Sweetmesquite
I'm considering going in mid-Feburary
Any chance you might still be there?
Bwahahaha!!!!
(Sorry - I couldn't resist)

I will be in Rio Jan 13-??, hope to see you there!

I'll be in Tel Aviv getting shot at and blown up and shit while you fuckers are in Rio. Pisses me off....

Cato?
Anything or ANYONE you want me to do while I a in Rio and you are in Tel Aviv?
btw...I am certain that the scene in Tel Aviv is far superior to rio... (retreats quickly)

Catocony; I've been to Tel Aviv last time in 93, the press makes it look a lot worse than it really is. On the p4p side there are a lot of Russian imports that are working the MPs. In Jerusalem your best bet is to get a local newspaper.
roadglide

Cat... just don't ride a bus and stay away from any outdoor cafe.

and,,...stay at least 500 yards away from any military vehicles....

Anyone in Rio Jan. 21 - Feb 7?

...and don't have any sex at all...
<runs>

I'll be in Rio from March 12-22 Would love to hook up with you pro's (my 2nd trip). I've learned so much from you guys over the last months, the first trip in Rio I let the girls set the rules of the game(PRICING).This time I'm going back as an Hombre.

Hi guys - any of you in Rio for Carnival etc? I'll be there from February 14th to 25th on my first trip - would be good to try to hook up with some experinced hombres for a while.

Kev, ladies-Just go to Alcazar everyday around 11:00AM. You'll run into the crowds at the "office"

Thanks Sandman - is Alcazar an area of Rio or a particular venue where the "office" is located? Also, I tried to email Don at Riotrips but failed to get through - what is his correct email address, and is it advisable to contact him?

You should be able to reach Don at riotrips@hotmail.com From the US his cellphone is 011-55-21-9108-1502 (after noon Rio time or you will be talking to a zombie). Alcazar is a restaurant. Rather than 11:00 a.m. however, I would suggest 1:30 p.m.

Have fun in Rio!

Looks like I'll be back down in RIo for the 2nd time feb 4 or 5-12. Hope I'll see some of you there.

Alcazar next is a reataurant right next to the Debret.

SF is right. 1:00-1:30 is probably better. everyone meeting for the Terma runs

Hemp in Rio March 11th thru March 20th. Third trip. I look forward to meeting some of you guys if your in town.- Thanks Hemp

I will be there in a week... and maybe March.... most definitely April.

Hey Aldaron if we overlap in March I sure hope you share Sheyla this time?????? Have a good trip.- Hemp

I will be there Jan. 17th - 24th and April for about 2 weeks.

I'm done with Sheyla... or else I might experience a "Bobbitt" incident.

I'll be in town Jan. 22-29. Hope to see some of you for a terma tour.

I am always in Rio. Just a reminder. Lots of you guys never stopped by here.

It is just 1 block from Alcazar ....

Brazil Specialist.
It's amazing tha we haven't met given how often I'm in town. What's your address/phone #? Hopefully we can meet this time.

I'm from London, UK. What would you advise as regards cash - take it as UK£ and change on arrival, or change into US$ before travelling and change US$ into local currency on arrival?

Use your ATM card.

No need to change UK£ to US$ even if you insist on using foreing currency.

I will arrive on Tuesday, Jan 13...hope to see some of you guys. I will be around Alcazar a bit, and all of the likely places. You will recognize me by my southern accent, my shuffling gait and that look of glazed wonder in my eyes...

I am planning a trip to Rio. Currently I have reservations for Jan 17-24, but might change them slightly. Anyway, it's my first trip and I'd love to hang with some experienced Hombres. Bwana: Read your guide, it was very helpful. Looks like you and I will be in town around the same time...

Telekon,
Hope to see you there. I'll arrive on the 22nd and will try to be at Alcazar by 2 before heading to one or another terma.
BD

I'll be there on the 18th Jan for several weeks. Always willing to hook up with some fellow hombres for a beer. Bendejo, Cueball-some more VM runs?

Anyone know of any good fares or sources there of for Rio or even Salvador the last couple of weeks here in Jan? I just found out I can get away but the fares are xpenseeve and hotel packages all want 14 days in advance! How many other guys am I bidding against on Skyauction? I'm looking from something out of LAX or Houston though I can get to Miami for $233. Thanks"
Bwana dik thanks for all the help you gave me in May. I was the bodysurfer. If I can't get back now, I'll plan for May again with a trip to Cabo Frio for some surfing this time. Can I suggest you include names/words/translations for some of the dishes at your favortite cafes or even for sandwiches as that was a problem
given their large portions and many newbies limited language skills.

Why1952- Cheap fares get hard to find this late. January is peak season, and the airlines fill their seats pretty early, so the cheap seats were mostly sold awhile ago. You have to check with the airlines' websites to see if they have any last-minute special efares. American was running a good fare out of Miami recently, but only via their website.

Stayawayjoe- Hope to catch you in town.

