Recife, October 2025

[Docbr01]

Sorry for the very late recommendation, but I think a very nice place to visit near Recife is Praia dos Carneiros (and the one I like more, Tamandaré, walking distance). It’s like 90km from Recife and you could go by tourism transfer, bus or even Uber. It’s possible to leave in the morning and come back at evening but would recommend booking a hotel / resort for at least one night for a two day visit. Same logistics would apply to visiting Porto de Galinhas, that have a better city infrastructure but I find the beaches lacking to my tastes. 

Would be even better going there in the company of a muscular guy from Recife as the local scene would be lacking. 

[Peter Parker]

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.

[Latbear4blk]

5 hours ago, Docbr01 said:

Sorry for the very late recommendation, but I think a very nice place to visit near Recife is Praia dos Carneiros (and the one I like more, Tamandaré, walking distance). It’s like 90km from Recife and you could go by tourism transfer, bus or even Uber. It’s possible to leave in the morning and come back at evening but would recommend booking a hotel / resort for at least one night for a two day visit. Same logistics would apply to visiting Porto de Galinhas, that have a better city infrastructure but I find the beaches lacking to my tastes. 

Would be even better going there in the company of a muscular guy from Recife as the local scene would be lacking. 

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. 😇

3 hours ago, Peter Parker said:

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.

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.

[floridarob]

Just now, Latbear4blk said:

On Thursday, I am departing to Medellin. 

Let us know if they ask/insist on your Yellow Fever vaccine cert.

[Latbear4blk]

6 hours ago, floridarob said:

Let us know if they ask/insist on your Yellow Fever vaccine cert.

OK. The research I made tells me that such a requirement does not exist any longer.