Popular Post floridarob Posted June 14 Popular Post Posted June 14 SO, went to Python tonight, for the first time. In a few words...if you liked the old Fragata, this place is for you....end of story, lol The place is huge and nice, all the staff was friendly and amazing. The type of guys that Fragata had with a mix of Meio Mundo and Bangu. The only downside I experienced, was it was chilly outside 50F and it was just as chilly inside because there is a lot of open space and opened windows. They have A/C's for when it gets hot, but nothing for the cold, except hot bodies. They had 2 games of Bingo tonight, first at 9pm and second at 1030pm, there was like an intermission in between and then everyone that was left went back. The place was still pretty full when I left at midnight. I really liked the receptionist that spoke English and the attentive bar staff. I sat at a table with locals, I was the only gringo in the place but I knew many people from Lagoa and Fragata from sight or personally and they all said the same thing....they felt more welcomed here than Lagoa. Had a BLAST during Bingo..I won a soda/beer but no real prize (250 brl)..... there are so many places here, the main bar when you come in, a video room with sofas, a side area off the main bar, A pool (billiard) area in the back , some small areas downstairs and the Salon where Bingo is , also downstairs. My friend said the place was too big, like Lyon's in Rio was... but I disagreed, I think this place will be a success.... even Carlotta the guy that announced Bingo at Lagoa was there and many Lagoa customers. I didn't see any of the rooms, but I think someone posted pics previously of some along with the Presidential suite. My friend that I went with, left early, he's more of an introvert and likes to go, do business and leave...not much into socializing. I'll go back Sunday, but tomorrow for lunch am planning to meet a waiter from there that says he's NOT a GP, but wants to hook up....I'll wait for the sob story after we eat 🤷♂️ I REALLY enjoyed the night here and were about 5 guys I would've went with but had previous plans with a guy I've known from before that doesn't like Python because it's the type of place where guys go and are happy with 1 programa...Lagoa guys are looking for multiple programas a night, I can't blame them, however I know enough to be the last/only one of the night. The guy I went with is so good, I'll go with him every night that he's available if he wants. Let's see how lunch goes tomorrow and I'm planning a 3-way with the Lagoa guy tomorrow night and a return Sunday to Python since the Lagoa guy is busy, so will get a real taste of the Python....so to speak. buttercawan, hurstwickham, ShivRoy and 7 others 5 5 Quote
floridarob Posted June 14 Author Posted June 14 Forgot to add this info from the receptionist as far as when is good to go. Mondays are black out parties- barely any lights on inside, that's all he said, guess more can go on with the guys in the public spaces? Tues- Closed Wed- Busy because of Bingo Friday is good Sunday can be slow unless they have Bingo Anytime they have a special party will be busy and he expects it to be busy during next pride weekend Latbear4blk, buttercawan, babybear2 and 1 other 2 2 Quote
babybear2 Posted June 15 Posted June 15 20 hours ago, floridarob said: They have A/C's for when it gets hot, but nothing for the cold, except hot bodies. is that not what you need most, lol floridarob 1 Quote
floridarob Posted June 15 Author Posted June 15 1 hour ago, babybear2 said: is that not what you need most, lol Yeah, but it was chilly there.... shrinkage could be an issue, ask George Costanza 🧐 xpaulo and Xclay 2 Quote
Members sydneyboy1 Posted June 15 Members Posted June 15 An excellent report. Is it on one level or multiple levels? I haven’t been to Lagoa in its present location but I have heard a number of complaints about the multiple levels and stairs. Also is it in a safe area? Quote
floridarob Posted June 15 Author Posted June 15 1 hour ago, sydneyboy1 said: Is it on one level or multiple levels? 2 levels but more expansive than Lagoa. Safe, can't really say...took Uber to/from.... but probably not, the doorman had me wait inside until the Uber arrived, lol Mavica, Xclay and sydneyboy1 2 1 Quote
