Trip Report (So Far): Iguazú Falls + Curitiba & Porto Alegre

[floridarob]

Still traveling through South America (I’m in Rio now, review on that coming later), but wanted to share some notes on the places I’ve already hit:
 

Iguazú Falls 🌊🌴

The Falls: Did the Argentina side only — miles of trails, tons of spray, and every bit as breathtaking as expected.

Where I Stayed: Stayed in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) which was an easy base.

Extra Adventure: Crossed into Ciudad del Este, Paraguay for a night of drinking — no passport stamps needed for a quick visit. Gritty but a fun little side trip.

Tip: Wear good shoes and be ready to get wet — it’s part of the experience.

 

Curitiba 🇧🇷

City Vibe: Clean, organized, with a European feel. Lots of green space and felt pretty safe.... I'd come back here again.

Gay Nightlife:

Club 773 Sauna – Younger/rougher crowd, good cruising. Best nights: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday.

Opinião Sauna – One of the oldest in Brazil, has a solid following and still delivers. Best nights: Wednesday, Saturday.

 

Porto Alegre 🇧🇷

City Vibe: Southern flavor, kind of a blend between Brazilian and Argentine influences.

Gay Nightlife:

Sauna Lux – Old-school setup, but surprisingly lively. Met a cutie there who was new to the sauna scene and… let’s just say he was enthusiastic. 😉

 

Wrap-Up (So Far) ✈️

Iguazú = jaw-dropping nature + easy three-country hopping.

Curitiba = saunas with clearly defined “hot nights.”

Porto Alegre = Sauna Lux was good
 

Now in Rio de Janeiro, which I’ll cover separately once I’ve got more time, too many hot guys with big dicks, not enough time 🤷‍♂️



 

 

 

[Peter Parker]

Thank you for this excellent report on Curitiba and Porto Alegre. Based on it, I’m planning my first visit to Curitiba and a return to Porto Alegre (my first since 2017) next summer. :)

[Xclay]

Yep. Brilliantly succinct yet so much valuable info! 
Really happy you had fun in Porto Alegre and Curitiba.
I also like them a lot but they are not always popular here.

[floridarob]

1 hour ago, Xclay said:

I also like them a lot but they are not always popular here.

People try to compare other places in Brasil to SP & Rio.

These other places can be easier on the wallet and good for a change of scenery, but still have what we're ultimately looking for.