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11-07-20 11:10 #21823
Posts: 1949Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
Tried a Lojas Americanos once, and they sent me to a TIM store because they couldn't activate it without CPF. Was it because they didn't know their shit? Maybe, I don't know.
When I go to a phone store, they always ask for my passport. If I'm not mistaken, they also make a copy of it. Maybe if you're convincing enough it'll work over the phone, but it's hard to be convincing with my limited Portuguese. For most tourists using the phone shop is just easier, IMHO. I got my SIM card at Rio Sul a couple of times and one time at a standalone TIM store when I stayed in Centro. Worked without a hitch every time.
Just my $0. 02.
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11-07-20 10:36 #21822
Posts: 245Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 10:05 #21821
Posts: 4053Originally Posted by The Critic [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 09:15 #21820
Posts: 245Sports Bars
Originally Posted by Mamba69 [View Original Post]
You may get more information from Mongers currently on the ground about other venues.
I recall in Ipanema close to General Osrio Metro (Subway)/ Park is Shenanigan's Irish Pub Sports Bar.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...e_Janeiro.html
If in Barra da Tijuca try the New York City Center (part of the BarraShopping Complex).
Beyond that I got no clue, when I go to Brazil there is only one sport I am interested in. And it doesn't involve watching TV.
I forgot....use your phone or tablet and stream from any location (hotel, restaurant, beach) with Wi-fi access or data plan. Just make sure your stream can be accessed in Rio/Brazil.
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11-07-20 09:13 #21819
Posts: 4053Originally Posted by BeenBob [View Original Post]
Note: Some TIM/Vivo staff doesn't know you don't need a CPF to activate the SIM card. If that's the case, speak with their supervisor or someone else more experienced.
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11-07-20 08:37 #21818
Posts: 31Originally Posted by FlcnHvy [View Original Post]
You can find very cheap options, like 30-40 bucks a night.
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11-07-20 05:41 #21817
Posts: 2278Me Thinks So
Originally Posted by BeenBob [View Original Post]
My friends all have me buy their cars for them. Over and over again when they go themselves they are encouraged to spend thousands more, pay all the extra fees, buy add-ONS they don't need and get taken on financing. Then they ask me to see what I can do. I happen to have a special set of skills. Sperto does also. If you don't, then overpay. Regardless, we really are not talking about a lot of money, especially considering the exchange rate.
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11-07-20 02:52 #21816
Posts: 69Ummm. Me thinks not
Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
I arrived on Thursday, bought a VIVO SIM card from a reseller. When I arrived at the Vivo store in Copa, there was a note in the sign in saying all foreigners need to go to the Vivo shop in Rio Sul with their passports. At the Rio Sul store, I gave the Vivo representative my sim card I bought from the reseller, he said I couldn't use that one unless I had a CPF. He sold me one in the store I didn't need a CPF for and activated my phone.
Cheers
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11-07-20 00:29 #21815
Posts: 59Prive sampling
I have been in Rio for about a week but had yet to venture out as bogged down with work.
I took a trip to Club 163. This place is pretty cramped with the rooms being in partitions in a larger room. You hear every noise from neighboring partitions. I forget her name but was presented with a tiny mulato with such lovely curves. Damage was 170 for an hour. She was very enthusiastic.
Later in the day took a trip to Copa 583. This place it quite large with several big rooms with shower, massage table and double bed. I selected Miuke as she reminded me of an American actress. The bonus was she spoke good English as my Porto is not there. She gave a good massage and was pretty passionate. For 1 hour it is 130. The lineup was rather nice.
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11-07-20 00:18 #21814
Posts: 47One night.
Originally Posted by Bravo [View Original Post]
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11-07-20 00:14 #21813
Posts: 47Thank you good info
Originally Posted by UniversalX [View Original Post]
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11-06-20 19:30 #21812
Posts: 42Girlfriendly locals Barra / Recrieo area
Can anyone recommend something in these areas. I want to hit up Transamerica, what is the nightly rate there? They seem to be juicing the price on the booking sites.
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11-06-20 17:59 #21811
Posts: 15353rd fucking floor?
Originally Posted by LoveLongTime [View Original Post]
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11-06-20 15:23 #21810
Posts: 447If you have a dual sim phone, you can download an app called "Airalo" where you can buy country specific eSims for high speed data coverage.
I used it in Brazil last time I was there and it cost $9 USD 7 days with a 1 GB limit. You can top up once you run out and it is very easy to use.
They now have a global sim feature so you don't have to buy country specific ones.
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11-06-20 15:11 #21809
Posts: 4053Stop giving out false information
Originally Posted by Xpartan [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Jingo10 [View Original Post]
No need for buying your SIM card at Rio Sul or a e.g a TIM/Vivo shop. You can buy your SIM card at a reseller, Lojas Americanas, many pharmacies or from a street seller (btw the TIM/Vivo shops often are out of stock of their SIM cards and recommend you to get them somewhere else).
As said before, no need for a CPF.
If I feel lazy I buy my SIM card at Lojas Americanas and let the TIM guy/girl activate it in the store. Otherwise I just buy the SIM card and activate it when I get home by calling TIM/Vivo. If you happens to have a CPF it's very quick to activate your SIM card by calling TIM/Vivo. If you don't have a CPF (or doesn't want to give your CPF number) you'll have to speak with one of the staff, explaining that you're a tourist and have no CPF. This can be solved very smoothly by phone, or it can be time and patience wasting if you doesn't speak portuguese or are onlucky to speak with one of dumb ones (both TIM and Vivo have quite a few really dumb ones attending).
I never tried a tourist SIM card. I've just bought regular SIM card and they works just fine. Personally I prefer to use TIM in Rio. However, in some parts of Brazil TIM works very badly and you might want a VIVO.