KJ1993 Posted March 31 Posted March 31 As the title suggests I'm thinking of spending a month in Brazil later this year, most probably September. Possibly even 5 weeks, I'm working from home full time now and the boss has pretty much given me the green light. Most of the time spent will be annual leave, with maybe up to 2 weeks of me working during the day. I'd like to explore more of the country, new states perhaps, catch up with friends etc but obviously saunas, GPs and safe sexual fun will be a priority. It'll be my 4th ever trip to Brazil but the longest I've ever spent there in one go is 2 weeks. I'm just wondering if 4 weeks would be overkill? I'm sure lots of you here have spent extended periods in Brazil. I'd be keen to hear your thoughts. 😊 Quote
bobgerm Posted March 31 Posted March 31 Hi, it depends. A trip to the Amazonas, Pantanal or on the Estrada Real to Diamantina takes time. You could be busy with sightseeing, nature, beach and sauna. KJ1993 and Axiom2020 2 Quote
12is12 Posted March 31 Posted March 31 KJ, I humbly submit it's difficult to offer you thoughts, without knowing how long were your 4 previous trips and where/how did you spend them..... KJ1993 1 Quote
KJ1993 Posted April 1 Author Posted April 1 10 hours ago, 12is12 said: KJ, I humbly submit it's difficult to offer you thoughts, without knowing how long were your 4 previous trips and where/how did you spend them..... I've always tended to say anywhere from 10 days to 2 weeks. Never any more than that. Stayed mostly in SP, Rio and a few days in Salvador which I'm keen to return to. Sexually I found Salvador refreshing after doing so much in Rio & SP. I enjoy the touristy stuff, went to Rock in Rio last year etc. Saunas and getting laid were a very significant part of it too and probably my biggest overhead lol Quote
KJ1993 Posted April 1 Author Posted April 1 21 hours ago, bobgerm said: Hi, it depends. A trip to the Amazonas, Pantanal or on the Estrada Real to Diamantina takes time. You could be busy with sightseeing, nature, beach and sauna. I get you. I'm keen to visit the Amazon and Pantanal, not sure how long I should spend on each though. Quote
12is12 Posted April 1 Posted April 1 In that case, I second Bobgerm's recommendation. If u r into modern architecture - visit Brasilia. There r also Belo Horizonte and east coast cities - all with saunas. KJ1993 1 Quote
Members Xclay Posted April 2 Members Posted April 2 Good for you. I started off with ten-day visits, soon increased to three weeks, and now up to seven or eight weeks twice year. My suggestions: You said "possibly" even five weeks, but probably better to test yourself with four weeks first. Good idea to visit varied destinations, but not so many that you have too many flights — perhaps 8 days in SP, 8 days in Rio, a week in Salvador, and 5 days in Fortaleza. I'd make it easy going, not complicated. For convenience of course use CGH in SP and SDU in Rio as much as possible. ✈️ Not everybody cares, but I like to optimize the weather. Belo Horizonte can unleash heavy rain 24/7 in December. I like to use this site below, which has lots of comparative charts for whatever cities you are considering. September can be a pretty good sweet spot. https://weatherspark.com/compare/y/30563~31123~30268/Comparison-of-the-Average-Weather-in-Rio-de-Janeiro-Fortaleza-and-São-Paulo Let us know what you decide and how it goes! Boa viagem. KJ1993 1 Quote
KJ1993 Posted April 2 Author Posted April 2 20 hours ago, Xclay said: Good for you. I started off with ten-day visits, soon increased to three weeks, and now up to seven or eight weeks twice year. My suggestions: You said "possibly" even five weeks, but probably better to test yourself with four weeks first. Good idea to visit varied destinations, but not so many that you have too many flights — perhaps 8 days in SP, 8 days in Rio, a week in Salvador, and 5 days in Fortaleza. I'd make it easy going, not complicated. For convenience of course use CGH in SP and SDU in Rio as much as possible. ✈️ Not everybody cares, but I like to optimize the weather. Belo Horizonte can unleash heavy rain 24/7 in December. I like to use this site below, which has lots of comparative charts for whatever cities you are considering. September can be a pretty good sweet spot. https://weatherspark.com/compare/y/30563~31123~30268/Comparison-of-the-Average-Weather-in-Rio-de-Janeiro-Fortaleza-and-São-Paulo Let us know what you decide and how it goes! Boa viagem. Thanks for the detailed response Xclay! I've heard Fortaleza is home to some hidden GP talent. Weather is a big thing for me hence why I want to go in September instead of June/July etc even if means delaying pleasure for a month or two. Plus the heat and humidity seem to increase everyone's libido! I will test the waters with 4 weeks first I think. I'll have to pace myself as last time I was sexually exhausted and ready to head home after 2 weeks even though I loved it. Xclay 1 Quote
