Rio de Janeiro, August 2025

[+ José Soplanucas]

Last night I left Rio, I am now in Salvador. My last week over there I was surprised at what an amazing time I had on Tuesday at 117.

Point 202 vs Clube 117: Who’s on Top in Rio?

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Just like soccer has its great rivalries —Flamengo vs. Fluminense— the two biggest saunas for rent boys in Rio de Janeiro have been battling for years for the...

 

[KevinFL]

On 9/5/2025 at 12:55 PM, José Soplanucas said:

Last night I left Rio, I am now in Salvador. My last week over there I was surprised at what an amazing time I had on Tuesday at 117.

Point 202 vs Clube 117: Who’s on Top in Rio?

SOPLA.SUBSTACK.COM

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Just like soccer has its great rivalries —Flamengo vs. Fluminense— the two biggest saunas for rent boys in Rio de Janeiro have been battling for years for the...

 

As I said on some post recently, 117 is off the hook on Tuesday's lately. Great to see it back near its peak. 202 is not even near that level on any given night. For me, the shows regardless of who has the "best" one is meaningless. I'm there for other reasons 😉

[+ José Soplanucas]

14 minutes ago, KevinFL said:

As I said on some post recently, 117 is off the hook on Tuesday's lately. Great to see it back near its peak. 202 is not even near that level on any given night. For me, the shows regardless of who has the "best" one is meaningless. I'm there for other reasons 😉

The shows? I have never weighted the shows in my evaluations, I am not sure why you bring in that topic. I still prefer 202 because of the boys and the atmosphere, but 117 has grown on my heart (ok, perhaps on some other organs too).

[KevinFL]

My apologies for the confusion regarding the "shows" comment. I had just read a couple comments from others on a different post regarding the 202 shows and realize it wasn't in your posting. 

[+ José Soplanucas]

3 hours ago, KevinFL said:

My apologies for the confusion regarding the "shows" comment. I had just read a couple comments from others on a different post regarding the 202 shows and realize it wasn't in your posting. 

No prob. Perhaps you read the comments to the post in my new blog, someone there says that he prefers the shows at 202.

I do not have a preference about the shows. I find the drag queens equally funny in all the venues I have watch them, and the strippers equally bad and boring in all the Brazilian saunas where I've seen them.

[KevinFL]

On 9/7/2025 at 2:45 PM, José Soplanucas said:

No prob. Perhaps you read the comments to the post in my new blog, someone there says that he prefers the shows at 202.

I do not have a preference about the shows. I find the drag queens equally funny in all the venues I have watch them, and the strippers equally bad and boring in all the Brazilian saunas where I've seen them.

Exactly where I read it! Thanks!

[savantsav]

Bumping this topic with a question

Going there in a few weeks in October, how do you guys pay the guys? do I take cash from a atm?

[+ José Soplanucas]

1 hour ago, savantsav said:

Bumping this topic with a question

Going there in a few weeks in October, how do you guys pay the guys? do I take cash from a atm?

I use cash to pay the boys, CC for everything else. I recommend a chain of ATMs called Banco 24 Horas. You can withdraw 1000R and pay a 24R fee. Just remember to reject their exchange rate when the ATM asks you. 

[PIKEMASTER]

On 9/30/2025 at 9:43 PM, José Soplanucas said:

I use cash to pay the boys, CC for everything else. I recommend a chain of ATMs called Banco 24 Horas. You can withdraw 1000R and pay a 24R fee. Just remember to reject their exchange rate when the ATM asks you. 

curious - what are prices like? going next week.

[BoyGeorgeandMarilyn]

On 10/2/2025 at 4:48 AM, PIKEMASTER said:

curious - what are prices like? going next week.

whats the rate of Garotos in Sauna?

[totallybot]

In SP when I asked two, they suggested 200. They weren't the best. When I suggested the same later to a third to he wasn't pleased but accepted at 250. He wasn't very good either. When I mentioned that, he replied that he didn'ttry at 250. So I tried him again at 300 but he was no better. 

In Rio, everyone seems very happy with 250. Performance varies on the guy not the price IMHO.

[totallybot]

BTW: I'm talking about in the sauna. Guys on line seem to ask more so I don't bother with online.

[+ José Soplanucas]

In the saunas you should not ask, but tell them how much you pay. I was paying 150R in both saunas in Rio, sometimes 200 if they did not accept my first offer. In Salvador standard price is 100/150. When I invite a sauna GP to my place, I pay 200 to 300 in Rio, 200 in Salvador.

[BoyGeorgeandMarilyn]

12 hours ago, totallybot said:

In SP when I asked two, they suggested 200. They weren't the best. When I suggested the same later to a third to he wasn't pleased but accepted at 250. He wasn't very good either. When I mentioned that, he replied that he didn'ttry at 250. So I tried him again at 300 but he was no better. 

In Rio, everyone seems very happy with 250. Performance varies on the guy not the price IMHO.

250 REALS?

[lieut_kije]

We're quoting Brazilian, not American currency.

[mike carey]

10 minutes ago, lieut_kije said:

We're quoting Brazilian, not American currency.

I believe BoyGeorge is not an American, so he may have been asking rather than assuming it was a particular currency., But I assumed that the amount was 250 Reias. Thank you for the confirmation.

