best and biggest party,

from February 13-16th in 2010, to show off their talents – and the performances are faultless.

The best chance to see the parading samba schools are at the Avenida Rio Branco, which is a free party and you have the real opportunity to mix with the locals. However, for those who like to see the best and aren’t scared to pay, then the prestigious Sambadrome is the place to be.

For more than 150 years the Brazilians have been showing the rest of the world how to party.

More than 100 groups will be parading through the streets, not just of Rio, but throughout the country. Carnival is held each year 40 days before Easter and marks the beginning of Lent.

But Rio de Janeiro is the place to be as there are a plethora of balls and you have to get to one to be a part of the celebrations yourself.

Most don’t start until late at night and the music is still playing long after the sun has returned the following day. The streets are also alive with festivities, some well organised and others just spontaneous happenings at local bars. Everywhere you look, you will find a party.

Those looking for some rich culture won’t be disappointed, either. A visit to Carnival is the best way to learn about Brazil because it is important to the people who live there.

They put their hearts and souls into their preparations and performances.

Source: The Sunday Times

Chimu Adventures has an amazing carnival tour which includes tickets to the sambadrome! As well as a very popular Rio stopover tour for those who can’t make it in February. Visit our website for more details.

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