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Hi Latbear4blk,   Your experiences at Clube 11 sound almost identical to mine. When I offered 150, I was always treated like royalty and received long, complete services at that price. I was happy with how many guys were open to providing a passive service.   One of my most memorable moments happened in the TV room. Three guys appeared and started trying to entice me into a program by whispering seductive words in my ear and kissing me on the mouth. At first, they all seemed to present themselves as active, so I explained that I wasn't interested since I was not passive. But then each one took turns giving me deep kisses and sucked my dick in turn. To my delight, two of them guided my hand to their butt, encouraging me to finger them to show they were eager to be fucked. It was really hot how the three were competing for my attention, each trying to win me over for a program.   This interaction was so hot that I eventually decided to take all three upstairs for a foursome that lasted nearly an hour. Having three sets of hands exploring my body and always a cock to suck kept the intensity at a peak the entire time. The interaction between the three guys was intense and didn't require any encouragement on my part. One of them (the active guy), in particular, stood out—he had striking features, neck tattoos, and an energy that reminded me of Richarlison from the Brazilian national team: olive-skinned, athletic with platinum-bleached hair, and incredibly intense.   Sorry to hear about the trouble you're having with your knee while walking around the city.   You might want to check out Sauna Fox—it's in a flat, middle-class neighbourhood surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants. Every time I've passed by in a taxi, the area has looked lively and inviting.   I'm looking forward to hearing about the sauna's 20th anniversary party and the gay pride parade Was told that a lot of sex happens on Praia do Porto da Barra after sunset during carnival, so expect the same might happen during Pride. Have fun!!!!!

I visited Salvador two weeks ago and made stops at both Clube 11 and Sauna Fox. Both venues were running well, with a solid selection of GPs to choose from.   On Thursday evening, I spent time at Sauna Fox—reportedly their busiest night. The venue is very well-maintained, with spotless facilities, stylish suites, a proper sauna, and a steam room, all of which create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. I had a good time, although I found the GPs there to be a bit on the pushy side.   For the rest of my nights, I gravitated toward Clube 11, which I personally preferred. It had a livelier vibe, a wider variety of GPs, and a more central, convenient location. The going rate per program was 150 reals, though it’s usually possible to negotiate closer to 100. With current exchange rates, I didn’t find much reason to haggle. Overall, I was very satisfied with both the quality of the GPs and the service.   Clube 11 typically starts filling up around 5 PM, with most GPs leaving around 8 PM when the evening entertainment, whether a show or bingo, kicks off. Do note that both saunas are closed on Mondays.   Locals also mentioned that there are two other gay saunas in Salvador, but I was consistently told that these do not accommodate GRs.   Lastly, I dropped by Zoom Gay Bar:   https://www.instagram.com/zoomgaybarsalvador/    A lively venue with great music and plenty of action. The place was absolutely packed on Saturday night for their famous “MAIOR ROLA DE SALVADOR” (the big dick competition)—which was definitely a spectacle!

I wanted to add this as a separate post. Accommodations are much more expensive than pre COVID. In Rio, places are much harder to find than during December 2024, just over a year ago, even at a higher cost. Perhaps due to summer travel and the post COVID tourist boom. The mass of tourists was also true 3 months ago in October 2025 in Barcelona, Venice, Florence (and Rome). So. you will have to consider booking in advance if possible. I prefer to book at the last minute to have more travel freedom. When you see a mini split AC unit it will likely be fairly quiet, but some of the full in wall AC units can be painfully loud and they often rattle adjacent windows loudly. That is one reason why I left my first place as soon as the booking was over. Also, why I often book only 2-3 nights as a time. Second is true to pics, and yes, they lie: this place is painfully small. So please, check the apt pics carefully. 
Inflation: I think a Metro or bus ticket was 4.30 R$ in 2018 or so. M is 7.90 R$ now. Coconuts at street vendors have doubled from 6 to 12 R$ in the last 1-2 years. So yes, doubling of some prices. No idea how locals survive this.
First host warned me regarding thefts: under 18 yo robbers are unlikely to be prosecuted and iphones are preferred object to steal. Also beware of motocycle folks grabbing your stuff. In brief, flash and show nothing and try to look like a local as much as possible. Even at Bangu, one of the GPs jokingly tried grabbing my non iphone from my pocket. I think it was to warn me to put it away unless translating to PT.
Also, FYI, mosquitos and other bugs are out. Though not severely.      That is all for now .....  

I do not know what the price in other similar hotels is. If you figure that out, and add a plus for the security guard, you may be closer to the figure Fercho keeps.
I do not really care about that. What the info tells me is that whatever percentage the procurer keeps, 100K is what the boys get, which is alined with my inquires in Mileroticos., slightly over that number. 
When I discuss prices, I know that any number above 100 is a good deal for the boys. It is up to me how good the deal can be. 

