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[QUOTE=Ibiza007;1813528]As much as we gringos think we know Rio, the Cariocas that live there know 5 times more.[/QUOTE]Those of us who live among Brazilians know which girls in the neighborhoods are GDPs. Very few people, however, are going to get that information (or be told how we got it in the first place) and it is not something conveyed publicly. WhatsApp has taken Brazil by storm. Reminds me of the Orkut days. For many non-pros and definitely these closet GDPs, it is their primary means of communication. Be sure to install and test the app before you get to Brazil.

[QUOTE=ExecTalent;1813558]WhatsApp has taken Brazil by storm. Reminds me of the Orkut days. For many non-pros and definitely these closet GDPs, it is their primary means of communication. Be sure to install and test the app before you get to Brazil.[/QUOTE]It is my primary means of communication too. My mom and dad even know that is the best way to contact me and send me a whatsapp instead of calling leaving voice messages - although you can voice message on whatsapp too.

[QUOTE=ExecTalent;1813558]Those of us who live among Brazilians know which girls in the neighborhoods are GDPs. Very few people, however, are going to get that information (or be told how we got it in the first place) and it is not something conveyed publicly. WhatsApp has taken Brazil by storm. Reminds me of the Orkut days. For many non-pros and definitely these closet GDPs, it is their primary means of communication. Be sure to install and test the app before you get to Brazil.[/QUOTE]You are so right. People living there know so much and they do not need to share with the world. My good friend is a Carioca and he never ventured much into the hobby until about 10 years ago. He lives in Tijuca and works for the government. He now knows places that he learned from his friends and work associates. There are a few that I have never seen listed anywhere, and I promised not to share them.

The point is, local guys (Cariocas and long term ex-pats) have info they just do not need to share. But, the good news is there are plenty of known places and many more to be explored. The info changes often, as Copa had many tiny Casas, as well as even in Leme, and now it seems only a few places in Copa get mentioned. Times change.

When I lived with him in Tijuca there were some small dives right near his house, near the shopping center Tijuca, that were way off the radar. Mostly 2 girl shops. I guess the point is, just keep asking and hunting for the ones of the grid.

Feliz Natal.

I did provide Francis7854 with some information via PM.

Members do need to be aware that leading up to the Olympics there will probably be some journalists showing up here looking for information. It has happened before, will happen again and maybe already has. Journalists are not too bright, unethical and notoriously lazy. They chose journalism as a major because they erroneously thought it would help them score girls, not because it ever would lead to meaningful employment or they knew how to research and write.

Keep this in mind in case you are not inclined to have your information show up (without your permission) on the internet.

The economy sucks, crime is getting worse, the real sucks (great for foreign investors), interest rates are going through the roof. What is holding property values up? Foreign buyers and the Olympics? Oil $33. Commodities stink, no exports hardly. Offshore rigs are cancelled for lack of money. 10 billion for the Olympics. The list goes on.

50 million Brasilians have been lifted out of poverty, yep, they now make over $R760 reals per month so they are no longer poor, ye haww. Try feeding a family of four on that.

I want to buy some land but I will wait for the 50% correction to come.

Any thoughts. Post Olympics?

Real inflation is over 10%. Not Govt inflation numbers.

What is holding the values up?

[QUOTE=Ibiza007;1823247]The economy sucks, crime is getting worse, the real sucks (great for foreign investors), interest rates are going through the roof. What is holding property values up? Foreign buyers and the Olympics? Oil $33. Commodities stink, no exports hardly. Offshore rigs are cancelled for lack of money. 10 billion for the Olympics. The list goes on.

50 million Brasilians have been lifted out of poverty, yep, they now make over $R760 reals per month so they are no longer poor, ye haww. Try feeding a family of four on that.

I want to buy some land but I will wait for the 50% correction to come.

Any thoughts. Post Olympics?

Real inflation is over 10%. Not Govt inflation numbers.

What is holding the values up?[/QUOTE]If your going to buy land wait until after the Olympics. The Real will be 6 to 1 maybe even 7 to 1. Brazil is in huge massive debt, and they don't produce nothing. All they had was oil which is pennies now with the slowdown on chinca.

