Rio de Janeiro Reports

[Mr Enternational]

Can I set up a Brazilian GV number?

Vagabundo already answered. I just tried and got this.

[WyattEarp]

Mongers say you can not let people know you are going there.................Nobody is paranoid about this except mongers that see themselves as doing something wrong or think that other people suspect them of being up to debauchery.

While I would say Rio doesn't have the same reputation as Thailand, I think most mongers would do well with some discretion. If you go to Rio once, perhaps you can tell all your family, friends and colleagues. If you are going a second, a third or a fourth time, keep it under your hat as they say in English.

Mr. E if you are a Continental European, there is less sensitivity to the world's oldest profession within Europe. In North American, there is certainly a strong stigma attached to mongering except in certain small groups of like-minded gentlemen.

[Vagabundo1]

The difference is probably language skills. You probably have much better porto than most. As you suggested that youtube porto language channel is good.

https://www.youtube.com/c/SpeakingBrazilian

I find my girl really likes listening to this channel with me, especially little things like why not to be the ugly gringo putting down the local culture.

Why do you guys think that? I have been coming to Copacabana and meeting normal chicks and their families for over 20 years. Same thing with Sosua. Mongers say you can not let people know you are going there. I have stayed there plenty of times and had normal chicks come from other cities to stay with me there. Nobody is paranoid about this except mongers that see themselves as doing something wrong or think that other people suspect them of being up to debauchery.

[Mr Enternational]

If a single man says he is vacationing in Rio de Janeiro and is staying in Copa, no way in hell she can she present you to her parents.

Why do you guys think that? I have been coming to Copacabana and meeting normal chicks and their families for over 20 years. Same thing with Sosua. Mongers say you can not let people know you are going there. I have stayed there plenty of times and had normal chicks come from other cities to stay with me there. Nobody is paranoid about this except mongers that see themselves as doing something wrong or think that other people suspect them of being up to debauchery.

[Bravo]

I would not recommend Brazil for a pursuit of strictly non-pros especially with limited language skills. I became chummy with a crew of cool American twentysomethings in my hotel on a Rio trip. They were committed to the pursuit of non-pros. By day two or three with the abundance of pay for play options, they were like "I'm done trying to pick-up girls. I'm going to throw down some cash and get laid."

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Most guys, especially Americans have a hard time understanding that the average civilian does not view you as the "Golden Ring". In fact, there is a stigma attached to dating gringos because the family / friends want to hear a good reason why you are in brasil. IE (You are working or have family). If a single man says he is vacationing in Rio de Janeiro and is staying in Copa, no way in hell she can she present you to her parents.

[Mr Enternational]

This leads me to an often repeated axiom tell the women you will be there for another month even if you are flying home in a few days.

I always say that depends on you.

[Rio Bob]

Where is good jazz in Rio?

I like bossa nova at Beco das garrrafas in Copacabana and Vinicius in Ipanema.

[LeoGalder]

Hello good people,

I am traveling through south america. If you have any comparison of rio vs Medellin regarding women I would be very happy. How easy are girls are compared to modelling and hotness? I have 0 Portuguese knowledge but I know a little bit pf Spanish. I am good looking guy with good finances. Do you suggest me to skip Medellin? I am looking for pro and no pro girls. Thank you.

[WyattEarp]

Ah okay, but some places it is easier to make that first move. Is Brazil pretty chill like that?

It's very easy to make the first move in Brazil, but without Portuguese you are likely going to have a more difficult time. I don't think anyone should get the impression that civilian girls in Brazil are all looking to jump into bed with foreign men. From my experience, Brazil is not as easy as Southeast Asia for making civilian connections.

There are a lot of obvious factors that will impact the probability of success. How young, how attractive and how much game you have will all be factors. Also, the longer you are in Brazil the easier it will be to make civilian connections. This leads me to an often repeated axiom tell the women you will be there for another month even if you are flying home in a few days.

I would not recommend Brazil for a pursuit of strictly non-pros especially with limited language skills. I became chummy with a crew of cool American twentysomethings in my hotel on a Rio trip. They were committed to the pursuit of non-pros. By day two or three with the abundance of pay for play options, they were like "I'm done trying to pick-up girls. I'm going to throw down some cash and get laid."

Go for the pay for play and spend some time chatting up the civilians. Perhaps you will get lucky.

[Steven Jones]

From my experience I saw in rio Brazil is very chill especially on the beaches of ipanema and copacabana.

Girls are very keen on partying and having a good time.

Very friendly and if you got a decent knowledge of porto it can help a long way.

Everyone in rio just seem to want to have a good time.

It's very bohemian that way.

I plan to approach more civi girls in rio this time around in September as I've improved my porto alot since 2020 and feel good enough to talk and understand enough without google.

Ah that sounds great!

[Rio Bob]

Forgot to mention that nightclub. I visited it one time and will never visit it again. Not worth that time. Girls in the club were poor quality. Music forget it. Sound system totally shit.
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You'll get best results from dolce vita on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 1 am and 3 am. Any other time it won't be as good, during those hours club will be packed with a good amount of decent girls.

[Bearsi]

Ah okay, but some places it is easier to make that first move. Is Brazil pretty chill like that?

From my experience I saw in rio Brazil is very chill especially on the beaches of ipanema and copacabana.

Girls are very keen on partying and having a good time.

Very friendly and if you got a decent knowledge of porto it can help a long way.

Everyone in rio just seem to want to have a good time.

It's very bohemian that way.

I plan to approach more civi girls in rio this time around in September as I've improved my porto alot since 2020 and feel good enough to talk and understand enough without google.

[Steven Jones]

It is not a pick up scene. It is just talking to people as you could do anywhere in the world. Probably would not be able to talk to people on the fly like that without Portuguese.

Ah okay, but some places it is easier to make that first move. Is Brazil pretty chill like that?

[SingamSoup]

Used to hit Rio once a year or so, back when I still lived in the west.

Long time ago now - 2003,04, 05,07.

2008 was my last trip.

Headed back for Carnival in 2023, and just researching the board. Amazing that most of the places that were around then are still here:

- Help is gone (sad. But then by 2008 it was showing it's age).

- 4 x4, Classico and Centaurus are still there. Wow. Fucking amazing.

- Even Vila Mimosa is still around. Spent plenty of nights in those crappy little rooms back in the day. Wonder if they'll be the same.

Saw this post and wanted to quote my experience, I used to take PrEP and every time I go to doctors I get Liver function test and my doctor never recommend this since it will put strain on your liver and kidney on the long run. Also, HIV through anal sex is very risky then vaginal if the partner have it.

Mostly I stick with girls from Seeking Arrangement and tinder and speak about companionship before travel etc. I also get some HIV testing kit from home (oraquick) as additional option and most of the girls don't mind getting tested in hospital if they are staying with me for week or two when we are traveling. I most will have only 1-2 partners and this works fine, if multiple partners I am meeting then this won't work.

[Stef1988]

Forgot to mention that nightclub. I visited it one time and will never visit it again. Not worth that time. Girls in the club were poor quality. Music forget it. Sound system totally shit.

I walked around that area at night and would say it is safe. Stay away from the garotas outside the club, because I find them ugly. Not worth. Be aware of the begging teenagers. One of them is of my blacklist, so the next time I will see him he will get some punches due to that he said something in portuguese during passing me.