The days are still cloudy and rainy, so when I get a sunny day and have no boy in my bed, I always try to walk around. These last days my most interesting excursion was to Cerro de Nutibara. On top of this hill you have the Museo de la Ciudad de Medellín and the famous Pueblito Paisa. As it is a truistic place I never visited it before, but now I have plenty of time.
As expected, the Pueblito Paisa is forgettable. I even tried one of the restaurants, and food as well as drinks were not good. The Museo de la Ciudad is also not special. The pleasure arrives when you walk away from the buildings and start exploring the sculptures and the gardens going down the hill. I loved it. I even found a place that seems to be taken from a fairies tale.

IMG_8434.MOV   I do not think the video captures the magic, those stone made slides seemed imported from a Cartoons Universe.
I missed the Alumbrados inauguration last Friday and will probably miss tonight la Alborada, because I was and am too tired after hot encounters. I have been at the Hotel Roma three times. The second time the security guard was a very hot moreno, I wish I was less shy and would have made a move. Very hot. Unfortunately when I went the third time the grumpy old man from the first visit was back. This time I bring you some pictures:
 
All three boys were impeccable, this service is indeed recommendable. I just wish they had a catalogue more suitable to my preferences. I am afraid I have already fucked all fuckable (to me) boys in Fercho's book. The first guy has become my regular, our chemistry is amazing. The other two guys were cute and nice, but I did not feel as repeating. 
I tried to hire from Mileroticos, but we were not able to combine so far with my pick. He is a guy who can be seen in BiLatinMan as Anchor. We are trying to make it work for this Tuesday, his fee is 150K. 
https://co.mileroticos.com/escorts-gay/modelo-masajista-pasala-una-chimba-versatil/26169083/
When I was giving up after too many tries and failures, I finally harvested from the apps. Last Friday, when I was getting ready to go to the Alumbrados inauguration, and then to Cruising Sauna anniversary party, I found in Grindr one of the boys I follow in Instagram. We clicked. 21 yo, Black, 1,90 m (volleyball player), gorgeous. We slept together that night, first time in a long time that I share my bed not to fuck. The sex was great that night, and even better the following morning and afternoon. He is not an escort, but looking for a sugar daddy. I'll see him again tomorrow. 
So I missed the 29 years anniversary party at Cruising on Friday and Saturday. And today, Sunday. Andrés just left and I am too tired to go today to the sauna. I had an idea while I still was with Andrés, and next Sunday (we always meet on Sundays) we will go together to Cruising.
I am very happy with the very liberal visitors policy in my airbnb. As long as they register at the front desk and provide an ID number (they do not even need to present the actual ID card), my visitors can stay for as long as they want, and can even stay overnight. 

I visited Salvador two weeks ago and made stops at both Clube 11 and Sauna Fox. Both venues were running well, with a solid selection of GPs to choose from.   On Thursday evening, I spent time at Sauna Fox—reportedly their busiest night. The venue is very well-maintained, with spotless facilities, stylish suites, a proper sauna, and a steam room, all of which create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. I had a good time, although I found the GPs there to be a bit on the pushy side.   For the rest of my nights, I gravitated toward Clube 11, which I personally preferred. It had a livelier vibe, a wider variety of GPs, and a more central, convenient location. The going rate per program was 150 reals, though it’s usually possible to negotiate closer to 100. With current exchange rates, I didn’t find much reason to haggle. Overall, I was very satisfied with both the quality of the GPs and the service.   Clube 11 typically starts filling up around 5 PM, with most GPs leaving around 8 PM when the evening entertainment, whether a show or bingo, kicks off. Do note that both saunas are closed on Mondays.   Locals also mentioned that there are two other gay saunas in Salvador, but I was consistently told that these do not accommodate GRs.   Lastly, I dropped by Zoom Gay Bar:   https://www.instagram.com/zoomgaybarsalvador/    A lively venue with great music and plenty of action. The place was absolutely packed on Saturday night for their famous “MAIOR ROLA DE SALVADOR” (the big dick competition)—which was definitely a spectacle!

I am finishing packing and killing time before going to the airport to start my trip to Medellin. It is going to be a long two stops flight. First SP and then Bogotá. With this post I am closing this thread to new reports, I will open a new one for Medayork.

