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Had a really nice hike today thanks to the friendly, cute, happy guide alex. At the end of the hike, he brought the group (4 of us including alex) to a small waterfall. Apparently it's not just a natural shower to cool down, some worshipers believe the water will do something magical. Alex stripped to his speedo and led the way. It's surely a great way to end a wonderful hike. Now where on earth can you hike beatiful trails during the day and fun sex at night? Met ihpguy at MM, we sat at the bar area and got acquainted, while ihpguy dishes out some fun facts about some of the boys. The place is packed, tons of boys and clients, traffic jam on the stairs frequently. it must be the first Friday night I visited MM. Ihpguy said he has seen busier Fridays. As usual, the majority are dark boys, but since the number of boys is quite large today, quite a few white boys too. Like ihpguy says, you only need one. I find two of boys quite hot. A skinny twink who turned out to be top only. The other is a cute white Latino boy. Would prefer him clean shaven, but the little beard couldn't hide his boyish charm. He is a great kisser, that usually seals the deal for me. We had to wait a few minutes to get one of the non-free rooms. The make out session is great, Lukas sure kisses and touches like a boyfriend. As we get into fucking however, he grimaces a lot and stops me whenever I try to get some speed. We tried a few different positions, he just can't take much. He is a little apologetic and said he is still new as a bottom. But he made serious efforts, so I am happy to pay him the 80R we agreed upon beforehand. I sticked around until 9pm, there are still boys just checking in. The place is too packed for comfort, and I am not really turned on by anyone, so I decided to check out. Right Outside MM, a restaurant has live band playing on the street, tables full of customers. I had a little sun burn, so the warm wind of dark night is quite soothing. Rain in the forecast for the weekends, glad I got the hikes done. Will check out 117 on the weekend. Ihpguy said boys at 117 have a little attitude problem. I only visited it a couple times 2 years ago, didn't like it too much comparing with São Paulo or Porto Alegre. Eager to check it out again tomorrow.

It's 16 Benjamin Constant. A clean condo building. I rented a simple bachelor apartment. Thanks for sharing your recent experience. From what I gathered, Monday and Friday are good at MM, TUESDAY And Saturday are good at 117. I love POA as well, but sadly I can only visit during the holiday month of December, so decided to stick with São Paulo. The mega city hasn't disappointed me during my past visits. Ihpguy, if you are going to MM Friday, we might run into each other Weather forecast shows only 2 sunny days during my 6 nights stay, today and tomorrow, so I decided to do the pedra Bonita hike today by myself. It's rather difficult to get to as a tourist, especially with limited to none portuguese skills. Hailed a taxi in random from ipanema beach, thinking the online quote of 60R is quite reasonable. First the driver doesn't know pedra Bonita, as I point it out to him on the map, he immediately recognized the hand gilding signs on the map, but instead of the ramp, took me to the beach. And traffic was horrible. I end up paying a hefty 130R taxi bill when we finally got to the trail head The climb is short but very steep in places, with 35c temperature, it was way more exhausting than I expected. The view is nice, but after Torres del paine, not breath taking. Watching people take off doing handglide is more exciting for me. Got back at 2:45 exhausted and sweated out. After shower and nap, still tired, decide to skip 117 and just go for a heavy dinner at a restaurant cross street that google points out. It turns out to be the one I went to with a fellow member two years ago. Did take a stroll cross street from 117 after dinner around 7:20, in the 2 minutes I stopped across its door, 3 boys walked in, all white muscular type. Brazil is such an amazing place! I hope tomorrow's hike won't be too exhausting, definitely wants to check out MM's Friday night.

