Sao Paulo Reports

[Member #4732]

Thanks for your input. Now I have at least a week and leaning towards two weeks down in Brazil. Think I could see enough of Rio and get tired of it in less than two weeks (this requiring a side trip)?

BTW, you seem a cultured man, so I am curious what are the better cities for clubs with good live jazz and native Brazilian music? If I could spend an afternoon enjoying some fine bunda, followed by a satisfying meal and end the day in a club listening to Bossa Nova over a nice cocktail, I couldn't be happier if I was to suddenly fall over dead.

I tried to send you a PM but your mailbox is full.

[HungryStud101]

My personal opinion is that it would not be productive to go out of your way to intentionally arrange a multi hour layover in SP if your destination is Rio. SP is huge, so you would either have to go to place near the airport which is not known as a mongering hotbed and little documented or travel into the city, visit one arbitrary locale and hustle back to the airport. Neither f those situations in any way shape or form represents "seeing SP".

My advice, since you asked for advice, go to Rio, explore Rio, take your time. Then schedule a trip to SP at a later date where you can also take your time. Both Rio and SP are great mongering destinations, but neither should be rushed if possible.

This is probably true. If I were coming for the first time I would do Rio and maybe do a short stop in Sampa if I could get a local like AltoBomGusto to take me to a few casas. I like this so much that I would considre something like flying into Rio and staying X amount of days then taking a flight up to Sampa and staying 3 or 4 clinicas and maybe a boate and then leave for home from Sampa. I just think you need more help in Sampa because it is not geared for tourists like Rio is.

[HungryStud101]

Is Uber safe to take a ride from airport as first time arrriving at Brazil.

I mean I bring in other Latam countries where they say Uber is also not safe.

Just for security.

I use Uber in Sampa a couple of times and I have had no problems. I remember my first time to Brazil and my company tried to scare the hell out of all of us so we wouldn't leave our rooms. Fuck it. I sneaked out and went to Centaurus and Balcony. I'm not going to live like this. I haven't had a problem with a cab or Uber. I have even used the bus to and from the airport. This is just my $. 02.

[Eszpresszo]

My advice, since you asked for advice, go to Rio, explore Rio, take your time. Then schedule a trip to SP at a later date where you can also take your time. Both Rio and SP are great mongering destinations, but neither should be rushed if possible.

Thanks for your input. Now I have at least a week and leaning towards two weeks down in Brazil. Think I could see enough of Rio and get tired of it in less than two weeks (this requiring a side trip)?

BTW, you seem a cultured man, so I am curious what are the better cities for clubs with good live jazz and native Brazilian music? If I could spend an afternoon enjoying some fine bunda, followed by a satisfying meal and end the day in a club listening to Bossa Nova over a nice cocktail, I couldn't be happier if I was to suddenly fall over dead.

[DZone]

Thank you for that sir. I will be sending a PM.

I guess I can't do PM because I am not a paid member. Just search for andarilhogp.

[Nordico]

Is Uber safe to take a ride from airport as first time arrriving at Brazil.

I mean I bring in other Latam countries where they say Uber is also not safe.

Just for security.

Yes, Uber and Guarucoop (airport taxi) are both safe.

[Member #4732]

In considering flight options for my first trip to Rio, I noticed that when I go on Skiplagged.com I come across some interesting flight routes that offer economy with an odd extended layover in SP. We were talking close to an entire day between flights and enough time to justify getting a room. My first thought is this would be a good opportunity to do a bit of mongering and enjoying what is purported to be the most beautiful women in Brazil, before catching a flight to GIG. Then again, maybe I am not giving SP due consideration. It does have the reputation as a business capital with little of touristic interest, but that reputation comes people who have never been to Brazil AFAIK. What are your opinions on SP for one's first visit to Brazil? I'm not a conventional tourist, obviously.

BTW, I'm actually a huge fan of Brazilian music, whether it be Bossa Nova or MPB. For all I know, SP is the live music capital of Brazil. I've picked up Portuguese better than Spanish (I'm studying both languages casually) I believe because of all the music I listen to sung in Brazilian Portuguese. I can barely handle listening to Spanish language music. Which usually doesn't have much to say. Its been said that Brazil hasn't produced much in the way of science and intellect, but they sure hit out of ballpark when it comes to song and dance.