I resuscitated from two days of partying and went to Recife Spa. Nice crowd, but the GPs were all class B. It was a Halloween party, and I had the feeling that most of the costumers already know each other, there was something like a family/old friends vibe. The drinks were strong, that was excellent. This time I explored the second floor. It is the typical "labrynth" with free cabins and a dark room. The action in the dark room was intense, but I did not jump in.
I arrived 5:30, as the show was supposed to start at 6. They were dealing with some kind of technical challenge and most of the staff was on the stage trying to resolve it. My favorite boy from TBV showed up. We made up but I wanted fresh meat and did not close on a programa. My mistake, as he was indeed the hottest in the place. At 7 I was leaving and the show had not yet started.
I walked 10 minutes to get to TBV. It was packed with costumers, as they also had a Halloween party. But none of the GPs were hirable for me. For the muscle lovers, there were may be two or three guys, but not very impressive.
I noticed something in the bar that gives you an idea of the level of service. Not only they have free coffee and tea for everyone who want some, but they even have dental flaw with mint flavor ion the tray with the condiments. It is amazing how the take care of very single detail. But in 45 minutes I was calling my Uber as I was certain that there were no programas for me.
To give you an idea of what I am looking for and not finding in Recife:

Those are my two favorite boys from Salvador. And they are not exceptional. My favorite from TBV is a cutie, and he has nothing to learn about sex from these two, but he is not close to this level of beauty to my eyes. Boys like these two are abundant in Rio and Salvador. I am with saudade.

Thank you for the recommendation! Originally, my plan was going to P. de Galinhas for a weekend, but my financial situation does not allow me to take any trips. But I will go someday in the future. I have never heard of Tamandaré, so I will add it to my list. 
And if I go, I will do it with a magrinho. I am not into muscles. 😇
I understand that sauna is permanently closed. I checked it after @buttercawan's recommendation.
I just came back from another night at Termas Boa Vista. I saw more guys I like (once again, I DO NOT find attractive muscular guys but athletic types), but most of them seemed to be with a client. I am not surprised, if you do not want to bring your GPs to your place, this sauna offers a great setting to enjoy an affordable meal, drinks, and a clean suite. One of the boys asked me for 350R, so I laughed and moved on. I repeated with the same boy I met yesterday, and he delivered again. 
The Uber driver back home flirted with me but he was too old for me. He told me there is a swingers club in Recife, but as I am not very interested in that culture I did not ask for much information.
If I am in the mood, I will try tomorrow (again) Recife Spa. If I do not like it, it is a 10 mins walk to TBA.

Hi @Latbear4blk,
Thanks for all your great Recife reports — I’ve really enjoyed reading them!
Quick question: do you happen to know if Sauna Progresso Club (Rua do Progresso, 191, Boa Vista) is still open? I had a fantastic time there back in 2018, but I’m not sure whether it ever reopened after COVID.

My apologies if your mouth is watering. 😇
I did not mean to say all Brazilian condoms. The condoms in Salvador were just fine. But the condoms in Recife and in Rio are too tight for me.
I just came back home from my night tour. I started in Blue Termas. I arrived about 7:15, and the place was empty. Perhaps 15 people, I doubt any of them was a GP. There were a couple of younger boys, probably about 30. I engaged in conversation with them and thy advised me to try again but earlier. I walked around he facilities, small but nice and clean. I was checking out about 7 minutes after checking in. The guy in the reception desk was very nice and did not charge me. He also advised me to try at an earlier time.
I called an Uber and went to TBV. Great night, but as yesterday, not as crowded as a week ago. I think that a festival that is going on in the Marco Zero area may have affected the attendance. The smoking hot guy that I tried to get a programa with a week ago to find out that he was only top was there. He is so hot for me that I tried to negotiate a programa without penetration. Unfortunately he does not kiss either. No penetration, no passionate French kissing, no pleasure for me. 
When I was about to give up. H, showed up. Shinning huge smile, when he greeted me I thought he was mistaking me for someone he had met before. He seemed to be so happy to see me. He delivered what I need. A little bit of conversation, some hot make up, now that I am older I need to warm up the stew before eating it. We ended in the presidential suite and he did a great job job. I would repeat with him. H told me that he had lived several years in Rio (not working in the saunas, he is a music artist), perhaps that has to do with his style, miles away from the local discretion.
The drinks I was served were super strong, and the food they were serving looked delicious. Chicken Stroganoff with white rice and crispy fried potato sticks, chicken pie, and lasagna. 
Overall, I am consolidating my opinion. The local sauna culture is not my favorite. Even when I am having a good time, the guys are not what I like the most, twinks close to 20. Most of the guys here are closer to 30 and above.

I think @Xclay provided most answers already. Plane is really easy - Azul and Latam both fly there, and I think GOL too. It's an hour from Fortaleza or from Belem by air.
Previously I stayed at Luzeiros hotel, however it's fairly removed from everything - this time I checked in to Praia Callao Hotel on Callao beach, it was adequate with sea views.
On that front though, beaches in Sao Luis are for strolling and sunbathing, but not really for swimming. They have been well-known for years for extreme contamination due to some industrial and/or sewage dumps nearby - I read an article from some years ago how they tested the sand (not even the water, just the beach sand) across all Sao Luis beaches, and found parasites and gelmints in 100% of the probes. Praia Callao hotel had a rooftop pool overlooking the beach and the ocean which was a nice alternative.
The main atrraction is the old town which is pretty and Portuguese and tile-adorned everywhere - fairly small though. Alcantara, an island of forgotten ruins (as well as of an abandoned cosmodrome) is a couple of hours by boat and a fascinating day trip. The most important trip is to Lencois Maranhenses near Barreirinhas, just over 4hrs by a fairly comfortable and punctual bus one-way - one of the most beautiful places on earth that I've seen anywhere.
The old town is full of music and drinks in the evenings - those who are familar with Lapa in RJ, that's sorta the same scene albeit on a much smaller scale. Reggae is everywhere, as are caipirinhas and meat skewers (chicken hearts skewers stole my non-chicken heart).
There's only one sauna, correct, but sauna-wise that's enough for Sao Luis. There is another new sauna on the same street two blocks away, but not sure if GPs are there and I did not visit.

