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@Tomcal, what is the current situation in Merida? When I google gay bars there, most (but not all) say "temporarily closed". I am thinking of visiting in a month or so, but I'm hoping things are somewhat open. Of course, I'm fully vaccinated, and I have no idea what the situation is there.

Indeed. On Scruff, there is a guy seeking "morbo sin sexo", so I do think some guys there use it to mean affection/cuddling. But the other meaning is more widely used, as a quick scan of any sex/dating app will show. Strange...now I'm wondering if any guys I chatted with were trying to tell me they only wanted affection! LOL

I did not see the price list. And I am referring to its usage in Colombia and my experience talking to guys in Bogota and in Medellin, or I would not have weighed in. In all cases, morbo was used to mean kinky, such as watersports. It would be strange indeed if it was commonly used both ways, but I guess not impossible. Thanks for providing a reference to evidence, as I agree with your interpretation of the price list--kink would indeed be expected to command a higher price. Using Scruff to search locally in Bogota, I do find many guys who include morbo as a clear indicator of kink, including references to: bondage, watersports, domination and humiliation, blow-and-go, and even k9, complete with doggy emojis. But I also do find some that seem to be using it to mean affectionate. Confusing, and maybe can be chalked up to a high percentage of tourists/immigrants there, although one of the kinkiest guys identifies himself as native Bogotano. Maybe it's one of those things where you just have to pay attention to the context.

Puerto Vallarta is super gay. As gay as San Francisco used to be. Lots of action available, paid or otherwise

Reference in case you need it: https://books.google.com/books?id=FVIGprL2rlgC&pg=PA88&lpg=PA88&dq=morbo+kinky&source=bl&ots=voyrIzGudQ&sig=ACfU3U33auLIu7aWpRBUOwtKfGskArSQjg&hl=en&ppis=_e&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjZ4rqf9PnlAhUSCawKHRxeDj8Q6AEwBnoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=morbo kinky&f=false

You are simply wrong. In the context people are talking here, which is sexual talk or chat on a gay app, it means kinky. Period. A stronger word might be taboo.

I was also puzzled by "morbo" when I was there. It simply means kinky.

Yeah. Bizarre, right? The idea was you could pay a guard to go in and fuck the inmates...or, get fucked by the inmates, more likely.

I've been watching round trip flights, and they suddenly dropped a few days ago. Round trip from New Orleans to Sao Paulo in April is currently just a little over $500. Also Austin, TX to Rio at the end of March or beginning of April..$609. Prices vary from day to day, and depending on specific dates. But $520 is the cheapest round trip I have ever seen, US-to-Brasil.

Is this real life?

Also, to update this, Pucho's burned down and reopened at half its original size. It is now filled with VERY aggressive and obnoxious strippers. The patio and darkroom are gone, although they have been replaced by an upstairs maze with gloryholes and such. I never saw it busy, but there was always some action. Free action. The strippers might be available after their shifts, but the vibe I got was that they were strictly watched, and allowed only to go to the "private room" with a paying client (who had paid the bartender the requisite fee).

The dancers at Lotus at Theatron (the top floor, men only on Friday and Saturdays) are definitely available, but it is hard to contact them there, because they are swept off the stage and rushed out by the bouncers as soon as they finish dancing. Perhaps you could hand them your number or something along with a note, but they'd have to hold it in their hand, because they have nowhere else to put it! The same dancers (and more) appear at Moxxxo at Club Mozo. I believe that event still happens every Wednesday. Lots of strippers dancing all night, all of them available (no cabins or anything, although one stripper did offer to blow me in the bathroom). There are also orgies called "Angel's Naked Party" (@angelsnparty on twitter--these events take place regularly in Bogota, but also in Medellin and Cartagena, perhaps elsewhere as well), where the organizers hire boys to perform for the crowd, putting on a show to get everyone started, and also to participate with some of the clients. Those boys are of course obligated to stay until they have finished their allotted time, but most are available for a fee either during or after the festivities. One thing to know: you really are required to get naked for those events. And they aren't exactly luxurious...lots of guys getting fucked everywhere, with all the sights and scents you might imagine from a scene like that.

No rentboys in the saunas...at least not like in Brazil. Lots of action for free. There are some younger guys who might be available, but most of the guys there are simply looking to have some fun.

Oh, Lord, was that ever painful to read. I understand panicking. In that situation, I would have: started shouting; walked out the door; pretended I was going to the 24 hour ATM and then ditch the dude, or report him to building security/doorman once I was downstairs...or, ideally, rejected him when he showed up and didn't match his pics. Please do post his photo.

mvan1, have you thought of renting your place out on AirBNB? There are several people who will take over the management of your property for you, doing the check in/out, cleaning, etc., for a cut of the revenue. If it's in Ipanema or Copacabana, it might be a way to recoup some of your investment, and have local eyes on the property and furnishings, rather than an unreliable tenant.