Went there in July. They...

Went there in July. They reportedly do a samba show at 1 a.m. Some lookers but it's hard to tell because the place is so dimly lighted. Some were sort of fat girls in the 6-7 range. Frank's Bar across the street and around the corner did a two-person (man-woman) live sex show at 12:30 p.m., but I didn't see much in the way of hot girls there either. This is Winter in Brazil at 75-80 degrees most days with colder spells mixed in. Maybe the season of the year makes a difference because there would be more tourists in Brazil's Summer.

I totally agree about the pricing--a real rip off. Although the dancing was pretty dull and the girls not much better, most Gentlement's clubs in the U.S. are like that--basically take your money and give you nothing for it. That's why we pay the airfare. My advice is to stay away from all the strip clubs in Rio (there are only about 4 of them). Maybe a quick in-out if you are curious. And hold on to your wallet. Don't even think about using a credit card in one of these places.

Learn about Termas (essentially brothels with optional shower, massage, and sauna). Unbelievable eye candy can be found at the most expensive terma, Centaurus. 9s are easy. For half the price of Barbarellas you can have sex with playful beauties. The sweeties do foreplay trying to get you to buy. If you hit it off, they'll give you their phone number and come to your hotel for even less $ Reals. Also try Quatro por Quatro or Solarius. Generally, it is safe to use credit cards in termas, but you pay about a 15% surcharge over the cash price.