A quick belated update on another visit to Nordeste this past August. 
Excellent trip, and I really love that part of Brazil. Great beaches and plentiful sun in this season, food not too bad, authentic parties. Everything is at least half price of RJ and SP. Azul and some others fly from Florida direct into many cities in Northeast - less than 6hrs flying time on an A321, no need to go all the way to SP/RJ and backtrack, and it's very cheap (I flew to Belem and out of Recife, and my tix were about $200-220 one-way).
Fortaleza is slowly gentrifying, but that can't be said about saunas - however they are not getting worse at least!
Dragon sauna has closed and hosts occasional mainstream parties in that space, so the only sauna of note continues to be California and it's still good. They put more effort into organizing the suites turnaround, and now at times all four out of four are operational - on busy nights there's quite a bit of a line/wait, but then there are free cabins, and guys are not adverse to using them at all.
I saw old favourites at California and some new faces too. The going rate is 100, though some well-built guys are pushing to 150. There was a great guy visiting from SP for a week - looks a total straight muscular thug with lots of clearly gang tattoos, I mean I'd cross the street in Brazil immediately if such a guy would be heading my way - here he was very sweet and doing his job. He quoted 200 as in SP, but agreed on 150 straight away. He was very popular doing multiple programas on a couple of days that I saw him. Most others are really happy with 100, even if they try some gringo pricing first but I have enough of my broken bed-learned Portuguese to bat it away from the get-go.
The guy from Goiania, Douglas, is still there - he told me he moved to Salvador in February but then moved back to Fortaleza two or three months later. He's the same incredible guy I remember from a year ago. He's also clearly working to save - he's the only GP who works every single day, 7/7, without any days off. He also takes Prep unlike others. The majority of the guys would be more next-door rather than the 117 type, but there are exceptions, and one only needs one or two or three of those like Douglas or a couple of others.
The best day is by far Thursday when some non-regular locals also join to earn some buck - I hired one of those as soon as he came in rather late after 8pm, waited for him as he changed and led to a cabin - he was a bit timid and unsure how all this works, but then sex was good. I saw an Uber Eats delivery guy who probably just delivered to the address coming in further to the bar to see what's going on in his Uber Eats uniform and motorcycle helmet, then he had a discussion with a front desk guy and next I saw him changing from his Uber Eats uniform into a towel in the GP lockers section (he didn't put the helmet back on).
Sunday is also very good, Friday is pretty decent, Saturday is a tad slow. I was always surprised how Mondays were fairly busy - probably due to it previosly being a free suites night, however that's no more the case as of August 1, so it may change. Suites on Monday are still at 15, and on all other days at 30 or 35 (don't remember). The totally dead day is Wednesday - I came in and stayed maybe from 5:30 till 7:30, and throughout that time I was the sole client in the whole sauna - there were maybe 5 or 6 GPs, so the one I did a programa with was very happy how it turned out, he told me later that after I left no other client came in.
Staff at California are wonderful and kind and chatty - so despite the dilapidated environs (still, suites are miles better than 117 or 202 in RJ) it is still a good place for its purpose. There are more saunas and cruising clubs that I didn't visit this time - I did pop into to a sex cinema called Autorama, and they very occasionally hold special parties - it is a very well-done space and I can see how it can be enjoyed, provided there are any people there. When I popped into Autorama in the afternoon just when people were leaving for work, there was no one else there, apart from one sad twink GP, but it could be bad timing, and I'm really keen to know if/when things are happening there.
Sao Luis - sauna Go 61 is doing really well. I noticed that a week before my arrival all their socials on all the platforms disappeared and I feared they closed. I sent them a Whatsapp message and they assured me they are open. It is a really good sauna, with an open swimming pool, cheap bar and a nice layout and facilities. I really liked the choice of GPs, more of them went to the gym than the ones at California in Fortaleza - and free cabins on the 2nd floor are probably the best free cabins I saw in Brazil, so much that in my 3 or 4 nights there I did not see any single client asking for a suite. Suites exist, but nobody uses them where there are fine cabins (and a cleaning guy cleans every cabin promptly after eash use).
The going rate is 100, I had programas with guys of different types there. It's not super busy, but there will be more than a dozen GPs on the night, and most would be in the Pointe 202 range looks-wise.
Sao Luis though as a city is really struggling. You see it's becoming poorer and more dangerous - usually Fortaleza was considered #1 in terms of poverty and violence in that region, but I had a distinct feeling that Sao Luis became much much edgier. One taxi driver told me how some neighbourhoods became really dangerous and how he wants to save money for a bus ticket (!) to Belem (8hr bus ride) as he thinks it's much better to live in Belem than in Sao Luis.
The pretty old town is still happening in the evening, and it's an easy walk from Sauna Go 61 - the main town fiesta in the old town now seems to be on Thursdays, and not on Fridays how I remember it from past visits.
Recife - again, very good times at Thermas Boa Vista - very decent choice of GPs or guys who wouldn't mind to earn something, cheap and good caipirinhas, actually a normal food menu like at a Brazilian cantina and I saw many people actually eating there. The universal rate is 100, suites are 35 and 40 (or 30 and 40? - smth like that) and they are really nice suites, especially more expensive ones upstairs. Fridays and Saturdays are hopping, and I met wonderful guys there - I think out of the three cities it is Recife where I saw some really stunning guys. Interestingly enough, Sundays though busy are mostly for locals to socialize and flirt between themselves, the stunners from Fri/Sat told me they are skipping Sunday and will be back on Monday, and I understood why: there were really a few good-looking young guys on Sunday but they were not GPs and it does feel much more like a regular sauna on this one day of the week. If I'm in Recife next time, I'd skip Sunday - unlike in Fortaleza or Sao Luis, where this is one of their best days.
Not sure when I'm coming back - I don't have plans to go to Brazil this year or next - but if I do come, I'd be really tempted to skip RJ/SP the same way I did this time and head to Nordeste or other provinces - I felt this trip was a breath of fresh air as RJ starts to feel a bit jaded lol.

