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Tonight’s free suites night at 117 is rather busy. Saw lots of familiar faces. I prefer the garotos in Rio. So much warmer and friendlier - day and night compare to guys at Lagoa.

Lux’s instagram posts make it took like it’s popping. Guessed you can’t trust social media marketing.

Went to 555 tonight (Sunday). It was supposed to be their busier night but seems yesterday was actually busier. Lots of bingo and a go go show thrown in. Saw some familiar faces from Rio. Similar garoto types as the old place but on a smaller scale. Too bad I really like the building and facilities. Might be a dud night but who knows. Will probably sticks to lagoa for my last night in Sampa.

I have been using the same vivo prepaid sim for years. Top up when it was about to expiry - usually every 3 to 4 months. And yes I have a CPF. Checkout an app called RecargaPay. There are a few ways to top up; ask a Brazilian friend (pay him cash and he pix you), use boleta or use Remitly (this app can transfer to any pix account; including your pix keys that you can create in recargapay). I use Remitly, the transfer rate is quite good. You can also add credit card to recargapay but charges a fee however I couldn’t add my foreign credit card.

And Top Man Club have a few masseurs. I didn’t go for it but heard they do extras. The clubs demographic is on the younger side (same as Chili Peppers). Good looking bunch too. It was reasonably busy when I was there from 4 to 5 ish (Saturday)

I talked to an ex-Olimpo GP at Lagoa tonight and he said there is no GP now. Anyways I already booked my flights and accommodation so I will still go. Will probably go to the other GP sauna. It was OKish when I was there last time. There are a few other non GP saunas/clubs; should keep me busy for a few days. Anyways, it seems like the better looking GPs go to Lagoa late. It was bad until around 7 ish and it was a Saturday. I might go to 555 tomorrow and if it turned out bad I can always go to Lagoa later. Oh and I now pay GPs via PIX. So convenient and don’t have to worry about low on cash. Less need to withdraw from atm also.

I am in SP and I just saw this. Was debating whether to go out but kinda beat after Top Man, Lagoa and Inhouse Agência today.

Will leave for SP tomorrow. Is anyone in SP at the moment? I'll be there for a few days then heading to RJ.

Or more popular Wise or Revolut? The conversion is mid-market exchange rate. No issues when I used it in Brazil last May - can also add as Apple Pay

I am going back to Brazil this Dec until early Jan. Will spend most of my time in Rio with a few days in SP and BH. Has anyone been to Olimpo BH since the re-opening in Oct? It looks like it might be sem garotos now and 24 hours on the weekend. There is also a new Dedalos BH. Strange that there are many 24-hour sex venus in BH but none in Rio.

https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-toronto/visas/general-information https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-nova-york/consulado-nova-york-inicio I will be in Brazil this Dec but not from the countries affected.

Think it's postponed to 10 Jan 2024.

I have only been to a Homo Sapiens in BA pre-pandemic. Didn't know there is one in SP.

Republica at night is not for the faint heart. Maybe try Dedalos or Chilli Pepper. The former is a cruise club and the latter is a hotel/gay sauna. Both are 24-hour sex venues. A photo ID is needed for Dedalos and a passport for Chilli Pepper. Use Uber. There are many more in the area; sex clubs, bars, and dance clubs. Search the forum. Almost all of them are not escort venues so how much of a good time you will have is tied to how attractive you are. I think Bar Queen's go-go boys are also GP.

I have had CPF for years now. Some shops (eg pharmacy) ask for it but is it cheaper? The only real advantage for me is able to get the Bilhete Unico metro card in SP rather than queuing and having small changes to purchase the qrcode ticket. Oh and maybe easier to get a sim card but some bigger branches allow you to get one with just your non-Brazilian passport. What other uses are there? I might have missed out. I know previously (still?) purchasing inter-city bus ticket needs one.

@Latbear4blk Are you to BR again?

I'll probably keep my backup hotel and decide which one to keep before the refundable date.

Resurrecting this thread. I am thinking of trying Airbnb for my next trip. I found that most places that are managed by a company usually have strict rules regarding visitors. So I'll probably be looking at more private listings. One of my worries is the host cancels my booking days before the arrival date and it'll be an expensive inconvenience to re-book another place. I'll probably have a backup refundable hotel booking just in case. Any other gotchas or things to look for when renting an Airbnb?

It's a 24-hour cruise club with a small bar. Before you go in, the bouncer will check if you have a photo ID and scan you with a security wand metal detector. You pay for the entrance and drinks at the counter and will be given a wristband with a locker code (also for drinks) before you can enter the 2 levels club. The ground floor is a small bar with lockers. Upstairs has cubicles, glory holes, dark rooms etc - the cruise club essentials. Check out their insta for events. I am not sure when is their busy time; reckoned after work, weekends or when they have events. One time, I went around 2 am on a weekday and it was still quite busy. The crowd tends to be similar to Chili Pepper.

A few years ago in 202, I was in the locker area and overheard 2 guys talking and they sounded like Americans. It was nice to hear a familiar language after being in Brazil for a few weeks. So I asked them if they are from the States. "We are from NYC and this place sucks. There are no boys, only men here". A few minutes later, I saw them talking to the youngest-looking GP in the house. My point is, nobody knows what you deemed 'sexy' and from your history, you never follow up with your questions thread. Since you know about 202 and 117, why not source them out yourself after your first visit? PS: Your username sounds like someone who likes beer.

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Thanks. I do use flight tracking apps. However, I am from Oceania so it's a bit further and has fewer options than you.

Flights are still very expensive from where I am. Just checked that it'll cost me around 3K USD for Dec/Jan and it's on cattle class. The last time I was in Rio for Revellion was in 2018. Maybe I'll be there again this 2024. Does anyone know if SP's NYE is good? I assumed there will be mainly parties in the clubs.

There is this guy at Lagoa for the past few days. Long pants, tshirt with sweater around his neck, going around chatting up with the boys promising marriage and taking them home but does nothing. If that is you, for god sake tip the poor boys. I heard from boys venting to other boys and to me that it’s a waste of time spending time with him. I guessed there are people that goes to sauna just to chat and feel ‘wanted’. It’s all good but please do tip them for their time spent on you.

There is also a Uber-GP in 117. Pretty sure he can drive there and back and throw in a romp in the bushes for a fee.