Rio de Janeiro Reports

[HarvestBoi]

Fact is if you're a blond blue eyed gringo in a third world country you have to be much more careful than the other guy. They're not racist, they're moneyist.

I use these rules in any urban environment, stateside or otherwise. 1) Act like you know where you're going. Walk with purpose and intention, as if you are on your way to an important appointment. The 1st problem any fucker will have is how to get you to stop / slow down. If you're moving at a good pace, they often decide it's not worth the trouble. 2) Be aware of your environment but don't look people in the eye for a long time or sightsee. 3) Attempt to give off an air of indifference backed with " I'm important & not to be fucked with". Obviously, don't flash fancy clothes, jewelry etc. And if you do find yourself in a bad situation, give it up and live to monger another day. Everybody has had an embarrassing day or two in this game.

[MiamiBoy1]

How popular is SA in Rio? Or Tinder? Where do you find semi-pros or non-pros?

Population of Rio is almost 7 million, however pickings on SA are extra slim, no stunners. Most girls have not been active / online for days, does not make sense to even message them.

Not interested in hardcore pros or brothels / strip clubs, etc because I prefer regular dates that end at my apartment rather than "wham bam thank you ma'am" type of sessions.

[Turgid]

Love this topic. Question from a young guy who hasn't travelled to South America to monger yet, if there are talks of the "dangers" of walking around Centro Medellin or Rio and getting robbed, would the chances of those incidents happening be HIGHER in these backwaters of Brazil?

Granted, you are not walking around flashing money like an idiot.

Thanks.

Fact is if you're a blond blue eyed gringo in a third world country you have to be much more careful than the other guy. They're not racist, they're moneyist.

[Mangera]

Someone added a report a couple of months back, in which they stated that security was looking at photo identification before entering the elevator in No Centro, specifically at Rio Branco 156 building. Can anyone verify if this has become the common practice now? I hope that is not the case. My assumption is that due to people wearing masks, it will deter potential mugging or theft.

[Vagabundo1]

Security is something I have written a lot about in the last year and a half. Mainly it comes down to situational awareness. The biggest things are simple, like not being on your cell phone at a outdoor cafe in Copa or in Centro at night where the risk of theft is obvious and high.

Wingmen are key. Talk about security even minimally at first. Plan if there is a threat is go away and get into an uber, or if necessary a cop. Does your wingman have a basic level of fitness, and any martial arts or military experience? Can your wingman dial an uber, the police (190), an ambulance (192), a bombeiro (193) to where you are?

In general the brazilian capitals in the north and northeast are more violent than Rio de Janeiro. Most of the major cities have favelas with the presence of all the usual criminal organizations. Your safety depends on where you go and when. Many of these capitals have centros that are perfectly safe during daytime but are deserted and dangerous at nighttime. Some of the capitals have touristic bairros where you can feel quite safe at night. In 31 years I've never been mugged in Brazil. I think you could feel safe as long as you use common sense. On the other hand if you walk into the wrong street and are unlucky you might get robbed.

[TShelby]

Rio is just around the corner!

The discos haven't opened yet, have they? Do you know when they might open?

On the other hand, we will go to the Transamerica but we also want to see the best places for our first time in Rio (thermal baths, discos, clubs, etc.)

Maybe:

X days for Transamerica.

1 day for 4 x 4 or Montecarlo?

1 day for Mabs.

1 day for Copa 583.

[Sperto]

Love this topic. Question from a young guy who hasn't travelled to South America to monger yet, if there are talks of the "dangers" of walking around Centro Medellin or Rio and getting robbed, would the chances of those incidents happening be HIGHER in these backwaters of Brazil?

In general the brazilian capitals in the north and northeast are more violent than Rio de Janeiro. Most of the major cities have favelas with the presence of all the usual criminal organizations. Your safety depends on where you go and when. Many of these capitals have centros that are perfectly safe during daytime but are deserted and dangerous at nighttime. Some of the capitals have touristic bairros where you can feel quite safe at night. In 31 years I've never been mugged in Brazil. I think you could feel safe as long as you use common sense. On the other hand if you walk into the wrong street and are unlucky you might get robbed.

[Xpartan]

Love this topic. Question from a young guy who hasn't travelled to South America to monger yet, if there are talks of the "dangers" of walking around Centro Medellin or Rio and getting robbed, would the chances of those incidents happening be HIGHER in these backwaters of Brazil?

Granted, you are not walking around flashing money like an idiot.

Thanks.

