US/Ghana - Natal - 6/16/14

Discussion in 'USA Men: World Cup Fans & Travel' started by wixson7, Dec 11, 2013.

  1. mundial

    mundial Member

    Mar 12, 2000
    Washington, DC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm going to try calling them tomorrow. Do you know what the deal is with the CDW? I booked through rentalcars.com and apparently my rental doesn't include the CDW. Do you know if the credit card companies cover that in Brazil?
     
  2. Palermo10

    Palermo10 Member

    Apr 7, 2005
    San Diego
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We have two Ghana tickets up for sale (Category 3). A friend received some bad family news and had to cancel the trip. PM me if interested.
     
  3. ACGreen

    ACGreen Member

    May 12, 2004
    São Paulo, Brasil
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Backpacks and normal rollerbags are ok. They just say 5kg. Never seen it enforced. Worst case is a gate check.
     
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  4. samcana

    samcana New Member

    Mar 11, 2014
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    there are charter flights to Natal from Amsterdam as well, but now I'm just being a smart ass.

    I keep hearing people say international flights will go to Augusto Severo "for the whole world cup" or "until the USA game" but seen no official word... Guess we'll just have to wait a few days and see

    that USA meets Natal youtube vid.... what accent is that supposed to be?!
     
  5. azevedof

    azevedof Member

    May 1, 2014
    Natal
    Club:
    America Natal
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    Did you see the entire video?
    The video was narrated by an American who lives here in Natal. Of course he has a strong portuguese accent, same as we have an accent when we speak english (if that's not our native language) ;)
     
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  6. wixson7

    wixson7 Member+

    May 12, 2009
    boulder
    No one messes with our azevedof. !!
     
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  7. samcana

    samcana New Member

    Mar 11, 2014
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    #607 samcana, Jun 3, 2014
    Last edited: Jun 3, 2014
    oh my bad! apologies... I glanced at the "Visit Brazil"
     
  8. JRCIII

    JRCIII Member

    Feb 27, 2006
    New York City
    Hello,

    We got extra tickets all Category 1 seats in same row: 3 for USA V Ghana ; 4 USA V Germany. Please email jules_cattie@yahoo or text 917-838-7584 if interested. Exchange in NYC or will FedEx to you (after paypal).

    JR
     
  9. mundial

    mundial Member

    Mar 12, 2000
    Washington, DC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I spoke to Localiza today - they have switched over to the new Natal airport as well.
     
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  10. Bigrose30

    Bigrose30 Member+

    Sep 11, 2004
    Jersey City, NJ
    They replied to my e-mail and assured me that my reservations would be honored.

    Which is good news because I hear getting a taxi from the new airport is impossible.
     
  11. Bigrose30

    Bigrose30 Member+

    Sep 11, 2004
    Jersey City, NJ
    American Express is pretty good with that if you booked with it - I'd call and confirm though.

    I actually booked directly through Localiza.
     
  12. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    go on...
     
  13. Bigrose30

    Bigrose30 Member+

    Sep 11, 2004
    Jersey City, NJ
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  14. samcana

    samcana New Member

    Mar 11, 2014
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
  15. AlcySTar

    AlcySTar New Member

    Jun 4, 2014
    Club:
    Corinthians Sao Paulo
    Hello Everyone!!!
    I am not a dude and this is my first post here. I am very excited to go to the game. I live outside Boston (go socks!) but I am from Natal. Assuming you are all going for a good time there, here are some suggestions from a "local".
    First of all, Natal is a very family friend place, however, there are some places that prostitutes and drug dealers are located. Going to Ponta Negra Beach, for example, stay away from the end of the beach, more you go away from "Morro do Careca", more cool nice young college students type of locals you meet.
    If you see places with Germain, Italy, etc... flags, more chances are that it's not a good area. I like to go to the beach right after the Erivan Franca avenue ends. It's a good mix of tourists and locals and not so crowd.
    The best way to go to the stadium it's by BUS or even better, the vans. It's probably going to be traffic, so a taxi may end up very expensive. At Carnatal (the biggest popular party in town) that's what we do. You can go and come back any time easily. There are PLENTY public transportation in the regular bases that goes from Ponta Negra to Arena das Dunas, so don't even stress about it.
    Marina Badaue in Pirangi, and Pipa are two things you get to do there. Locals goes to the mall to eat and socialize, and the best place to eat after hours is called Pittsburg. They are open 24/7 and eveyone goes there. Be careful with the food on the streets if you are sensitive. There's no health department inspection for food carts!!! They sell delicious food, and have a friendly approach, but not for "Americans" stomach.
    The places that you must eat:
    Tabua de Carne
    Restaurant Farol (Farol bar)
    Pizzaria Reis Magos
    Churrasquinho do Pedao
    Bella Napolli Pizzaria

