Rio de Janeiro Reports

[Java Man]

I hear that 4 X 4 has reopened in the past couple of weeks, can anyone confirm?

Wow! You can't search the thread for 4 x 4, it's too common, too short for the search engine. Read post #22269, currently on page 11 from Dec 18. Wow, Time Flies and waits for No Man!

[LoveLongTime]

So pre-COVID taxis were around after 11 PM? I used Uber but I was told and noticed no taxis after 11 PM.

I cannot speak to pre covid as limited travel is what brought me here. Taxis are out all night now. At least around the nightlife hot spots. Uber is cheaper anyway. Took a taxi from Marrakesh it was 14 reais same trip on uber was 6.

[LoveLongTime]

I think what he was referring to was the old policy that required that you pay the entrance and programa upon entry. It didn't matter whether you took one or not. That was common practice, unless you knew someone there or were able to convince them otherwise. I've been there maybe 5 times (haven't returned since mid 2000's), and managed not to pre pay once. One time I went and wasn't feeling it. I tried to get my money back, but they refused. Good thing I was able to go back in and find someone. That was back when $310 r was a lot for a termas, LOL.

Ah ok that is very different then. Their system now is ok. Even at solarium you have to talk on the phone to confirm your program in full detail. I like that, it clears up any confusion and keeps from unwanted upsales.

[Calebasse]

I believe what happened here is you went the wrong route. I just booked a play room for two nights at TA through airbnb. ...

Thank you, it seems indeed that the offer on Booking of one of the former owner has remained online. So DON'T BOOK TRANSAMERICA THROUGH BOOKING.COM OR AGODA.COM!

So not to lose everything, I went to EuroRio Spa which open on Sunday (https://brothel-in.com/rio-de-janeiro/euro-rio-spa/). Only one girl, 30 yo overweighted. 2 pops /1 h 200 reals. Rather nice.

Then I got a sim card at TIM at Leblon Shopping center (Claro said the guy was not there and sent me to them).

After that picked-up an older girl at MAB'S in Copacabana and brought her to my place: very nice girl friend experience. Even if she wasn't the best looking, this is what I wanted: kisses, cudlings and good sex (300 reals, I bargained a bit. Probably not enough).

Going to try some prive this morning, later Vila Mimosa, secret Terma, pickup a last girl elsewhere (any recommendation for a location?

[YippieKayay]

Everything is open the hours stated on google. I left well past midnight several nights so far. Termas, boate, cafe. Restraunts are all open. Dulce vita lights were on when I went past on one night. Don't remember which. For now anyway. A previous report said sao Paolo has curfews. But they probably aren't as reliant on tourism. They are going to feel a crunch with the testing rule. The locals I have spoken to have been unaware of the coming slow down. Many people don't want to risk a vacation interruption on a test.

So pre-COVID taxis were around after 11 PM? I used Uber but I was told and noticed no taxis after 11 PM.

[Downandup]

I hear that 4 X 4 has reopened in the past couple of weeks, can anyone confirm?

[LoveLongTime]

Made the move to barra (pronounced baja) nice apartment hotel at posto 8. Quiet beach area but really nice. Sessioned one off of PA morena 22 years old nice Cs firm bunda. She asked me if I would like her to bring a friend but I declined so I could screen them. Lives at none other than Transamerica. She was very distant so I hit it and asked her to eat with me which she was more than happy to do. She was dressed like a real working girl. Tiny leather shorts and a tube top, so I took her to the nice fancy family restaurant next door. Oh the entertaining looks we got. She had her nose in her phone the whole time so we parted ways after eating. $250 for the hour, her "fancy meal" was $9 USA While I was waiting on the next subject I messaged VB1 to inform of my ignorance for not listening. So I booked a room for 2 nights at transamerica. I will sleep and spend my mornings at the beach apt and afternoons and late evenings at TA most likely. The price was negligible so I think the investment will pay off. The second subject a spinner from barravips finally showed after she finished dinner. Super cute could not have been more my type for a white girl. Good session then she puts her nose in her phone for the last 10 minutes after the deed. I politely tell her if she's bored she can go, she just smiled and sat on her phone. She then had the nerve to ask me for uber money. I will copy and paste my response here. Sinto muito, dei-lhe 600, que um prmio aqui e voc esteve no telefone o tempo todo, o que eu acho rude. Didn't take her long after that to hit the door. Even with the arrogance it was probably worth the money but she did not earn a tip and was ignorant to ask for one. After that the random prive girl messaged about a conversation we had and I decided to have her for a pernoite on Tuesday. We agreed on 450 again. Hopefully I have time for the barra prive hoe from last time with the amazing bunda but at this point I only have two windows to make it happen. Monger on!

