Rio de Janeiro Reports

**Mr Enternational** · 01-27-24 13:21

Originally Posted by Chicago85 [View Original Post]

I'd say that Medellin was under the radar pre 2014 or so. The last I saw they had 118 murders in recent years that they could tie to drugging. Makes one pause.

Medellin's best days for mongering are definitely behind it

A couple of days ago the authorities said there were 48 foreigners killed in Medellin last year alone.

**Combo** · 01-27-24 03:00

Originally Posted by Chicago85 [View Original Post]

Medellin's best days for mongering are definitely behind it and while many of us will still go for favoritas, it is no longer the first choice for me.

I am fairly confident that Rio will move up the ranks, but do acknowledge that the long flight, need for a visa (in April now? And higher cost overall (flight, lodging, chicas) will put off many.

Add to that the language. I've always preferred Brasil over Colombia, but the long flight and the language make Colombia such a comparatively easy option. Now add in the need for a visa.

**Chicago85** · 01-27-24 01:40

Originally Posted by Anaggie [View Original Post]

Applied for visa on Dec 25th for my trip in February. Received approval Jan 18. For all docs and photos, I used the adobe scan app on iPhone, airdropped the photos to my iMac and then uploaded on website. I used one of the passport photos I had taken in June for another trip. No issues whatsoever.

I acknowledge that you applied over Christmas and New Year's, but 3. 5 weeks. Almost a month, is nuts.

**Chicago85** · 01-27-24 01:34

Originally Posted by Turgid [View Original Post]

I think Medellin is now the destination of choice.

Similar to you, I've travelled a lot over the past 20+ years and I'd say that Medellin was under the radar pre 2014 or so. Picked up steam 2014-2018 and then the destination of choice 2018-2023. It's now become overrun with Passport Bros, Digital Nomads, and retired mongers to the extent that it's drawing heightened criminal activity, local scorn (due to gentrification / rising prices), and most importantly. Pussy inflation LOL. The last I saw they had 118 murders in recent years that they could tie to drugging. Makes one pause.

Medellin's best days for mongering are definitely behind it and while many of us will still go for favoritas, it is no longer the first choice for me.

I am fairly confident that Rio will move up the ranks, but do acknowledge that the long flight, need for a visa (in April now? And higher cost overall (flight, lodging, chicas) will put off many.

**The Cane** · 01-26-24 16:14

Originally Posted by Turgid [View Original Post]

I think Medellin is now the destination of choice.

But Medellin has lost a lot of its luster due to all of the scoping and scamming of gringos, all of which seems to have gotten far worse than in years before. Or so reports in the news (and here) would suggest.

**Turgid** · 01-26-24 15:42

Originally Posted by CharmingIL [View Original Post]

....... I remember back not long ago, before the pandemics maybe, Americans used to flood Rio. I can't tell what really happened......

I think Medellin is now the destination of choice.

**CharmingIL** · 01-25-24 00:02

Originally Posted by Explorer8939 [View Original Post]

First off, it's not hot now, the temperature is way down.

I am not seeing any Americans or Europeans here. The tourists seem to be Spanish-speaking.

Tonight, I am going to the Casablanca bar. Wish me luck.

I was in Rio for 4 days this past week and realized that too. Mostly tourists seems to be Latinos from other countries. Talking to an uber driver, as I can speak a little bit of portunhol, he told me that most tourists there these days are chilenos (as their economy seems to be doing quite well right now) and the majority of Europeans are from Germany. I remember back not long ago, before the pandemics maybe, Americans used to flood Rio. I can't tell what really happened. I believe this visa bullshit will keep them even more distant now.

**Explorer8939** · 01-24-24 20:14

First off, it's not hot now, the temperature is way down.

I am not seeing any Americans or Europeans here. The tourists seem to be Spanish-speaking.

Tonight, I am going to the Casablanca bar. Wish me luck.

**Mr Enternational** · 01-23-24 15:38

Originally Posted by Yamazaki77 [View Original Post]

For US citizens the visa requirement date has moved to April 10th 2024.

I knew that in the middle of December, but those that have been undergoing the process are still being informative and telling others how it is panning out.

**Axel Heyst** · 01-23-24 15:03

Originally Posted by Anaggie [View Original Post]

Yup. And it will change status to in process and then eventually approved and then they are supposed to email you a pdf of the visa.

This is beginning to sound like a huge clusterfuck if the Brazilian authorities can't get their act together and soon. April 10 is right around the corner. KKK. My guess is they will kick the ball down the road to October or something. But we will have to just wait and see. Good luck Anaggie. I am sure your trip will go off on schedule with or without the fucking visa.

**Anaggie** · 01-23-24 14:52

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Mine says recommended by VFS. Does that mean the company has given it the ok and sending it to the embassy for approval? I guess.

Yup. And it will change status to in process and then eventually approved and then they are supposed to email you a pdf of the visa.

**Anaggie** · 01-23-24 14:49

Originally Posted by Dollars [View Original Post]

Dude. You made me log into this forum which I have not done in a while. Jesus Fucking Christ. NO VISA NEEDED until April 10. Which means you can travel to Brazil WITHOUT a visa until AFTER April 10.

I just landed in Rio this morning from Miami, FL and I am currently relaxing in my hotel in Copa. I did not need a visa. Don't make me log on again to school your ass.

Relax!!

I know that. I am just updating my experience with the visa process like the others. Plus I will be traveling to Brazil more than once a year unlike some people on this board so I will still need to get my visa done and since I had ALREADY PAID for the application, I was wondering what they would do with it after Brazil changed the dates.

Would love to see you try to school my ass 🤣.

**Yamazaki77** · 01-23-24 01:53

For US citizens the visa requirement date has moved to April 10th 2024.

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

LOL. They keep doing the same shit to me. Talking about no teeth showing and shit.

**Fellas** · 01-22-24 22:56

So week has passed and saw some regulars and new ones also.

Had a free lancer not worth the shit 400 reais and complains for everything because I fuck, told her, love thank god for this price because have prive girls for 240 are an hour in barra that fuck me till I out.

Today I went to centro managed Duda massagem good line up a 23 year old for 180 even worth for the blowjob.

Went also to emporio massagem but only 2 where available that I didn't like, but saw a morena that I will do for sure.

Couldn't find Bel plazer, register but elevator till 21 floor and only rooms available til 2110 couldn't find 2114 , also couldn't find prime therapy but I will do centro again tomorrow.

God save Brazil.