April 2026 São Paulo. Rio and ..

[Connordrick]

Hi all. 

First stop: São Paulo. Typing from Lagoa. Great guys and not too crowded. Again. My taste: masculines top. Not too hairy and minimum tattoos. The money exchange is not the best. The Real is pretty strong, as strong as 4.97, so it is a bummer. 

For the first time, I took ppprs  with me. No problem at all. They were in my toiletries bag next to perfumes and creams.  I ordered them for 2 places: Twisted Beast (hit or miss ) and a place selling VCR cleaners lol . I decided to do it because how can one take those huge ones? I am not promoting just as anecdotal. 
I will be one week in SP. One week and a half in Rio. And. I am debating btwn Salvador or Curitiba. 
going to check this places : 

Blue Space : some user in LGPS said that is where all the hottest pho’s are dancing. 
Afesteuohoria: https://www.instagram.com/afestaeuphoria?igsh=MTdnbTFkNjFsNWVxNw= full of young cuties. And I definitely checking it out 

tb continue. I am not the best on journaling so bare with me 

[Connordrick]

Now, I’m in. In Brazil, Grindr is mandatory to have either a selfie or submit an ID. That’s crazy! I stopped using porn sites in England since they started requiring proof of age. I’m a big proponent of that. I believe no underage individuals should be around, but it has to be a better way to certify age or legality.

 

I ended up taking the Grindr selfie. It wasn’t much of a hassle. I decided to go through with it just because it was quicker and may as well do it here. But I know that not everyone can do that. I guess I’m in the majority. Did I give it a try? 

[lopesv2]

Salvador has two saunas. Sauna 11 was quite good. 

 

I’m not sure about Curitiba.

[nikba2515]

5 hours ago, lopesv2 said:

Salvador has two saunas. Sauna 11 was quite good. 

 

I’m not sure about Curitiba.

Salvador offers a much much more exciting, adventuring one with choices and economically. I enjoy all range of colors "especially Carioca", best food in Brasil, historical sites and a lot more friendlier people. Safety is always an issue and it is common in all of Brasil. 

[Connordrick]

Wednesday and Thursday at Lagoa was fun, but nothing extraordinary. it wasnt as crowded as \previous visit, but as we always say, it takes just one or two to make your day. So, I met this incredibly handsome guy from Recife. It was his first time at Lagoa, and we had a fantastic time together. Today, my plans are divided between two things.

• https://www.zunobar.com/ Zuno bar, opens only Friday to Sunday
• https://upgradesexclub.com.br/up/teste-insert/ Upgrade, ive been there before 

It’s been such an adventure! I’m constantly amazed by the number of gay sex places in São Paulo, some of which are quite large. I had a wild Republica tour de force. I visited five movie theaters/cabines, all for sex, and most were empty, possibly because of the time of day. I prefer to spend my afternoon after 4pm at Lagoa. Also, I went to a movie theater called Paris, which one of the Lagoa patrons mentioned to me. It’s located in Republica, right next to that big McDonald’s. Inside, there are viewing booths where some Garoto offers a program, for a cost of a fraction of what the regulars GP charge. As you can imagine, those are not the super model type, so some might find them rough, others might enjoy them. As soon as you enter, they start teasing you with big erections, but I am a bit squmish, so I just enter the cabine with only one this young, 22-skinny guy. There’s also a movie theater in the back, but I just took a quick walk around and it’s not for the easily startled. It’s dark and a bit messy.

• Cine Arouche
• Cine Paris
• Ponto Zen Cine

I asked Gemini AI for places with go go dancers and guiys and for late tonight and it was so helpful. and there are people out there taht dont like AI. ilove it.

Here is the updated map and list including Espaço Lagoa Sauna, alongside the other bars and clubs we have discussed for your Friday night in São Paulo.

Locations for Tonight

Espaço Lagoa Sauna

A traditional sauna in Consolação that features a theater with drag shows and go-go boys even on Friday evenings.

Hot House SP

A dedicated show bar in the Centro area known for its resident go-go boys and interactive male stripper performances.

Bar Queen

An informal bar in Santa Ifigênia hosting the "Cabaré Profano" tonight, which typically includes go-go dancers.