This has come up in direct messages with several members, so wanted to update this information.
The Hotel Roma is a long-standing gay-operated hotel just north of the Centro region in Medellín. 
Address:  Carrera 50c # 60-13, La Candelaria, Medellín
WhatsApp:  They post notices regularly and announce any finca events here +57 321 8087174
The operator of Fercho's Amigos|Masajes has been hosting from this location regularly now for the past 20 months. It is more in the brothel style of the original Fercho's.
They prefer that you call ahead to "book" your time, but if you show up they will very likely allow you to enter, so long as they in service. Keep in mind there are "days off" and Colombians enjoy  a staggering number of holidays -- 18 national holidays plus 3 unique to Antioquía each year.  
You can then have a drink outside on the patio and "meet" the boys available before heading to a room.  I have heard several costs floated around, suggesting that Freddy is very much engaging in gringo pricing. You have been warned.  It should absolutely not cost more than 150.000COP for the escort and the room use. Negotiate the price (down) accordingly.
I have also heard complaints that Freddy is asking for a 50.000COP deposit before arriving to "hold" your place.  While I have zero concerns about trusting this business, it will be virtually impossible for a foreigner to conduct an e-transfer to a Colombian bank account. Remind Freddy of this, as he is well aware of this issue.  What I would recommend instead is making yourself memorable by being (1) extremely polite, (2) generous with a tip to the house and to the escort,  (3) being very social and make a point of finding Freddy and shaking his hand upon arrival. These actions go a very long way in paisa culture and Freddy will remember this upon your return visit.  If you enjoy the experience, leave 50.000COP with Freddy (about $12.75USD at current exchange) as your deposit for your return. 

I will give it a try, I have plenty of time. Remember, I am not on a short vacation desperate to take advantage of every minute. I am retired, slow traveling, and enjoying myself. Always, but specially at almost 63, life has much more to offer than saunas and sex. That said, I am planning to explore the two other saunas, Blue Termas and Recife Spa, but I am going to do it only on the weekends. My plan was going yesterday to Spa, but my nap went longer than expected and instead I stayed at my airbnb chilling in the swimming pool until 10 pm. 
Today my plan was going to the beach, but the forecasting speaks of a cloudy day. So I walked to the South, a much quiete area of the city in this zone. I crossed the Parque Dona Lindu, and took this photo, so you all see what I meant in another post when I said that I like Niemeyer, but not to design a park.

Actually, I think the lack of trees may be a local issue. Before deciding to go for the walk, I was in the mood to go to a nice park with a forest. I loved the Jardim Botânico, but I found it too small, it only took me about 30 minutes to explore. I checked two big parks using Google Maps, and they look like a prairie with no trees and shade, which is not what I was looking for.
Most of my walk was disrupted for the public works I also mentioned before. I took the following picture from the North, once I reached the end of the public works.

