summer olympics in Rio

Old Oct 12th, 2015, 07:01 AM
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summer olympics in Rio

I'm having trouble finding information about vacation rentals in Rio in the Deodoro area (where the equestrian events are held). So far I've looked at AirBub, homeaway and flipit. None of these let me search for Deodoro. Any ideas on where or how to make contacts?
I have visited 2 sites that have packages for the games. road trips is one of these.the other was JetSet Sports. These include lodging and various amenities like transportation to the various venues, but no tickets. anyone have any experience with these sports packages?
We would really like to have a house or villa for our stay. I'm going to check other posts about tickets.
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Old Oct 12th, 2015, 08:47 AM
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Yay! Another horse lover! (Used to compete in dressage and 3-day eventing)
You probably want to stay in what is called the Zona Sul, by the beach where most tourist hotels and furnished apartments are located. Deodoro is a residential neighborhood, but in Zona Oeste, not central (for tourism--I have friends that live nearby in Anchieta and it is a shlep with traffic into the center of town for sights), so I wonder how many AirBnB-type opportunities there are or will be. Rental houses or villas are not so common in Rio. There're more likely to be short term furnished apartments for rent to tourists, the majority in the Zona Sul. Googling "short term apartments rio janeiro" came up with many possibilities of agencies. Zona Sul is most comfortable for foreign tourists, since much of Rio looks run down and scares some of them.
I haven't heard much about specialized transportation for the games. The local buses might be hard to figure out, but they should be putting on some dedicated ones. (Specific info is a bit scarce from outside the city.) Taxis would be your best bet to the riding events, or metro/subway for its limited route (not Deodoro).
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Old Oct 12th, 2015, 08:49 AM
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Here's a transport map:
http://www.rio2016.com/en/rio-de-jan.../transport-map
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Old Oct 15th, 2015, 03:28 PM
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Thank you for both tips. I will share them with my companions and see what we can do.

I have ordered a guide book that looks promising - Guide to the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics: A Comprehensive Guidebook to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio

plus
Fodor's Brazil: With an 8-page Special Section on the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio (Travel Guide)

Just in case anyone else is looking for this info!
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Old Oct 15th, 2015, 03:33 PM
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By the way, my friends are more into the equestrian scene than I am. the older daughter has competed in dressage on a high level. Her work, now, has required her to cut back on that. We are all big fans. I'm looking forward to the eventing and dressage, particularly.
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Air B&B is an official partner of Rio 2015. If you go onto Rio2016.com and look at the spectator links you will get more information. It takes some searching but I was able to find the official AirB&B link:http://s.airbnb.com/rio-2016. These should be a fun games.
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Old Oct 27th, 2015, 01:36 PM
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Huh! My Fodor's guide to Brazil arrived. Quite good except nothing on the Olympics. Big disappointment!
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I have seen someone directed with the link title https://www.reviewsdir.com/blog/summ...pics-rio-2016/

Its very fruitful for the olympics viewers only. I found the good in that. Y not others will get the good share from it..?
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Old Aug 15th, 2016, 10:38 AM
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Hey there!

I'm travel journalist for travljunkie.com looking to interview someone in Rio for the games! Would love to write up something about your time in Rio!

Message back if interested!

Thanks!
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