Escort agencies..

[goingtorio]

Has anyone on here made use of the agencies in Rio? If so, can you give me the basic 411 on (1) do they speak english when u call (2) normal rates (3) can u later on meet the guys outside the agency, and (4) any problems?

[trilingual]

Kiddo, please read the FAQs and use the "Search" function, and also read the reviews. Most of your questions are answered there.

 

However: the only agency in Rio I know for certain has English-speaking management is Apollus (http://www.agapollus.com). Marcio and Russo, to my knowledge, are exclusive models at Apollus. Apollus charges in dollars. I believe their rates are around US$80 - 100 for an appointment. It's possible some of the agency guys would make independent appointments, but not all of them will. After all, it's ripping off the agency they work for (which has expenses publicizing them, making appointments for them and translating) and they could be dropped if the agency finds out. In the case of Apollus, the extra expense is probably worthwhile. Alex, the manager, is very customer-service oriented and, being of Swiss descent, into punctuality and efficiency. Plus, of course, he speaks English.

 

To contact escorts from other agencies, I suggest using the services of Eduardo (who is back in the swing of things) or another escort who speaks English. If you're using Carlo Romano for other travel services, he'll probably help you make arrangements, too, at no extra charge (as long as you don't abuse the privilege).

 

Otherwise, stick to the saunas, where you don't have to worry about language issues. Just point and pick! :9 The guys who work at the saunas are every bit as good-looking and hot as the guys who work at the agencies. In many cases, they're one and the same!

[BillyZ]

Tri is definitely right about the sauna advantages over agencies.

 

I'll just add that in person at the saunas you get to see the actual guy (whose pictures may not look much like he currently does in person, for better or worse) and you get to experience first-hand the vibes, the sexuality, the personality (even with no language skills, the smiles, the eyes, the touch can communicate fluently) before you decide whether to go upstairs (for a fraction of the price you have to pay to the agencies)!

[Guest Jake]

I, too, used Apollus when I first became aware of the Rio scene several years ago - and before I spoke rudimentary portugese. Aside from being very expensive by local standards (and it is now $100 U.S. for 90 minutes compared to $40 U.S. or R$100 for other agengies) I found that it was very hit-or-miss. The statistics on size, for instance, tend to be very inflated and the photo angles VERY flattering in support.

 

That same $100 will get you 4 or 5 of the best boys in the saunaa (and 3 or 4 in your hotel for overnight or otherwise).

 

If you want to check out other agencies, go to netgay.com.br and click on escort boys. You will get a page with multiple agencies which tend to have much more accurate - even understated - pictures as well as a variety of independents. Don`t be afraid to give it a try - they want your business as much as you want to give it to them and a few words in basic portugese will get it done. `Meu nome esta _______ (name) e eu nou fala muito portugese` My name is ____ and I don`t speak much portugese) `Eu quero (Ao karo)________(name) em meu hotel ________(time) horas (orash)`. I want _____ in my hotel at _____o`clock. Use your portugese phrase book for numbers. (just be careful because they use `military time`also. They will understand that onze horas is 1100 at night if the date is made in the afternoon.) If the boy you want is not available or if you have difficulty in understanding, don`t panic - work it through. `Eu nou intendo`(I don`t understand). It may help to have a second choice available.

 

Good luck and enjoy!

 

Jake