Sao Paulo Reports

[The Cane]

Yep. Just do your homework. If your card doesn't have fees, use the ATM. If you have cash, find a place with a decent rate in a safe place and exchange.

For me, it's not just a matter of fees. I also think about the risk of being "skim scammed". Yes I know, it may not have happened to you and the people you know. But, it has happened to plenty of others in Brazil, including at the airport where you would think you would be safe. Germany, Spain or some other advanced country? No problem. I'll use the ATMs. But in Brazil, I'm going with cash all the way baby! I just feel safer going that route in Brazil. Take your cash, lock it up. Carry around only what you are willing to lose (thank God nothing has ever happened in all my travels), and find a good cambio offering the best rates. That's how I do in Brazil!

[Troyster]

Re money. Personally I think it depends on whether your ATM card has foreign transaction fees and / or other brand ATM fees. If you have a card without fees just use the ATM, just be careful to use the ATM in a bank branch during daylight preferably a branch with visible guards.

Yep. Just do your homework. If your card doesn't have fees, use the ATM. If you have cash, find a place with a decent rate in a safe place and exchange. Sometimes you have to go with what is available. I frequently stay at The Renaissance and they have an exchange on the lower level. Decent rate but they have a fee. Again, sometimes it is just the most convenient option. I have even exchanged USD with girls in the club because if you pay with Reais it is better then paying with USD. Benefitted the girl because she wanted USD and benefitted me because I got a very good rate with no fee and great sex.

[Turgid]

Another fine clinica session.

[Pipe Layer99]

Hey fellas, I'm a newbie here and just on holiday for a few more days. I've made some reports in the Thai, Indo, and Cambodian.....
Again, I'm a newbie and was incredibly wasted, so all of what occurred is definitely my fault -- I just want folks to be aware so the same thing doesn't happen to them. I ended up paying 400 (cash) for Grace + 80 (cash) for the room. After the deeds were done, she wanted another drink, so I gave her my card. I was very aware that I'd only put about 80 reais on my card up to this point and we had such a good vibe, so I thought very little about it. As I left the club, I was hit with a 480 reais bill. As I looked at the timestamps, I could see most of it occurred when I had given Grace my card. I knew I had no leg to stand on (and my post-coital drunken state precluded any attempts at negotiation), so I grumpily paid and left.

You have been to Thai, Indo, and Cambo, and still a Newbie (that only applies to SP)? Really? You got jacked 2 x. Overcharged by at least 200 reals for the session. Can have the same session for 280 total.

Then, afterwards, you let 'her' get more drinks alone. I know, you said you were wasted, but come on man. If you are looking for a repeat in the future, or maybe a visit to your hotel, YOU go get the drinks next time and you control the ball.

You have been around the block at least 3 times, so you 'should' know better. That's depending on how many times you've been to those other places.

On a positive note, at least you had fun. And you warned the fellas about Grace. That's good intel. Provide a description of Grace as well for frequent visitors. That would be helpful.

Keep your card next time and you control the ball. Can't stress that enough.

Best of luck next visit.

[Torgoch]

Looks like most of the clinica is closed on Sunday. Does anyone know what is best to do on Sunday for mongering?

Brooklin (11-7), Mirunas (12-7) and Tangara (12-8) are open on a Sunday. From my experience the number of girl is lower than on a weekday and more freelancers.

[Member #4732]

Re money. Personally I think it depends on whether your ATM card has foreign transaction fees and / or other brand ATM fees. If you have a card without fees just use the ATM, just be careful to use the ATM in a bank branch during daylight preferably a branch with visible guards.

[Komo753]

Do they accept USD in Clinicas?

It is better to change USD in Brazil. Bring your card with you, just in case. You ll get a better rate in Rio de Janeiro than in Sao Paulo. That's my own preference. On my last trip I got a better rate in Rio de Janeiro. There is no better security. All depends on how dump you are. You can lose money by withdrawing from any ATM and being scammed or robbed as well as by putting your money in your apartment and getting burglarized by the owner of the apartment. Life is a jungle with many predators. We all get screwed somewhere. Personally I've never had trouble with any owner. Most owners never enter your apartment until you leave. That doesn't mean every owner are good people. Owners have an apartment, that means they have money and must keep their business going. And don't want to sully their reputation. Most Brazilians from middle class backgrounds are not thieves. Rent an apartment from AirBNB. You can see many reviews on apartments. Thefts often happen outside in Brazil and rarely inside. When I say inside I mean Apartments.

