This is my first time to Brazil but I have been to many other Latin American countries and live in one.
As a twink, bottom boy, lover I can assure you that there are more than enough in Sao Paulo to satisfy ANYONE! I was concerned at first but so far after 4 nights I have had 3 nights of sex with what I like....had to relax last night however, lol. I use Grind mostly and you will find everything there...rent boys, sugar babies, guys looking for relationships, and guys looking for sex with anyone, lol.
Of course I visited Lagoa...but there was only one twink and he was getting dressed...since I brought one with me I didn't bother him. I went to Lagoa expecting what I saw...the hairy (mostly) muscled boys with big cocks that that posters here mostly enjoy....I wasn't expecting to see anyone I would like but there was that one surprise.
I also visited Chili Pepper...it was a nice, clean and large locals sauna...great if you like these. I just was on a exploring mission and it was fine.
I'm staying in Republica near the park in a nice airbnb condo suggested by a few here. It's a great place.
There is one thing that was a surprise...the incredible street poverty. I have seen a lot of poverty in the world and frequently it is concentrated to certain neighborhoods usually. This seems to be everywhere, here in Republica at least. But, it's in my city of Portland, Oregon just in tents and somewhat hidden I guess.
I do not feel safe walking at night in the area...but I don't need to anyway.