[LoveLongTime]

II am disappointed with the Transamerica: I booked yesterday via Booking, received a confirmation and gave an arrival time but no message since. I am there waiting in this place which is actually called "Mediterraneo Flat" and no one can help me. The telephone number of the person there doesn't answer on Whatsapp and cannot be reached by normal telephone.

I believe what happened here is you went the wrong route. I just booked a play room for two nights at TA through airbnb. Host has several rooms and pictures of all the amenities so I was sure it was it. Upon booking it is TA. Now I have a beach apt and a pleasure hall.

[LoveLongTime]

I was in Copacabana in November. Taxis were off the street by 11 PM. The small bars in front of the beach were shut by midnight at the latest. Monte Carlo I think was open until midnight as well and no later. I'd like to know if the curfew hours changed.

Everything is open the hours stated on google. I left well past midnight several nights so far. Termas, boate, cafe. Restraunts are all open. Dulce vita lights were on when I went past on one night. Don't remember which. For now anyway. A previous report said sao Paolo has curfews. But they probably aren't as reliant on tourism. They are going to feel a crunch with the testing rule. The locals I have spoken to have been unaware of the coming slow down. Many people don't want to risk a vacation interruption on a test.

[Ee2002]

I fail to see the difference in whether or not you pay on the way in or out. They have set rates, you are either going to session or get numbers. You will be buying drinks and spending either way. If somone is that tight on cash a trash terma might be more suited for that situation. They can also be wrong on their assumptions, a local told me just yesterday "you never assume in Rio". My first time I could tell the manager was surprised I sessioned there because I took the advice posted here and did not dress nice to draw unwanted attention. Maybe you could explain more, I am confused by your clarification LOL. Do you not pay any entrance fee? If that is the case I don't think its fair to expect a tourist to get in free. They know their customer base.

I think what he was referring to was the old policy that required that you pay the entrance and programa upon entry. It didn't matter whether you took one or not. That was common practice, unless you knew someone there or were able to convince them otherwise. I've been there maybe 5 times (haven't returned since mid 2000's), and managed not to pre pay once. One time I went and wasn't feeling it. I tried to get my money back, but they refused. Good thing I was able to go back in and find someone. That was back when $310 r was a lot for a termas, LOL.

[Xpartan]

II am disappointed with the Transamerica: I booked yesterday via Booking, received a confirmation and gave an arrival time but no message since. I am there waiting in this place which is actually called "Mediterraneo Flat" and no one can help me. The telephone number of the person there doesn't answer on Whatsapp and cannot be reached by normal telephone.

In fairness, if you book with an individual host rather than the management, that's who you should be disappointed with. You can call Booking and ask them to interfere (in my experience, they've been good resolving issues, but can be difficult to reach) or / and contact Vagabundo who stays there long-term and see if he can help.

[Xpartan]

Went back to marrakesh and sessioned the intriguing girl even though hotter were available. Only because she had a good vibe.

Most times I follow this rule, I end up with a very good-to-great session. Most times I pick hotness over vibe, it's bad-to-just OK (with a much better ratio in major termas, of course).

Thanks for your reports!

[Vagabundo1]

I like that Transamerica is two blocks back from the beach. It is an easy and nice walk, with a little exclusive boat ride in between. On the beach is too noisy and busy for me.

The pool has been closed the last few weeks due to the pandemic. I am told it will open after the new year. It can't be soon enough.

As for bad experiences in Transamerica, I just report my experience, which was prompted by another member, Safado69's experience. It works well for me.

[YippieKayay]

Is Rio closing down these days at 7 pm due to covid?

I was in Copacabana in November. Taxis were off the street by 11 PM. The small bars in front of the beach were shut by midnight at the latest. Monte Carlo I think was open until midnight as well and no later. I'd like to know if the curfew hours changed.

[One Eyed Man]

I fail to see the difference in whether or not you pay on the way in or out. They have set rates, you are either going to session or get numbers. You will be buying drinks and spending either way. If somone is that tight on cash a trash terma might be more suited for that situation. They can also be wrong on their assumptions, a local told me just yesterday "you never assume in Rio". My first time I could tell the manager was surprised I sessioned there because I took the advice posted here and did not dress nice to draw unwanted attention. Maybe you could explain more, I am confused by your clarification LOL. Do you not pay any entrance fee? If that is the case I don't think its fair to expect a tourist to get in free. They know their customer base.

Centaurus, as compared to other thermas, makes you pay the entrance fee immediately when you enter. They ideally would also like you to prepay a session when you enter as well, but you can also pay when you decide to session. At other thermas like Monte Carlo, you pay for everything when you leave. I don't like this feeling of not being trusted and having to prepay everything. Foe this reason, in addition to heavy selling pressure and some mediocre sessions and the higher prices, I don't go to Centaurus anymore.