Rio de Janeiro Reports

[Komo753]

Don't cancel your trip. No need. 26 trips in 5 years and no problems of note and I go everywhere you shouldn't!! You can go to all the tourist stuff, all the beaches in daytime, use uber and hit all the termas, Lapa etc and restaurants and enjoy Rio. You don't have any reason to go into the communities that have conflict so should be ok. It's a big city so take normal precautions and take behavioural advice from my and others' post.

Totally agree.

Good advice if he will take it.

[Mr Enternational]

I also agree with the others -- not a good idea to do streetwalkers in Rio. And really no need to, there are so many other better venues.

What is this thing that people have in several threads against street walkers? I have even seen some old Help chicks out on Av Atlantica as SW. Not seeing what the big deal is and why people are so afraid of them.

[Combo]

Has always been, is presently dangerous, and most likely will continue to be. However, you should go, and play it safe. For example, take taxi's, go to Termas, don't go to Centro at night, and make friends with Brazilians that can steer you in the right directions (Networking). After taking some baby steps, then you will slowly expand your horizons. Guinness beer buddy! Be Bold! Good Luck and enjoy (Don't be a Wuss)!

No kidding. Rio has long had a well-deserved reputation for danger (like many destinations in Latin America). However, if one follows the advice given here and stays aware of his surroundings, he will likely be fine. Many on here have been to Rio and other "dangerous" cities dozens of times and never had problems.

I also agree with the others -- not a good idea to do streetwalkers in Rio. And really no need to, there are so many other better venues.

[Ibrahimovic]

How long are you in Rio for? I am there June 7 - 21 and could use some advice as well.

I will be in Rio on those dates, if you want to meet up to check out some establishments.

[Dave1111]

Has always been, is presently dangerous, and most likely will continue to be. However, you should go, and play it safe. For example, take taxi's, go to Termas, don't go to Centro at night, and make friends with Brazilians that can steer you in the right directions (Networking). After taking some baby steps, then you will slowly expand your horizons. Guinness beer buddy! Be Bold! Good Luck and enjoy (Don't be a Wuss)!

I agree, still go. I am back home now and would leave again tomorrow and go straight back. I never got drunk there and always had my wits about me. Door to door taxis are cheap and safe. I had a fantastic time but the crime figures speak for themselves. Bearing in mind how bad corruption is in the country, I suspect the crime figures could actually be a lot higher than are released. There are a lot of homeless people sleeping rough on the beach. That is one place I didn't go near during my stay at night. Its a big dark space with no help so don't go near it. I stayed on the other side of the road on Atlantic av where there were street lights etc. A tourist guy obviously had a problem one night on the beach as we suddenly saw him sprinting across the road bare footed, shirt ripped wide open and I swear his eyes were jutting out of his face with sheer fear. God knows what had just happened but he was running like an Olympic athlete!

[Mangera]

So you are basically saying Rio is a crazy dangerous place now? And most of the others don't say anything like that. Huhhh so confusing, I think I am better off cancelling my trip then.

Has always been, is presently dangerous, and most likely will continue to be. However, you should go, and play it safe. For example, take taxi's, go to Termas, don't go to Centro at night, and make friends with Brazilians that can steer you in the right directions (Networking). After taking some baby steps, then you will slowly expand your horizons. Guinness beer buddy! Be Bold! Good Luck and enjoy (Don't be a Wuss)!

[Mangera]

Gents,

I'm in Rio, where is the street action in Centro?

I totally discourage you from that scene in Centro, and as for Copa, beware that half of them have a hammer under their skirt. I have seen some stunning SW in Barra De Tijuca, but I have not pulled the trigger with so many other safer and better choices in Rio.

If you have enough dough to travel to brazil, no need to take high risk of getting mugged, drugged or higher chance of catching an STD. Again, just not worth it with so many other options.

[Sperto]

Gents,

I'm in Rio, where is the street action in Centro?

Streetwalkers. Copacabana, Prado Junior-Constante Ramos. Some nice ones, but check close up what's your bringing back to avoid unpleasant surprise.
Another advice for SW. Quinta da Boa vista. I've never tried them, but late afternoon I've seen som cute ones. Better go to privées.

[FuckAfMedDig]

Gents,

I'm in Rio, where is the street action in Centro?

Honestly steer clear of sw in Rio. There are so many privees, CLínicas, trash boates, tier 1,2 and 3 termas and VM is the closest area that kinda have sw mixed with girls who are attached to houses but in Centro it's behind Central station but that's crack head HQ. Avenida Atlântica have SW in Copa but I prefer if the girl has some attachment to somewhere where someone knows her etc even Mabs is a bit better than just off the street IMHO.

[FuckAfMedDig]

So you are basically saying Rio is a crazy dangerous place now? And most of the others don't say anything like that. Huhhh so confusing, I think I am better off cancelling my trip then.

Don't cancel your trip. No need. 26 trips in 5 years and no problems of note and I go everywhere you shouldn't!! You can go to all the tourist stuff, all the beaches in daytime, use uber and hit all the termas, Lapa etc and restaurants and enjoy Rio. You don't have any reason to go into the communities that have conflict so should be ok. It's a big city so take normal precautions and take behavioural advice from my and others' post.

[VilaMimosa]

Yes 2 bedrooms apartment but no terrace we have slept in the same bed but not at the same time hahahah And I have not only slept in this bed hahahah again Found some girls in 2010 in Meia Pataca.

I hadn't no regular GF at this time, so the only problem I had with Carlos: he told us to be quiet with girls in the lift because of the camera inside!

You can put any apt number.

You can put any GDP name.

This guy is gonna tell you he's a friend with a owner.

And he was her first client.

If I tell you that I was more times with his favorite GDP than he.

He would tell you that's not possible.

Cause he knows her for so long time.

By the way on that very day when he was with her.

I was her first client.

She's nothing speciall.

Very mechanical robotic.

Doesn't get involved with a client at all.

Not to mention the house conditions.

And her fake boobs and butt.

Their hair also.

[JuveStadium]

So you are basically saying Rio is a crazy dangerous place now? And most of the others don't say anything like that. Huhhh so confusing, I think I am better off cancelling my trip then.

Man if you're afraid.

Don't go.

[Enstds]

Gents,

I'm in Rio, where is the street action in Centro?

How long are you in Rio for? I am there June 7 - 21 and could use some advice as well.

[MRusa007]

I walked the entire stretch of Copacabana beach and Ipanema practically every day for exercise for the last 3 months. Only saw one street offence. Be careful in the day of people walking too close behind you on Atlantica Avenue. A street rat tried to steal the purse from a guy and two Brazilian women. A lot of screaming and shouting and fists flying and the thief legged it. That was broad daylight. Learn 20 good phrases or words in Portuguese and that helps. We really do look vulnerable and out of place so quickly study what the locals do and copy it all. Re taxis, the guys hanging outside Dolce Vita will always overcharge you. Download the uber app and use it. Its at least 50% cheaper than the yellow cabs and there's no hassle. I used it 50 times without any problems.

Favelas and Funke parties. If you go to these then I think you are risking your life. I was with a favela girl for a month and went to the beach with her brother etc..

So you are basically saying Rio is a crazy dangerous place now? And most of the others don't say anything like that. Huhhh so confusing, I think I am better off cancelling my trip then.

[FNick31]

Gents,

I'm in Rio, where is the street action in Centro?