Rio de Janeiro Reports

[Vagabundo1]

Brazilian number better than rich world number.

Anon Brazilian number even better (assuming airlo tied to credit card).

Uncle d0 n just declared cv and pcc terr0 rist organizations, and they do backtrace to extort targets.

Look twice.

https://www.amazon.com/Look-Twice-Gu...&keywords=look+twice&qid=1780099619&sprefix=look+twice%2 Caps%2 C290&sr=8-1.

Every piece of tail you bang could be sucking all your data while she is sucking out your sperm, and since vagabundos each are worth a full free ride at University of Switzerland Lugano, that's like a million pounds of gold per week I am pumping into the kunts of Rio's women, now where are the rich ones, so we can replicate the rotchild line for my own world full of pipe hitting redneck israeli killers -- or muslim slave traders (if you are PCC or CV and you are somehow able to slip a catheter into the pisshole of the admin of this site to extract my PII).

Hmm.

On past trips to Brazil I would rate T-mobile international a Cee+ due to occasionally slow speeds, but on my current trip it is working really well, and I give it an A minus with very few connection or speed issues. Go figure. T-Mobile now works good in SP. No need to buy an e-sim anymore, unless you want to.

[Axel Heyst]

I just bought refurbished phone on backmatrket site (make sure it supports esim) and Brazilian esim on airlao site.

Activate it upon arrival. I install and setup uber and whatsup back in home on WiFi, so it was ready to use immediately.

BTW, I have tmobile international plan, but it barely works in Brazil.

On past trips to Brazil I would rate T-mobile international a Cee+ due to occasionally slow speeds, but on my current trip it is working really well, and I give it an A minus with very few connection or speed issues. Go figure. T-Mobile now works good in SP. No need to buy an e-sim anymore, unless you want to.

[SBeach25]

I just bought refurbished phone on backmatrket site (make sure it supports esim) and Brazilian esim on airlao site.

Activate it upon arrival. I install and setup uber and whatsup back in home on WiFi, so it was ready to use immediately.

BTW, I have T-Mobile international plan, but it barely works in Brazil.

I am bringing a burner as well and use that for my activities. I've used Google Fi (GFi) on all my travels and it has worked decently. Not the best in some countries due to their infrastructures but Never a NO Service there. I believe GFi is mainly supported by T-Mobile for from what I know but I do believe because of GF, it will switch to a partner carrier.

[Turgid]

I much preferred staying at the south end of Copa at the border with Ipanema. Even if I didn't like my Airbnb that much, next time I'll probably stay at one of the hotels in that area. Although it's a 25 minute walk to the Copa prives, my time at these venues was small compared to all my time when I wasn't sessioning. From the south end there, I was able to easily walk to the Flintstones beach gym, watch the sunset, minutes from General Osario Metro station which was my go to stop and since I'm not a late night party guy like many of you are, I enjoyed my early morning fitness walks along Ipanema Beach which was a very different uncrowded vibe compared to the beaches later on in the day. This area was just cleaner than most of Copa which I appreciated when I wasn't mongering.

Hey this makes a lot of sense. Short walk to Centaurus also. Worth considering on my next trip to Brazil.

[Guest19]

I've had to learn the hard way as I bought one from a news stand and was told it was not valid. Here is what I did to get one activated.

1. Go to a provider. In my example, I went to Claro store and ask a CSR. They said I had to buy a prepaid at a Pharmacy in the mall.

2. Purchased the SIM and returned to the Claro CSR.

3. Have them activate it with my Passport ID.

4. Paid for extra data.

I was able to use my new number with no issues. Hope this helps.

I just bought refurbished phone on backmatrket site (make sure it supports esim) and Brazilian esim on airlao site.

Activate it upon arrival. I install and setup uber and whatsup back in home on WiFi, so it was ready to use immediately.

BTW, I have tmobile international plan, but it barely works in Brazil.

[WyattEarp]

Whenever I am in a new territory and not sure how would the game play out, I always stay in the safest part of the town in a relative standard hotel, not too expensive brand names but which have survived the test of time. And then I usually after check-in scout out new more affordable choices once the lay of the land is embedded in my mind.

I look out mainly for proximity of Metro / public transport convenience store etc in the neighborhood.