Thanks for the tip, ihpguy. Flight arrived on time at 10:55am, after several weeks of cold winter in canada, the warm air and a couple good-looking guys working at the airport immediately put me in vacation mode traffic jam from GIG on the express bus 2018 to gloria where I rented an apartment. It was 2 years ago when I last visited Rio. I am somewhat familiar with gloria area, been walking around Flamingo beach and visiting 117 on my last trip. So it's no big deal to take the bus. There is no marked stop at gloria for 2018, it just drops me somewhere close to the metro. This will be challenging for first time visitor, especially if arriving at night, stick with taxi. The bus is 14R. Apartment is ok. Considering how expensive hotels are in RIO, a good deal at 200R a night. Right by Metro gloria. There was a Asian fast food place which I liked, but it's gone Took a nap, then head out around 6:15. For a wednesday, it's probably not hot at either place. But I want to use Banco do Brazil ATM, and the one in gloria metro station is down. So I decided to go to MM, there are a couple branches there. Metro is packed, I skipped a few before getting on a tolerably crowded train. MM area is very crowded with pedestrians, buses and street vendors on a weekday. But both Banco do Brazil branches are closed after working hours MM is pretty much as I remembered. At 6:45, I counted about 18 boys working. A few more came in later. About 10 customers. There are a couple slim dark boys I like. Most are slim to skinny type here. A few more built guys. No one that I really desire. Had a chat with a local gentleman who used to work for airlines flying to canada to kill some time. Nice to meet someone who speaks English. As it's getting late, One of the boys I like disappeared, I caught the other in the steam room area taking a shower. He came to say hello and offered a nice kiss with a friendly smile. I am a sucker for good kisser and fresh breath, the deal is sealed in the dry sauna from this forum, I learned enough key words to clarify what will be done and the price. I asked for the paid quarto 25R, but there is no mirror inside the boy is good, but I can feel he wants to get things over with. He was disputing with the attendant about something to no avail earlier. This is somewhat off putting. An ok session. He soon checked out afterwards. I saw him eating something on a stick from a street vendor later on my way to the metro. Hope it's clear tomorrow, want to do some hiking.

Finally it's that time of the year again. Waiting for my flight to Rio for my 4th trip to South America. Other than a few small hikes, this will be a more narrowly focused trip for me. I have a bias for São Paulo and POA over Rio, but the flight to Rio turns out to be cheaper, and I do want to do a couple hikes like Pedra Bonita. An apt on the next street to 117 is availble for a little over 200R a night on booking.com, so I decided to hit Rio for 6 nights before heading to São Paulo. Anyone cares to share your opinion on the best nights in Rio between 117 and MM? Seems we had quite a few lucky members visited Rio recently. Much appreciated. I am into twinks type. Can't wait to take off

Hi, mvan1: Lucky you, back to SP again. I'm also going back in a month. Please keep your updates coming. Sad to hear the body search at Fragata, it just became my favorite sauna from my last year's trip hope the manager won't last. So how was Lagoa? Does it benefit from the mishap at Fragata? Do you feel any impact from the extreme draught in São Paulo state? Have a great trip.

Hi, Tom: Sad to hear you are forced into early retirement. But Hey, you had a great run, being there during the heydays! I am full of envies your posts are both entertaining and informational. Very much appreciated. Best wishes.

It certainly has priced me out. Hopefully the madness of hotel prices won't spread to São Paulo anytime soon. Please keep it that way

Hi, Tom! Hiking in Patagonia is quite challenging physically, but I experienced the most peaceful mind ever in the parks. Torres Del Paine in chile is more remote (pristine) than el chalten in Argentina. Both have breathtaking views. But if one wants to get real close to nature, TDP is the place to be. Careful though, if 5-10 hour tough hikes daily and sleep in dorm bed or tent is not your thing, save your money go somewhere comfy Weather is hit or miss, I had 1.5 rainy days, 3 good days. TDP wind is in its own category, an experience by itself. El chalten has comfy hotels you can come back to every night, some gentler trails. I had 3 cloudy days and 1 clear, thank goodness, left happy that I saw Fitz Roy in its full glory. In addition to the physical challenge, it's not cheap nor easy going there either. Cost me about 2500$ for a 11 day trip starting from buenos aires. I loved it, worth every penny for me. The contrast also makes the sauna visits in São Paulo afterwards much sweeter Do check out fragata on your next trip, the boys there are very accommodating in bed too

Another wonderful trip came to an end. A few things I learned: 1. If you visit during New Years, avoid small cities such as Curitiba, stick with beach cities or mega city such as Sao Paulo 2. If it's less than 6 hours by bus, and you are not departing from São Paulo, try bus instead of plane 3. If you like slim twink type,in São Paulo, the place to be is Fragata Can't wait to go back, but got to work and pay the bills. A few pics to wrap things up.

