baked_potato Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 according to my figures this line runs through the middle of Rio "where's in a name" cachehttp://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?pf=&ID=12627&decrypt=y&log= Thanks for any help Baked_potato Steve Quote Link to comment
lomd Posted April 6, 2003 Share Posted April 6, 2003 You are both correct and lucky; this parallel does indeed cross right through the district of Rio de Janeiro (in Brazil), and better yet, also through Sao Paulo, Parana' and Mato do Sul. And then Paraguay, but I lack accurate maps of that country. Parana', Rio de Janeiro and most of all Sao Paulo are some of the most developed brazilian districts. That is important and fortunate, since quite a few cities close to that parallel enjoy a sizable and resourceful population. If I were you, I would send a message to the appropriate yahoo groups and ask for people from Botucatu, SP (circa W48º 20') Piracicaba, SP (circa W47º 40') Americana, Sumaré, Hortolândia (all SP, circa W47º 10') Campinas, SP (circa W47º and one of the most academically inclined cities in the whole country. If you must choose just one city, this is probably the best bet) Guaratingueta', SP (circa W45º 40) Lorena, SP (ditto) Rio de Janeiro has a very populated region close to its capital (also named Rio de Janeiro) and not too far from the desired parallel. The cities applicable (all circa W43º 40') are Rio de Janeiro, Queimados, Belford Roxo, Nova Iguacu, Duque de Caxias, Nilopolis and Sao Joao do Meriti. You should not have too hard a time finding a volunteer with a GPS among these cities. In fact, I would suggest you tell them about the Yellow Jeep cache while you are at it. Best, Luis. Quote Link to comment
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