But once I passed that area under renovation (almost two kilometers), I was able to see how the oceanfront will look like, as I reached a zone where the renovation was completed:

As most times here, the forecasting was wrong and I could have gone to the beach. Instead, and in order to avoid the ugly area under renovation (the workers here are overdressed despite the heat, so there was nothing to look at), my walk back was on the beach, bordering the waves.

IMG_8036.mov   Rain is forecasted for tomorrow and a sunny day for Wednesday. I will be ready to spend a day in the beach tomorrow or the following day. Now, I am heading to the swimming pool.

Thanks for the excellent report, and photos!

Thanks for the posts, Mavica, and for the great photos as well. Sorry you were under the weather.
I always consider it a miracle if I don't get a bug after doing lots of kissing day after day with GPs who go mouth to mouth with lots of other clients who are also smooching other GPs... and so on ad infinitum!  
I forget which veteran poster here makes the hilarious wisecrack that he doesn't kiss because it's too gay! 🤣  But for me, with many of my GPs it's so fantastic that I accept the GI and respiratory risks. 😘

DAY 9 IN RIO – THE END
I am still dealing with the cold or whatever and trouble sleeping.  It being a Sunday I headed to Feira da Glória, wandered about, ventured over to Lapa then in the other direction through Glória, Catete and to Flamengo, and back to the apartment at Glória.  At the apartment I packed for the trip home, slept a little and waited for 10:30 p.m. to summon an Uber for the ride to the airport.
The airport was relatively quiet, no wait in line at the COPA ticket counter to check-in, moved to security and Immigration control, the long walk to the departure gate and the airplane left on time at 1:30 a.m.
First flight segment of return home stopped at Panama City.  Seemingly the entire passenger load was sneezing, coughing, etc. for 7+ hours.  It was awful.  I had a mask on, not knowing what good it was doing. Connection time in Panama City was about 3.5 hours.  Tighter bag and document check and sequester pre-flight to Tampa.  Flight left on time and arrived in Tampa 20 minutes early.  Hardly a cough on the flight to Tampa.  Remarkable difference.  Aircraft was reasonably comfortable, but narrow seats.  Legroom was sufficient.  A friend met me at the airport and drove me home.
Overall, it was a good trip.  Not the trip I had planned, but it is essential to travel with back-up plans and I made the best of the situation.  Not much more I could have done.  No regrets.
Thank you for reading the reports!

If you are looking for sex stories, you can skip this post.
I arrived last Monday after a short flight from Salvador. I like Recife's airport, specially its location in the middle of the city. The Uber trip to my airbnb was not even 15 minutes. I do have to say something about my airbnb. It is not bad, it is just weird, the weirdest place I have stayed in.
It is a tall, 20 story building two blocks from the coast. I am guessing it was innovative 20 yeas ago, but I feel like in a failed technology experiment. For instance, look atnthe lights controls.

Instead of having the needed switches in each room, I have to memorize 20 different numbers and what light each one switches on/off. Of course I am not memorizing any shit, and I feel like texting messages until I find the lights I want. The white control atnthe bottom is for the table.

You cannot move the table around, it is fixed to the floor. You can use the control to set the table's height. Then, you have the bathroom.

That is what I see when I am standing in front of the bathroom mirror, because it is not vertical but with a slope, like it is designed for a dwarf or a kiddo. The top mirror is OK, but it is above my head (I am 5'7 tall). You can also see the round mirror, that should be installed at a higher level. I have not yet shaved since I arrived, but I will have to bend like when I have to suck a tall guy's cock. And there is more.

There are two showers, both on top of the toilet. I guess whoever designed the apartment liked to shower while seating taking a shit. There are good things, though. Surprisingly, I have hot water in all faucets in the bathroom and the kitchen. Talking about the kitchen, it is not well equipped for a long stay. If I was staying for a week, it would be perfect, but I am going to be here for an entire month. I made an inventory and asked the host whether he can bring me a kitchen knife, a can opener, a potato peeler, and a bowl, and he graciously responded positively to my request. I would love to have an oven, but I can handle with the small pans and pot I have. It is a 15th floor, with a nice city view and a refreshing breeze. So far I did not have to turn on the A/Cs.


There is also a medium size swimming pool I have not yet tried, and a well equipped gym I will not try.
I am loving the city so far. I walked north about three kilometers, the waterfront avenue and the beaches are beautiful. I was surprised by the huge number of city workers, but I guess that is because they are making improvements getting ready for the high season that is about to start. There are warnings about sharks everywhere, and therefore people is swimming only in the natural pools. It was Tuesday, and it is still the low season, there were not a lot of people.

