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In Rio now. Only been to 202 Thursday/Friday. Both nights found hot twinks though other types available as well. Guys are happy with 150. I chatted with the locker room attendant there tonight. He is a very nice guy who keeps an eye on things. He has done that job for 4 years. Before that he was a Sauna boy for something like 16 years before the years caught up with him. Both Junior(the owner) and his son working at the front desk tonight. All in all feels like one of those old family run hardware store in the midwest where you can walk in and chat up the staff and ultimately find that little (or big) thing you were looking for and leave with a good feeling.

I have been to Mexico City many times and ridden the Metro as well. Never seen this nor sought it out--but locals insist it's true. Usually on the last car on the train and only certain lines. i wish I could give you more info. Mexico City is great and so huge that probably everything imaginable has happened at one time or another. I still remember arriving at the height of rush hour one time and a large group of feminists were protesting topless at a fountain on one of the major streets.

I like staying in Chapinero--but other friends like fancier neighborhoods. One should be aware that staying in Chapinero the weekends near the clubs can be quite noisy. I love to have a good time but when I want to sleep--I want to sleep. In general up the hill in Chapinero will be quieter but still within walking distance of the clubs.

It's a challenge some times--but in the end people actually care less than you think they do. As gay men without family ties we have a lot more freedom to travel than a lot of our straight co-workers. A number of them live vicariously through our travels--hence the questions. I'll admit it would be hard to say month after month I'm going back to Thailand or Brazil(weren't you just there last month?"), but at the end of your life when your co-workers are nowhere to be found it's important you pursued the things that made your life happy and not lived your life for them. I'm fortunate in the case of Brazil I practice a sport (kitesurfing) that has world class conditions on the northeast coast so I have a good reason to go there frequently. I always include a stop in Rio or Sao Paulo for a few days "to break up the trip." In the end you'll find your own way to answer(or deflect) their questions but you should pursue your life without guilt or shame and enjoy!

you can find plenty of twinks on Grindr--just set the filter for your age range...

I am staying in El Poblado. I highly recommend it as it’s generally secure with a lot of police on the streets and tons of dining choices that you can walk to. A plus is that you can walk to several gay venues. I have stayed in Laureles before and it’s nice but pretty quiet and residential. One consideration when picking an airbnb or even a hotel in El Poblado is the noise factor. Read the reviews carefully to see if people complain about it because bars and clubs can be loud on weekends, or you can be on a busy street with traffic noise. Another possibility is to stay at a hotel and use short term hotels for your local encounters.

I am in Medellin now. I got an airbnb and have no problem hosting guys. I don’t have a reception or guard. I am careful and lock up things but honestly none of the guys I’ve met seemed the least bit threatening. Lots of hot choices online. Since you are probably the guy’s only client for the day they are more willing to cum and not charge extra like in the saunas in Brazil. i agree with @floridarob about the food choices. In general food more varied and higher quality than Rio. I really enjoy Medellin. If it had a beach it would be perfect!

Hello there! Nice to hear you’ve been enjoying Medellin! I’ll be there on Friday for a week. Still undecided between a hotel or Airbnb. I’ve been there before and done both. Any particular hotel you might recommend that isn’t too much a hassle with guests? Would love to meet up for a drink or a meal if you’re going to be around next week at all!

Frequently the owner's son is working at reception. I was there recently multiple times over Carnival and didn't have any issues. They are generally pretty good about letting you review your charges. I find that at 117 they generally present you with a total amount--followed by an eye roll or look of frustration if you ask to see the breakdown. As I mentioned in another thread I was over charged 3/3 nights at Lagoa in SP--so always review your bill!

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Of course but I find that in Thailand they try to move the needle toward boyfriend sooner to see if you bite when the buffalo dies or someone is in the hospital or...