    Natal is an expensive town. Don't be surprised that even though you have American Dollars you will find everything expensive. Be prepared. Sodas are not refill and be prepared to pay at least U$2.5 for a can of soda in many restaurants. If you ask for water, they will bring you mineral water, not tap water. Always agree first to a cab ride, for example, and ask 2 or 3 for how much would be and THEN you kind of know how much would cost. The area of the FAN FAST is VERY dangerous. Going there and getting out NEEDS double of your attention.
    Another remind is that old Armani X watch you have may have only cost to you $100 on the outlet, but in Brazil, they cost a whole month working for 64% of the population. Whatever you don't really need or you are really attached, don't even bother to bring there. Your wedding ring has a sentimental value to you? Go to walmart and get another one just for the trip.
    I am not saying that to make anyone nervous. BUT be proactive, don't go anywhere with loads of credit cards and money. separate your money in piles to be used as you go, leave the rest in the hotel SAFE among with your credit card. In Brasil most of the places don't ask for ID (like 99.9999%) and your DL will do just fine, don't take your passport.
    Brazilians party, before, during and after games. But don't worry, they have red bull. lol
    See you there!
    GO USA!!!
     
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  16. AlcySTar

    AlcySTar New Member

    Jun 4, 2014
    Club:
    Corinthians Sao Paulo
    NEW AIRPORT
    If you don't have a lot of luggage, you can take a BUS (Praca or Alecrin) to the city and switch to one to your final destination, like ponta negra. Taxis from the new airport to ponta negra will be expensive. At least U$50, but can be more expensive if it's night or if you want air conditioning. It is at least an hour drive time from the airport to ponta negra. If you have your itinerary I can help and let you know where you can switch the bus.

    NONE of the flights from AMERICA are considered international flights in Brazil because customs is done somewhere else. What means (for example) you take a plane from Miami to Rio and then Rio to Natal, that means your flight is DOMESTIC and you go to the new airport.
     
  17. -RNG-

    -RNG- Member

    Jun 4, 2014
    Club:
    --other--
    Great post. Super useful info.
    One question-- If we are staying in Tibau do Sul (near Pipa), what do you recommend in terms of transport from the airport to the hotel… and from the hotel to the game? Thanks!
     
  18. JRCIII

    JRCIII Member

    Feb 27, 2006
    New York City
    Hello,
    3 tickets for USA v Ghana, same row in Category 1. If interested please email me at jules_cattie@yahoo or text me at 917-8387584 . I live/work in NYC so can meet here or mail if needed.
    Jules
     
  19. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Arena peppers address, unlike their Facebook map seems to be prett close to ponte negra. Maybe 15 mins away. Google street view makes it look like an empty Volkswagen car lot but maybe our natal friends can give is more info?
     
  20. PabloSanDiego

    PabloSanDiego Member+

    West Ham United
    United States
    Jan 18, 2014
    San Diego, CA
    Club:
    West Ham United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    it looks like 6-7km from what I measured out to the center of PN staying on major streets. Too far to walk (especially at night) but a fairly short taxi ride.
     
  21. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's confusing cuz their Facebook page has a map with it way out in some residential district.
     
  22. PabloSanDiego

    PabloSanDiego Member+

    West Ham United
    United States
    Jan 18, 2014
    San Diego, CA
    Club:
    West Ham United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think it's because Facebook uses Bing, and Bing is more f'ed up than even Apple Maps!! If you found the Volkswagen lot, you're in the right pace I think.

    This is where i think it is: 5°52'6.32"S, 35°13'2.05"W

    put that into Google Maps or Google Earth and is it what you're looking at?
     
  23. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah that's the spot. Seems kind of odd, but at least it's nowhere near as far as I thought.
     
  24. Yank22

    Yank22 Member

    Jan 7, 2005
    NYC
    Can somebody give me any info on the hotel I'm staying at? Reviews have not been that great and I'm worried it's going to suck. Thank you

    Vila do Mar Hotel
    Via Costeira 4233, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte 59090-001
     
  25. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It has a 4 out of 5 on trip advisor and booking.com.

    It's much better than the reviews for my hotel in manaus. :cry:

    I'm sure your fine.
     

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