I'm in Sao Paulo this week and visit Brazil several times per year. It's the first time I've been in Lagoa since it moved to the new location and I was really disappointed. The layout for me is a mess. I kept asking myself where is best to meet and see the men that I was there for and found myself just standing in one place after walking around for what seemed like hours. The area with the stage and bar was small and cramped and not so inviting. I really like the old location more for several reasons and I still have those great memories from my first visits to Brazil years ago which included the old sauna location here.
On this visit the suite I used (once) was fine although the TV and air-conditioning didn't work which irritated my guy more than me but it is what it was. We had a good session though and as I was leaving there were still boys arriving which seemed later than 117 and 202 in Rio where they seem to arrive earlier. I have regular guys I enjoy seeing here and that's why I haven't needed to go to Lagoa. But, it was a Saturday night and their Independence day and thought I'd give it a go. For me, 117 on a busy night is unmatched for top talent in a venue where I'm comfortable hanging out in several spots there. I can't comment on the shows as I bailed before they started on Saturday. After a day walking a lot in the city then hiking up and down stairs in lagoa and circling the sauna I really got my cardio in. Haha. I still think you can locate some really great guys online for 350-400/hour and after adding up the admission and likely beverages inhouse you're not at Lagoa to save money. I won't be back at Lagoa anytime soon but Sao Paulo will always be on my trip planning.