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The Marriott is in a great location on Copacabana and about 5 blocks from the Siquerio Campos metro station(subway) and easy to walk to Pointe sauna! The Sheraton is too far for a first timer and not convienent for walking, imho. I was scheduled to stay there my first trip on 2001 and we moved to ipanema the next day after we realized it is too far and the windows look right into a favela across the road! I do agree that a hotel is probably best for a first time visitor...unless you are a big HO like me! :-) the Royal Rio is in a good location but charges $50R for a guest!

Around 2007 or so he moved into the basement of his sisters house in Kansas City where his elderly parents were. I believe he moved into his own apt several years ago and he is still in KC, you can find him on FB!

I had some trepidation in going to my first sauna visit in Rio. I did hire a young man as guide to the scene (he was a friend of a friend) However after he showed me around a bit and told me how to go about things I felt pretty comfortable. He also took me to Corajinna's (RIP) and gave me the low down on the (then thriving-now gone) street scene. And then I got sick as a dog for the rest of my visit! However- I think you will find a lot more info on this board than what was available back then. Unfortunately Rio has a dearth of US chain hotels- at last in areas convenient to activities that would be of interest to this crowd. There is a JW Marriott on Copacabana, a Sheraton not too far out, and a very nice Sofitel . Many nice independent properties ( I enjoyed my stay at the Royal Rio https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g303506-d535722-Reviews-Royal_Rio_Palace_Hotel-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro.html and also many of the chains have locations a lot further out in Barra da Tijuca . As mentioned in another thread hotels are a bit of a bargain now. I, and I think most of the posters here, STRONGLY advise against bringing fellas back to your hotel-especially if this is your first visit. Play at the Saunas, sleep in your hotel.

Yes, I believe is valid, I have used Bookings.com in the past (not in Brazil) and it was a good experience. Is important to notice that often the booking sites have a better deal than going to the hotel website, or even calling them directly, despite the fact that obviously the hotels have to compensate the agencies. Go figure!

A friend of mine sent me this photo saying someone caught the guys going to my apartment in Rio! LOL

PART III CASUAL STREET TRADE. So if one is done wondering around in a new town and visiting the main sites, what's next? Exactly, just sit down, watch the street life passing by and enjoy the occasional eye candy. It was exactly this what I was doing after a nice walking tour in down town Medellin one afternoon (the free walking tour is recommended! Simply check TripAdvisor for details). I was staying in the Poblado area since I was a novice to Medellin; this is a very laid back and secure option. So Parque Poblado was my hangout so to say. A small park with nice trees that provide the necessary shade. There are public benches scattered throughout the park. A few of them overlook the intersection and church entrance which made it the perfect place fore people watching. Several benches were occupied, but on this one bench only one guy was sitting. He was skinny college guy, around twenty years old, playing with his phone. His rucksack stood next to him and out of politeness he moved it a little closer next to himself in order to create more space on the bench. He gave me a shy, roguish smile as I sat down. As I was relaxing he kept on fiddling with his phone. I incidentally looked passed him, turning my head in his direction. He made sure I couldn't see his screen. Hmmm, what was going on here? Now, dear readers, I must admit the fact, that I have the worst gaydar thinkable. I need my straight friends to point out 'members of my team' when we go out! But the way this guy was fiddling whit that phone gave me a thought. So, 'What the hell, why not...', I take out my phone and open Grindr. As the app opens, I casually place the phone on my lap, the screen in his full view. In the app I spot a guy 5 meters away...hmmm. The photo is not clear, so I'm not sure it's him. What I am sure off is that he sees I've opened the app, that he recognizes the app and that he still sits on that bench, hehe. So next thing I'm showing the profile picture of this guy who should be very close by and ask him if it's him. He smiles. Yes! After that we use Google Translate for our conversation. He tells me he is waiting for the bus to take him to another part of town. As I ask him why he doesn't take a taxi, he says the bus is cheaper and the taxi expensive. In a brave moment I say to him: 'I could think of a way for you to earn an extra tip that makes us both happy...' OMG, I can't believe I just did that. But I don't regret, he agrees without hesitation, the little slut. My AirBnb is close by and has a private entrance. Love it this way. It's only a 3 mins. walk. This college dude seems all right, I feel perfectly safe. He is very shy even, but nevertheless he follows. He feels ok to go with a foreigner I guess. Once in my apartment he is still a little shy; communication is difficult due to the language barrier. But as he unbuttons his jeans, no talking is needed. What is it with these Colombians that they are always big, hard and ready for a fuck?? This is your typical 'Skinny-boy-big-dick' case. I was in for a good fuck; I really thought this shy boy was bottom. He turns out to be top...and he is gentle. He knows he has a big tool and really takes care. After a few strokes this shy boy lets loose the beats inside. He starts pounding away, really enjoying himself. He is kissing me and pounding me working a sweaty body. I asks for his 'leche' and he nods, still pumping my ass. He pulls out, rips away the condom and massive loads shoot from from his tool. This shy boy is not shy anymore. After we clean up I give him his well earned taxi money. His reaction? More than pleased...he doesn't need that much!! What a sweet guy. We both go outside and I invite him for a beer, which he gladly accept. We have a great time and our ways part as he goes in a taxi. I go home to give my ass a rest. God I miss Colombia ;-). (Yes, it's his Grindr picture :-) )

Wow. These guys are hot. Were you with any of them?