Rio de Janeiro Reports

[Balboa]

Thanks Exec!

And man did it pay off!

Here's the text from the girl I met at the apartment, inbound to my place today.

Even though she said I didn't have to give her anything in her text, of course I could never do that.

Single mom, taking a day off to be with me, a sweetheart.

So after she left, I got this message below.

I'm sure some guys wouldn't have helped her out, but that's not me.

Plus this type of guy probably would never get a girl to come over for total natural GFE at her own vontade.

[Balboa]

Amazing what can happen when you treat people with respect and politeness.

What goes through their mind is this seems like a nice guy. He is not going to do something stupid that is going to come back on me.

Thanks Exec!

And man did it pay off!

Here's the text from the girl I met at the apartment, inbound to my place today.

[SameJdc]

About 2 weeks in Rio now, having a blast!

Several days with the main girlfriend doing the lovey dovey thing and then off for some solo time.

I've been all over Centro, VM, Solarium, Tinder, Mosaico, etc.

I hit the jackpot several times really.

VM was slow, but hooked up with a hotttt negra, hit it off and took her to a place outside VM.

One night at Mosaico I got lucky with great chemistry with a hot morenita, last night was a sausage fest there, so I split.

Today I hit some private apartments.

Lots of presentations, I saw some cuties but nothing grabbed me, until I asked the elevator guy politely if he knew of another apartment.

I'll be back in Rio next month. Last visit was in Jan 2020 well before the pandemic. I'm curious if the termas have any new protocols in place (face masks, temp checks upon entry, social distancing, capacity restrictions, use of saunas etc) or if it's business as usual?

[Rio Bob]

I'm curious why you wouldn't share the name of your agents here. Their business is to rent apartments after all.

Because she doesn't have a website anymore, is local in Rio, I have been dealing with her for many years but lately prefer Hotels, I would have to post her telephone number and I don't think that is permitted. Or even Email.

[WyattEarp]

Personally I wouldn't chance it, you never know the owner could be in the same building or the doorman has instructions to stop any visitors, look elsewhere. It used to be before AIRBNB we stayed in apartments but we went through various agents. These agents knew what we were doing in those apartments and had no problem with it. Some of these agents are still around, send me a PM and I'll respond with a recommendation.

That's probably good advice to look for apartments that don't denote guest restrictions.

I've used the agents over the years. You would just tell them that you were single guys looking to have a good time. They didn't care and would put you in a suitable apartment. Most aren't in that business line anymore due to AirBnB.

I'm curious why you wouldn't share the name of your agents here. Their business is to rent apartments after all.

Bobby looks like he's still in business. Of course, he runs a full service tour agency and cambio.

https://blameitonrio4travel.com/

A word of note: Even after you are offered an apartment by an agent, it can be worthwhile to check AirBnB and other sources. Sometimes (not always), an agent will put a big mark-up on an apartment. It doesn't hurt to check around.

One of my rookie mistakes was to book an apartment with a local guide who was simply marking it up after booking it with an established agent.

[ErrlmcDabbed]

About 2 weeks in Rio now, having a blast!

Several days with the main girlfriend doing the lovey dovey thing and then off for some solo time.

I've been all over Centro, VM, Solarium, Tinder, Mosaico, etc.

I hit the jackpot several times really.

VM was slow, but hooked up with a hotttt negra, hit it off and took her to a place outside VM.

One night at Mosaico I got lucky with great chemistry with a hot morenita, last night was a sausage fest there, so I split.

Today I hit some private apartments.

Lots of presentations, I saw some cuties but nothing grabbed me, until I asked the elevator guy politely if he knew of another apartment.

He directed to me one, and a beauty presented and I was in.

Would love to hear more about the apartments. Any you can recommend?

[ErrlmcDabbed]

If the Porto is girl friendly then it looks like a great choice. It's in a great location and looks newer and better maintained but as you said more expensive but no big deal. I attached a pic I took outside the hotel which shows nice balconies if you got one of those rooms. I like nice accomodations too, I've stayed at the Copacabana Palace in recent years on a non mongering trip and it was fabulous, best pool I've ever experienced but they have a policy that the only girl that can come in is the one you register on day one so not for me.

Please report back about your experiences during your trip.

I've stayed at Porto Bay and ordered a girl around 5 PM. Front desk called and asked if it was ok to send her up. No charges or extra registration hassle on my end.

As far as hotel itself goes I'm happy to sign off on that as well. I work in hotels and am self described hotel snob since I can sense the real level of cleanliness, always. I was impressed for sure. Nothing spectacular in terms of lay out or furniture but very clean, and the bathroom was actually really nice. Spend the extra money and go for a room with a balcony. You know that whole BJ enjoying the views thing people have talked about. The balcony isn't very private, you can easily see your neighbors and they can see you but at the right time of night its possible.

[Rio Bob]

Hey everyone!

I'm a rookie to Rio. I've been looking at some apartments in Ipanema and Copacabana. It seems like everyone specifies "no guests" in their apartments. I was wondering if anyone has had an issue with this before? Or do they all just say this, but you bring guests anyway?

Personally I wouldn't chance it, you never know the owner could be in the same building or the doorman has instructions to stop any visitors, look elsewhere. It used to be before AIRBNB we stayed in apartments but we went through various agents. These agents knew what we were doing in those apartments and had no problem with it. Some of these agents are still around, send me a PM and I'll respond with a recommendation.