I believe any big city in Brazil has dangers lurking around when a vacationing gringo is walking down the street without a worry in the world. I've been warned to be careful in the following cities aside from Rio: SP, Manaus, Sao Luiz (multiple times in my two separate 1-night stays including a cabby who told me not to walk 200-300 yards across the central plaza to my hotel late at night), Iguassu (warned repeatedly by the well-meaning locals), Salvador (again warned repeatedly by the well-meaning locals), Porto Allegro (by an expat couple living there for 10 years). Interestingly, denizens of Curitiba seem to be more relaxed about street crime, but that might be just my impression.

[Spidy]

Love this topic. Question from a young guy who hasn't travelled to South America to monger yet, if there are talks of the "dangers" of walking around Centro Medellin or Rio and getting robbed, would the chances of those incidents happening be HIGHER in these backwaters of Brazil?s.

I would say there is close to a 0% chance. The main place that you need to look out in is Rio. The rest of Brazil is nothing like it and most people from other cities are even afraid to go there. The rest of Brazil is nowhere near as dangerous or favela-y. It is pretty laid back and quiet. Of the tons of cities that I have been to in Brazil, Maceio sticks out as one of my favorites and I could see myself living there.

While I personally have never experienced any problems, walking around in downtown centro (at all hours), in the big cites (Rio, SP, BH, Salv.) or the smaller cites for that matter, it is interesting to note that the highest crime rate / murders per capita, year over year, are always in the smaller Brazilian cities (Natal, Fortaleza, Manaus, Recife, Aracaju even Macei).

https://9jatoday.com/most-dangerous-...-in-the-world/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...by_murder_rate

Perhaps a bit puzzling to decipher, why smaller cities have high crime rates, than RJ / SP, but make of it, what you will.

My personal experiences staying in many of these "smaller cities", has been all good, except for the major fluctuations in talent / action from time to time.

[Spidy]

I've been going to Rio for 41 years so yeah that makes me an elder statesman too. . .

Amazing! You have me bested by 10 years (off and on over last 31 yrs). Carry On!

. . . she said you're a safado aren't you? I really didn't expect this hot sex LOL. And she was my second one for the day, I had an escort earlier. You can play this game well into your 60's if you don't look or act or dress like an old man.

Yep, those are most definitely words to live by. Treat your self well and moments like you describe, happen more often than not, for us such elder statesmen of distinction...kkk.

But why stop at 60? Well, I guess we all have to stop mongering at some point. Just enjoy and continue having fun trying to figure out that enigma.

[Mr Enternational]

if there are talks of the "dangers" of walking around Centro Medellin or Rio and getting robbed, would the chances of those incidents happening be HIGHER in these backwaters of Brazil?.

I would say there is close to a 0% chance. The main place that you need to look out in is Rio. The rest of Brazil is nothing like it and most people from other cities are even afraid to go there. The rest of Brazil is nowhere near as dangerous or favela-y. It is pretty laid back and quiet. Of the tons of cities that I have been to in Brazil, Maceio sticks out as one of my favorites and I could see myself living there.

[SoberHans69]

Not trying to start drama but why did you mention self-prescribed TRT? You might as well just say TRT.

Because if it was prescribed by a doctor he could take it over in his luggage with his prescription.

[HelloIm]

There is some hope for the old guys.
Not to forget, if you go to the backwaters in Brazil the chance of scoring is much greater. Brazil have 27 state capitals. Only a handful states are used to see gringos. You'll become a novelty, specially if you have blond hair and blue eyes. Resulting you'll have a wider range of available regular girls than you would have in e.g Rio de Janeiro, and also meaning that the old farts propably can lower their targets from 30+ to 20+. There are some tiny paradise cities spread out in Brazil (both in the Amazon and along the litoral) where gringos are very rare and welcomed with open legs.

If somebody is interested in other brazilian capitals I've made a ranking list of the 27 capitals. The list is 15 years old, but it gives a good idea.
http://internationalsexguide.nl/foru...l=1#post532479

Love this topic. Question from a young guy who hasn't travelled to South America to monger yet, if there are talks of the "dangers" of walking around Centro Medellin or Rio and getting robbed, would the chances of those incidents happening be HIGHER in these backwaters of Brazil?

Granted, you are not walking around flashing money like an idiot.

Thanks.

[HelloIm]

Does anyone know how easy it is to get testosterone in injection form in Rio or even Sao Paulo?

My friend is looking to go to Brazil and due to the rules coming back into our country might have to stay there a while and he is already on self prescribed trt so will need some if he is there a while.

Thanks.

Not trying to start drama but why did you mention self-prescribed TRT? You might as well just say TRT 😂.

[WyattEarp]

Police made raids at 2 puteiros in Niteroi.
One seems to be Club 498 on Rua Baro do Amazonas 498, trash casa.
https://www.meiahora.com.br/geral/2021/05/6145089-policia-civil-interdita-duas-casas-de-prostituicao-em-niteroi.html

I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you!