I think it’s somewhat telling that in Brazil the guys will refer to you as their client or customer but in Thailand they are quick to call you their “boyfriend “

Yeah if you follow that channel on Instagram you will see one incident after another--enough to make you rethink ever visiting Rio again! That being said I've probably been 20 times never had an issue. I know people always say to "be careful" or "stay alert, " but when a group or individual decides to target you there is not much you can do except cooperate and hope you don't get hurt in the process. I have always wondered why these sorts of incidents would be almost unheard of in Bangkok or most Asian cities bust seem so common in Rio and South America. Both places have poor people and a sharp divide between the haves and have nots.

One observation from my recent Brazil trip--the beard epidemic continues!. I would guess that maybe 90% of the guys walking in the gay area in Sao Paulo are sporting some kind of beard. It's not really my thing . This trend seems to have started a few years ago and continues to grow in popularity. I still was able to meet non bearded guys in the saunas but also a trend the amongst the guys there as well. As a side note--not so many beards in Colombia but more than a few years ago.

one of the real advantages of Rio is that you almost always see hot guys with their shirts off walking on the street--never in Thailand--unless you are in a GoGo bar and then you have the annoying Mamasan to deal with!

I'm not sure how fancy a hotel you are looking for but I recommend the Hotel Massis. It used to call itself the Massis 5 Star which was laughable but it is a solid 3-4star. Clean, quiet and well located just off Paulista and easy walking distance to Lagoa.

your second to the last link I can vouch for. Super cute and nice. He can host you in his immaculate apartment or come to you. Prefers to be a total top.

I have this thing for a Pornstar I follow on OnlyFans and Instagram. When in Sao Paulo last week I arranged for him to meet me at Lagoa and we had a very hot time. Most of the escorts will know the local saunas anyway and its a nice safe meeting place. As an aside I had a conversation with a local in the locker room who asked me about hiring escorts off the internet in the USA and whether or not it was safe. I told him more or less safe but always have to be careful--he said "Here in Brazil it's not safe!"

Last night the bill was spot on. Also after some fun in a cabin I realized I had left my cell in the cabin. When I raced back up the stairs they had already cleaned the cabin but my phone was at the upstairs reception waiting for me. lots of fun guys there last night. I’m always surprised at the number of garatos who tell me it’s their first night there. You never know how you’re going to meet.

I’ve had some very fun times at Lagoa in SP the past couple of weeks. I think they are a nice clean club with a decent selection of guys. The problem is 4/4 nights I’ve been there there has been an extra drink or food item charged. They quickly take it off without question. One time I joked with the guy at checkout about why the bill is always wrong and he just shrugged his shoulders. Makes me think more than chance.

Felt the same thing when I visited there the first time over 20 years ago as well as more recently. I see a lot of Farangs sitting at a bar alone with a sad, blank look on their face. To be sure there are others out that seem to be enjoying themselves but I wonder what happened to those people that ended up in Pattaya seeming so sad and alone.

While speaking of great art one cannot forget the famous banana that sold for $ 120,000. A bargain compared to some of the prices discussed here.

Just flew back from the D.R. on United-on outbound flights both returned to the gate with mechanical issues-ultimately arrived in D.R. 4-1/2 hours late. On return arrived in Newark--waited 40 minutes for gate, 25 minutes for bags to appear. After clearing customs and re-checking bags dashed to another terminal to catch connecting flight (near sprint) to find the gate agent telling me I couldn't board because door was closed. They sat there for another 10-15 minutes with jet bridge still attached. I had to spend the night in Newark--fortunately United paid. Bottom line all airlines can be good or bad on any given day. For traveling this summer I'm afraid it's "Buyer Beware!"

One consideration is that for travel in July--Cartagena will be incredibly hot and humid. Exploring the old city during the day is fun but can get uncomfortable in the heat of the day even in the cooler months. Medellin always has a more comfortable climate than Cartagena.

I am staying at the Silom Quarter in a few weeks. It was about the same price as the Tarntawan but has a pool and gym which is a definite upgrade. I saw your comment about trying to get a room in Tower 3 so you don't have to bring your guest past reception. Aside from being stopped at reception and your guest being asked to leave an ID do you think there is any problem in having guests over?