Shouldn't have mentioned how much I paid raul. Didn't mean to ruffle any feathers. Now the local authority has spoken about the price locals pay, keep a reference It's not surprising though for there to be a difference between locals and short term tourists. The opportunity cost for tourists are much higher with the flights and hotel cost. Therefore the extra 20r in the sauna or 150r for the night seems trivial. There is also a big difference between fucking and making love. Most of the times with boys in the sauna, it's like eating a big-Mac burger. Quickly heal you your hunger, then you move on not giving it a second thought. Occasionally, however, you met a boy who has not become completely jaded yet, there are tender kisses and sincere eye contact. It's not love, just love making. Only Then I will do an overnight. On Those occasions, I don't mind at all paying a premium. Most of the time we eat combo meals. Then sometimes, we dine out. My plan with Raul falls through since there is no double room left in the hotel. While the day shift lady is super nice, I just pay them extra 20 for my guest, the night shift manager speaks English, but clearly not fond of visitors. On my first night here, she told me since I booked a room for 'single person', I can only meet my guest in the lobby! We decided to do a repeat of two hour session tomorrow since he has to go to his job early on Thursday. So I went to fragata after all at 5:45. Man, I have been looking for the twink parade at the wrong sauna! There are already 20+ boys working! and 3/4 of them are the slim twinks type! Skin tone here is a little darker, but there are quite a few cute white boys too. I am pleasantly surprised with the choices here if you been to Montreal strip clubs, it's like fragata is campus (toned, slim), Lagoa is stock (built, muscle). I made a quick mistake sitting down with Thiago. He is cute, but clearly the jaded type. quite forward, he quickly led my hands to his dick and sampled kisses and stuff. I always feel obligated if I have kissed a boy. And he is turning me on. He saw me checking out other boys passing by, after some begging and promising 'completo, todo', he checked my key number and went getting the room himself. It's a little rude, but I guess so was I being the sampler but no buyer So be it, a burger is a burger Afterwards, I stayed for a while just checking things out, there are at least two other boys, one white, one dark skinned, that I would have preferred. Hopefully they will be here again on Thursday. This place seems happening earlier than Lagoa, it's already packed by 5:45 when I arrived. About a dozen more boys arrived since and some boys and customers are leaving already by 7pm. There doe not seem to be much overlapping between the two places. I don't think I recognized any Lagoa boys here. Now I know where I would be before heading to airport Thursday night

Oi, ax! I only had one overnight before, with maikon last year. Maikon worked saunas, asked for 400. I see popular boys hook up with 3 clients in a couple hours on a good night. So i think that's reasonable. One could bargain for 300, but I hate bargaining with the boys when it's already so economical. Raul doesn't work saunas, has a law related intern job during the day while he is on summer break and we agreed on 200 per hour. So it doesn't seem out of the line for him to ask for 800 for the night. Plus I really like him. Unlike you lucky folks, this is only once a year thing for me Perfect day today to take a stroll in their Central Park (ibirapuera). 26c when I walked over in the morning with a light breeze in the shades, very pleasant. The view of the city from the park is quite pretty. Saw quite a few cute guys. And the upscale houses and condos between Paulista and Ibirapuera park are very nice! One draw back from yesterday is I am not horny at all today. Also tired after the long walk. Raul msged to reschedule to tomorrow instead of Wednesday. So will be skipping sauna tonight and tomorrow. Pity won't be visiting Fragata this time. According to mvan1, Sunday and Tuesdays are the best bets there. Just saw your question, trzinko. Out of respect for Raul's privacy, I can't post his photo on this site. Plus that's not the point. Beauty is in the eyes of beholder. Price wise, tomcal seems to get the local price Good luck if you can manage to get that. In the end, 800r is merely 360 Canadian, a small price to pay in my opinion.

