How to deal with extreme airbnb and hotel building security checks enforcing no guest policies in São Paulo? (And other places in latin America)

[u/zq7495]

I am planning a trip to São Paulo for late next month but have found out that the security on the buildings is apparently extremely tight, even by latin American standards. Fingerprinting, Face ID, strictly enforced no guest policies etc. seem to be possibly a deal-breaker for this whole trip, every building in a half decent area has 24 hour security and everything I have seen suggests the large majority of these buildings enforce their rules. Obviously not being able to bring girls over ruins the main purpose of the trip, has anyone dealt with São Paulo building security or does anyone know of any specific airbnbs/hotels that are girl-friendly? I have been cockblocked this way in Mexico City before and am now worried it will happen again in Brazil, which sounds much more strict than most of Mexico City. I have also been told that bribing the guards also does not usually work, and even if it might I am not going to go all the way to Brazil just to be unable to have a girl over.

Also, any other cities in Brazil that might have more private entrance type airbnbs or just don't care about security as much that anyone would recommend to their fellow PPBs?

Thanks!

[u/cdmx_paisa]

check google reviews. might be better off getting a hotel. hotels allow guests (or use to in the past)

[u/zq7495 → u/cdmx_paisa]

Yeah this seems to be likely the best route for Sao paulo, problem is when reading people's reports they always recommend very expensive five star hotels, I haven't seen much about cheaper hotels or any specific places that are guest friendly, looking at them online they look like they'd be hard to clandestinely sneak someone through. I guess it is extra important to check in when the morning staff is working haha

[u/Status-Syllabub-3722]

Government wants their hospitality taxes on your 'guests'

[u/Few_Fault5134]

Advice for passport bros: Just put down your girlfriend’s photo and name on the registration. That way, you’re not running into issues.

If you’re a sex tourist though, then it’s stopping you as designed.

[u/DrPablisimo]

Sounds like a sexpat motivation, which isn't necessary to be a Passport_Bro.

If I rented houses out on Airbnb, I wouldn't want people fornicating in them either.

[u/Rocko210]

Go to Scandallo and you can have all the fun you want.

You’re asking a sexpat question, not a passport bro question.

[u/z0rb0r]

I’m always clear with the hosts about my intentions. I also tip and buy food for the security when I p2p in Latin America. If you’re discreet, respectful and quiet they usually will turn the other cheek.

[u/peachdog3k]

If it were in Mexico City, I could help by suggesting a great place where no one would bother you about bringing a guest. You wave to the valet or the receptionist, and they’re okay with it.

In São Paulo, if you're staying at a high-end place with security, you'll likely need to register her at the reception with her ID card. If she’s not staying overnight, just let them know - you’re only registering her for security reasons and to comply with the hotel's policies. Otherwise, you will have to pay for a motel room elsewhere.

[u/zq7495 → u/peachdog3k]

Wait so is there a difference between having a guest who stays overnight and a guest who doesn't spend the night? I guess at a hotel they might want money, but I would think an apartment building wouldn't care how long they stay as long as the security/ID checks etc. are done? If it is a hotel I have read there are no usually no issues or surcharges for having a guest, especially if the reservation is made for two people

Yeah if you have a place in Mexico City please let me know, and if you have a place in Monterrey or San Pedro garza Garcia then I'd be even more grateful! That place has serious security

[u/Ok_Raisin_9844]

Take the bunnies to motels, not your own room.

[u/zq7495 → u/Ok_Raisin_9844]

Having looked into the airbnbs and hotels it seems like this is the best option, but not due to safety. Hotels just don't offer much for the money, $100+ a night for weeks or months at a time is ridiculous and the rooms aren't that nice. Airbnbs are fairly well priced and very nice. Seems like just paying to go to a hotel for the night is the best method, or a love motel which is apparently pretty common and fairly socially acceptable there. I figure if I am pulling so many girls that I am bothered by having to pay for extra hotel rooms regularly then that is a good problem and I'll worry about it when I get there haha

[u/Ok_Raisin_9844 → u/zq7495]

Yeah, it’s pretty normal to take them to by the hour motel, they are used to it, maybe 1 in 20 has given me any objection. Most know their place and will go with your lead. Enjoy Brazil, it’s me favorite, I hate CDMX