[Rio Bob]

I got confirmation that Porto is garota friendly, I asked myself bcuz up staying there in November. I first booked at Pestana bcuz the price and location was great then changed to Porto bcuz of the poor reviews. I don't have first hand seen it myself experience like some of the forum members who say it's not too bad but now that I read it had poor reviews on trip advisor I'm glad I changed bcuz the poor reviews I spoke of were on booking.com . To each their own but me I'the rather spend a few more dollars and be comfortable. Porto was more expensive than Pestana the room not as big but still got a room with sea view and a balcony. YOLO the worst thing to me is being stuck in a shitty hotel for 5 or one that is sub standard by my standards.

If the Porto is girl friendly then it looks like a great choice. It's in a great location and looks newer and better maintained but as you said more expensive but no big deal. I attached a pic I took outside the hotel which shows nice balconies if you got one of those rooms. I like nice accomodations too, I've stayed at the Copacabana Palace in recent years on a non mongering trip and it was fabulous, best pool I've ever experienced but they have a policy that the only girl that can come in is the one you register on day one so not for me.

Please report back about your experiences during your trip.

[Exec Talent]

Today I hit some private apartments.
Lots of presentations, I saw some cuties but nothing grabbed me, until I asked the elevator guy politely if he knew of another apartment.
He directed to me one, and a beauty presented and I was in.

Amazing what can happen when you treat people with respect and politeness.

What goes through their mind is this seems like a nice guy. He is not going to do something stupid that is going to come back on me.

[Turgid]

About 2 weeks in Rio now, having a blast!

Several days with the main girlfriend doing the lovey dovey thing and then off for some solo time.

I've been all over Centro, VM, Solarium, Tinder, Mosaico, etc.

I hit the jackpot several times really.

VM was slow, but hooked up with a hotttt negra, hit it off and took her to a place outside VM.

One night at Mosaico I got lucky with great chemistry with a hot morenita, last night was a sausage fest there, so I split.

Today I hit some private apartments.

Lots of presentations, I saw some cuties but nothing grabbed me, until I asked the elevator guy politely if he knew of another apartment.

He directed to me one, and a beauty presented and I was in.

She was new, great chemistry, total GFE, already texting for a meet up at my place tomorrow. Jackpot!

Solarium was also fun.

Went with some friends, wasn't going to partake, but one of the girls got my motor running, so off we went.

Good times!

Graas a Deus que Brasil existe! LOL.

Colombia is next, unless their COVID test requirement becomes a hassle, then back to Brasil!

Well done Rocky. Good to see you doing your duty in keeping the garotas happy.

[TravelBug2020]

About 2 weeks in Rio now, having a blast!

Several days with the main girlfriend doing the lovey dovey thing and then off for some solo time.

I've been all over Centro, VM, Solarium, Tinder, Mosaico, etc.

I hit the jackpot several times really.

VM was slow, but hooked up with a hotttt negra, hit it off and took her to a place outside VM.

One night at Mosaico I got lucky with great chemistry with a hot morenita, last night was a sausage fest there, so I split.

Today I hit some private apartments.

Lots of presentations, I saw some cuties but nothing grabbed me, until I asked the elevator guy politely if he knew of another apartment.

He directed to me one, and a beauty presented and I was in.

Great update. My 1st trip is 30 days away. Any suggestions for termas? I'll probably try them all, but hear good things about solorium and 65? Any recommendations for a newbie?

[MikeNY7]

Hey everyone!

I'm a rookie to Rio. I've been looking at some apartments in Ipanema and Copacabana. It seems like everyone specifies "no guests" in their apartments. I was wondering if anyone has had an issue with this before? Or do they all just say this, but you bring guests anyway?

[Balboa]

About 2 weeks in Rio now, having a blast!

Several days with the main girlfriend doing the lovey dovey thing and then off for some solo time.

I've been all over Centro, VM, Solarium, Tinder, Mosaico, etc.

I hit the jackpot several times really.

VM was slow, but hooked up with a hotttt negra, hit it off and took her to a place outside VM.

One night at Mosaico I got lucky with great chemistry with a hot morenita, last night was a sausage fest there, so I split.

Today I hit some private apartments.

Lots of presentations, I saw some cuties but nothing grabbed me, until I asked the elevator guy politely if he knew of another apartment.

He directed to me one, and a beauty presented and I was in.

She was new, great chemistry, total GFE, already texting for a meet up at my place tomorrow. Jackpot!

Solarium was also fun.

Went with some friends, wasn't going to partake, but one of the girls got my motor running, so off we went.

Good times!

Graas a Deus que Brasil existe! LOL.

Colombia is next, unless their COVID test requirement becomes a hassle, then back to Brasil!

[BMo814]

So my AIRBNB host cancelled, so we just decided to get a hotel. Thanks to Rio Bob, I decided to get the ocean view room he suggested. Just over $100 a night.

The reviews on TripAdvisor are so bad though.

Is Pestena really Girl Friendly? That is the main reason I selected the hotel, that and the great location and view.

Can anyone confirm or deny. I also saw in the forum from a search that Porto bay was GF too?

Any confirmations. Tminus 33 days.

I got confirmation that Porto is garota friendly, I asked myself bcuz up staying there in November. I first booked at Pestana bcuz the price and location was great then changed to Porto bcuz of the poor reviews. I don't have first hand seen it myself experience like some of the forum members who say it's not too bad but now that I read it had poor reviews on trip advisor I'm glad I changed bcuz the poor reviews I spoke of were on booking.com . To each their own but me I'the rather spend a few more dollars and be comfortable. Porto was more expensive than Pestana the room not as big but still got a room with sea view and a balcony. YOLO the worst thing to me is being stuck in a shitty hotel for 5 or one that is sub standard by my standards.