I've never been to clinicas in SP, only been to clubs. I think clinicas have the same payment policy as those of Rio de Janeiro. They only accept reais. If they do they will try to screw you, for instance, by trying to give you a bad exchange rate.

I prefer bringing my cash along over using my card.

[JABangBang]

I generally bring some USA Dollars and mostly use the ATM. The big reason is security. Of course, if you have access to a safe you can lock-up your cash.

I don't know if you're going to Rio, but HoustonPlayer posted in General Info that there was an area in Copacabana where the cambios were offering 10 reais above the published bank rate. While it's unusual, it can happen in some countries because of the currency restrictions placed on locals. Someone might want dollars really bad. Bad economy could be a reason. I surmise it could also be how those with reais made illegally can get there hands on dollars.

The cambio rates in Sao Paulo were good. I didn't get a bad rate in Ibirapuera Shopping mall. It's near many of the clinicas.

Thanks for the info, I will be mostly on Sao Paulo and going to campinas on Saturday.

[JABangBang]

Looks like most of the clinica is closed on Sunday. Does anyone know what is best to do on Sunday for mongering?

[Nordico]

Sorry for disagreeing. First I Negotiate, then I tell the Cambio I have neat and new 500 Euro bills. That always raise the rate even more. At least in Rio. I guess it depends on what the local customer seeks when buying Euros.

What you say may be true. I don't have so much experience, because I have used CC before my last trip, but every time I changed money I used Getmoney, in three different places and when I was asked how much I want to change, I said 500 and I suppose they thought I have 500 euro bill, because every time they gave me a face and said that rate is lower for them and started to smile again when I said I have 50 euro bills. Getmoney has their offices in Avenida Paulista and in bigger shopping malls, so maybe they cater to Brazilian tourist traveling to Europe and not to people who carry money in briefcases. 500 euro bills are not very practical for tourists.

This is a screenshot from melhorcambio.com.

[Sperto]

One more thing. If you come from Europe, don't bring big bills like 500 and 200. You get less for them than for 50 euros bills.

Sorry for disagreeing. First I Negotiate, then I tell the Cambio I have neat and new 500 Euro bills. That always raise the rate even more. At least in Rio. I guess it depends on what the local customer seeks when buying Euros.

[JABangBang]

No. I used to withdraw cash from ATM, but last trip I followed mister Cane's advice and brought cash. You get really good exchange rates in Casas de Cambio.

Do they accept USD in Clinicas?

[Nordico]

Is it good idea to convert cash before coming into Brazil or use any ATM and get it? The conversion is much better than my last trip in 2013.

I was in Rio and it was around $250 for every pop in termas. Seems lesser now.

One more thing. If you come from Europe, don't bring big bills like 500 and 200. You get less for them than for 50 euros bills.

[Turgid]

I really enjoyed playing with these knockers on this garota I sessioned at Miruna. I praised them so much she got a little swell headed but all was good. You really have to check these clinicas regularly; the girls are so flighty, here today, gone tomorrow.

[WyattEarp]

Is it good idea to convert cash before coming into Brazil or use any ATM and get it? The conversion is much better than my last trip in 2013.

I generally bring some USA Dollars and mostly use the ATM. The big reason is security. Of course, if you have access to a safe you can lock-up your cash.

I don't know if you're going to Rio, but HoustonPlayer posted in General Info that there was an area in Copacabana where the cambios were offering 10 reais above the published bank rate. While it's unusual, it can happen in some countries because of the currency restrictions placed on locals. Someone might want dollars really bad. Bad economy could be a reason. I surmise it could also be how those with reais made illegally can get there hands on dollars.

The cambio rates in Sao Paulo were good. I didn't get a bad rate in Ibirapuera Shopping mall. It's near many of the clinicas.