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[QUOTE=Ipanema Carioca;1366308]Good grief! And don't be going around centro asking for the places either! This is a discreet environment![/QUOTE]Please, pay very much attention to what Ipanema Carioca wrote. Lost gringos asking the wrong people where to find puteiros can have bad consequences.
Thanks for the info guys. I understand about the safety issue in concerning asking people on the streets for direction. Thats something I would never do.
[QUOTE=Sperto;1366553]Please, pay very much attention to what Ipanema Carioca wrote. Lost gringos asking the wrong people where to find puteiros can have bad consequences.[/QUOTE]Thanks for reposting Sperto. I've beeb at carioca station and watched gringoes wondering the building and asking people about Sala location. I even pulled a few aside who I could tell spoke english.
[QUOTE=Voyajer1;1366304]Get on the metro headed to Centro and get off on Carioca Station. The station is under Rio Branco 156. You can't miss it![/QUOTE]Except you can also leave by the other exit sometimes, can't you, which takes out not by Rio Branco but onto the praca. In which case you have to turn right as you come out into the sunshine, and head over to the building complex (as long as you don't cross a road, there's nowhere else to go, so impossible to get lost.) Just go in past the sucos and burger bars to the ranks of elevators and find the right one.
The thought of anyone asking directions in the street for a paid sex venue fills me with horror. Centro is not Copa, and even in Copa it would be rude and utterly pointless but in Centro it's like asking a respectable, total stranger if you could shag his wife. You might get away with being a dumbass if you are a few yards from 4x4, but to ask the location of a private pleasure apartment would be utterly despicable. (And asking someone who isn't respectable will likely get you in deep sh*t, as has been pointed out.)
Yet I do remember many years ago on my first trip to Centro with a buddy. We walked in circles till our feet fell off. The directions in the last few posts should help any newcomer to avoid that; but if you get stuck, put it down to experience and go back to ISG or your maps when you get home or to an Internet cafe and strike out better next time.
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I have never been to Rio but based on the pricing I am seeing I doubt I will. For what you guys pay for one girl in Rio I can do 4 in the Dominican Republic. While no doubt Rio ladies are very fine I have no problems with the DR ladies. It is much closer and the pussies are just as wet. To each his own.
QUOTE=Ipanema Carioca; 1366256]Like I said,"You didn't do your homework", if you're crying about not getting any pussy in Rio![/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Exec Talent; 1366114]This really is a terrible time to be in Rio looking to meet working girls unless you speak Portuguese and know your way around. Even then many girls are spending time with family.
As mentioned previously, the low hanging reasonably priced fruit is gone. Rio now requires a little work and even then there are not many gems. If you speak Portuguese however, Rio is a gold mine of non-working girls.[/QUOTE]Something to think about. I started visiting Brazil about 15 years ago and quickly realized how much of an advantage it would be to learn Portuguese. Helps that on my first trip I made friends with many local chaps and in subsequent trips was compelled to speak Port. Between that, traveling to distant corners of the country and of course chatting with the garotas I have obtained a working command of the language. It makes a big difference because Brasilians LOVE TO TALK, especially the dames. They like it much more if you can speak Portuguese to them. LEARN TO SPEAK AT LEAST A LITTLE PORTUGUESE!
Sure prices are much higher than before but like E. Talent says if you can speak with the locals a whole new world of opportunities open up. Also helps if you're not a poor tourist type. To have fun in Rio or São Paulo you ought to be willing to spend some cash. If you want cheap, bargain basement prices & quality the go to Tijuana, El Salvador, Cambodia, or any one of the many other third-world backwaters. Or just stuck with the trash at Balcony.
- DSK
A good guide for spending the New Year in Copacabana,
[url]http://oglobo.globo.com/infograficos/reveillon-2012-servico/[/url]
Let's hope for good weather.