brall3 Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Earlier this year I went to Python a few times. It is a nice place but definitely not a rebirth of the old Fragata; boy do I miss that place. The days I went to Python there were far fewer program guys there than at Lagoa. Twice I left Python, which was almost empty, and went to Lagoa which was packed with both clients and program guys. You wrote that later you will rendez-vous with "a waiter from there that says he's NOT a GP, but wants to hook up....I'll wait for the sob story after we eat 🤷♂️". You are absolutely correct about the sob story. A waiter/barman there also wanted to hook up with me as well. He said he needed money to pay his rent and mentioned several times he is NOT a program guy. I mentioned I do not give money away freely for NOTHING. A few days later he said he was robbed leaving the bar and had no money to come to work, adding that he is not a program guy. Again I informed him that I do not give away money freely. The third time, not a charm for him, he actually tried to make me feel guilty for not giving him money. He said I must not have a conscience because as a rich foreigner I should feel guilty for not helping poor Brazillians. After that exchange I deleted and blocked his number. Good luck. It is nice that Sao Paulo has another sauna with program guys. A city that large should have several such saunas. A decade ago there were as many as seven such saunas spread throughout the city with Lagoa being the grandest of them all. Sadly, they closed one by one. By the way, have you seen the new large very elegant condo built on the site of the old Fragata? WOW! Continue to have fun and thanks for the postings. ShivRoy, floridarob and Latbear4blk 3 Quote
floridarob Posted June 16 Author Posted June 16 How late did you stay? I went again last night, left after 1st Bingo to have dinner with friends at SPOT, one of my favorite restaurants here. Was planning to meet the waiter today, my schedule and his free time hadn't lined up and I think I dodged a bullet. I asked him point blank what he does and what I expected....he asked for 400 than 350 without sending any picks. He said he's not a GP or go with clients.... I told him it's better I get a regular of mine for 200 to see me off before I head to the airport tonight..... this waiter is 21 and needs to sharpen his negotiating skills, lol Lagoa can seem packed just by the main room being so small and loud, Sat night was 90 reis entry.....Python 60. Xclay 1 Quote
Members Xclay Posted June 17 Members Posted June 17 I never ask (see link below) but here I offer 150 (or sometimes 200 depending on the guy). No refusals yet. https://www.gayguides.com/topic/70395-last-minute-trip-to-rio-dec-5th-to-dec-25th-anyone-else-in-rio-now-or-coming-soon/page/3/#findComment-432230 Quote
brall3 Posted June 20 Posted June 20 The garcon wanted 400 reais for what? He said that he is not a GP and does not go with clients. Then why and what are you giving him money for? If word got out that you are giving away money for NOTHING, you probably would be the most sort after man in Brazil, yet alone Sao Paulo - ha ha. But then again, if that is your thing and it makes you happy, go for it! because it is your money and you can do with it whatever you want!!!! Apparently his scheme must have worked at one time or another or he would not be trying to get money out of you for nothing. As the expressions goes: "if at first you do not succeed, then ....." or "there is one born every minute", etc. etc. Do what makes you happy and enjoy yourself!!!!! Xclay 1 Quote
floridarob Posted June 21 Author Posted June 21 On 6/20/2025 at 3:37 AM, brall3 said: The garcon wanted 400 reais for what? He said that he is not a GP and does not go with clients. Then why and what are you giving him money for? When I pressed him on this , he said he's top... I told him too much competition in the 150-200 range, he said he really needed money.... I guess zero was better than 200 🤷♂️ He was trying to sound unavailable to others, but because he'd go with me, he was worth the extra, he's 21 with little/no experience... I'm sure I dodged a bullet. 21 hours ago, babybear2 said: @floridarob what does this place gets busy? 6pm? 7pm? Bingo starts at 9pm and EVERYONE heads to the show room where they do Bingo...I heard boys enter before 7pm for free... It seemed 7-8 was a good time although I got there 6-630 both times. Quote
xpaulo Posted June 22 Posted June 22 On 6/14/2025 at 12:00 AM, floridarob said: if you liked the old Fragata I really liked some of the guys at the original Fragata, although I only went a few times. I sort of fell in love in with one of them, lean, hairy, masculine regular working class guy, showed me a photo of his little boy, Not sure if he was telling the truth, but he seemed sincere. Hope to go to Brazil this winter, hope it's still open then. floridarob 1 Quote
