Latin America Men and Destinations

The beach in Copacabana suffered a major arrastão yesterday. This is the invasion of a large marauding band of youths, normally arriving by bus from the Zona Norte and Baixada Fluminense. Because of the economy and mack of opportunity, a way to get swag to sell and pawn or just use for poor adolescents. And because of their ages, the police don't have a reason to arrest. And the government prosecutors have no reason to take them to trial. The justices will just let most off with a slap on the wrist. Personally, I've always felt safer in Ipa on the beach between Texeira de Melo and Farme de Amoedo than anywhere near either side of Arpoador or Copacabana. Take care, vi…

As my vacation to Rio quickly approaches it crossed my mind that I know nothing about Sauna Etiquette as I have never been. I have seen on the other posts that there are lockers, are you supposed to undress completely and take nothing but a towel? What about if you want to have a drink and watch one of the shows do you go get dressed for that part or? Are the drinks over priced in the saunas for the area? These are just a few questions that pop into my mind. Any information on the topic is appreciated!

Hallo, gentlemen! Here I am, in Curitiba, Paraná -- Brazil. I arrived on Aug. the 27th, to attend a conference... also not a lot of time to go around. Anyway, here it is my report. (English is a foreing, too foreing languague for me: so excuse bad spelling, vocabulary and sintax). Hotel: I'm staying at the Hotel Mabú, at Praça Santos de Andrade. Very nice and central, very good service and facilities; a 5 stars hotel. And I had no problems recieving guests. Since my hosts provided the hotel, I do not know very much about prices: 200-150 € x day? It is not very cheap, sure. (Everything around here are at European price levels: books, clothing, restaurants...) City: prett…

The Boutique Hotel San Sebastian Gay is now advertising on the internet. It's located at Calle 62 in the gay Chapinero neighborhood and has very reasonable prices. I've never been but hope to learn more about it.

Can anybody offer any recent market wisdom on the price of fun in Colombia? The professionals who offer services online are suggesting prices like 150euros, which seems insane to me given the current state of the economy. I know that there is an online premium and, perhaps another for English, but really?

Can anyone give me info on the escort scene in Santiago? Any bars with escorts? Outdoor scene? Escort sites? All information appreciated!

I went to Meio Mundo last night with the friend who is visiting me here. Thought it would be nice to report even if I didn't partake The early crowd of boys was almost nonexistent. We got there about 4PM, Maybe 4 or 5 boys and about the same number of clients. Boys started to arrive at about 4:30PM or so. No one very interesting. One guy Enzo from Sampa who normally works at 117. I didn't stay past 5:15PM, At that point, 14 boys and 10 clients. As it was Independence Day here, and almost everything in Centro was closed, I didn't know if it even would be worth sticking around on the chance guys would show up later. The state of the building is not great. One of the 2 c…

This is a good basic story about pollution and lack of sewage treatment here. It is a shame that the article didn't go into more depth about the problems. Only two of the 1000 favelas here are even mentioned. Hardly a mention of the lack of connections to the city's water treatment facilities. Nor that building inspectors for years have taken payoffs to look the other way and not required the new construction in Recreio and Barra da Tijuca to connect up to CEDAE, the metropolitan water company. Just under three minutes of video and 17 photos showing how dirty some parts of Guanabara Bay really are. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/87ec7a2c6bf84ed09d4a6861fd17c753/away-o…

The mighty 117 throws the towell and lets the world to know: It's desperate! The free suítes are no longer tuesdays only, now includes wednesday, tuesdays, fridays and saturdays! The competition (Point 202) untill now hás only similar offer only wednesday and saturday but certainly will have to act. Stupid price war by stupid owners, they will both lose, without ever figuring out that hot boys is what matters at bath houses. Time to bring back the naked boys nights! Any info if anything similar is happening in São Paulo would be greatly appreciated.

Question...in going to Sao Paulo and Rio...what is the voltage and what plug adapters should I get?

Hey guys, If you all would be so kind as to remind me of the names of each of the saunas in São Paulo and rio that would be great! If you could also let me know what days are best for each that would be awesome as well!

3.77 today versus Greenback 4.23 against Euro. My friend from Europe who hasn't been here in 3 1/2 years cannot understand how Cariocas can manage with the price increases down here. We went past an a quilo restaurant in Lapa that was charging 7.25 reais for 100 grams. It is tough to find cheaper places for under 3.50 or even 4.0 reais for 100 grams.

- Who would have imagined that Rio's bay, is as it is? Most of us know that the Olympics will come to Brazil in less than one year. Incredibly, 28 tons of trash were recently removed from the bay, where some of the Olympic events will be held. According to the below cited artilce, there is still more rubbish to remove - Take a look at this - - - - - - http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-sports/task-forces-collects-28-tons-of-rubbish-in-guanabara-bay/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheRioTimes+%28The+Rio+Times%29 -

Could those who have visited Colombia please make some hotel reservations for these cities? I don't intend to spend much time in the hotel so I'm not seeking first class accomodations but would like a place that is conveniently located, safe and clean, and that would allow me to bring a guest to the room. I speak Spanish.

