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I hear you. Although I'm actually transferring money from my wise account to my Brazilian friend's Wise account, which he's given me access to. Once it's in his account all I need is the individual's chave Pix, CPF or phone number and I can then transfer funds via Pix instantly. At least that's what I've been doing today. If the GPs don't have access to their pix at that particular moment then I guess I would just have to withdraw. I'm not too enamoured by the idea of withdrawing one large wad of cash to last me several weeks. That said, the withdrawal fees in BRL are obscene and the exchange rate less than favourable when using an overseas card. He's ordered me a Wise debit card which I believe allows free withdrawals up to a certain amount per month. Obviously the Wise card is linked to his Brazilian residency so I'm hoping there are minimal, if any, withdrawal fees.

That's great to hear GPs accept PIX over cash in saunas. My understanding was that you had to be a Brazilian resident to have or use it, which I'm not. So this workaround is a big deal to me. From Wise yes it is a bank transfer to PIX, but still a millions times better than paying in cash lol. In my experience Wise is usually instant, at most a couple of minutes.

Yeah thanks for the head's up re vaccine. I'll DM you re meeting up !

Hey guys! It's that time of year again. I'm off to Brazil for a few weeks (SP, Rio, Goiania, Fortaleza, Salvador ) before heading over to Colombia for a wedding. My Brazilian friend has very kindly let me use his Wise account which gives me access to the infamous PIX. Been testing it out today - it's great! Last time I was unprepared and ended up spending a fortune on fees and horrendous exchange rates when withdrawing cash, particularly for saunas and GPs. PIX could well be a game changer. Just wondering if anyone has any experience of paying GPs in the sauna via PIX as opposed to cash. Is it a thing ? Wise transfers also seem to be getting more popular. Also cheaper than withdrawing cash from the ATM. Side note: if anyone fancies meeting up for a drink at one of the saunas just DM me! Me: 25 - 35, Engineer, Into: working out/gym, travel, current affairs !

Sorry, they spell it with an E at the end in Portuguese, so Clube 11. Their insta is @clube11 If you put 'Clube 11 sauna Salvador' into google you should find it ☺️

Club 11 and Fox are the main ones I believe, have a look around the forum the for more info ☺️

You'll love it! 3 states is a lot for a first trip. I'm also turning 32 later this year and will be returning for my birthday. Obviously Rio and SP is where the main action is, but I really had a blast in Salvador too. Some of the best sexual encounters of my life there. Depending on what floats your boat, but If you enjoy brown/black guys, athletic and hung then you're in for a treat. There was also a healthy selection of white GPs too. I spent most of my time networking in Club 11. How busy it is depends on the day, I can't remember the best day to go but I think it's during the week. SP, Rio and Salvador can all be very sketchy so usual safety precautions apply. Uber should be your best friend. I also use garotocomlocal here and there but again be careful. Not as safe as the sauna but I always stay in apartments with security in upper-middle class neighbourhoods. I usually get a good feel for the guy before going ahead. Do they have insta/socials/OFs etc, lots of reviews, lots of info on their profile etc? That's usually a good sign. Are they reasonably friendly and well spoken when texting or speaking on the phone, are they cultured and open minded, or do they sound dubious, like they're from the hood? Are they using favela slang? Are they obsessing over money and eager to close the deal etc? (nothing against guys from the hood just thinking about safety. Generally speaking I would only go for the hardcore favela gangsta type in the sauna, especially in Rio and Salvador). The saunas provide more than enough options for a first timer but garotocomlocal in my experience is generally reputable if you're sensible. However the risk is never zero, just bear that in mind. Never go to them, always bring them to you (motel/ apartment etc, put away all valuables, money, dangerous objects etc). I am semi-fluent in Brazilian portuguese now and that does help massively.

I only discovered Brazil around 3 years ago and even I've seen a significant decline in the quality of guys frequenting Lagoa. The first time I went just after covid it was amazing. All the talent is online or overseas now. That said if you like hot athletic favela boys I can't recommend Salvador highly enough. Had an amazing time there last year despite going with low expectations. It made a nice change to Lagoa and 117.

I'd recommend Salvador if you're considering another city for a decent sauna experience and lots to do. It's not SP or Rio but if you temper your expectations you can find some real sexy gems there. All the Baianos i've been with are freaky in the sheets! I'll also be around in September hopefully.

Thanks for the detailed response Xclay! I've heard Fortaleza is home to some hidden GP talent. Weather is a big thing for me hence why I want to go in September instead of June/July etc even if means delaying pleasure for a month or two. Plus the heat and humidity seem to increase everyone's libido! I will test the waters with 4 weeks first I think. I'll have to pace myself as last time I was sexually exhausted and ready to head home after 2 weeks even though I loved it.

I get you. I'm keen to visit the Amazon and Pantanal, not sure how long I should spend on each though.

I've always tended to say anywhere from 10 days to 2 weeks. Never any more than that. Stayed mostly in SP, Rio and a few days in Salvador which I'm keen to return to. Sexually I found Salvador refreshing after doing so much in Rio & SP. I enjoy the touristy stuff, went to Rock in Rio last year etc. Saunas and getting laid were a very significant part of it too and probably my biggest overhead lol

As the title suggests I'm thinking of spending a month in Brazil later this year, most probably September. Possibly even 5 weeks, I'm working from home full time now and the boss has pretty much given me the green light. Most of the time spent will be annual leave, with maybe up to 2 weeks of me working during the day. I'd like to explore more of the country, new states perhaps, catch up with friends etc but obviously saunas, GPs and safe sexual fun will be a priority. It'll be my 4th ever trip to Brazil but the longest I've ever spent there in one go is 2 weeks. I'm just wondering if 4 weeks would be overkill? I'm sure lots of you here have spent extended periods in Brazil. I'd be keen to hear your thoughts. 😊

I think most of the top talent has moved online or even abroad. I've had a few GPs ask me about starting life from scratch in the west due to Brasil's tough conditions. Garotocom and only fans are where the best guys are at right now.

Can I echo @floridarob's sentiments... Got back from Lagoa last night (saturday night so supposedly busy). How the mighty have fallen. Was last there in Nov 2023. Going rate seems to be between 150 - 300. Unless this was a one off the standard was poor, very poor indeed. Loads of out of shape, unattractive guys in their early twenties and some as young as 18. Dont get me wrong you will find the odd decent stud around but its not the candy shop it once was, not by a long shot. Hopefully 117 and Salvador are more fruitful for me.