Just had the best 2 hours in brazil, hard to wipe the smile off my face. Ricardo recommended hornet app for hookups. Being Brazilian, he has no judgement of people making money by offering sex. So he encouraged me to put hint of money in my ad. I add a few boys I like very much as favorites, and vola, one of them soon replied! As I mentioned, I really like the college boy next door type, Raul fits the bill perfectly. 5'9", 143lb, clean cut, cute like a button. He hasn't done this before, but was intrigued. He asks to see my photo, said 'legal'. we settled on 200 per hour. It's amazing how open minded Brazilians are about sex for money, the boy gave me the link to his instagram so that I can get a more accurate views of how he looks to help me making up my mind. It has his family photos, classmates, friends ... He shows up a little late, probably it's normal for Brazilian to be almost an hour late difference between a fresh first year law student and a working boy is day and night. He is apparently having a lot of fun doing it. First starting having sex at 16, the boy is now 20. He is an amazing bottom (versatile, prefer btm as he put it), loves sucking dick without me asking. As we get into fucking, at first I was a little confused by the face and moaning, not sure it's pain or he is really enjoying it, but soon he made it clear he loves it. We changed several positions and finished with him sitting on top of me. I love the seriousness look he has on his face while pumping my cock with his ass. We showered and then cuddles and chat via google translate. He is a very sweet boy, proud that he is so good in high school that he got a scholarship for law school. He asks me what I would pay him for overnight. I said 500 but he challenges it is too low. I kid saying I can't really afford overnight with you. We eventually settled on 800. As we are cuddling and kissing, he started to touch my cock and said he really wants me to fuck him again. This is somewhat new, working boys can't wait to finish their "job" and get to the next client. It lasted even longer second time around. He jerked himself off in the end while I was fucking him with him on his back. Afterwards closed his eyes with a big smile on his face. We already decided we will do the overnight on wed, my last day here. It's almost good 2 hours after we showered again, I tipped him good for a wonderful afternoon and said goodbye. The front desk lady is all smiles as we say goodbye at the front desk. So open minded! It's rain shower outside. But I am not going anywhere tonight, so it's perfect Love Brazil!

Have been chatting with this guy on grindr: rick, who is a local English instructor. Not my type, but he is very nice and I am glad to offer buying him lunch and get some local insight. After lunch and a stroll along Paulista, it's almost 5pm when I was back in hotel. Feeling tired, not very horny after drilling Roberto two nights in a row, but I am here in Brazil on a Saturday night, can't help but going to Lagoa to at least watch the boy parade Arrived at 6:20 pm. The holiday slump continues. There are more clients than boys. Again only a handful came in by 7:30. Among the boys already in house, white twinks are still in short supply. One of them is ok, if I am horny but he is occupied with a regular. There is a dark twink boy I haven't seen before, cute face, friendly smile. As attractive as Roberto for me, a possibility later. Almost at eight o'clock, a pair of new boys came in. One apparently guiding the other, who is a first timer. Great looking face, very much reminding me those ancient Greek sculptures. I am immediately intrigued. The dark boy guiding him is also cute, but lack of any smile on his face. Once they strip and get in towels, the Greek looking boy turns out rather soft in the middle, disappointing Roberto is there again. But his lack of interest in giving great head means there won't be any more sessions. He is somewhat disappointed, but probably clear why it is. The other dark boy is busy on his cell phone, not catching my look as I walk by. Have been with almost all dark boys on this trip, I decided to call it a night. After a few showers, the air is fresh and cool. Going to try out hornet app rick recommended. Even though no action tonight, where else in the world can you watch boys strutting their stuff for 40R? Tonight I am going to try out mvan1's favorite: fragata.

You are welcome, theolover! Reports from other members helped me a lot, so glad to return the favor. The new year slow down is still in effect. For a Friday night, the one before Christmas was much busier. Arrived at Lagoa around 6:15 waiting to see boys parade, but only a handful came in until 7:15. About 20 boys in house. I have had mostly dark boys this trip, so really hope for a white twink. But they are in short supply. Only a couple tonight, both a little fem, ok looking. Most white boys are in their mid or upper 20s, with pumped chest and arms. One is decent, not as good looking as Daniel, but attractive, and with a friendly smile. However, he has a lot of regulars, after seeing him going up with two clients, I decided I don't want to go after him tonight. The boy I had an ok session with before Christmas was there. Not sure I want to do a repeat. He is cute and has a great slim body, but a friendly smile and warmer attitude are missing. Rather do Roberto again, but he is not around tonight. By 7:45, not seeing more newcomers, I am about to leave without any action. Roberto came in in a yellow tank top. He says hello when he saw me. Good timing. After he promise a better blowjob, we went to a room. He is still not very into giving head, but the faces he makes while getting nailed is so hot! The boy looks much cuter when he is not smiling. I like that he is fresh and a wonderful bottom, but he is not much a talker (via google translate) and gives so so bj. This is the last time I think. Not too bad. But I am really hoping I get to find a cute white boy before my trip ends.

