Rio de Janeiro Reports

[QUOTE=So Happy;1393588]You're right, ChrisDrug is a complete waste of space and recently had a posting deleted by Jackson. He's obviously a legend in his own mind but has too little blood in his body to supply both his brain and his dick.[/QUOTE]Just had a great time with a 5 8" 23 yrs Eastern euro chik incld completa near Heathrow Airport. I'm arriving in Brasil in early May which is not too far. [blue][Deleted by Admin][/blue] The sad part is that all my fav agencies have closed down, including Terma and I don't get turned on my dealing with crooks during our hobby. I heard great news about Spain and I will be there soon. Brasil got expensive to a point that I don't think its worth my money and efforts, especially after they shut down my fav venues.

[b][u]EDITOR'S NOTE[/u]:[/b] [blue]This report was redacted because the subject was not related to the purpose of this Forum, which is as follows:

The purpose of this Forum is to provide for the exchange if information between men on the subject of finding women for sex.[/blue]

I was here last Sept. Entered into Rio thru Terminal 1 at GIG, with it's associated hassles. Returned to Rio yesterday, (Sunday.) This time entered thru Terminal 2. Difference: Brazilian's and tourists are shepherd into separate rooms. Passing thru immigration was quick with 6 immigration officers. By the time I got to luggage claim, my bags were on the conveyor belt, (pleasant surprise.) However, baggage claim was very crowded. All good, until I went thru customs, which was the choke point. They have more X-Ray machines: every bag entering Brasil was getting checked. Very long, slow moving line of people with nothing to declare. Line stretched into baggage claim. The items to declare line was empty, of course. Total time to get thru immigration and customs: 1 hour. I think only one other flight came in at the same time as mine. Going to customs will only get worse with more flights arriving at the same time.

I needed to buy some credits for my phone and had to get to the second floor. Another bottleneck: only 2 working elevators, and another long, slow moving line. Welcome to Brasil.

ATM's: Learned today, Banco do Brasil now has a daily cash withdrawal limit of $R500. WTF! I was able to get $R1000 / day last Sept. Was told HSBC has a daily limit of $R300? (Filho the PUTA!) I'll confirm that later.

[QUOTE=Java Man;1394169]ATM's: Learned today, Banco do Brasil now has a daily cash withdrawal limit of $R500. WTF! I was able to get $R1000 / day last Sept. Was told HSBC has a daily limit of $R300? (Filho the PUTA!) I'll confirm that later.[/QUOTE]HSBC daily ATM withdrawal limit is US$ 500 for Premier accounts.

[QUOTE=Java Man;1394169]ATM's: Learned today, Banco do Brasil now has a daily cash withdrawal limit of $R500. WTF! I was able to get $R1000 / day last Sept. Was told HSBC has a daily limit of $R300? (Filho the PUTA!) I'll confirm that later.[/QUOTE]Warning about GIG ATMs. A female friend got ripped off using the atm at the GIG. Someone on the inside attached a card reader and her Citibank debit card was breached and she lost a lot of money. She learned that Citibank in the US has nothing to do with the one in Brasil. But it can happen to any bank debit card or credit card.

Went to Barbarella 2 nights ago. R70 entrance. 2 drinks. Pressure for tip by taxi guy, but easily shaken off. Good shows but not a many girls worth taking. I left and went to Dolce Vita around 2. R30 entrance. Not really into anything there either, so I left around 4. Drink prices there are reasonable and I like the card system for payment. If it were about 4 times as large, it would be great. As it is, it's just claustrophobic.

Balcony made me feel sad and dirty. Nothing there I would touch for free.

Went back to Barbs Sunday at 1am. Looked inside and there were maybe 3 girls. 10 guys. Doorman just shrugged. Taxi guy wasn't happy he didn't get his door money. Oh well.

Went to Dolce Vita and the outside was dead. I sat at Balcony and had a drink. About 2am a girl who didn't look like she belonged there (3x as hot as any girl at Balcony) arrived. I talked to her, and she started at R500. She said she used to work at Barbs but no longer does. She gave me weird vibes so I didn't pursue it.

I went to go to Dolce Vita and the doorman said R50. Given the fact that it appeared dead, I have no clue why the price went up. I felt like he was taking advantage of me so I said no thanks.

An interesting phenomenon at Balcony / Dolce Vita for those who haven't been: there's a separated area a the bottom of the stairs where people can come down to smoke. At any given time last night, there were 5 to 10 girls just standing there, with a come hither look to them to lure in guys. It appears that DV has some arrangement wherein they take shifts coming down and acting as bait.

Overall, I'm disappointed with the Rio scene. Definitely not what it used to be.

More info as I get it. Thanks for everyone's info on the forum.

