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In my desire to switch things up more each trip, I accepted a trip to a favela funk party, and went with a group of 6 other people. In the group was myself, my female cousin, an american who teaches favela kids english, and 4 brasilian women. Now going to dinner at someone's house, and taking a cab up the winding roads is another thing.

It was worth the experience, but not for the faint of heart. The music was loud, the girls bangin', and the drinks cold. I was greatly surprised to see the guys with automatic weapons walking in lines through the party, like a patrol or something. I felt like I was dressed perfect for the occasion, but my cousin wished she was wearing less, and looked more like the other girls.

It was a great time. We danced until 5am, then I took my girl home, she had to open the salon at 9am this morning. If you ever hit one of these parties, wear foam ear plugs.

Oh yeah, when were leaving, and just reaching Sa Farreira, I ran into some club girl that I knew.

ryjer


not recommended for everyone!!!!!!!!!

[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]In my desire to switch things up more each trip, I accepted a trip to a favela funk party...[/QUOTE]
I think you missed the most important thing, where was this baile funk? Which favela?

I've only been to baile funk in Rocinha (at Emoções) which was excellent. Other bailes close to zona sul are interesting information for all of us.

[QUOTE=Sperto]I think you missed the most important thing, where was this baile funk? Which favela?

I've only been to baile funk in Rocinha (at Emoções) which was excellent. Other bailes close to zona sul are interesting information for all of us.[/QUOTE]

Sorry about that. The music was great, but so damn loud. At one point they were playing hip hop videos alongside the funk music. The favela was Pavão Pavaãozinho. I had always heard this was a safer favela, but there was some trouble last week with the police and an element within.

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ryjer

[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]Sorry about that. The music was great, but so damn loud. At one point they were playing hip hop videos alongside the funk music. The favela was Pavão Pavaãozinho. I had always heard this was a safer favela, but there was some trouble last week with the police and an element within.

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ryjer[/QUOTE]I have been in that favela many times. It is quite safe. There are a set of steps you can walk down to leave the favela. Go up the road way, and leave via the steps. If the police see gringos going in and out off the favela they will make trouble for you. The favela even has a internet cafe half way up the hill. Near the hair dressers there.

[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]Sorry about that. The music was great, but so damn loud. At one point they were playing hip hop videos alongside the funk music. The favela was Pavão Pavaãozinho. I had always heard this was a safer favela, but there was some trouble last week with the police and an element within.

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ryjer[/QUOTE]

I agree about the noise, I used to live nearby. The music often starts Friday evening and runs until Monday morning. You can hear it on N.S. Copacabana. As for trouble, there is a lot of shooting, both intramural and intra-gang, plus police raids every month or so.

Your map put me right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Try this link:

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[b]Day 6[/b]
Went to 4x4 on a Friday afternoon at 4:45p. Pretty packed sausage fest compared to yesterday. So I waited for the girl I met upon leaving 4x4 yesterday and she showed up a little after 5pm. We chatted in the boite for about 20 minutes and then headed up to the cabine for a 1-hour session. The session was pretty phenomenal. One of the main reasons is because I really clicked with this girl and had kind of an emotional connection with her. [i]Whoa, now I'm starting to sound like a chick![/i] Haha. Nevertheless, this was probably the first time where it crossed my mind to re-session with the same girl within the same night. I fought the urge and decided to give Luomo another shot, as a poster on this board said it was jumping last Friday night. Anyway, total damage was $R240 at 4x4.

So after leaving Centro and going to my apartment for a bit, I arrive at Luomo around 8:45pm. I walk into the boite and bam! Pretty much the same old disappointing crew from last Sunday night - seemed to be about 20 girls. I did see one new old face, ie, blonde Doris from Solarium is now at Luomo. Anyway, it was slim pickens to me, so I went to the relax room and chilled. There I met a cool ISG'er and we chatted for a bit. Also talked to another cool monger that I happen to run into on practically every trip. I think we all concurred that this place was dead tonight. After about midnight, I decided to bail because there wasn't really anything that appetizing to me this night. Total damage was $R70 for entry and a drink.