Lagoa doesn't disappoint. For the first day after new year, not very busy, still 15 or so boys working at 7pm. Two dark boys are my type. Cute face, slim and smooth. One skinnier than the other. Decided to go with Roberto. Amazing bubble butt, and he knows how to use it looks much better without the cap, but he loves it. White boys tonight are mostly more built. Only one with a boyish cute looks, too much muscle for me. As others have posted, if you pay cash, the room is 15r less. Happily going to bed now. Grindr is also very active. On my way back, several Hookers, maybe man ladies, walking in streets close to my hotel at praca republica. Boys are holding hands and caressing each other in the park during the day earlier. Also a lot of homeless people around. Mega city, so much diversity.

Lesson learned: don't visit curitiba during New Years. Everything closes. Only 3 food joints were open in shopping estacao, waited 45 min to get a burger at Burgerking Grindr was rather active, but once I told people I stayed in a hotel, the conversation ends. Not sure if both times were just pranks or ... Didn't bother trying 773 after the long wait for burger should have stayed in floripa, at least the beach is always open. It's a nice city, just my mistake of timing. Bus ride to SP is very smooth and comfy. No one bought the seat beside me. Only 72R. The taxi ride from floripa airport to hotel alone (night rate) was 50R! Will definitely use it more instead of short flights. Now let' see how SP holds up. Staying for a week.

Happy new year to everyone! New Years is a pretty big family holiday in Brazil. Not a good time to be a tourist, most small restaurants in centro has closed up since the day I arrived (dec 30). Good my hotel is right beside shopping estacao, one of the largest shopping center here, which remains open until afternoon today. It's very up to date with food court rivaling any mall in canada. With clube 773 not open on Mondays, I Went to 520 sauna yesterday between 6 and 7. The reviews on here are quite accurate. Good facility, but just a handful working boys, a dozen clients. Nothing interesting if you are looking to hire. Today weather is very pleasant, took a walk to the centro historical. Centro has some nice small squares, but shame so many grand old mansions were now used as shabby store front and some building completely abandoned above bottom floor. Much better than the decay of Havana, still the government should have done better. Botanic garden is quite small. Not much to see. Clube 773 doesn't have a website for holiday schedule. It's a 20 min walk from my hotel, so I just stroll over, find it closed. Will bus to São Paulo on Jan 2. Really should have done it sooner. It's much more cheaper and convenient if it's within 6 hours. Not much action on grindr either. Will try 773 again tomorrow to see if it's open. Just relax and hope Lagoa will be good after New Years.

Sunday is much quieter. Arrived at 5pm, only a handful of customers and about 10 boys. Again waiting to see who else is coming in is a pleasant wait. More boys keep coming in until 7. A few new faces, one boy I saw before in Lagoa São Paulo. Since I have a rather particular type, often I just find one or two really appealing to me. Slim, cute, boyish, not fem, and btm or vers. Last year it was pretty good. This year it's so so. There is one white boy whom I saw last night who is quite cute and friendly, but he sat down with a regular client. The boy it saw in São Paulo said hello, he is ok looking, very polite. It's getting late, so I went with him to end the POA trip. So so session. Waiting for flight to curitiba. It's New Years, don't expect much, just a stop over before heading to São Paulo for the weekend, then head home. Hope Lagoa holds up the game. Then again, it's right after New Years. I should keep my expectations in check. Would be great if Daniel is still there.