Anyways, I am curious what some would think about visiting SP on the way in and out of the country as a layover, or does it deserve more time when weighed against the glamorous and fabled Rio. I understand that domestic flights are cheap, anyways. Your thoughts, please.

My personal opinion is that it would not be productive to go out of your way to intentionally arrange a multi hour layover in SP if your destination is Rio. SP is huge, so you would either have to go to place near the airport which is not known as a mongering hotbed and little documented or travel into the city, visit one arbitrary locale and hustle back to the airport. Neither f those situations in any way shape or form represents "seeing SP".

My advice, since you asked for advice, go to Rio, explore Rio, take your time. Then schedule a trip to SP at a later date where you can also take your time. Both Rio and SP are great mongering destinations, but neither should be rushed if possible.

[FunnyLoverBoy]

You're looking at probably are $100. Save your money and take an Uber.

Is Uber safe to take a ride from airport as first time arrriving at Brazil.

I mean I bring in other Latam countries where they say Uber is also not safe.

Just for security.

[FunnyLoverBoy]

A taxi from GRU airport to Jardins (28 km) is BRL 150, the distance from GRU to Barueri is 50 km, so the price could be some BRL 250. If you want to know exactly, send an e-mail to secretaria@guarucoop.com.br and ask them. Uber black is BRL 130-170.

Is Uber safe to take a ride from airport as first time arrriving at Brazil.

I mean I bring in other Latam countries where they say Uber is also not safe.

Just for security.

[Eszpresszo]

In considering flight options for my first trip to Rio, I noticed that when I go on Skiplagged.com I come across some interesting flight routes that offer economy with an odd extended layover in SP. We were talking close to an entire day between flights and enough time to justify getting a room. My first thought is this would be a good opportunity to do a bit of mongering and enjoying what is purported to be the most beautiful women in Brazil, before catching a flight to GIG. Then again, maybe I am not giving SP due consideration. It does have the reputation as a business capital with little of touristic interest, but that reputation comes people who have never been to Brazil AFAIK. What are your opinions on SP for one's first visit to Brazil? I'm not a conventional tourist, obviously.

BTW, I'm actually a huge fan of Brazilian music, whether it be Bossa Nova or MPB. For all I know, SP is the live music capital of Brazil. I've picked up Portuguese better than Spanish (I'm studying both languages casually) I believe because of all the music I listen to sung in Brazilian Portuguese. I can barely handle listening to Spanish language music. Which usually doesn't have much to say. Its been said that Brazil hasn't produced much in the way of science and intellect, but they sure hit out of ballpark when it comes to song and dance.

Anyways, I am curious what some would think about visiting SP on the way in and out of the country as a layover, or does it deserve more time when weighed against the glamorous and fabled Rio. I understand that domestic flights are cheap, anyways. Your thoughts, please.

[Nordico]

I will be traveling to So Paulo and want to know which taxi to take from airport to my hotel in barueri.

Any recommendations for taxi and what would be approx cost, because, I'll have luggage's and I don't speak portugus.

Help me guys.

A taxi from GRU airport to Jardins (28 km) is BRL 150, the distance from GRU to Barueri is 50 km, so the price could be some BRL 250. If you want to know exactly, send an e-mail to secretaria@guarucoop.com.br and ask them. Uber black is BRL 130-170.

[WyattEarp]

Haha. Thank you. I guess. But what did you mean about a little effort.

Steve9696 wrote a series of extensive Sao Paulo reports on his recent trip. I didn't re-read them, but they covered the SP scene with what I believe was almost every venue and channel for hooking-up with pros. HungryStud101 wrote some fresh reports on the SP clinica scene.

[Kcrl02]

I will be traveling to So Paulo and want to know which taxi to take from airport to my hotel in barueri.

Any recommendations for taxi and what would be approx cost, because, I'll have luggage's and I don't speak portugus.

Help me guys.

You're looking at probably are $100. Save your money and take an Uber.

[The Cane]

Haha. Thank you. I guess. But what did you mean about a little effort.

Dude,

Are you for serious and real?

[FunnyLoverBoy]

I will be traveling to So Paulo and want to know which taxi to take from airport to my hotel in barueri.

Any recommendations for taxi and what would be approx cost, because, I'll have luggage's and I don't speak portugus.

Help me guys.