BA Basics: The Darkside

By BA Basics

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Like any other large city, there is no lack of brothels, swinger clubs and seedy joints in Buenos Aires. Prostitution is, for the most part, legal here and is advertised subtly. There is a loose law that requires streetwalkers to stay at least 100 meters from private residences. As a result, most prostitution solicitation takes place within brothels and strip clubs.

Strip Clubs
Strip clubs are like brothels, but with a bit of teasing and sexy display before any transactions take place. Most will have a hefty entry fee at the door and sell expensive drinks to ensure that the club is making money. Inside the club patrons can relax, enjoy the sights and make eye contact with any of the enticing ladies of the night. Exchanges are negotiated before leaving the club, and may or may not include the rate of the nearby telo (hourly hotel). For more on telos, read Will Betton’s article, “Transitorios.”

Popular Buenos Aires Strip Clubs:
Cocodrillo
Black
Pelvis

Brothels
Brothels are scattered throughout Buenos Aires and most are not advertised with neon signs. To find a brothel, try these three approaches: ask cab drivers that seem approachable or “in the know;” check out flyers in telephone booths that list brothel locations and advertise specials; or try running a few internet searches.

Brothels are typically located in large apartments. Once inside, patrons are greeted by a receptionist who provides a list of prices. After making a purchase, the female line-up is presented and a selection is made for the female and amount of desired time.

More upscale brothels require appointments, but are not likely to turn down a walk-in customer. Many customers choose to select the female companion ahead of time using the convenient web pages the brothels provide.

Helpful web page: http://www.travelsexguide.tv/argentina.htm

Swingers’ Clubs
Swingers’ clubs are designed for adventurous couples and curious singles. General rules stipulate that you must arrive with a partner of the opposite sex. Girls enter for free and guys pay a cover of roughly $60 pesos (as of June 26, 2009). Swingers’ clubs feel like a sexually charged bar scene. Voyeurs are allowed to do as they please in backrooms. Lighting is low. No cameras or cell phone cameras allowed. To join in the ensuing action, a light touch is recommended. If that light touch is reciprocated, then you have permission to join.

Many couples choose to meet interested parties and arrange for more private settings.

Well-known Swingers’ Club: Club Swinger, Anchorena 1121, Barrio Norte

Cabarets
Like brothels, cabarets are located throughout the city. These establishments have a seedy reputation according to our sources. Most often, a promoter will offer free shows, sex or drinks at the entrance of the cabaret to entice potential clients to go inside. Drinks can be very expensive and often times the ladies drinks will be added to the tab without the previous consent of the client.

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