Thanks for the advice and helpful vocabulary demos, Pauleiro ! Went early today around 5. Not very busy yet, only a dozen boys. Most were here yesterday. None triggers my fancy. Waiting is kinda nice, as boys and customers keeps coming in. It's like a box of chocolate, no say what's the next one by 6, it's as busy as yesterday. Two of the three boys I like from yesterday didn't show. One new white boy I like very much, except for the tatoos on his leg, perfect compact college boy type. But he didn't look my way and quickly sat down with a couple. Long wait again. By 7, this place is approaching capacity. All tables are occupied and you can't walk freely in the hallway without bumping into others. Easily 40+ boys, but most too buff for my taste. The white boy I like went with the couple. I noticed a dark boy just came in, a little too skinny but with a great smile. He is saying hello to a lot of the boys. Not much of a college boy type, a high school drop out perhaps ok but I've had better. He caught my glance and quickly walked over to say hello, giving me a teasing bite on one of my nipples. Not sure if the white boy will be available later, I decide to try this one. There is a waiting list for rooms tonight! Such a bummer. The boy said something about eating and disappeared. I start to feel bad about the deal. I hate tasting other peoples food The boy came back before too long. It's a 15 min wait and we went up to one of the rooms. He is not as warm as before we made the deal. It's an ok session. After we showered and come down, he starts hustle me to get him a beer. I am not really in the mood and tell him I am leaving. The white boy is free now. But I can only do one a night. Walked around to see what's new, super crowded, but no one really stand out. It's almost 8, decided to call it a night. The sun has almost set, so it's much more comfortable outside. It's been close to 40c hot since I came back to Brazil three days ago. Tomorrow will be my last day here, hope it's less packed and some fresh faces.

Thanks, ax! Happy holidays to everyone! After hiking for 10 days in Argentina and Chile, back to city life for some action Mezz Friday night right after flight landed. It's pretty busy at 6pm. 20+ boys working, cafe area half full. I have a particular type: clean cut college boy next door, slim, not too tall, not too muscular. Or high school drop out boy next door works too there are three fits the bill! Unlike Lagoa, Mezz is much more a social place. Boys sit drinking, eating and chatting with customers for a long time, and often ends up not going to a room in the end. So have to wait a while if the boy you like is occupied. Also not speaking the language is a huge disadvantage. Sadly, to my surprise, as I manage to talk to two of the three boys I liked, they are both strict tops! By 8pm, the third boy left quickly after sharing a meal with a client. Didn't get a chance talking to him at all. Boys here are nice, but not many others trigger my fancy. Funny some big guys are versatile, the pretty boys are all tops tonight. Three strippers came on stage, they all have defined six packs or eight packs, but funny people would like that when there are boys available for more intimate fun. Tired after traveling, I decided to call it a night. Pity I didn't get to spend any money on the boys. Hope I will have better luck tomorrow.

Waiting at EZE for flight to FTE for Patagonia hiking. They have free wifi here. Spent yesterday afternoon at Lagoa until 7:30pm, it's been a year since my last visit. How nice to come back. Watching new faces coming in continuously after 4pm. However, my type is the clean cut college boy next door type, not many fits the bill. By 5:30, this dark slim boy from São Paulo chatted me up. He seems clean and friendly, I like his smooth slim body. So we went upstairs. It was not bad, but I've had better. A decent start. A little after 6, the place is now packed. Easily 30+ boys. Well, no strike out for me yet. Then at 6:30, Daniel came in. This is the tall slim white boy I had some fun with 2 years ago. He is more tanned now, defined chest and light six pack abs. I wish I had waited a little longer however, he is occupied immediately with some regular clients, and soon disappeared Having to leave at 7:30 to catch a flight, it's not meant to be wish He will still be here first week of January when I come back. Stayed a little longer just to see who else comes in. Lot of new faces, but no one else beats Daniel. Wish I could stay longer, but gotta go as it's 7:30. Nature time in Patagonia until Christmas. Then will be back in Brazil including POA and São Paulo. Also will spend a few days in Curitiba, but it's mid week during New Years there, so don't expect much. Will post if something interesting happens.

Having your locker broken into is horrible. Hopefully it's just one loner employee. The other incident doesn't alarm me much. People's taste vary, so it's rather futile to argue which sauna is the best. I can't wait to see some new boys at Lagoa this Friday. When I went in October 2011, there were more my type than new year 2013. Unfortunately I can only get away from work during Christmas break these couple years. So far for me, Lagoa and mezzaninu stand out both in facility and quality of boys. 117 has great looking boys too, but the facility is off a little. São Paulo also has much more affordable hotel choices.

Good to know. Will be back for New Years again. Nice to have options. I never had any problems at Lagoa, how did the owners piss you off, mvan1? Just curious.

Sorry to hear your mishap. Rest well. Hope you recover soon!

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