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[Vagabundo1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfbv9dEQ0GM

Brazil is the last pro American country in Latin America? China is infiltrating South America aggressively.

[HiddenEye]

Hi Gentlemen,

Just to mention this year is elections for president and congress men in Brasil. The favorite to win is leftist PT (Partido dos Trabalhadores) com Lula heading.

Feminist groups and LGTBQI++++ are not so strong in Brasil but working 24/7. At the moment, they are not as strong as in Argentina, where even Bikini Contests are forbidden. Beautiful promotional models at events are almost history, now they must wear very conservative uniforms. There will be tax reforms in Brasil and they may have strong impact on local economy. Good or bad? I don't now, 2022 world is very different from the 2010.2010 the exchange rate was crazy high are $1.8 = 1 USD.

Also, during the PT in government from 2002 to 2018, the party and wild sex did not stop. I know from very close friends, that many PT politicians closed their deals in night clubs. Yes, wild sex to close big deals with government and private companies.

If the right party with Bolsonaro wins, with very little chances being July 2022, the party will go on.

But keep an eye on feminists, they are getting super strong in Chile, Uruguay and Argentina. And paving their way to Brasil. In Spain, leftists want to declare prostitution illegal activity.

Together attached a picture of Lula with feminist leaders.

Thanks for the good information on exchange rates and money policies.

[Vagabundo1]

You are a scholar, a gentleman, and a pervert.

I like that in a man.

I wish I was economically qualified to speak on the current future outlook of the BRL vs USD senhor vagabundo but unfortunately I'm not of that caliber. I will say that as long as the exchange rate stays above 5. 00 the "party" will most definitely continue for those of us who enjoy the forbidden fruits of Brasil.

We've all noticed the late volatility of the exchange rate. I believe it got as low as 4.65 just a few short months ago. Let's hope the trend continues with the BRL losing ground against the usd. Giving us tourists More money to pump (with every pelvic thrust) into the local economy is a good thing!

[OJeito]

USD BRL 5. 26 Where to from here?

What is the outlook?

I wish I was economically qualified to speak on the current future outlook of the BRL vs USD senhor vagabundo but unfortunately I'm not of that caliber. I will say that as long as the exchange rate stays above 5. 00 the "party" will most definitely continue for those of us who enjoy the forbidden fruits of Brasil.

We've all noticed the late volatility of the exchange rate. I believe it got as low as 4.65 just a few short months ago. Let's hope the trend continues with the BRL losing ground against the usd. Giving us tourists More money to pump (with every pelvic thrust) into the local economy is a good thing!

[Vagabundo1]

USD BRL 5. 26 Where to from here?

What is the outlook?

[BigBangLover]

Hi guys,

So I arrived in Rio few days ago.

Its my first time here. I'm from Germany, Little bit Spanish knowledge, but no Porto. So let me tell some first impressions:

The first 2 days I just did the typical sightseeing (Sugar Loaf, Christo de Redeemer, Fort Copacabana. Etc.

I had my apartment at Copacabana booked via Booking com, large 1 bed room for low price, what I think is so, because of low season (9 days per day 20 $).

Tuesday I checked the typical spots, which have been here spoken, often: Mabs, Kalabria, Dolce Vita.

Started at 10:00 pm At at Mabs. With the passage of time more and more girls showed around, about 5 girls from beginning till 7 girls when I left.

Checked kalbria around at midnight, about 6-7 Girls there.

And looked at Dolce Vita at 0:30 ,which was already well visited with some foreign guys and plenty 10 girls. T.

There I had a eye on a slim tall dark skinned chick, named Ravena, agreed for 2 hours, 1000 Reais, and we left at 2 am.

It was good session, no time pressure, she was kind, enjoyed the time, too.

Wednesday wanted have termas day, Started with centarus at 7 pm.

Entry 140 Reais, About 7 girls when I entered and maybe 10 when I left at 9:30 pm.