Bofetada Club

A large multi-floor complex in Jardim Paulista with karaoke and dance floors that often features performers for its "Super Sexta" party.

Upgrade Club

A sex and cruise club in Vila Buarque featuring "Upgrade Boys" for interactive performances.

Zuno Bar

A modern cruising bar in Santana. It has a more social "happy hour" vibe early on but closes at 11:00 PM.

Dédalos Bar

A 24-hour men-only cruising bar in República that occasionally has stage performers. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Not Open Tonight

Blue Space

Closed tonight; its main shows start Saturday at 11:00 PM.

Euphoria

Closed in São Paulo tonight; their next local event is Saturday in Pinheiros. [8, 9]

 

 

 

[ToTheCore]

Thanks, @Connordrick.  These updates are really nice.  

Sao Paulo is one of the biggest cities in the world and Brazilian guys some of the horniest so there you go !

Given that, it's surprising that some quality Lagoa competition hasn't survived the scene.  😪

[12is12]

Thx Connordrick for such a detailed report!

Please excuse my ignorance: what's a movie theater with viewing booths in which GPs offer full service? I mean, how is it structured and how does it work?

Also, u visited 5 venues plus Paris, but mentioned names of only 3. Could u please share the names of the other 3 ?

Thx (-:

[buttercawan]

The Republica area has easily almost 20 sex venues. I think the most GPs cine is the one next to Habib - same row as McDonald's (the other end). There is also one in the same row as The Graus (Rua Aurora) - you will see some GPs in front of the venue. It's a cabin/booth type of venue, and I am not sure it has a name.

[12is12]

Is ot safe to walk around there? Day...night...

Same hours as saunas? 16:00 - 20:00 ?

[Connordrick]

watching right now: Ruas da Glória https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13494192/?ref_=fn_t_1 

 

 

[Connordrick]

It seems  that previous link   is broken since I rented . Here’s a link for you to check. Wonderful and very touching movie.

I’ve been swamped, and I thought  I posted this in a rush, but , I didn’t!  So here is again Also, I’ve got a long report saved as a draft, but I’m not great at keeping track . I’m hoping to find time to finish it before my Montreal trip 

After I watched the movie, I came up with this crazy idea about  where the Garoto de Programa storyline came from!

So, I’m thinking that the real inspiration for this movie might be Club 117. 
Here’s how the real Club 117 compares to the movie version:

In the movie, there’s a gay club called “Gloria” located at the same Rua Cândido Mendes. I don’t believe there’s a bar like that in Gloria, and even less likely, a bar with GPs. Additionally, the owner, a transgender woman, is called Monica instead of Monik, just like the owner of Club 117 isn’t crazy!  

[sydneyboy1]

On 4/16/2026 at 3:02 AM, Connordrick said:

Hi all. 

First stop: São Paulo. Typing from Lagoa. Great guys and not too crowded. Again. My taste: masculines top. Not too hairy and minimum tattoos. The money exchange is not the best. The Real is pretty strong, as strong as 4.97, so it is a bummer. 

For the first time, I took ppprs  with me. No problem at all. They were in my toiletries bag next to perfumes and creams.  I ordered them for 2 places: Twisted Beast (hit or miss ) and a place selling VCR cleaners lol . I decided to do it because how can one take those huge ones? I am not promoting just as anecdotal. 
I will be one week in SP. One week and a half in Rio. And. I am debating btwn Salvador or Curitiba. 
going to check this places : 

Blue Space : some user in LGPS said that is where all the hottest pho’s are dancing. 
Afesteuohoria: https://www.instagram.com/afestaeuphoria?igsh=MTdnbTFkNjFsNWVxNw= full of young cuties. And I definitely checking it out 

tb continue. I am not the best on journaling so bare with me 

I have been to Brazil 9 times the last time 10 years ago. I have wonderful memories of the old Lagoa. I am contemplating a trip later in the year and you seem to be suggesting that Lagoa is still worth the effort. Am I right?