[QUOTE=ForceSteeler;1823257]If your going to buy land wait until after the Olympics. The Real will be 6 to 1 maybe even 7 to 1. Brazil is in huge massive debt, and they don't produce nothing. All they had was oil which is pennies now with the slowdown on chinca.[/QUOTE]Correct! Whats holding prices up is fake hype-the property prices were inflated by 130-150% in Rio that even a drop would still keep prices way inflated.

Once olympics have passed and the population once again are paying the bill and with the world fear of investing in Brazil and China's problems-Brazil could return to the dark ages economically.

Great for me! As all the ex-pats are heading back to Europe, Ill be there buying my apartment by the beach in Rio.

A duplex penthouse with 2 bedrooms I saw at 600.000 euros in 2014 is now 375.000 euros and falling- One block from Copa.

[QUOTE=ForceSteeler;1823257]If your going to buy land wait until after the Olympics. The Real will be 6 to 1 maybe even 7 to 1. Brazil is in huge massive debt, and they don't produce nothing. All they had was oil which is pennies now with the slowdown on chinca.[/QUOTE]Yes! Also The Saudis are happy to sell cheap oil so that undercuts everyone else and now that US is more self-sufficient, Brazil is taking the hit and with China not buying Brazilian now. Its going downhill fast.

With Rousseff stubbornly clinging on furthering the worlwide scepticism abut investing in a politically unstable, corrupt place!

Some of the massage places offer "body to body" massages. Anyone have experience with these that can relate exactly what is on offer?

Any websites where you can arrange to have girls visit your apartment? Is this advisable given security in the city?

It is much harder to find a strictly therapeutic massage in Rio than it is to find one which includes full service.

The basic service includes a HJ. If there is another price level then you can assume that more is available.

If you are staying in a hotel, have reception take the ID of your guests and return to her when they have confirmed with you that everything is OK. This deters any security issues.

If you are staying in an apartment, and I cannot emphasize this too much, bring some things for your doorman. Buy him a coffee, ACAI, sandwich, etc. Let him know when you will have guests.

The only issues I have ever had with girls in my hotel or apartment is them thinking they were my girlfriend and not wanting to leave. Be cautious, but don't be paranoid.

[QUOTE=FuckAfMedDig;1823366]Correct! Whats holding prices up is fake hype-the property prices were inflated by 130-150% in Rio that even a drop would still keep prices way inflated.

Once olympics have passed and the population once again are paying the bill and with the world fear of investing in Brazil and China's problems-Brazil could return to the dark ages economically.

Great for me! As all the ex-pats are heading back to Europe, Ill be there buying my apartment by the beach in Rio.

A duplex penthouse with 2 bedrooms I saw at 600.000 euros in 2014 is now 375.000 euros and falling- One block from Copa.[/QUOTE]There's a podcast I have faithfully listen too for four-five years.

The host has been speaking about the Latin American property bubble and suggest renting until the bottom falls out.

[URL]http://ourfiniteworld.com/2016/01/19/why-oil-under-30-per-barrel-is-a-major-problem/[/URL]#more-40536.

I believe I will be in a position to take advantage of the property bubble in LA when it burst.

Let's just hope hedge funds don't jack the prices back up with piles of cash in reserve.

So can anyone see a difference on the ground in the declared effort to eradicate Zika? Would tourists notice? Are hotels doing anything? Or is all happening in the poorer areas?

[URL]http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2016/01/24/Zika-has-been-around-for-years/stories/201601240108[/URL]

Just don't get pregnant.

[QUOTE=Troyster;1835139]So can anyone see a difference on the ground in the declared effort to eradicate Zika? Would tourists notice? Are hotels doing anything? Or is all happening in the poorer areas?[/QUOTE]

There used to be a member here who loved Carnaval. We finally chose to agree to disagree.

Other than the costumes and floats in the Sambadrome, which are awesome, I found the music repetitive and poorly played, and Carnaval just an excuse for people to get drunk, more than usual and wet the streets, more than usual.

My advice to anyone who wants to see the costumes and floats is to arrive on Friday after Carnaval and go to the Champion Parade in the Sambadrome on Saturday.

As for the girls, I prefer mine sober. Have not found the sober ones any more or less willing during Carnaval times. Brazilians are pretty much horny all the time.

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Brazilians are pretty much horny all the time.[/QUOTE]I agree 101%.