Some girls was little bit to aggressive for my taste. Some looked not much interested.

Did not find a chick for my taste, so headed to next ome: Solarium at 10 pm.

Entry 120 Reais when you pay cash, 150 Reais which card.

Prices 40 minutes: 340 for girl + 150 for the room.

Prices 1 hour: 480 for girl +150 for the room.

They are opening very early at 2 pm And bar closing already about 0:30, this was the time what I was told.

Latest to pick up girl and a hour at room. I had here a nice 1 hour session with Candy, tall slim girl with cute beauty face, good service.

On Thursday I tried social media out (Tinder, Seeking, Travefriend.)

No chance at Tinder, but the others if you have a premium membership often helps me to meet girls at my destinations when I travel.

At seeking I met a young fresh 22 year old girl at 7 pm, named Jennifer, little bit shy, new to business, wanted 600 are for 2-3 hours.

So we had some food at Bicus and continued with Champagner with no time presure, relaxed atmosphere at my apartment.

Overall the information with termas and the spots (Mabs, Dolce Vita, Kalabria) at Copacabana here helped me a lot, and I had a good start here.

Now, as weekend starting, I will try out some clubs at Centro or Lapa, Zone morth.

Mosaico was recommended here many times. Just struggling to find more information on internet.

I guess its on are. Hilário Ribeiro, 243, next to Villa Mimosa.

So I guess I will start the evening at some bars at Lapa, then head to VM and later Mosaico after 0 pm.

Maybe you have some better advice for Friday, Saturday clubs scene.

Will let you guys know, how my impressions have been.

[Nordico]

Had he bought the ticket online himself without a CPF, he would have paid the foreigner price. Had he gone to the ticket office he would have had to pay for transportation to and from, in-person surcharge, and he would have still been paying the foreigner price because he did not have a CPF!

I have never paid gringo prices for my tickets with GOL and I'm registered with my passport number. Flights to Navegantes are always more expensive than most destinations with the same distance. Few months ago I paid 96 euros for my GOL Max return ticket to Belo Horizonte. I paid less than hundred euros to Curitiba in November, also GOL Max, which is more expensive than light or plus.

[The Critic]

A number of years ago I went to the Varig office in NYC to purchase a ticket from Rio to Curitiba. They wanted 300 bucks for the ticket, so I declined the purchase. When I arrived in Rio, I went to the varig office and booked the same fucking flight for like 150 reais! Price gouging is real for gringos.

Side note: I have used Google flights to book buy tickets from SP to Rio and as long as you buy 3-4 weeks in advance, the price is really cheap. (Around 100 bucks). If you get off the plane in SP, walk upstairs and try to buy the next plane headed to Rio, it can cost you between 4-500 dollars.

This is what I meant, purchase local incountry Brazilian ticket office if you don't have CPF. Not at a USA ticket office.

Had he gone to the ticket office he would have had to pay for transportation to and from, in-person surcharge, and he would have still been paying the foreigner price because he did not have a CPF!

No, See above Bravo quote.

[Bravo]

I assumed what they wanted was for foreigners to use their European or US website, so I tried the German website. After all, little did it matter where the ticket came from (except the Brazilians might wash their hands of any issue like rescheduling and tell me to direct my enquiry to Germany). But lo and behold, the price for the same ticket on the LATAM German website was three times as high as the Brazilian price. Dual pricing through the back door.

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A number of years ago I went to the Varig office in NYC to purchase a ticket from Rio to Curitiba. They wanted 300 bucks for the ticket, so I declined the purchase. When I arrived in Rio, I went to the varig office and booked the same fucking flight for like 150 reais! Price gouging is real for gringos.

Side note: I have used Google flights to book buy tickets from SP to Rio and as long as you buy 3-4 weeks in advance, the price is really cheap. (Around 100 bucks). If you get off the plane in SP, walk upstairs and try to buy the next plane headed to Rio, it can cost you between 4-500 dollars.