[Connordrick]

Brazil Speed-Run: São Paulo RecapHere's a quick summary of my latest trip to Brazil before I head to Montreal and piled up with even more stories. Since I’ve visited more places this time, I’ll be more detailed about the new locations I’ve been to for the first time. I’ll share more about those new places soon.

• Visa, old passport vs new passport: I recently flew with Delta, and the process was surprisingly smooth. While all Americans at the counter were asked to present their Brazil visa check, the gate agent was completely fine with my new passport and never even asked for my old one. I still keep both passports as a backup, but I didn’t encounter any issues when I presented them at the Brazil counter either. They simply stated that I didn’t need my old passport.
• Lagoa Thermas: It was just as fun as ever on a Wednesday night. There were plenty of new faces joining the regular crowd, and the quality was pretty good in my opinion..... I met this newcomer from Recife — a gorgeous guy, very slim, with a swimmer’s body. We had a sort of boyfriend experience during my time at Lagoa, but I was clear that I would be having other programas. He was fine with that. I didn't see him with anyone else, though; one GP even asked me to have a threesome with the Recife guy. He said, and I quote, that the guy looked “gostoso.” That’s a big no-no for me. I don’t travel 10 hours by flight to share my gp, especially someone I felt such a connection with. I didn’t take him back to my hotel — I’m not really into overnight stays, I always find them awkward.  
  However, the next day, I had my first Lagoa DP experience. Oh, boy — I was so overwhelmed, I teared up, but in a good way. I am not too much more than one. but it was fun.
• República (Daytime Cruising): Around 3:00 PM, I ventured out to scout a few spots. However, I cut fast by 4:00 PM to prepare for the Lagoa night run. It’s a daytime-only destination, so it’s definitely not a place that i wont  linger after dark.
• Upgrade: Lagoa and its programs have spoiled me, so my standards have dropped. I’ve become overly picky. That night, the interactive and non-interactive sections looked identical. Everyone appeared to be a patron, in their late forties and older. I stayed just for the curiosity.
• Wild Thermas Club in Higienópolis: It was better than I expected. But nothing extraordinary happened. The place was clean and well-organized. Doors opened at 3:00 PM, but the crowd was sparse. late forty to 60e Again, left to Lagoa that afternoon.
• Hot House SP: It was fuller than previous runs. The owner was as welcoming as ever. The dancers were mostly the usual ones, plus two new additions. I had a drink with one of them. There was only one interactive, and I didn’t like it, so I didn’t interact. However, there were three fully dressed guys  in a corner near the stage. One of them started suckinganother, but it was not too obvious, kind of discreet, but enough open that I could see them. I went back to my hotel, exhausted after Lagoa. The next day was my flight to Rio.
• I was just Wed to Sat in SP since my ultimate destiny was Rio

Rio, more interesting:

• Sunday, I finally went to Casa Boite. It was... interesting. I’d planned to hit Tapa NLa Cara before or salgadinhoafterward, but I was late, and honestly, many guys warned me against Tapa — said it’s not really a gay spot, more like a regular bar — so I skipped it.
  Casa Boite felt like walking into a big favela patio — kind of like someone’s huge backyard. No reception, just a guy with a little lamp sitting on his phone next to a salgadinho counter. I paid with my phone and bought my beers tickets. Then there’s a big square in the middle, with a guy handing out beers from a big cooler butt.   and a few floors and open rooms you can see below. the place It’s definitely better with a group of friends standing alone felt awkward, kind of exposed.
  There were more white guys than I expected, mostly in groups around the pool — though it wasn’t really being used. I didn’t see many rough guys, just two that fit that vibe. I went with each of them to the rooms, one at a time. The rooms were impossible dirty so  I stood up, not wanting to sit on the used sheets. Both offered me leite , and I took it. i didnt want to disappoint the locals 😛 
  I mostly hung out with the rougher one However, he was actually pretty sweet, and we held hands. So I went looking for roughness, but got romance instead.
  And here’s the funny part: I was surprised to see one of my regulars there. He’s one of the few I’ve shared overnight with whne i am in Rio ; I have all his info, and I even send a gift to his son’s birthday every year. Since we became regulars, he only goes to 117 — sometimes Point, but only to see me. I don’t know why he doesn’t like Point; maybe because it’s even farther from Bangu.
  So I see a group of obvious clients, each with a GP, and right in the middle is my guy — hiding, which was kind of cute and funny. I didn’t bother to stare — I respect that he lives around there and might’ve been visiting his regular that day. But he looked so out of place in Casa Boite. He’s not the pretty boy type, but he’s very boyish very handsome, light skin, slim, tall, charismatic. 
  I knew I’d see him again. After hanging out with my GP since there weren’t many other ones, I decided to leave. We’d like to visit again another trip. It’s not for the squeamish, and there’s no English, so I used my Spanish. since i still need to improve my portuguese. 
• Point 202: has improved its rooms and created a small lounge on the way to the upstairs showers. It’s also more lively than 117, but I always manage to find good ones. In April, they had free cabins on Mondays and Wednesdays — though I might be wrong about the second day having free cabins.
• 117 wasn’t as good as on other days. It was pretty slow, except for Tuesday when they offered free cabins. Still, I had fun with my regulars and a couple of new guys. The staff is incredibly nice and very friendly.
• ShowBar Oficial at Madureira: I finally found this place. The entrance is pretty funny; once you have the address or number, it’s a long corridor from the street to the door. It’s a tiny sex place, but when I went, there weren’t many people, so I can’t say how busy it gets. From what I saw, it’s probably not your muscle-boy kind of spot — more like a next-door mulatos kind of place.When you walk in, there’s a tiny booth to pay the entrance fee. Right after, there’s a small bar that takes up the entire space. To your left, there’s a small room with a TV playing porn. Beyond that, there are a couple of dark rooms. Since the place was pretty empty when I arrived, I left after a few minutes — not much to report. I might check it out again on another trip.
• Black Cat Lounge Bar  This was a new spot for me. It opened pretty late, starting at 11 pm, with interactives at 1 am and 3 am. Since it’s close to Copacabana Beach, it was easy to get to. I really liked it because it’s a nonGP place that’s also a bar and dance club, not too big, with a younger crowd, mostly in their 20s to 30s. I was one of the few older guys, but I didn’t feel out of place or excluded, which was a big plus.
  The place is very, very loud — if you’re sensitive to loud music, I’d avoid it. But I didn’t mind; it added to the vibe, especially since the main purpose of the space is the dark room. It’s not that dark, though — there are some interesting stairs leading up to a larger, darker area. That upstairs section has sections that are pitch black and is non-stop sex, no invitations needed. 
  I had a lot of fun. dance club / dark room place with so many guys in their 20s, I was a bit cautious at first. But after about half an hour, I was already having a great time upstairs. l’ll definitely go back on my next trip. Here’s the Twitter/X account with a pretty accurate layout of the place — I recommend checking it out to get a sense of how everything is set up.

That was quite a long report — I wish I had more details, but everything’s a bit mixed up in my mind. Next stop: Montreal. I don’t have big expectations since Stock Bar has gone downhill, and Taboo isn’t what it used to be. I hope Campus is still fun to hang out at, though.

 

 

 

[Connordrick]

I'm planning a trip to Salvador and want to combine it with a nearby city in the north. I've tried to go several times before, but I keep canceling. 
Can anyone recommend a good neighborhood in Salvador to stay at, looking for a well located hotel around 4 starts  Also, are there any nearby cities worth visiting that are easily accessible? Looking for beach and GP. both 😛 

[12is12]

Connor, thx a lot for such an informative post; VERY thoughtful of u. 

I m unfamiliar with hothouse, and didnt undrstnd its nature. Could u please expand?

[floridarob]

3 hours ago, Connordrick said:

I didn’t encounter any issues when I presented them at the Brazil counter either. They simply stated that I didn’t need my old passport.

I'm assuming you mean immigration upon arrival, last time I entered was via the land border at Iguazu, they told me the same thing, but I'll still my old passport that the visa was issued to , just in case.

