Sao Paulo Reports

[Member #4732]

I have not stayed at Hilton. Marriott Apt is like 5 minutes from Cafe Photo and a few blocks from the park. The apts have kitchens and food at the restaurant was pretty good.

FWIW Photo will not reopen at that address, thankfully. I hate that vibe. They will reopen at a new location, probably on Bandeirantes, and hopefully with a less up tight vibe.

[RMundi000]

Can't comment on the Marriott but just booked a month at the Itaim DoubleTree 10 nights on points rest cash. Stayed before during the renovation work, rooms are fine, breakfast left a lot to be desired. No problem with guests.

Thanks for the info! I have stayed at a few doubletrees in South America and I think only the one in Lima had good breakfast. Which is a shame because Marriott makes their gold members pay for breakfast where Hilton properties its free.

[Hobbying]

Can you do this anonymously? I've found it hard to send money without the girl learning your real name. Can What's be used anonymously?

I have not tried it yet. But another way to use credit card is if you get one of them prepaid and load money and does not need your name.

[Hobbying]

Do you know how the Marriott Apts compare to the Hilton Doubletree Itaim? I have status with both, but the doubletree is cheaper. Like 330 reals a night in November.

I have not stayed at Hilton. Marriott Apt is like 5 minutes from Cafe Photo and a few blocks from the park. The apts have kitchens and food at the restaurant was pretty good.

[Dasisextra]

Therefore I'll probably hit Sao Paulo in October, in one of the few countries in the World that will still have my European monger's arse..

You will get lovely apartments on Airbnb for less then that, just booked at the Einstein hospital complexe Morumbi, €1550 for 2 months, November / December.

[Dasisextra]

I see many high-end escorts advertising payment by credit card ("aceita cartoes"). Do they have a credit card machine that prints out a receipt? This could be a game-changer for avoiding the hassle of getting cash. If it involves going online to make the payment I'd rather not.

The ones who take cards have there own mini reader, connects to mobile phone.

[Dasisextra]

Do you know how the Marriott Apts compare to the Hilton Doubletree Itaim? I have status with both, but the doubletree is cheaper. Like 330 reals a night in November.

Can't comment on the Marriott but just booked a month at the Itaim DoubleTree 10 nights on points rest cash. Stayed before during the renovation work, rooms are fine, breakfast left a lot to be desired. No problem with guests.

[RMundi000]

I would stay at Marriott Apt, its like 85 USD a day with full service of a hotel and more secure.

Do you know how the Marriott Apts compare to the Hilton Doubletree Itaim? I have status with both, but the doubletree is cheaper. Like 330 reals a night in November.

[Steve 9696]

Can send money through Whatsapp.

https://www.whatsapp.com/payments/br

Can you do this anonymously? I've found it hard to send money without the girl learning your real name. Can What's be used anonymously?

[Hobbying]

I see many high-end escorts advertising payment by credit card ("aceita cartoes"). Do they have a credit card machine that prints out a receipt? This could be a game-changer for avoiding the hassle of getting cash. If it involves going online to make the payment I'd rather not.

Can send money through Whatsapp.

https://www.whatsapp.com/payments/br

[XXL]

I see many high-end escorts advertising payment by credit card ("aceita cartoes"). Do they have a credit card machine that prints out a receipt? This could be a game-changer for avoiding the hassle of getting cash. If it involves going online to make the payment I'd rather not.

[Hobbying]

Therefore I'll probably hit Sao Paulo in October, in one of the few countries in the World that will still have my European monger's arse.

From the escort sites I deduce most of the online action is in Moema / Jardins. Can you pundits confirm this is where I should try to get a rental?

I'll bring a lot of cash since the withdrawal limit on credit cards is so ridiculously low. Anything above 10 k reais is to be declared at customs. They have an online form for declaring cash ahead of landing. I hope there's no hassle with that. Having money to spend on pussy is one thing, accessing that same money in pussy countries is quite another.

I'm looking at a monthly rental between 1200 and 1800 USD. Any suggestion welcome.

I would stay at Marriott Apt, its like 85 USD a day with full service of a hotel and more secure.

The clubs and clinics take credit cards for the girls so I do not take large amount of money with me. Clubs will have 10% surcharge but I do not care with the exchange rate so good.

I'll be there in Oct also.

[WyattEarp]

Excellent advice on both things. The problem with online is the possibility of the girl not being the same as the photos or not looking good on arrival / looking like she just got up. The research part you mentioned is a must. Look for the ones with positive reviews on sites like gp-guia.net.

Yes, do your research. Candid photos on Twitter are now common for Brasilian escorts. If they have good reviews, the Twitter girls are good to follow.

There's some slick photos on sites like clubmodel.com. Often, the girls advertise for a short period. Many times they either have mediocre reviews or no on-line footprint whatsoever. Enigmas, no matter how good their photos look, aren't a good choice for someone traveling through with limited language skills.

What's really cool about Jardins and Moema is that a hot, well-reviewed escort could be in a building right down the street. It's so cool to go downstairs get a coffee or a cocktail walk a block and meet your escort. You can also have her come over or meet you at a bar on the street.

As far as gp-guia.net, I speak a little Portuguese, but I can understand the reviews. Google Translate helps a lot. As most people know, it's best to follow prolific reviewers. Do not be solely influenced by someone who has only written one or two reviews.

[Hobbying]

Source for that?

Couple of girls and people that work there.

[Hobbying]

Last time I was in Brazil, Bradesco was my favorite place to withdraw funds from an ATM. I could take 2,500 reals out at a time, for as many times as I wanted to. This was more than enough for me. They charged a fee, but my institution refunds all such fees. I recommend Bradesco, but don't use any machine out on the street. Only withdraw from spots where you can go inside to get your money. Santander was also good, but I could only withdraw 1,000 reals at a time at that bank's machines (again as many times as I wanted to).

My experience:

Santander had the most fee and worst conversion rate.

Bredesco is better, no fee for me, can take out multiple times in one day, conversion is based on yesterday's rate.

Banco do Brasil no luck getting money out like last year, they said its a glitch yea right.

Itau, no luck card does not work.

Banco 24 horas, like Santander.