It has been very quite as far as what is going on in the saunas in Rio.... Anybody traveled or local, visited the saunas and have any updates or is it same ol, same ol? Thanks in advance.... Ill give an update when Im there in October...day by day...with some pics....

Anyone have any experience with this guy http://www.netgay.com.br/escorts/brunosouza.htm I found him online and I think I am in love =)P Nice smile, killer eyes, nice cock, great ass, and a bit scruffy just how I like them! Also has anyone had any experience with renting a car are driving the country side in Brazil lets say between Rio and Sao Paulo. Thinking about renting a car and taking a day or two trip from Rio to Sao Paulo as I love to drive and see the country side and gives me a reason to check out the guys in Sao Paulo for a day or two while I am on vacation.

I have kept track and in the past 11 days, 14 former sauna guys have contacted me asking when am I going to be in Brazil next and can they meet me at the apartment! I have been with these guys anywhere from 3 to 6 years ago and have not seen them since. All have either lost the jobs they had or their hours have been cut significantly. I am getting these messages from both Rio and Porto Alegre guys! One guy sent me naked photos of two of his friends and said "we can meet you at your apt all together!" He said "they have never worked in a sauna but would be ok to come to you apartment to have sex!" I have been coming to Brazil since 2001, 4 or 5 times a year and n…

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Gay and Gay Friendly Bogotá Hotels High Park Hotel | Carrera 4 No. 58-58 | 1 2495149 | http://www.hotelhighpark.com/ It is a small 6 or 7 room hotel that operates like a B+B. The owners are onsite at all times to make sure that you are enjoying your stay. They are very funny and very welcoming to the gay and lesbian community. No problem to bring a new found friend back to visit you at the hotel. The owner speaks a little english, and his wife doesn't speak any at all--however they will arrange for an english speaking guide if you wish. The rooms are very clean, and a nice hot breakfast is served daily either in your room or outside the terrace. The hotel is located in…

Im planning a 10 day trip to Colombia and I need more info on the Non-Medellin cities. What is the 2015 scene like in Cartagena? Cali? Bogota? Can anyone suggest a reliable tour guide in any of those cites. I speak Spanish but would still love to get the lay of the land from a local. Are there saunas or hustler bars of note in any of these cities? Any places to avoid? Thanks for the advice.

Both crucial for the Olympics to connect various centers of competition. And this being Brasil, of course both behind schedule. I'm sure they will get it done, they will cut corners, doing a crappy job that after the Olympics will need further work, Just like the Maracana for the PanAm Games. http://www.cidadeolimpica.com.br/en/transolimpica-is-coming/ Trains start test stage on the line in June 2016 for an opening in July 2016. http://odia.ig.com.br/noticia/rio-de-janeiro/2015-06-10/primeiro-trem-da-linha-4-do-metro-comeca-a-circular-em-fase-de-testes.html

This just came out and may interest some travelers to Brazil - http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-08-26/brazilian-airline-azul-launches-all-you-can-fly-pass?mbid=nl_082715_Intel&CNDID=11696385&spMailingID=8021137&spUserID=NDk0OTY1Njk1NDES1&spJobID=743248620&spReportId=NzQzMjQ4NjIwS0 -

When you walk through the malls in Brazil, you will go by the electronics and appliance stores and they all have big signs at the entrances with the "monthly" payments shown, never that actual price of the item! These items, big screen TV's, computers, etc are all sold on credit/monthly financing.unbelievable interest rates. Here is a article from a Brazilian financial publication today. I love how they refer to it as "Free Credit" Brasília - The average interest rate on free credit rose from 43.4% annually in June to 44.2% annually in July, according to data from the Central Bank showed on Wednesday, 26 With this increase, the rate back being the largest of the series…

Hi Guys, I'm obviously new to this site and would be interested in some opinions and facts. If i can ever return the favor, you can ask me anything about many countries in S.E. Asia. I'm 40 years old with a few extra kilos. Not interested in saunas...those extra kilos made me shy I guess. The reason for my S.A. trip is boys. I like twinks 18-21 and I prefer to pay. Not because I always have too, but it makes things much easier. When money is involved, both parties know where they stand. Sadly enough, i can only find hunks, muscle and older guys online. I mean, the escorts and the massage places all advertise those categories. This is a problem I face all over the worl…

http://www.gayscout.com/en/entry14987/Thermas-Planetario-11 Salvador http://www.gayscout.com/en/entry30429/Sauna-Fox Salvador http://www.gayscout.com/en/entry27315/Club-117-Sauna Rio de Janeiro http://www.gayscout.com/en/entry14890/Blue-Thermas Recife http://www.gayscout.com/en/entry15043/Club-De-Toby Medellin The first four above links are links and sauna names of Brazilian saunas that I personally know are saunas with rent boys. The reviews of those four saunas clearly state that there are rent boys on premises. The last link in the above list is for a sauna in Medellin, Colombia that is alleged to be a sauna with rent guys. However, if you look at…