BD

Dates confirmed, I'll be in Rio 2/5-2/12. I'll be around the Alcazar pretty much all week. Hope to meet up with some of you

My dates are confirmed: Arriving in Rio on Jan-21 and going home on Jan-27. Hoping to stay at Princess Copacabana (waiting for confirmation). Any hombres wanting to hook up, message me. This is my first trip, so need someone to show me the ropes.

Bwana, I was able to get a cheap ticket the long way through JFK. What we'll do to get to Brazil! I'll be there 1/23-1/31 but will try to do some traveling. Anyone have any ideas on good places to stay in Salvador or Natal? Anyone tried the Praia do Forte north of Salvador or taken anyone withn them. I'm looking for anyone that wants to see some other spots this trip. Does anyone recognize what hotel the Barbara pics were taken at?

Sorry for so many pesty posts here and I'm feeling sooo guilty that I'll try to post a newbies trip report from last May tonight after work that has some info and opinions that will help others. You oldies might get a laugh about the taping my johnson up with duct tape story and hopefully it will show you why your posts are so helpful and interesting to read. Thanks to Layne for letting me tag along to Centaurus that night. Too pro and to expensive for me, though the best kissing session I've had since high school. Shoot, what was I going to ask?
On, if any oldbie or newbie is interested in the following
during 1/23-1/30 please give me a shout.
a) visiting some different beaches and I can teach you how to bodyboard and know where to rent you equipment ( I could slip an exrtra one in my bag too since I'm dragging it around as usual)
b) 2 or 3 day trip to see the falls and river
c) trip to Salvador, Natal or Praia do Forte
d) sigh--- even a trip back to Buzios(boring but I'll run over to Cabo Frio everyday) or consider Cabo Frio--- gorgeous long white sandy beach like Copa was 20 years ago where you can get away from people and good swimming or surfing--more laid back and less tourists and families
e) above type of trip with sharing costs using is Jose's VW van and services with or without female companionship down the coast or into the mountains-Angra? I believe he's R500 per day plus gas or something in 10 pax VW van???
I've emailed Bobby for costs and such and said trips and have no plans at this point, just coming in flying blind as usual. Yes, I am going to play in Rio, but I want to try some new things and perhaps the Layne technique at Help minus his Portuguese, good looks, large size, and humor.

Why1952,
Hope to see you in town. I'll be found sometimes around Alcazar, often in 4X4, L'uomo and Solarium, and evry morning with my bodyboard at Arpoador if it's breaking.
Bwana

I'm coming to Rio 2/26 and staying till 3/5, when I'll be heading to Salvador for another 9 days. Why1952, I'd love to hear what you've learned about Salvador when you return, esp any info about lodging, and great music clubs. There is precious little info on Bahia on this site. Anybody else going to be in Rio or Salv at this time?

On the topic of cheap fares to Rio and/or Salvador, Varig currently has an internet special for off season of $462 RT from Mia, or $602 from NY. They allow for one stopover, eg you can fly Mia to Salvador and stopover in Rio for no extra charge. The hassle is you have to email your request, and then within 48 hours they email back either confirmation or the news that your dates are not available. If youre flexible w/ dates, and apply far enough in advance, it could be a great deal.

mangaman

Why1952,
Give me a buzz when you get in to the Arpoador Inn.

Why1952,
I recently got back from 6 weeks in Rio, am starting to post my trip log. I may not get much up before you leave, so here's some info. I went to Falls d'Igacu, and highly recommend it. No girls available there for a reasonalble price, though, if you don't mind getting ripped off go to Cristal (but I think you would mind). I booked a tour through Bobby, was happy with it.

I met and befriended Brazil_Specialist, and he was happy to introduce me to many fresh, semi-pro girls at reasonable prices. He likes doing that, only asks for a few bucks reimbursement for his phone expenses in doing it. Money well spent, he's fluent in Portuguese and had a lot of nubile young friends.

I'm 58, and found Viagra and Cialis helped with my excessive sexual appetite. They're available there over the counter, Viagra was more expensive there than at Costco here (I have a Rx). Cialis was just approved here, so I don't know about comparative costs.

And I'll have to put duct tape on my must-have list (rotfwl).

Will anyone be in Rio March 14-21
Munnzai

I'm trying to get service providers straight in my mind here and it may help other newbies but I won't mention prices as that along with pics of places seem to be a sore topic in this competitive market. Please correct me and answer me off the board if you have other or private info or comments about said services.

Bobby and Staff at www.blameitonrioe4travel.com

hotels, apartments, travel, free psychiatric services, phones, seems to be able to do anything at last monent if you just show up at his doorstep, and possibly a dic doc for me as SF Hombre has suggested. Be patient, he will get to you and things always seem to work out.
He'll do short term apartments 2 days if available I believe I've read????
The jewelery store across the street and down a little bit (name?) will also exchange money on Sundays and after hours with a decent rate. If you see the guy in there knock and he'll open.

