Located 120-miles outside of Rio, this charming fishing village made famous by Bridgette Bardot is also a thriving nightlife center ruled by beachfront mega-clubs like Privilege. The dance club is larger than most of the town's hotels, promoted by cult-like trance addicts that roam the streets of town half-naked while passing out leaflets for free admission and VIP entry. You arrive to a lot of pomp and circumstance and oddly begin the night at the cash register, where individual credit cards are created and charged-up with entry fees and drinks throughout the evening. The club is divided between a main floor dance hall with long open bar and separate upstairs VIP area that is usually accessible by anyone in a cute club outfit or willing to part with 5-Brazialian Real. The crowd includes dressed-up surfers and their waif girlfriends to top-notch celebrities and models looking to party while on beach hiatus while everyone watches. Don't miss the nightly stage shows and acrobatics by the infamous dancers.
Tips
The club hosts a series of nightime beach parties and surf events throughout high-season at local beaches. And don’t miss the nightly stage shows and acrobatics by the infamous dancers during busier summer weekends.
Last Word
With no additional DJ or real lounge, the upstairs VIP scene is not nearly as good as the riotus main dance floor.