Members Xclay Posted April 3 Members Posted April 3 14 hours ago, KJ1993 said: Thanks for the detailed response Xclay! I've heard Fortaleza is home to some hidden GP talent. Thanks. If you are considering Fortaleza, be sure to check out the info and tips in this long recent thread: https://www.gayguides.com/topic/67100-fortaleza/#findComment-429915 KJ1993 1 Quote
floridarob Posted April 3 Posted April 3 I'm going for a month in May/June... My best friend retired in Rio and is trying to convince me to move there from Mexico.... I lived there on Visa runs in 2004.... Now I have to look at it from a standpoint of LIVING there in 2025 forever..... KJ1993 1 Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted April 4 Members Posted April 4 5 hours ago, floridarob said: I'm going for a month in May/June... My best friend retired in Rio and is trying to convince me to move there from Mexico.... I lived there on Visa runs in 2004.... Now I have to look at it from a standpoint of LIVING there in 2025 forever..... Come to Brasil! I am going to spend much more time there. Tomorrow I am leaving to SP. Primeone385, KJ1993 and floridarob 3 Quote
Jake Stick Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Floripa is another great place to visit during an extended time in Brazil. Doesn't seem like there's much of a sauna scene, but many hot surfer-type guys around the beaches. KJ1993 1 Quote
Jake Stick Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Iguaçu is also an easy side trip. Probably not much sexual fun around there, but good sightseeing. KJ1993 1 Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted April 4 Members Posted April 4 5 hours ago, Jake Stick said: Floripa is another great place to visit during an extended time in Brazil. Doesn't seem like there's much of a sauna scene, but many hot surfer-type guys around the beaches. 5 hours ago, Jake Stick said: Iguaçu is also an easy side trip. Probably not much sexual fun around there, but good sightseeing. You could keep adding to this list. Brasil has continental size and diversity, there are many cities and places that worth the experience. KJ1993 1 Quote
ShivRoy Posted April 5 Posted April 5 KJ, I can easily imagine spending a month in Brazil (or two, or three). As you mentioned, Salvador is a great city - and some of the best beaches in the country are nearby: Taipu de Fora, Boipeba, Itacare. Plus you can do deeper into Bahia for the wonderful hiking and daytrips from Lencois in Chapada Diamantina. I really like Nordeste - Fortaleza and Sao Luis in particular. One of my all-time favourite beaches in the world, Canoa Quebrada, is a couple of hours from Fortaleza. Inbetween Fortaleza and Sao Luis there is one of the world's biggest wonders - Lencois Maranhenses (not to mix up with Lencois in Chapada Diamantina) near Barreirinhas, I was gobsmacked when I saw it. (easier to do as a 2day/1night trip from Sao Luis with an overnight in Barreirinhas) Iguazu Falls - incredible, more spectacular than Niagara, and you can easily see it from both BR and AR sides, and they are so different in those two viewpoints - could easily be done as a 2day/1night trip from anywhere Brasilia for architecture (1 full day is enough to see it in all its extraterrestrial glory - I've been twice though), Belo Horizonte for a city with really nice vibes and some pretty colonial towns nearby (Ouro Preto) Everything outside Rio and SP is pretty much half price of RJ/SP - from boys/saunas to caipirinhas/carne KJ1993 and Xclay 1 1 Quote
Axiom2020 Posted April 6 Posted April 6 On 4/3/2025 at 9:27 PM, Jake Stick said: Iguaçu is also an easy side trip. Probably not much sexual fun around there, but good sightseeing. If you go to Foz du Iguacu, take someone with you. Although I had a pleasant time visiting the area and doing a lot while at the falls from both sides, it was not as much fun during the evenings. I'd also return to Salvador (Bahia) and take a couple or more tours with the superb and well-respected tour guide Fernando who's written up rather, rather well at TripAdvisor. The guide who I had was Fernando's mentor, and when I wrote to him on Facebook, he mentioned what I mentioned. Both men are professional and just grand. ...never met Fernando personally but did recommend him to two of my friends who did use his services and was mighty delighted, Do the Amazon area. At the time of my almost month's travel during the early 2000s, I had a gay travel agent in Rio (now unfortunately deceased). He planned a superb four days for me from my posada, a gorgeous day guide who stayed on the premises with his manager mother, and everything. I only had to arrive; everything else was taken care of; a time that I shall always remember. To date I can't remember particulars and to name of lodging. To answer your initial query, a month is not too long as long as you have planned prior to arrival. I have an acquaintance who goes to Brazil on a yearly basis and stays for a month; he's going in May in 2025 but has gone at other times during his travels to "Mother Brazil." KJ1993 1 Quote