[QUOTE=OldKool;1366670]I have never been to Rio but based on the pricing I am seeing I doubt I will. For what you guys pay for one girl in Rio I can do 4 in the Dominican Republic. While no doubt Rio ladies are very fine I have no problems with the DR ladies. It is much closer and the pussies are just as wet. To each his own.[/QUOTE]Comparing the DR to Rio is like comapring comparing the Cavs to the Miami Heat. It's not even close. DR is not even in the same conversation as Rio. Is the DR cheaper? Yes it is. However, a lot of us are in this for the best possible quality and service. The work ethic of many of the DR chicks is laughable and quality wise like I said they can't compare. The only people that choose DR over Rio are people that have never been to Rio. Lmao!
if you've been to rio before, you should be aware of the wicked undertow at copacabana beach. if one is not careful, it will take you out to sea. if one is unlucky, you'll drown and your body will be found days later, probably near the copacabana fort. it's so dangerous that a fire dept search and rescue helicopter is sent to pluck the distressed swimmer via a net. this occurs very often. (i've seen it happen.) such was the case yesterday near posto 3. according to witnesses, the helicopter was trying to rescue a person, who was drowning, when it developed problems. the helicopter, which was flying low, lost stability, fell into the water and sank. the pilot reported that a panel lighted, indicating loss of rotation speed and consequently, altitude. at that moment, he descended into the water, trying to cause the least possible impact. the four firemen on board suffered minor injuries. the drowning swimmer was rescued by either a surfer or a lifeguard. and of course, in this digital age it was captured on video:
[url]http://oglobo.globo.com/videos/t/todos-os-videos/v/catalogo/2319024[/url]
with the high heat and crowded beaches, a lifeguard reported to odia of 100 rescues performed saturday on rio's beaches! a witness stated that prior to the crash the helicopter had rescued at least 3 people. the fire dept now only has 2 rescue helicopters. careful going in the water.
[url]http://oglobo.globo.com/rio/helicoptero-que-caiu-no-mar-durante-salvamento-em-copacabana-retirado-da-agua-7161871[/url]
[url]http://odia.ig.com.br/portal/rio/helic%c3%b3ptero-dos-bombeiros-cai-no-mar-de-copacabana-1.530342[/url]
the helicopter was removed from the water early this morning.
in other news: four armed men held up the rio rockers hostel, at rua tonelero, near rua lacerda coutinho in copacabana. they got $r2400 from the hotel and various items from the tourist staying there. and of course, the security cameras were not working.
[url]http://oglobo.globo.com/rio/quatro-homens-armados-assaltam-albergue-em-copacabana-7160280[/url]
If you were flying into Rio this week where would you stay? I just got my visa and am having information overload trying to read the forum but want to get down there in the next few weeks if not this week. I also want to do Buzios.
Thanks
[QUOTE=Sperto;1366553]Please, pay very much attention to what Ipanema Carioca wrote. Lost gringos asking the wrong people where to find puteiros can have bad consequences.[/QUOTE]I doubt he was going to ask someone on the street where the puteiros were, but rather where 156 Rio Branco was. If he were that stupid, then he probably shouldn't be going to brothels at all. I think it is perfectly fine to ask for directions to a building, especially a large commercial building, from someone in the street.
[QUOTE=Christopherd; 1366669]Except you can also leave by the other exit sometimes, can't you, which takes out not by Rio Branco but onto the praca. In which case you have to turn right as you come out into the sunshine, and head over to the building complex (as long as you don't cross a road, there's nowhere else to go, so impossible to get lost.) Just go in past the sucos and burger bars to the ranks of elevators and find the right one.
The thought of anyone asking directions in the street for a paid sex venue fills me with horror. Centro is not Copa, and even in Copa it would be rude and utterly pointless but in Centro it's like asking a respectable, total stranger if you could shag his wife. You might get away with being a dumbass if you are a few yards from 4x4, but to ask the location of a private pleasure apartment would be utterly despicable. (And asking someone who isn't respectable will likely get you in deep sh*t, as has been pointed out.)
Yet I do remember many years ago on my first trip to Centro with a buddy. We walked in circles till our feet fell off. The directions in the last few posts should help any newcomer to avoid that; but if you get stuck, put it down to experience and go back to ISG or your maps when you get home or to an Internet cafe and strike out better next time.[/QUOTE]When somebody who's never been to Rio reads your post would probably think Rio is the Holy City. What's the problem about asking for direction for some buildings number in Centro, most of this people you'd ask are regular customers there not a holy guys. Just ask man anything you need.