IMG_7960.mov   The best beaches and the more gay friendly were towards the end of my walk. I will be back the next sunny day and report again. I did not yet walked towards the South. Unfortunately, the beautiful nature is not framing beautiful men. Compared to Rio or Salvador, where it is hard to walk for a couple of blocks with finding a lot of eye candy, Recife seems to be a disappointment so far. I walked three kilometers up and down, and saw only two guys I found attractive. (without counting the military police agents)
I lost my earphones in Salvador, so I went today to the shopping mall. Huge building, spacious and labrynthic. I had to use the touch screens maps (great interface) a couple of times to find my way. For those who like malls, this is a great place to hang out and do shopping. Countless stores and good options for eating, from cheap fast food to OK quality restaurants. I just had a quick breakfast.

Later I tried Thermas Boa Vista. I also got lost like in the mall. Huge sauna, the installations are very nice, but it was empty. The few guys who seemed to be GPs were not hire material for me. I stay for one hour at the bar drinking a good capiroska, and did not dare to explore much because when I check in I was told that I could be dressed only at the bar. However, I saw patrons walking around in full cloth. One of guys I talked to, who offered me massages, told me that I should try again this Friday or Saturday. Considering the lack of eye candy throughout the city so far, it looks like this is going to be good for my budget, after over expending in buys in Rio and Salvador. I will not go again to that sauna during the week, perhaps I will try tomorrow Blue Thermas without much enthusiasm. 
 

After spending a wonderful week in Salvador in mid-August, I took a two-hour flight north to São Luís for a long weekend. The city is well worth a short visit. I enjoyed wandering through the historic centre, which seemed better maintained than most other Brazilian cities, and felt safe walking around during the day, particularly on the main shopping street. Unfortunately, the beaches were disappointing—the seawater was cloudy and green, and the sand was hard and compacted. Even so, I enjoyed dining in high-end restaurants along the beachfront near Ponta d’Areia each evening.   I also visited the GP sauna, Go.61, which turned out to be a lot of fun with a good selection of GP. Located within the historic district, the sauna occupies a large two-story house.    The ground floor offers an excellent steam room and features a dark room, where plenty of action takes place. There was also a lukewarm sauna, a murky swimming pool (locals mentioned it was rarely used), a large bar, ample outdoor seating, and a stage. The client changing room is in a separate room, while the GP lockers are located in the main corridor, making it easy to check out the arriving GP.   The second floor is where the action really picks up, with four private suites, several free suites, two dark rooms, and a video room. The layout encourages cruising and playful encounters in common areas, especially around the stairwell.   Thursday night was the busiest, with around 20 guys available, and Sunday was also a good day. Friday and Saturday were quieter, with fewer GPs, and at times it felt as though there were more clients than GPs. There is not a lot of GP rotation, so I saw the same faces throughout the weekend. Despite this, I thoroughly enjoyed all four nights. The quality of the GPs varied, although two guys stood out as exceptionally impressive (stunning guys with dicks over 9 inches). As both were active, I found a willing bottom who happily played the central role in two separate threesomes. Both encounters included enthusiastic participation, and the cost per GP was 100 reals.   I found the GPs to be friendly, relaxed, and willing to spend time chatting with clients. I never felt rushed, and the GP seemed genuinely keen to provide a good experience.   The sauna’s social media isn’t regularly updated, so it’s always worth asking reception for the weekly schedule: https://www.instagram.com/saunago.63/.   During my visit, Sunday was the only day with entertainment, which included bingo followed by a performance by a stripper.   Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time in São Luís, primarily because it offers a contrast to other cities I’ve visited in Brazil. I plan to return in a few years.

I spent an enjoyable weekend in Belo Horizonte in early September. It was great returning to this wonderful city after my last visit in 2022 and taking the chance to indulge in some of the best food Brazil has to offer. The rain limited my options for outdoor activities, so I focused on visiting the saunas and the lively Mercado Central. This bustling indoor market is always a highlight for me - wandering through the stalls, grabbing a drink, and savouring freshly grilled meat. Saturdays are especially vibrant, with the bars packed full of cheerful locals enjoying a few beers.   Sauna Olimpo
Olimpo has changed a lot since my last visit. Back in 2022, GPs weren’t allowed, but now they’re back in force. Around 15 boys worked both Friday and Saturday, ranging in looks and body types. The system is simple: boys wear blue towels, clients wear white. Rates were between 100 and 150 reais. I usually went with the 150 option, and it paid off—the boys were eager, accommodating, and gave solid service.   The sauna itself is well-run. There’s a good-sized dry sauna, a hot steam room, and a dark cruising maze with several free cabins for quick action. If you want more privacy, there are 5 larger paid suites with clean sheets, perfect for longer sessions. The bar had a fun, relaxed vibe. Regulars like the older guys playing cards in the corner added a nice touch. Music was upbeat pop, with a live DJ Friday and Saturday, and he even checked in with me to ask if the volume was OK.   The entertainment was fun. Friday night had drag queen bingo, which kept the energy playful. Saturday night featured an interactive stripper who walked around pouring tequila down customers’ throats, then shoved his hard cocks in the same mouths. Each interaction lasted a couple of minutes. I’ll admit, tequila never tasted so good.   Sunday evening was a completely different scene. By 8 p.m. the venue was overflowing with younger clients, most of whom were busy with each other. Towels had even run out by the time I arrived. With the towel system no longer in play, it was nearly impossible to distinguish GPs. Fortunately, I’d already had my share of fun earlier at Sauna 1097, so I was content to enjoy Olimpo’s facilities with a drink. The reception staff were very welcoming, and for my next visit, I’ll ask in advance if there are themed parties that don’t include GP.   Sauna 1097
My visit to 1097 on Sunday was a pleasant surprise. I’d found it dingy in the past, with weak facilities and a selection of skinny, rough-looking boys. This time, though, the GPs were better than Olimpo’s: young, lean, muscular guys who were eager and energetic. The facilities aren’t as polished—sauna and steam could use maintenance, and there are no paid suites—but they do have six free rooms that work fine for quick or extended sessions.   The vibe at 1097 is more straightforward: it’s easy to connect with the boys, negotiate, and get down to business. I enjoyed two hot sessions with a stunning 19-year-old and then with a fit 23-year-old GP.   With Olimpo and 1097 just 10 minutes apart, it’s easy to do both in the same evening. On Sunday, I went to 1097 around 4:30 p.m., then headed to Olimpo by 8 p.m. That combination worked perfectly—and looking back, I wish I’d done the same on Friday and Saturday instead of sticking to just one.