 

 

3 hours ago, Connordrick said:

Upgrade: Lagoa and its programs have spoiled me

Me too.... I usually take 1 or 2 guys from the sauna or that I know from previous visits,  so I know I have a sure thing for sex there..... I've never seen a client that's interested me there, but i like the place 🤷‍♂️

[Connordrick]

Hi all,

About Casa Boite, here’s a much better report, thanks to Jose Soplanucas: https://sopla.substack.com/p/down-and-dirty-at-boite-casa-grande 
Regarding Hot House, I had a lengthy post about it, and I’ve seen some other forum members posting as well. While the owner and staff are nice, Hot House can be hit or miss.
Here is their website: https://hothousesp.com.br/And here are some videos: https://papomixhot.com.br/  
It’s only open on weekends, with the best time being around midnight. I usually go there just after visiting Lagoa, when my sex drive has already been satisfied. It’s a nice place to have a drink. It might be better with a group of friends, but I usually fly solo.

[Connordrick]

2 hours ago, floridarob said:

I'm assuming you mean immigration upon arrival, last time I entered was via the land border at Iguazu, they told me the same thing, but I'll still my old passport that the visa was issued to , just in case.
 

Me too.... I usually take 1 or 2 guys from the sauna or that I know from previous visits,  so I know I have a sure thing for sex there..... I've never seen a client that's interested me there, but i like the place 🤷‍♂️

Yes, it was at the SP immigration and on a JFK Delta I still intend to carry the old one with me. I’m a bit of a paranoid, but fortunately, I renew my passport before the commemorative “Patriot Passport” comes out. I can’t imagine having a passport with that guy for the next 10 years. It would be a nightmare.

and yes, at Lagoa, as sexy as may sound to have two guys at once, it can be tricky, but i guess if you want to do a thresome or a mini orgy, Lagoa is the best place, or at least for me. by now i know most of the staff, especially the guys in the second floor, the one that give you the room key and clean the room after we have used. i always tip them i dont know if is customary, but i like to tip them everytime i am there after all i prefer to tip one of the ones that clean my room after all that sex. I do tip at 117 and at Point those ladys at Point are very nice with me, so i feel safe there.  

My DP experience was kind of funny and sexy. I was heading to a room with this guy I met years ago and haven't seen in a while. He's huge — I mean really huge, about 10 inches. You know how people often say, "Oh, he was 9 inches," and then after Brazil, you realize what a true 9-inch is? Well, this guy is actually 10. He's very nice, not particularly pretty but somewhat handsome, a bit meaty, with a friendly, approachable, boy-next-door vibe. 
He mentioned that his friend has seen me around and wants to ride me 😛. I was okay with it, but I told him that if I didn’t like it, I’d let him know and ask him to leave us. He told his friend this, and his friend was fine with it. The guy was in his late 30s, not as big but very enthusiastic, and boy, he wanted to ride me like crazy. He was very good at it. I hope I get to see him again. 
I usually save contacts on WhatsApp for those I like so I can reach out again, but I didn’t this time. Once he, the i want to ride you guy, finished and met me at the locker to collect his programa, he was already dressed up and had left. 
It was a good experience. As I always say, it takes one, or two, or maybe three to make your night. I always recommend checking for yourself; what might be good for me might not be for everyone. Also, I’m a strict bottom.

P.S.: A bunch of typos in my previous post, but if I didn't write this so quickly, it would probably take me another couple of months to put it together, and that was an April trip

[floridarob]

3 hours ago, Connordrick said:

You know how people often say, "Oh, he was 9 inches," and then after Brazil, you realize what a true 9-inch is

@Olddaddy when are you booking your flight?

[babybear2]

On 7/5/2026 at 11:48 AM, Connordrick said:

I'm planning a trip to Salvador and want to combine it with a nearby city in the north. I've tried to go several times before, but I keep canceling. 
Can anyone recommend a good neighborhood in Salvador to stay at, looking for a well located hotel around 4 starts  Also, are there any nearby cities worth visiting that are easily accessible? Looking for beach and GP. both 😛 

Try Sao Luis, you will like its GP sauna 

[Heba as-sa3udeya]

GO.63 ? 

[babybear2]

5 hours ago, Heba as-sa3udeya said:

GO.63 ? 

yes, it is very lively with a cute bartender. 10 - 20 working guys on any night.