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Ricardo Santos

@ricardo80202

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in Brazil

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About me

American

Lives in Rio de Janeiro

Speaks English, Portuguese

Registration: 13 April 2011

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Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
13 years ago
gringodorecreio

Best Places to Live in Rio Without Spending A Fortune... And ``Oh yes, by gringodorecreio

It´s terribly expensive here now. Rio has the shape of a crazy anaconda.... Lots of curvy skinny parts and then that lump where she just ate a baby cow. People want to be close to Copacabana or Ipanema because that is where they hear is best from ...

Ricardo Santos

I tot agree with you. Recreio is a great place to live. I moved here three weeks ago from Denver, Colorado and I am loving it. The beach is very clean and safe. Even the not so great part of Recreio is safe. I love hanging out at Terreirao. ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
13 years ago
nhoover

Questions about Living in Rio with a Family by nhoover

All, My husband is Brazilian but has been living abroad for the past ten years (in Egypt and the U.S). Currently we live in Chicago and have a 21 month old daughter. We may soon have the opportunity to move to Rio as my husband's employer is ...

Ricardo Santos

Dear Nhoover, We are moving to Rio in July with a pet. Here are the requirements: 1) You can travel with the pet if it is small and fit under the seat in front you. Cost is $100.00 at United Airlines. You can also Check-in the pet if it is ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ricardo80202

Returning to Rio in July 2011 by ricardo80202

I was born in Rio, but I lived in Denver Colorado. I have some family in Rio but not longer have any friends from the past, so would like to start some new friendships. I am living in Recreio Beach. I also went to the University of Colorado at ...

Ricardo Santos

And yes, I would like very much some leads on Architecture jobs in Rio. Thank you, Ricardo Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ricardo80202

Returning to Rio in July 2011 by ricardo80202

I was born in Rio, but I lived in Denver Colorado. I have some family in Rio but not longer have any friends from the past, so would like to start some new friendships. I am living in Recreio Beach. I also went to the University of Colorado at ...

Ricardo Santos

I graduated from the 3.5 y master of architecture program from University of Colorado at Denver in 2006. Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ricardo80202

Permanent residency for Same Sex Couples by ricardo80202

My partner and I are moving permanently to Brazil more precisely Rio de Janeiro. I am Brazilian by birth and now can extend permanent residency to him. I want to share the process with others and offer some guidance if needed. The most recent ...

Ricardo Santos

Chloe, Congratulations on your marriage. As far as the work visa goes. I believe you will have to enter the country with a visitor visa and then apply to change the immigration status to permanent resident based on a "Stable Union" before you can ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Vicfau

apartments to rent? by Vicfau

Hi, in next 2 months i will be arrivin in Rio to work. I will be there approximately 1 year. any web to look for apartments to rent? also, where can i look for a car - leasing? thanks regards.

Ricardo Santos

Hi Vicfau, I find zap.com.br to be very helpful when looking for real estate, cars, and so on. zap.com.br/imoveis/busca-de-imoveis-simples.aspx Good Luck! Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 created a thread
13 years ago

Permanent residency for Same Sex Couples

My partner and I are moving permanently to Brazil more precisely Rio de Janeiro. I am Brazilian by birth and now can extend permanent residency to him. I want to share the process with others and offer some guidance if needed. The most recent ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
14 years ago
denila

best place in Brasil for an European to buy a new home by denila

Hi, I just wonder what is the best place in Brasil for an European to buy a new home in. If one is interested in a quiet place on the hill with nice view, natural scenary but not too far from a city which would be confortable for a newcomer, which ...

Ricardo Santos

Denise, There are lots of great places in Brazil I will suggest some I know the best in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Mountain Towns. Petrópolis, also known as The Imperial City of Brazil, is a town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, about 65 km ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 created a thread
14 years ago

(CREA) Brazilian Architecture licence with an American College Degree

I have an accredited Master degree in Architecture from the University of Colorado. I want to start the process of acquiring the Brazilian professional architectural licence with (CREA-RJ). Does anyone out there have been through the process and ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
14 years ago
ladel

List of US companies implemented in Rio and Sao Paulo? by ladel

Hi everyone! Boa tarde! Would you know where I could find a list of American, French, British companies implemented in Brazil, more precisely in Rio and Sao Paulo? ... or if you just knew the names of a few foreign companies implemented in these ...

Ricardo Santos

Just about all fortune 500 companies are located either in Rio and/or Sao Paulo. Try to search for "Brazil" keyword at the Monster.com website. Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
14 years ago
°µÍø½ûÇø.com

Going out in Rio de Janeiro by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Rio de Janeiro? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!

Ricardo Santos

Try Barril 8000 Friday or Saturday. Go see Banda Revelacao. They are just a great band to see live. The cost is about BR$25 cover charge. The food is good, but don't expect "French cosine" it is better then your average bar food. Try Barril ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
14 years ago
DCJames

Where to purchase blank CD-Rs or CD-RWs in Rio de Janeiro by DCJames

Hello to All: My name is James and I just joined this blog. Can anyone advise me as to specific stores in Rio where one can purchase blank Sony CDs (CD-R or CD-RW) for recording music. A friend who lives outside of Rio tells me that he can never ...

Ricardo Santos

You can find bank CDs at Extra, Carrefour, Sams, Walmart, supermarket chains. Also if your friend is in Barra da Tijuca area there is a place called InfoBarra that you can find anything electronic as well as computer tech services. Good ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
14 years ago
helen68

Where to stay in Rio with kids by helen68

Hi, I'm new on this blog, and happy to receive some information about moving and living in Rio. Me, my husband and my daughter are moving to Rio in September, and I don't have a clue about where to start organizing our new life in Brazil. So, can ...

Ricardo Santos

Helen, I am originally for Rio. I am now living in Denver, Colorado returning to Rio in July 2011. I believe the best area to live is Barra da Tijuca or Recreio dos Bandeirantes. Both very modern, quiet and very safe. Barra da Tijuca has an ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 created a thread
14 years ago

Returning to Rio in July 2011

I was born in Rio, but I lived in Denver Colorado. I have some family in Rio but not longer have any friends from the past, so would like to start some new friendships. I am living in Recreio Beach. I also went to the University of Colorado at ... Read More

Ricardo Santos
ricardo80202 replied to a thread
14 years ago
Sea Angel

Saquarena Area by Sea Angel

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew about Saquarena - Itauna Beach area. Is it a good safe area to live?

Ricardo Santos

Sea Angel, Barra da Tijuca is a great option. You will get much more real estate for the same money comparing to (Zona Sul)Copacabana, Ipanama,... . My partner and I have a house in Barra and we travel back from Colorado every year. The beach is ... Read More