Also, I had no problem getting R1000 from a Citi ATM today.

Banco do Brasil: maximum withdrawal R$1000
HSBC: maximum withdrawal R$1000
Banco Bradesco: maximum withdrawal R$800
Citibank: maximum withdrawal R$1000 (allows several withdrawals the same day)

One thing I have not figured out, when using the Banco do Brasil ATM's it says (at least sometimes) maximum withdrawal R$2000 but still only allows a maximum withdrawal of R$1000.

Not all Banco do Brasil ATM's works with foreign cards. The machines that works have an adhesive with symbols of VISA and something else.

[QUOTE=Ipanema Carioca;1394224]Warning about GIG ATMs. A female friend got ripped off using the atm at the GIG. Someone on the inside attached a card reader and her Citibank debit card was breached and she lost a lot of money. She learned that Citibank in the US has nothing to do with the one in Brasil. But it can happen to any bank debit card or credit card.[/QUOTE]I'm not sure if I've posted this before but here's a way to avoid this happening to you. Open up another checking account with a bank you already use. Use this check card only when traveling internationally. Do not give this card linked access to any of your other accounts (savings, etc.). Don't keep more than 5 10 bucks in it. When you need to withdrawal money just transfer it from your primary checking into that account. As long as its the same bank it should show immediately. Than go withdrawal the amount you transferred right away. If the get your info, who cares, there's no money in there anyway.

[QUOTE=Mongmann;1394448]I'm not sure if I've posted this before but here's a way to avoid this happening to you. Open up another checking account with a bank you already use. Use this check card only when traveling internationally. Do not give this card linked access to any of your other accounts (savings, etc.). Don't keep more than 5 10 bucks in it. When you need to withdrawal money just transfer it from your primary checking into that account. As long as its the same bank it should show immediately. Than go withdrawal the amount you transferred right away. If the get your info, who cares, there's no money in there anyway.[/QUOTE]Thanks Mongmann! Where's your report 3/3?

[QUOTE=Sperto; 1394246]Banco do Brasil: maximum withdrawal R$1000.

HSBC: maximum withdrawal R$1000.

Banco Bradesco: maximum withdrawal R$800.

Citibank: maximum withdrawal R$1000 (allows several withdrawals the same day)

One thing I have not figured out, when using the Banco do Brasil ATM's it says (at least sometimes) maximum withdrawal R$2000 but still only allows a maximum withdrawal of R$1000.

Not all Banco do Brasil ATM's works with foreign cards. The machines that works have an adhesive with symbols of VISA and something else.[/QUOTE]I can confirm that the ATM limits have definitely changed. In December 2012, Banco do Brasil allowed me to withdraw R$800 a day. Now they only allow R$500 a day. My bank allows $510 USD a day. I also tried HSBC and the max allowed was R$300, like what one other poster here experienced.

I assume they changed these limits starting with the new year, as I wasn't in Rio during Jan / Feb 2013. I'm not sure why they did this but it's annoying as hell!

In Rio today!

Anyone in Rio who has March 6 2013 free, please consider showing me around the centro area.

Plan to meet me at Bar Florida down by the cruise boat passenger terminal at around 10 in the morning Rio time.

Thanks and I will be looking for your instant message or post before 9 in the morning on March 6.

Don't go into Dolce Vita without looking inside first. I went in last night because the bottom of the stairs looked to be buzzing. R30 and inside there were a couple of guys and maybe 8 fuglies. I left immediately.

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule;1394615]Don't go into Dolce Vita without looking inside first. I went in last night because the bottom of the stairs looked to be buzzing. R30 and inside there were a couple of guys and maybe 8 fuglies. I left immediately.[/QUOTE]I don't think you can go upstairs and take a look inside without getting that card and then having to pay before you leave. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

I'll let you know Next time I go.

What a scam!

[QUOTE=Bravo;1394617]I don't think you can go upstairs and take a look inside without getting that card and then having to pay before you leave. Someone correct me if I am wrong.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Azn Safado; 1394609]I can confirm that the ATM limits have definitely changed. In December 2012, Banco do Brasil allowed me to withdraw R$800 a day. Now they only allow R$500 a day. My bank allows $510 USD a day. I also tried HSBC and the max allowed was R$300, like what one other poster here experienced.

I assume they changed these limits starting with the new year, as I wasn't in Rio during Jan / Feb 2013. I'm not sure why they did this but it's annoying as hell![/QUOTE]I confirmed with a V. P. At HSBC that HSBC Bank Brasil imposed a daily limit of R$ 300 for all non-HSBC ATM withdrawals effective at the beginning of Carnaval. He had no explanation for this lower limit or when it might be raised. This limit does not apply if you have an HSBC Premier account.