brall3 Posted June 22 Posted June 22 If the guy is not a GP and does not go with clients, then why is he telling you that he is a top? It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out what is going on here 😂. In his efforts to get money from you, he is now trying to make you feel "special" and the "one and only". What some of these guys will say and do to exploit the clients!!!!! Of course it works sometimes or they would not keep trying it. Xpaulo, sadly Fragata closed a few years ago. Many of us dearly miss the place. There is a very beautiful and expensive high rise condo built in the location of the old Fragata. Give Lagoa and the new Python a try. You never can tell what may happen. GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY YOURSELF. Xclay 1 Quote
floridarob Posted June 22 Author Posted June 22 14 hours ago, brall3 said: Of course it works sometimes or they would not keep trying it. He's 21 and only been in SP a short while.... Some guy came up to me in 202 and asked me if it was my 1st time there..... I'd ask how old his was.... 23 yrs old. I told them I was sitting in this same seat on opening day when they were born, lol In many places around the world, these new guys think they are smarter than a whore like me that's been playing this game a lot longer. However, you are correct about it must work for them sometimes, we read the stories here about money paid above and beyond the standard fee/tip, imagine the stories that aren't told 😳 Btw, he told me he was a top when I pressed him why would I give him money if he's not a GP, that nothing in life is free......he gets an A for effort but a fail on negotiating skills because he ended with zero when he could've had 200 🧐 Xclay 1 Quote
Members Xclay Posted June 23 Members Posted June 23 I have a British friend who loves to go after bartenders as if it is a special accomplishment to "seduce" them because they are not officially GPs. They use the same lines discussed in posts above and say they don't really do this sort of thing, hence the high price. And it needs to be on the DL so that adds to the thrill. So my buddy pays too much and is invariably disappointed in bed. But he is still not cured of his bartender addiction. floridarob 1 Quote
floridarob Posted June 23 Author Posted June 23 12 minutes ago, wetgrip44 said: where is python located? can’t find it on google maps. https://g.co/kgs/a3CnYRk Sauna Python Club wetgrip44 1 Quote
Members buttercawan Posted June 24 Members Posted June 24 I tried to go to Python last Sunday but can’t get a Uber as some of the roads are closed due to pride/street parties. Ended up at Lagoa which is a karaoke night. Arrgh. Went out to grab a bite later and a trans tried to grab my dick and sprinted off at Augusta. Her drunken aim wasn’t very good lol floridarob 1 Quote
floridarob Posted June 24 Author Posted June 24 Sunday is horrible at Lagoa, most guys recuperating from their Sat night parties... Ever been to the restaurant Bella Paulista, open 24 hrs...I love sandwiches and this place has an amazing selection, I go there a lot when in SP, walking distance from Lagoa and many places https://g.co/kgs/bBHioEo Quote
Members buttercawan Posted June 25 Members Posted June 25 8 hours ago, floridarob said: Sunday is horrible at Lagoa, most guys recuperating from their Sat night parties... Ever been to the restaurant Bella Paulista, open 24 hrs...I love sandwiches and this place has an amazing selection, I go there a lot when in SP, walking distance from Lagoa and many places https://g.co/kgs/bBHioEo Yep we ended up at Bella Paulista that night because all the restaurants were closed. Hot guys central 24/7. floridarob 1 Quote
Members buttercawan Posted June 25 Members Posted June 25 It’s rainy and cold in Rio tonight. Not many GPs at 117 for the free suites night. No queue for the suites. I doubted 202 will be good tomorrow. Let’s hope Salvador will fare better; will be there Friday to Sunday. i’ll checkout Python next Monday. floridarob 1 Quote
Members sydneyboy1 Posted June 25 Members Posted June 25 3 hours ago, buttercawan said: It’s rainy and cold in Rio tonight. Not many GPs at 117 for the free suites night. No queue for the suites. I doubted 202 will be good tomorrow. Let’s hope Salvador will fare better; will be there Friday to Sunday. i’ll checkout Python next Monday. Please report back Quote
Members Riobard Posted June 27 Members Posted June 27 The escorts are not physically attractive; on that basis alone the place is Pythetic. Don’t go by another’s taste. I realize that includes me but I do have venue comparison referencing behind my perspective. Otherwise, it can be enjoyable as an outing and you may intercept one of the buff show performers for more private entertainment if you haven’t figured out other plentiful options in the city. There is a large residential complex adjacent to it and growing protest regarding the typical music noise encroaching on inhabitants’ tranquillity. When it comes to some of these venue operators stupid is as stupid does. Quote