[b]Day 7[/b]
Had some time to kill on Saturday, so I went to see "Wolverine" at Rio Sul during the day. Pretty good movie, but not as good as the trailers make it look. After the movie, I decided to hit Monte Carlo tonight. Got there at 6:30 pm and there were about 20 girls and around 8 guys. Chatted with 2 girls that used to work at Luomo, but their names escape me. I asked one of them why they switched to Monte Carlo and she said "Luomo tem poucos homens", ie, has too few male customers. Another of these ex-Luomo girls then tried to persuade me by saying "I promise you it will be good...if you're not satisfied, you can have your money back". That's actually a first money-back-guarantee that I've heard straight from a GDP's mouth. Anyway, I declined and after about an hour, I didn't see anything I really liked so I decided to hit Solarium. Btw, total damage at MC was $R60 entry fee.

I arrived at Solarium around 8pm. There were about 30 girls and 15 guys. I immediately sat down with a stunning brunette named Bea. She used to work at Monte Carlo. After some screening, I find out she has an Argentinian boyfriend and she said she "doesn't kiss in the boite", in addition to her being kind of distant in the boite. 3 red flags right there, and no way I can be sure she will kiss once we are in the room...So as appetizing as she was, I decided against taking her upstairs. So Lara (who has a twin sister) was also sitting there at the time. I chatted with her for about an hour. She's a sweet and cute girl. I had sessioned with her before, about 18 months ago. Although I really wanted something different, after awhile, I decided, what the heck, I know she won't disappoint at least. Session was good, just as I remembered. Total damage was $R285 for session and another $R30 for drinks. Damn, this place ain't cheap!

Tomorrow is Mother's Day, and also happens to be my last day in Rio. I have plans to meet a 4x4 girl for lunch. Of course, the way things have been going lately trying to get them to show up, I need a Plan B. [color=red]As far as getting one last hurrah/session in, I think I may be screwed as I know Monte Carlo and Solarium are closed. My one saving grace might be Luomo - I think they were open last May during Mother's Day...[/color]

[QUOTE=Ryjerrob]In my desire to switch things up more each trip, I accepted a trip to a favela funk party, and went with a group of 6 other people. In the group was myself, my female cousin, an american who teaches favela kids english, and 4 brasilian women. Now going to dinner at someone's house, and taking a cab up the winding roads is another thing.

It was worth the experience, but not for the faint of heart. The music was loud, the girls bangin', and the drinks cold. I was greatly surprised to see the guys with automatic weapons walking in lines through the party, like a patrol or something. I felt like I was dressed perfect for the occasion, but my cousin wished she was wearing less, and looked more like the other girls.

It was a great time. We danced until 5am, then I took my girl home, she had to open the salon at 9am this morning. If you ever hit one of these parties, wear foam ear plugs.

Oh yeah, when were leaving, and just reaching Sa Farreira, I ran into some club girl that I knew.

ryjer


not recommended for everyone!!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]True, going into a favela with people walking around with guns is fine. OTOH the thought of having to listen to Baile Funk for hours on end is enough to scare anyone.

On my final day, I was lucky Luomo happened to be open on Mother's Day and it was the only game in town. I got there at 4:30p and there were literally 4 girls and 5 guys in the boite. I quickly chose one of the girls, Raquel or something. She was new to me, as I have never seen here before. After some quick screening, ie, just kissing and she was very good at it, so I said "vamos".

Once in the cabine, this girl was an animal. I would say this was the best session I have ever had at Luomo and I finally got my 2 pops in for a 40-minute session on this trip - and this was all unassisted by any Viagra. Total damage was $R250. On my way out, I peaked in the boite and there were about 10 girls by 5:45p.

Well, as I say goodbye to this great land, I am very happy I went out in style which already makes me longing for my next trip.

Anyone ever go to their office and pick out a few girls from their book and then get a nearby hotel and have the ladies show up a few hours apart?

I am thinking this might be a good way to spend an early afternoon before hitting Centro clubs, etc.

I've used their sister agency, Karla Models, for a small party I had a motel before.

If going to Scortshow is a good option - what motel(s) do they like to use nearby their office?

Thanks for any advice.