Yesterday was not a good day, as most Sundays in Clube 11. Perhaps this one was even worse because of the contrast with the previous day. I did a programa just to do it. Beyond that, I loved this sauna much more than I did my first time almost 10 years ago. If I end living in Rio, as I am fantasizing with, I would visit Salvador often and Club 11 would be one of the major reasons.
I guess this is the last report in this thread. I just landed in Recife. See you in the other thread!

Another amazing night at Clube 11, despite the rain. I got two programas. The first one was A., a dark Black muscular guy. I am usually not into his kind, but we have been talking for weeks and he seduced me. We had never closed a deal because he was not bottoming. Today he brought a cream for his ass to help him with pain and dilatation.  He delivered. Then I saw a new face, a magrinho that drove me crazy with his sexyness. First, he told me he was only top. By the end of the night, he asked me if I could wait 10 minutes. He got an enema, and delivered an amazing experiences, those that I will not easily forget. I am only sorry I am not going to see him again. 
We had to wait too long for a suite, so I had my first experience in a cabin. 

Single bed, no sheets, no bathroom, no A/C, but clean and with a ceiling fan. I guess not a good option in the summer, but today we spent a great time inside there.
I was not going to go tomorrow, but I think I will be there. 
 

Yesterday, Friday, V. stopped by my place to deliver and then we went together to Clube 11. We arrived about 5:15, my first time going to the sauna so early. It was full of boys, with very few clients, but I loved seeing the place in the daylight. There is a lot of natural light, and the patrons hang out and converse before getting to the serious staff. When the time got to 6:30, the place was full and I had a blast. With V. by my side, we would call the boys I liked and have a chat/make out try. A couple of them were very tasteful, but as V. told them that I have a big dick, no one wanted to bottom for me.
I ended up in a suite with V's cousin (real cousins), a beautiful 24 years old almost as perfect as V. Let's call him L. He also delivered, almost at his cousin's level, but I would give him other chances if I had time. My first time with V. was not very impressive, so perhaps L will also grow. 
V. shared a lot about his struggles with local clients. As I suspected, most of them do not pay 100, and many get the service for 50. There are some in between 50 and 100, but 50 seems to be the standard fee a local client is willing to pay. My popularity is easy to explain, as I am paying 150 in the sauna, and higher when they come to my place.
Tonight it is going to be interesting. It is going to be probably my last night, and I will be anxious to try the few boys still not in my payroll, and at the same time overwhelmed with the attention of all the boys trying to get their last riais from me. 
On Monday I am moving to Recife, I will start a new thread.

Finally, I went to Fox yesterday. I arrived about 6:45, and it was empty. Perhaps there was more people in the sauna, but from my table in the patio I counted no more than 6 clients and 4 GPs. None of the GPs were hirable for me, although muscle lovers would have been happy with two of them. I drank my caipiroska (very generous drink, it left me really tipsy) and 30' after arriving I was in my Uber towards Clube 11. Over there there was not much people either, but I counted at least 10 boys, three of them were in my pay roll, and of course I ended with V. in a suite, as he was there.
The staff at Fox recommended me Friday or Saturday. Let's see if I find motivation for the 30' ride (I am 12' from Clube 11). I did notice how much Fox's neighborhood has changed, there are a lot of new buildings and developments. When I visited the are in 2017 most of those buildings did not exist. The sauna itself looks exactly as I remembered it.