Residencial Aviz, Porto

Advantages: Price, great breakfast
Disadvantages: no lift, long walk to town

...I have stayed here a few nights when arriving at Porto airport on evening flights. I have always found the rooms to be clean and of a reasonable size, with good bathroom facilities. The staff are very friendly and helpful and will arrange a hire car for you if you need one. There is also parking in the underground car-park (although this might test your reversing skills!). I have heard that it is near the red light area although I have never found it a threatening area to walk at night. There are not many bars and restaurants in walking distance though and although Rua S Catarina leads into the heart of the shopping district it is quite a walk (there are buses regularly though) Breakfast is always fantasic with a range of cold meats,cheese, eggs etc as well as toast and chocolate cake (yum!). Excellent value for money and the best... Read review

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Advantages: very beautiful, helpful staff
Disadvantages: interesting bathrooms

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Advantages: You can buy a couple of guns for your collection
Disadvantages: Someone in town may have had the same idea

...Porto Velho is the capital of the State of Rondonia. We arrived late at night and I would recommend trying not to do so, since we did not like some of the local characters. Overall, reaching porto velho by land is quite an experience in itself. You pass through the forest at some points and there are enough potholes to keep your interest alive and your guts in exercise. The main road if Porto Velho is called Avenida 7 de Setembro. A good place to buy guns, if you need to, or mining gear, if you fancy digging out your own gold. Alternatively, you can buy gold from on of the local shops, or, if you have found yours, you can sell it.... Read review

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