Rio de Janeiro Reports

[QUOTE=Balboa;2486823]Thanks Exec!

And man did it pay off!

Here's the text from the girl I met at the apartment, inbound to my place today.[/QUOTE]Even though she said I didn't have to give her anything in her text, of course I could never do that.

Single mom, taking a day off to be with me, a sweetheart.

So after she left, I got this message below.

I'm sure some guys wouldn't have helped her out, but that's not me.

Plus this type of guy probably would never get a girl to come over for total natural GFE at her own vontade.

[QUOTE=RioBob;2486755]Personally I wouldn't chance it, you never know the owner could be in the same building or the doorman has instructions to stop any visitors, look elsewhere. It used to be before AIRBNB we stayed in apartments but we went through various agents. These agents knew what we were doing in those apartments and had no problem with it. Some of these agents are still around, send me a PM and I'll respond with a recommendation.[/QUOTE]I would add that not only would I not chance it, but if the listing doesn't mention these rules, I would still verify with the host that bringing friends is OK (no need to specify your friends' line of business). I would also ensure them that I'm quiet and respectful. Some would disagree with this approach, but I seriously don't want any drama.

[QUOTE=ErrlmcDabbed;2486778]I've stayed at Porto Bay and ordered a girl around 5 PM. Front desk called and asked if it was ok to send her up. No charges or extra registration hassle on my end.

As far as hotel itself goes I'm happy to sign off on that as well. I work in hotels and am self described hotel snob since I can sense the real level of cleanliness, always. I was impressed for sure. Nothing spectacular in terms of lay out or furniture but very clean, and the bathroom was actually really nice. Spend the extra money and go for a room with a balcony. You know that whole BJ enjoying the views thing people have talked about. The balcony isn't very private, you can easily see your neighbors and they can see you but at the right time of night its possible.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the feed back, that's good to know it's all good especially for a hotel snob LOL. I usually use [URL]booking.com[/URL] they haven't failed me yet. I use my gut and reviews and always email to confirm guest policies. Do they have private beach? I believe I read that or I might be trippin and it may have been another property. I usually go though a like 5 or 6 and do more and more research before I make my final decisions. Thanks for the report. Hope COVID second wave doesn't screw this trip. I planned for November to see what happened but hope I don't wait too long and miss my window. Looking forward to being able to add some experiences to this tread now.

[QUOTE=SameJdc;2486802]I'll be back in Rio next month. Last visit was in Jan 2020 well before the pandemic. I'm curious if the termas have any new protocols in place (face masks, temp checks upon entry, social distancing, capacity restrictions, use of saunas etc) or if it's business as usual?[/QUOTE]Business as usual.

You can make out, kissing, but you have to maintain 6 feet distance, LOL.

Just kidding.

Business as usual.

I think they did a cursory temperature check.

[QUOTE=Balboa;2486823]Thanks Exec!

And man did it pay off!

Here's the text from the girl I met at the apartment, inbound to my place today.[/QUOTE]Sounds like she wants you to put a ring on it and whisk her away from Brazil tbh LOL.

[QUOTE=BMo814;2486856]Do they have private beach?[/QUOTE]There are no private beaches in Copacabana or Ipanema. Look at a map. Your hotel is technically on a major road and the beach is across the street.

[QUOTE=ErrlmcDabbed;2486910]Sounds like she wants you to put a ring on it and whisk her away from Brazil tbh LOL.[/QUOTE]
Disagree, to me it sounds like she just liked a guy that treated her well and performed well in bed TBH LOL.

[QUOTE=WyattEarp;2487047]There are no private beaches in Copacabana or Ipanema. Look at a map. Your hotel is technically on a major road and the beach is across the street.[/QUOTE]Fairmont at the end of Copacabana staffs people to put on their beach but like Wyatt said its on the other side of the street and not really private. As close to private as you will get if you're concerned about safety.

Any part of the beach can be done safely. Safest is to leave electronics and credit cards in your room, just take the clothes you need and towels, sandals over shoes and what not. Just bring enough cash for some drinks and snacks. But you can bring electronics if you're with a group. Just make sure one person stays with your stuff at all times.

My cousin goes alone all the time and has one of the guys who rents out umbrellas and stuff watch his iphone and wallet and swears it works but I'm not that adventurous. If I go alone I bring no valuables, which I don't love but man the beach is so worth it.

[QUOTE=WyattEarp;2487047]There are no private beaches in Copacabana or Ipanema. Look at a map. Your hotel is technically on a major road and the beach is across the street.[/QUOTE]Yeah I said I may have misread. Really don't matter to me. I'm not a beach bum I'm really only going to Rio bcuz I couldn't have forgiven myself for going to Brazil and not going to Rio and seeing Christ the redeemer. From reading the forum seems like SP is the place for me.

[QUOTE=ErrlmcDabbed;2487130]Any part of the beach can be done safely[/QUOTE]
No. Any part of the beach can be a hazard. The rats finds the easy victims easily. They sniff you out in seconds. Newbie gringo is fresh meat.
[QUOTE=ErrlmcDabbed;2487130]My cousin goes alone all the time and has one of the guys who rents out umbrellas and stuff watch his iphone and wallet and swears it works but I'm not that adventurous.[/QUOTE]
That's very adventurous of your cousin, Crocodile Dundee II. Another easy option is that you leave your bag with your valuables with your neighbors on the beach. A local.

I'm from the USA. I've read that I only need my passport, and proof of insurance. Just wondering if there's anything else I might need.

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[QUOTE=Sperto;2487153]No. Any part of the beach can be a hazard. The rats finds the easy victims easily. They sniff you out in seconds. Newbie gringo is fresh meat.

Of course any part of the beach can be a hazard. Any part of the beach can be done safely too is my point.

That's very adventurous of your cousin, Crocodile Dundee II. Another easy option is that you leave your bag with your valuables with your neighbors on the beach. A local.[/QUOTE]You are joking right? Just don't bring valuables to the beach lmao. Do you know who goes to the beach in zona sul? Poor people who live outside of zona sul. Rich Brazilians who live in Zona Sul (people who wouldn't be motivated to steal from your gringo ass) Go to the club and travel for the beach.

All the girls on this site are smoking. The going rate when I messaged one of the ladies was 400/ h. Is there any idea of what per noite is? Does it ever get cheaper than 400, just curious. These are great pieces of ass it seems.

[QUOTE=RioBob;2486144]Here's another site that's good:

[URL]https://riovips.com.br/home.php?f=zona-sul[/URL]

I actually know 2 on this site Yoko and Maite.

Yoko is in my video from 2018 trip she is in the last 60 seconds of the video the last girl.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=MikeNY7;2487154]I'm from the USA. I've read that I only need my passport, and proof of insurance. Just wondering if there's anything else I might need.[/QUOTE]I don't know if the US is different. If you've read the rules, and it says only travel insurance for duration of your stay, like it did for me. In a safezone Europe country, there were no issues at any airports. They check your insurance at every airlines terminal / connection. Have it printed out. Easy peasy.