[Mr Enternational]

True, but is it really that much more, when considered with the alternative cost of having to fight identity theft.

Seems you missed the entire point. The whole purpose was not to pay foreigner price for the ticket. In other words he wanted to save money. He got around this by having a local purchase the ticket online.

Had he bought the ticket online himself without a CPF, he would have paid the foreigner price. Had he gone to the ticket office he would have had to pay for transportation to and from, in-person surcharge, and he would have still been paying the foreigner price because he did not have a CPF!

[Spidy]

...I'll give the cash to the garota and she'll do the bookings at the Brazilian price for us both, but I don't like this as it involves giving her my personal data.

A tad risky, but hopefully she's someone you trust and you're not providing too much personal data, if you're purchasing the ticket, through her.

I guess it is too late to acquire a CPF number? Anyways, good luck!

What about just going to the local Airline Ticketing Office (or purchasing ticket in airport upon arrival) or local Travel Agent Office?...

Yep, thought this would be the safer option myself.

That would probably cost more. Many places add on a surcharge for doing things in person rather than online.

True, but is it really that much more, when considered with the alternative cost of having to fight identity theft.

[Nordico]

When I tried the GOL website on my MacBook I got stuck because it returned a message error. When I tried the GOL mobile website I got stuck because there was no "passport number" (only a "CPF number" option).

I have had my share of problems making a cadastro in Brazil, but for me the site shows an option of "não sou brasileiro". Choosing that, gives me a drop down menu to choose the type of my document. Instead of Safari, try using another browser.

[Mr Enternational]

What about just going to the local Airline Ticketing Office (or purchasing ticket in airport upon arrival) or local Travel Agent Office? I just wondered if a CPF is needed at a local Airline Ticket Office or Travel Agent instead of using online to get Brazilian pricing?

That would probably cost more. Many places add on a surcharge for doing things in person rather than online.

[The Critic]

When I tried the GOL website on my MacBook I got stuck because it returned a message error. When I tried the GOL mobile website I got stuck because there was no "passport number" (only a "CPF number" option).

So I tried the LATAM website in Brazil. Everything went fine until I wanted to register my credit card. It asked for my credit card data and a CPF number (mandatory field, no "passport number" option).

I assumed what they wanted was for foreigners to use their European or US website, so I tried the German website. After all, little did it matter where the ticket came from (except the Brazilians might wash their hands of any issue like rescheduling and tell me to direct my enquiry to Germany). But lo and behold, the price for the same ticket on the LATAM German website was three times as high as the Brazilian price. Dual pricing through the back door.

I'll give the cash to the garota and she'll do the bookings at the Brazilian price for us both, but I don't like this as it involves giving her my personal data.

What about just going to the local Airline Ticketing Office (or purchasing ticket in airport upon arrival) or local Travel Agent Office? I just wondered if a CPF is needed at a local Airline Ticket Office or Travel Agent instead of using online to get Brazilian pricing?

[The Cane]

When I tried the GOL website on my MacBook I got stuck because it returned a message error. When I tried the GOL mobile website I got stuck because there was no "passport number" (only a "CPF number" option).

So I tried the LATAM website in Brazil. Everything went fine until I wanted to register my credit card. It asked for my credit card data and a CPF number (mandatory field, no "passport number" option).

I assumed what they wanted was for foreigners to use their European or US website, so I tried the German website. After all, little did it matter where the ticket came from (except the Brazilians might wash their hands of any issue like rescheduling and tell me to direct my enquiry to Germany). But lo and behold, the price for the same ticket on the LATAM German website was three times as high as the Brazilian price. Dual pricing through the back door.

I'll give the cash to the garota and she'll do the bookings at the Brazilian price for us both, but I don't like this as it involves giving her my personal data.

I see the garotas de programa aren't the only ones engaging in gringo pricing! Despicable!