[BoyGeorgeandMarilyn]

11 minutes ago, mike carey said:

I believe BoyGeorge is not an American, so he may have been asking rather than assuming it was a particular currency., But I assumed that the amount was 250 Reias. Thank you for the confirmation.

No BoyGeorge is european and  longs to sing "Karma Chameleon" under his shower!

 

[CardioKing]

QUESTION PLEASE: I've read quite a bit now on Ponte 202 / Club 117 in Rio > current price range at these clubs seems to be 200-250 BR Reals (not US dollars) > but what I'm still unclear about is how long is a standard room rental for at these clubs > 30/45/60 minutes?? And how long a session do you typically get with a garato for 200-250 Br Real? Can you pay extra for a longer room rental? Has anyone done so and also paid extra for more time with the hot dude they hired than is typically covered by that current 200-250 fee? THANKS for any helpful info > I'm going to Rio for the first time in January

[+ José Soplanucas]

3 hours ago, CardioKing said:

QUESTION PLEASE: I've read quite a bit now on Ponte 202 / Club 117 in Rio > current price range at these clubs seems to be 200-250 BR Reals (not US dollars) > but what I'm still unclear about is how long is a standard room rental for at these clubs > 30/45/60 minutes?? And how long a session do you typically get with a garato for 200-250 Br Real? Can you pay extra for a longer room rental? Has anyone done so and also paid extra for more time with the hot dude they hired than is typically covered by that current 200-250 fee? THANKS for any helpful info > I'm going to Rio for the first time in January

I do not remember exactly, I think the cabins in 202 are 45 minutes. This may vary from one establishment to another, so you better ask at the reception desk. You can pay extra to stay longer, you can make the arrangement in advance or you can go over the clock and the reception desk will charge you for the additional time.

By the way, I have never paid 250  in a sauna. So the 150/200 that I pay grant me his full attention during the time in the cabin, I recommend you to discuss and agree on what you want to do before getting in the cabin. Additionally, you will get a lot of attention before going to the cabin (including making out and mutual touching), and depending on your generosity afterwards. I would add to the 150/200 one or two drinks to reward the attention pre and post programa.

If you want to make your 150/200 last longer, do not tell that you are visiting just for a few days. Make them believe that you will be there for months, and they will take care of a potencial regular generous client. 

 

[CardioKing]

4 hours ago, José Soplanucas said:

I do not remember exactly, I think the cabins in 202 are 45 minutes. This may vary from one establishment to another, so you better ask at the reception desk. You can pay extra to stay longer, you can make the arrangement in advance or you can go over the clock and the reception desk will charge you for the additional time.

By the way, I have never paid 250  in a sauna. So the 150/200 that I pay grant me his full attention during the time in the cabin, I recommend you to discuss and agree on what you want to do before getting in the cabin. Additionally, you will get a lot of attention before going to the cabin (including making out and mutual touching), and depending on your generosity afterwards. I would add to the 150/200 one or two drinks to reward the attention pre and post programa.

If you want to make your 150/200 last longer, do not tell that you are visiting just for a few days. Make them believe that you will be there for months, and they will take care of a potencial regular generous client. 

 

This is really excellent information. THANKS! Do you recommend Google Translate to ensire that both sides are clear on specific service expectations and session time involved in the room? Would you recommend starting at 150R > knowing that most guys will often be fine with 200R max? really appreciate your advice! Do these clubs require any ID when entering? If so, would paper copy of passport be acceptable?

[+ SirBillybob]

You likely won’t be asked to produce ID documentation, but wise to carry a passport copy. (Something more official than a xerox if you want to ride public transport for free, if of senior age.) The Clube 117 venue rates usually vary on discount Wednesdays, for which that sedate day’s Instagram banner ad simply denotes ‘weekly promotion’, and the famous free room let Tuesdays, for which you are expected to be fair with your share and not extend occupancy, as the queue is substantial. On normal days and discount quarta-feira the house may round up the added price for the final consecutive 40-minute iteration utilized in open-ended sequence even if it’s partial. Be reasonable in pushback if it seems unfair such as merely a few minutes into the last iteration. I believe it is all computer automated by item, perhaps even clocked according to the room key location from point of issue to return, so likely a binary tally programmed for each 40-minute block where the final 77 reais will be added or removed by the cashier at their discretion, not easily subject to partialized rate negotiation. You can view all the charges on the screen. You may gently appeal according to what is reasonable on both sides with respect to the final fractionated period if relevant. Note that most of the room clocks are non-functioning. 

Edited yesterday at 12:11 PM by SirBillybob

[+ José Soplanucas]

19 hours ago, CardioKing said:

This is really excellent information. THANKS! Do you recommend Google Translate to ensire that both sides are clear on specific service expectations and session time involved in the room? Would you recommend starting at 150R > knowing that most guys will often be fine with 200R max? really appreciate your advice! Do these clubs require any ID when entering? If so, would paper copy of passport be acceptable?

1. Of course, if you do not know the language, you must use a transitions app. I do recommend Google Translate, you can download the full dictionaries to your phone and use it even if you have no wifi access.

2. It depends where you are, RJ and SP are more expensive than other cities. I would advise not to ask how much a programa is, but instead to set your price. In RJ and SP I always offer 150 and in very few cases I had to move up to 200. If I am in Salvador or Recife, I offer 100. 

3. No, you will not have to flash any ID.

[+ SirBillybob]

Addendum: example of Wednesday discount …

Edited 8 minutes ago by SirBillybob