[quote=christopherd; 1366669]except you can also leave by the other exit sometimes, can't you, which takes out not by rio branco but onto the praca. in which case you have to turn right as you come out into the sunshine, and head over to the building complex (as long as you don't cross a road, there's nowhere else to go, so impossible to get lost.) just go in past the sucos and burger bars to the ranks of elevators and find the right one.
the thought of anyone asking directions in the street for a paid sex venue fills me with horror. centro is not copa, and even in copa it would be rude and utterly pointless but in centro it's like asking a respectable, total stranger if you could shag his wife. you might get away with being a dumbass if you are a few yards from 4x4, but to ask the location of a private pleasure apartment would be utterly despicable. (and asking someone who isn't respectable will likely get you in deep sh*t, as has been pointed out.)
yet i do remember many years ago on my first trip to centro with a buddy. we walked in circles till our feet fell off. the directions in the last few posts should help any newcomer to avoid that; but if you get stuck, put it down to experience and go back to isg or your maps when you get home or to an internet cafe and strike out better next time.[/quote][quote=sperto;1366553]please, pay very much attention to what ipanema carioca wrote. lost gringos asking the wrong people where to find puteiros can have bad consequences.[/quote]you have to know what to ask for. these are huge buildings, puteiros are 2% of the building. no sweat asking for the building.
now hopefully you know the suite # of the puteiro. it is extremely embarrassing to knock on the wrong door. have an excuse handy."is paula here?" "is this travel agency yyy"
[quote=sperto; 1366181]i did a very early morning mongering on rio branco today, looking for something outstanding. being impationed i started knocking doors before 10 am.
rio branco 181 used to have puterios in sala 105 and 801. they are closed. according to the porteiros there a no more puteiros in rb 181.[/quote]if you knock at one of these doors, better have your excuse ready.
[quote=java man; 1366850]if you've been to rio before, you should be aware of the wicked undertow at copacabana beach. if one is not careful, it will take you out to sea. if one is unlucky, you'll drown and your body will be found days later, probably near the copacabana fort. it's so dangerous that a fire dept search and rescue helicopter is sent to pluck the distressed swimmer via a net. this occurs very often. (i've seen it happen.) such was the case yesterday near posto 3. according to witnesses, the helicopter was trying to rescue a person, who was drowning, when it developed problems. the helicopter, which was flying low, lost stability, fell into the water and sank. the pilot reported that a panel lighted, indicating loss of rotation speed and consequently, altitude. at that moment, he descended into the water, trying to cause the least possible impact. the four firemen on board suffered minor injuries. the drowning swimmer was rescued by either a surfer or a lifeguard. and of course, in this digital age it was captured on video:
[url]http://oglobo.globo.com/videos/t/todos-os-videos/v/catalogo/2319024[/url]
with the high heat and crowded beaches, a lifeguard reported to odia of 100 rescues performed saturday on rio's beaches! a witness stated that prior to the crash the helicopter had rescued at least 3 people. the fire dept now only has 2 rescue helicopters. careful going in the water.
[url]http://oglobo.globo.com/rio/helicoptero-que-caiu-no-mar-durante-salvamento-em-copacabana-retirado-da-agua-7161871[/url]
[url]http://odia.ig.com.br/portal/rio/helic%c3%b3ptero-dos-bombeiros-cai-no-mar-de-copacabana-1.530342[/url]
the helicopter was removed from the water early this morning.
in other news: four armed men held up the rio rockers hostel, at rua tonelero, near rua lacerda coutinho in copacabana. they got $r2400 from the hotel and various items from the tourist staying there. and of course, the security cameras were not working.
[url]http://oglobo.globo.com/rio/quatro-homens-armados-assaltam-albergue-em-copacabana-7160280[/url][/quote]thanks for the great links. now it is sad that they cannot even keep their helicopters in good working conditions.
oh, and i never ever understood the problem of the undertow. if you really know how to swim, there is no problem.
now all these people who cannot swim, or only for 2 minutes before they drown, yes, they should not enter the ocean. this is very dangerous.
[QUOTE=Java Man;1366850]In other news: Four armed men held up the Rio Rockers Hostel, at Rua Tonelero, near Rua Lacerda Coutinho in Copacabana. They got $R2400 from the hotel and various items from the tourist staying there. And of course, the security cameras were not working.[/QUOTE]Would be no surprise if an inside job here, places in this vicinity run by local hebrews, shtetl set-up for mostly tourist is realis.
Copa has rips and under tows like most other beaches, anyone not familar in the ocean should take care. Anyone drinking and then going for a swim is just asking for trouble.
For anyone that grew up near a beach or has experience in the surf it is very mild and won't cause an issue.