This time I stayed in Olinda Hotel right on the beach for the first 2 days and then moved towards Cantagalo Station once I got familiar with the area and got inducted to the Centro casas and the commute.

Maybe in the next trip I'll be staying in Centro area because hopefully by end of this trip I'll have the whole mental map of Centro.

That's a solid take.

I think a lot if us like to be near the beach. I do enjoy the urban bikini spectacle that is Rio.

For what it's worth, I think the Cantagalo station area is good for exploring both Copa and Ipanema. I think newcomers will appreciate staying near the point which in this case forms somewhat of a V shape. I like a nice walk into Ipanema and further into Leblon. Ipanema Beach has a different clientele than Copa. I am not going to say one is better than the other.

I am always curious to see how people enjoy staying in Centro. You will definitely see a different perhaps more real side to the city.

[Exoticspirit]

Whenever I am in a new territory and not sure how would the game play out, I always stay in the safest part of the town in a relative standard hotel, not too expensive brand names but which have survived the test of time. And then I usually after check-in scout out new more affordable choices once the lay of the land is embedded in my mind.

I look out mainly for proximity of Metro / public transport convenience store etc in the neighborhood.

This time I stayed in Olinda Hotel right on the beach for the first 2 days and then moved towards Cantagalo Station once I got familiar with the area and got inducted to the Centro casas and the commute.

Maybe in the next trip I'll be staying in Centro area because hopefully by end of this trip I'll have the whole mental map of Centro.

Thats the rule I follow. Eg, in Medellin I started off with La 70 Laureles but nowadays Hotel Nutibara in Centro is my goto.

I much preferred staying at the south end of Copa at the border with Ipanema. Even if I didn't like my Airbnb that much, next time I'll probably stay at one of the hotels in that area. Although it's a 25 minute walk to the Copa prives, my time at these venues was small compared to all my time when I wasn't sessioning. From the south end there, I was able to easily walk to the Flintstones beach gym, watch the sunset, minutes from General Osario Metro station which was my go to stop and since I'm not a late night party guy like many of you are, I enjoyed my early morning fitness walks along Ipanema Beach which was a very different uncrowded vibe compared to the beaches later on in the day. This area was just cleaner than most of Copa which I appreciated when I wasn't mongering.

[Xpartan]

<<<Whenever I am in a new territory and not sure how would the game play out, I always stay in the safest part of the town>>>

<<<This time I stayed in Olinda Hotel right on the beach for the first 2 days and then moved towards Cantagalo Station>>>

<<<Maybe in the next trip I'll be staying in Centro area because hopefully by end of this trip I'll have the whole mental map of Centro.

By this logic you should've stayed in Barra because it's the safest part of Rio. Copacabana, on the other hand, is the gringo mugging ground zero.

Staying in Barra, however, would've put you at a serious disadvantage as a first-time visitor since most prives, termas, and tourist points of interest would've been far, far away.

Which is why you did well staying in Copa despite violating your own core principle, LOL.

On a more serious note, I don't recommend staying in Centro. That's seriously more dangerous at night, and I just don't see the appeal unless you want to pack as many prives in your daily routine as humanly possible. That said, I've stayed in Centro and lived to tell the tale. Certainly doable.

[SBeach25]

Good tip on the SIM card. Historically it's been damn near impossible to register without a CPF. For what it's worth I usually get an Airalo eSIM for $8-$12 USD online and this lasts me for 1-2 weeks. In this case you can do it from your phone / laptop and just need a passport (and only first time). Also, pay attention if you're just getting data, or data + voice. You need voice if you want to keep your Brazil phone #. A Brazil phone # can help with chica negotiations.

I've had to learn the hard way as I bought one from a news stand and was told it was not valid. Here is what I did to get one activated.

1. Go to a provider. In my example, I went to Claro store and ask a CSR. They said I had to buy a prepaid at a Pharmacy in the mall.

2. Purchased the SIM and returned to the Claro CSR.

3. Have them activate it with my Passport ID.

4. Paid for extra data.

I was able to use my new number with no issues. Hope this helps.

[Chicago85]

Recently was in Rio and wanted to pass on some practical travel tips and other info that may be useful.