Kenn and Sandra ez-riorentals.com

great reputation for apartments and help but do weekly plus rentals and website has a lot of good info

Jose, Luciano and Claudia rioturist.com

Apartments, tours in and out of town, help with women
and great info on website
Jose seems to have a great rep
Is Luciano the same ( I hope not) as the Luis on posts who needs to be watched on money exchanges or do your own exchanging

Don minus Karl now? riotrips.com

The infamous provider who will do take you by the hand and take you everywhere but you will be with a group that can range from 2 to 12+. He will teach you anything you need to know about the thermas and safely put you in a cab home nightly. I think he'd even tuck you in if necesssary. Don't waste your time trying to converse with him until at least 1:30 or later, because he keeps late hours every night and parties with the best of them.

Brazilspecialist -www.brazilgeocities.com/brazilspecialist.com

Has to be the most prolific local poster on the board and seems to give a lot of info for nothing
apartments including nice looking rooms in his own place and help with women seems like he might be better suited for younger guys but I'm interested in meeting him

Can you help those of us coming soon with current hotel conditions and procedures??

Copa

Debret get double occupancy( Price?) AND pay R70 per visitor now??
Rio Roiss get double occupancy(Price) and R50 per visitor ??
Princess Copacabana get double occupancy( Price?)and R50 per visitor???

Ipanema

Arpoador Inn get double occupancy (Price?) and no fee for visitor still???
Ipanema Inn grt double(Price?) and visitor allowed still- fee??
Marina Palace get double *(Price?)visitor allowed still? and fee??

If anyone can give the procedure form the walk of shame in any of the above newbies would really appreciate your knowledge-
sign in girl or just keep walking???

Airlines

Any experience with GOL the Brazilian Southwest or TAM just buying tickets in Brasil instead of the expensive $399 airpass that must be bought prior to entry? For 2-4 trips it seems like you'd save a lot.

I'm searching but slim pickings on trips, hotels, things to do, and mongering in other places like the Falls,Salvador, Natal, Lencios, Fortaleza, etc. Any ideas or experiences staying at;
Salvador area
Catussaba, Marazul, Monte Pasocal, Portal dos Lencios or Praia dos Forte(expensive but looks beautiful and is all inclusive)

Iguacu Falls (mongering expensive?? how expensive and quality???)
Tropical das Cataratos
Yacutinga Lodge
Boubon Foz do Iguacu (don't think I got that one right)

Fortaleza
???
the name Elvis speaks English and can help with apartment and women was given on the board by someone were they a local or out of towner??
elvisking85e@hotmail.com I believe--anyone have any experience with him??

Thanks again for any help and clarification

Hi guys - I'm making my first trip to Rio from 13th-26th February. A business contact of mine has booked an apartment for me on Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana 793, Central Copacabana. I understand it is just a 100 metre walk from the beach. Are any of you Rio specialists familiar with the area, and do you have any tips to pass on to an enthusiastic newbie? Originally I was going to get an apartment in Ipanema or Barra da Tijuca, but I wanted to be closer to Rio central. Was this a good idea? The apartment cost me us$600 for the whole period which, considering I enjoy my independence and carnival will be raging during the time I'm there, I think I got a pretty good deal. But let me know. Also, how does a newbie make contact with Brazil_Specialist? Thanks in advance.

ladies
try to be at alcazar 12.30-13.00 you will probably meet somebody from this board.it is situated at av.atlantica 3600 or something like that.one block after help disco.iggy sca.

Ladies -

I know the neighborhood as it is very close to an apt I've stayed in before. Just across from a great grocery store, ATM's and a currency exchange. You're a manageable walk from Help, etc. although I'd taxi it home.

That said, my advice is to spend as little time in your apt as possible.

Iggy and Seaman - thanks for the info and advice. If all goes well, I'll make my first trip report when I return. If it doesn't go well - I'll make a report anyway just to let you guys know what happened!

Whattup to all of you mongering mofos. I'll be in Rio from 2/3 to 2/12. This is my 5th trip in the past year, know the routine fairly well. If anyone wants to be my wingman, and hangout lemme know. I'll be staying in my usual miguel lemos and copacabana apt around the corner from Help -- it's gonna be a blast.

Tchau

Going to Rio on Jan. 30 anybody going to be there for the weekend?

Not a newbie. I go there twice a month. Trying to meet some veterans to share love and war stories.

(Message edited by mackdad on January 25, 2004)

Getting Ready for my first rio trip ,any advice would be appreciated, will be there for the 1st 2 weeks of april cant wait

Larry I went down last March. My advice is don't go unless you can afford to do a return trip.

I don't think that you will need much suntan lotion as it will be the start of fall down there in April, it will rain, but so what all the termas are indoors.

Take your own condoms, read the trip reports and the guides. One word of warning!!! Try not to wear out your dick like others on this board have.