We are going to visit Rio de Janerio and Sao Paolo.Any suggestions about accommodation and entertainment ?

No one could tell you because there is no predictable pattern, such as a cooling rain in the morning followed by sunshine and so forth. Sometimes it rains all day, more often not. It may look gloomy, rain for a couple of hours, then turn cloudy again....rain could be light or heavy....

One thing is for certain....if you are caught in the rain, you will be unable to find a taxi. Go to a nice cafe, drink a cortado and read the paper or a good book until the rain stops....

I will end on an upbeat....I don't recall ever missing two consecutive full days of outdoor activities in over 17 trips to BA....

Doc, you wouldn't be like so many US citizens who think Buenos Aires is some place in Brazil, would you? LOL!!!

Hi Travill,

As mentioned quite a few times on this forum, the best place to stay in Rio is Ipanema or Leblon Beach. For upscale -- I would suggest Marina All Suites Hotel on Leblon Beach, or for a nice moderate hotel, Praia Ipanema Hotel.

Sao Paulo is enormous so it would be good to know what area you plan on visiting before making suggestions. There are many "Apart-Hotels" that are quite affordable and have a small apartment feel, many with kitchenettes and living rooms. Paulista Wall Street Suites is a good option for this type of hotel:
http://www.wallstreet.com.br/ingles.htm

Ignore my previous post. I was attempting to respond to a question raised in another thread. Unsuccessfully, I might add...