SIM card: I bought a TIM prepaid card from a news kiosk, and activated it by dialing *144, and then selecting option 3 for the English speaking operator. I gave my passport number and some other info, and the line was activated instantaneously. I paid R35 for the SIM card, and it came with 16 GB of data, which was still pretty much untouched by the time I left. (I later noticed signs saying the TIM plan was R30, so the kiosk guy may have made a R5 profit, but it was my first day, I was jet-lagged, and in a hurry to get the phone set up, so I'm not going to sweat that dollar.) I actually had gone to the trouble of getting a CPF from the Brazilian consulate but it didn't work for activation of the SIM for some reason, which is why I used the *144 line.
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Good tip on the SIM card. Historically it's been damn near impossible to register without a CPF. For what it's worth I usually get an Airalo eSIM for $8-$12 USD online and this lasts me for 1-2 weeks. In this case you can do it from your phone / laptop and just need a passport (and only first time). Also, pay attention if you're just getting data, or data + voice. You need voice if you want to keep your Brazil phone #. A Brazil phone # can help with chica negotiations.

[DogLife]

Yes, it's the same old same old but deciding wear to stay is an important decision for first-timers.

It would be well worth our time if you gave us your assessment on geography. Looking forward to your intel.

Whenever I am in a new territory and not sure how would the game play out, I always stay in the safest part of the town in a relative standard hotel, not too expensive brand names but which have survived the test of time. And then I usually after check-in scout out new more affordable choices once the lay of the land is embedded in my mind.

I look out mainly for proximity of Metro / public transport convenience store etc in the neighborhood.

This time I stayed in Olinda Hotel right on the beach for the first 2 days and then moved towards Cantagalo Station once I got familiar with the area and got inducted to the Centro casas and the commute.

Maybe in the next trip I'll be staying in Centro area because hopefully by end of this trip I'll have the whole mental map of Centro.

Thats the rule I follow. Eg, in Medellin I started off with La 70 Laureles but nowadays Hotel Nutibara in Centro is my goto.

[WyattEarp]

At last some meaningful information. Last few pages were some exhausting chatter. No offense to the old timers here.

Just needed some pointers and this helps.

My addition to the intel coming soon. !

Yes, it's the same old same old but deciding wear to stay is an important decision for first-timers.

It would be well worth our time if you gave us your assessment on geography. Looking forward to your intel.

[Xpartan]

Recently was in Rio and wanted to pass on some practical travel tips and other info that may be useful.

This is an exemplary report. Tips and updates, very useful. Thanks!

[Vagabundo1]

There actually is a av Malibu in barra, which is where many of the top barravipsrio girls stay. Look up av das americas 7897 and across the street, the av Malibu. Many of the pros stay in that complex.

The swimming pool is triangular.

There is a nice boat to the beach. This is the better area. Nearby, the condo novo leblon is top tier, has its own bus to centro, which is key.

Further out, there is condo barra bali, which too, has its own centro bus, wherein one can sleep, chill, and generally enjoy the buzz from your fav centro hoars.

Nah Vagabundo is right. I'd rather be in Malibu than Santa Monica. Sure its a little further but the diff is night and day. Plenty to do on Olegario MAciel.

[DogLife]

Building Access to Prives in Centro: Still no ID check at Rio Branco 185 (Bel Prazer and others), nor at Siete de Setembre 55 (home of Day Relax formerly Dark Room). Rio Branco 156 {Dudas, Onyx, a ton of others) uses facial recognition cameras, where they ask for ID and take a photo of you on your first registration. I used an expired drivers license as my ID. If you have concerns about your face being uploaded into some cloud somewhere, this might be an issue at 156. It still blows my mind that the prives and independents operate out of the same office tower as random lawyers, doctors, and other "legit" businesses. You only have to specify the floor you're going to, so if you can identify some other business on that floor for future visits, I guess you can have some plausible deniability about why you were there.

Pricing at the Prives: By the time I left, inflation seemed to be affecting the casas. Besides Day Relax, most were offering R120/20 minutes, R150/40 minutes, R200/60 minutes. That was true for Centro and Tijuca.

At last some meaningful information. Last few pages were some exhausting chatter. No offense to the old timers here.

Just needed some pointers and this helps.

My addition to the intel coming soon. !