[QUOTE=Gavazzi]Then she suddenly start saying that she want to go to a fancy motel and the driver was with her about it. So I got pissed of and say go back to CasaBlanca. Then she say go to the police and the fu. Ing driver did it. She say give me 150Rs or I screem to the police, the damn driver went out and should tell the police.
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Where was the place she wanted to go?

There's a motel on the Copa strip that charges something stupid like 150 reais for a session. The girls like this place.

Why? Because the motel quietly rebates the girl 50 reais out of what the guy paid.

Sorry, I forget the name of the motel. It was somewhere along Barata Ribeiro or NS de Copa.

[QUOTE=Ardgneas]True, going into a favela with people walking around with guns is fine. OTOH the thought of having to listen to Baile Funk for hours on end is enough to scare anyone.[/QUOTE]

They weren't walking around in the streets. I just all of a sudden say them in the building where the dancing was going on. It wasn't fine either, just an unusual experience. I didn't mind the music, in fact it was great. It was just so load where we were hanging out. My ears were closed for the better part of a day.

[QUOTE=Cachorro]Where was the place she wanted to go?

There's a motel on the Copa strip that charges something stupid like 150 reais for a session. The girls like this place.

Why? Because the motel quietly rebates the girl 50 reais out of what the guy paid.

Sorry, I forget the name of the motel. It was somewhere along Barata Ribeiro or NS de Copa.[/QUOTE]

Hotel Copa Linda. It's on N.S. Copacabana and rua Bolivar opposite Roxy Cinema. I think the rates are more like R$50 with R$15 commission to the GDP. Vanity Hotel on N.S. Copacabana and Djalma Ulrich, rates are about R$65. Vanity used to rebate R$10 to the GDPs but I think they discontinued that.

[QUOTE=Cachorro]Where was the place she wanted to go?

There's a motel on the Copa strip that charges something stupid like 150 reais for a session. The girls like this place.

Why? Because the motel quietly rebates the girl 50 reais out of what the guy paid.

Sorry, I forget the name of the motel. It was somewhere along Barata Ribeiro or NS de Copa.[/QUOTE]
Most likely the Praia Lido, the one opposite the park with the big surfboard. But it might have been the Copa Mar.

Where are people getting these coupons for discounted entry
to termas? Do you have to be a member of the termas to get them?

Whats the membership deal with luomo ay the moment?

6 days and counting, starting to get the butterflies now!!

Thanks

[QUOTE=Koolkid]Where are people getting these coupons for discounted entry
to termas? Do you have to be a member of the termas to get them?

Whats the membership deal with luomo ay the moment?

6 days and counting, starting to get the butterflies now!!

Thanks[/QUOTE]
Monday: Solarium has a discount coupon for free Cabine.
[url]http://www.solarium.com.br/festadointernauta.php[/url]

Tuesday: Monte Carlo has a discount coupon for a free Cabine.
[url]http://www.termasmontecarlo.com.br/festainternet.shtml[/url]

Both also have some great specials from time to time like you can pay the entrance but the cost goes toward your drinks. MC has one of those on May 14. Solarium has a R$30 discount also on May 26 (Tuesday).

Also, both Solarium and Monte Carlo have frequent visitor programs. Solarium's is spend R$700 and your entrance is free. MC is spend R$500.

L'uomo no longer has a discount program. However, if you arrive before 7:00 the entrance is R$30. This really is not that big of a deal if you take a girl, since if you take a girl they discount you R$10. Net savings if you take a girl therefore is R$20. But, if you just want to go and hang out, you save R$30.

The entrance to 4x4 is free if you take a girl before 5:00.

Centaurus does not have a discount program. In fact, if you are a gringo they will pad your bill and everyone will have their hand out for a tip. Should you decide to go, just tell them you are not sure you want to go with a girl and they will charge you (unless you are Brazilian or hold your breath until you turn blue) $120. The "normal" charge is R$400 which includes a 40 minute session. Do make sure you ask for a printout of your charges. They will do whatever they can to try to get over on you. I still remember the time they tried to charge me for 16 caipirinhas. The girl I was with weighted all of 95 lbs. The drinks there are small, but still. The girl came to my defense and they reduced it to 8.

Hope this helps.