Comments on: How NOT To Visit Angra dos Reis: I Did It All Wrong So You Don’t Have To

By: Lea

Lea — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:45:30 +0000

I think I’m staying in the same Airbnb as you and totally agree with your opinion, I’m leaving tomorrow haha

By: Georgia

Georgia — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:24:37 +0000

Thank you for this! We were just about to book 5 nights here. Will try the islands now instead. Had a very similar experience in Cambodia in 2019 where we booked accommodation in very disappointing town only to do a day trip to the islands and immediately regret our decision. All part of travelling I guess but now we don’t have to repeat the same mistake!

By: Umiko

Umiko — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:42:31 +0000

It looks like the city is a based for exploring the small islands around the area. And like you said in the beginning, it’s like a run-down city, trying to pick up its glory from years ago. It reminded me of a tourist destination in the Midwest of USA that made me wonder why do people still flocking there. But you got a delicious lunch at Praia Grande. I would like to have some of those steaks!

By: Smita

Smita — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:28:55 +0000

It’s a bummer you didn’t have the best time at Angra Dos Reis. A lack of food choices would turn me off a place too. The walk along the waterfront to the Big Beach does look beautiful – love your pictures of the place!

By: Linda (LD Holland)

Linda (LD Holland) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:40:31 +0000

I love to read an honest review of a place that someone did not like. We visited lots of great beach towns in South America. I am now glad we did not visit Angra dos Reis. That hill with colourful houses might have fooled me into wanting to wander the streets. Good thing the promenade at Praia Grande redeemed the town. Great to know that you do recommend a visit to the islands. All good points when we plan a return to Brazil.

By: jeffalbom

jeffalbom — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:36:28 +0000

I always try to be careful when picking lodging to make sure I am in an interesting part of town or at accomodation that is something special. I think I too would feel let down if I was up a hill far away from the action in town.

By: Emma Riggs

Emma Riggs — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 05:23:40 +0000

Oh damn, what a shame it didn’t turn out to be as you thought it might. I’ve definitely been to places that have way underrated my expectations as well… even when others raved about them! But, it’s all part of exploring isn’t it. I like that you’ve shared what you didn’t like with honesty, but then shared how it could be done better for others who go after you.