Gay Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is the city with everything: world-renowned beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema, jaw-dropping views from the peaks of Corcovado and Pão de Açucar (Sugar Loaf), excellent shopping, fine restaurants and non-stop nightlife for the gay traveler who wants to party until dawn!
2. Sao Paulo
An "undiscovered" gay metropolis, the world's third-largest city has a vast and happening gay club and party scene that rivals or surpasses most others! São Paulo is world-famous for its superlative restaurants featuring the best of Brazilian cooking and cuisines from around the globe.
3. Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte and surrounding areas are rich with historical architecture derived from Brazil's mineral trade and resulting wealth.
The city is home to amazing music and dance performances of all genres that take place almost every night.
4. Brazilia
Brasilia, Brazil's modern capital, is not only a planned city. It is a planned capital. Itamaraty is one of Niemeyer's most radiant buildings. The bridge over an enormous ornamental pool dotted with islands of tropical plants leads to one of the largest public art collections in Brazil.
Gay hotels friendly in Brazil
1. Belmond Copacabana Palace in Rio De Janeiro
Gay-friendly Copacabana Palace is an impressive art-deco building that is perfectly placed looking out over Copacabana Beach and offering luxurious accommodations for guests.
2. Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi in Sao Paulo
Positioned in the CENU business complex, the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi presents a convenient position and comfortable rooms to ensure an unforgettable stay.
3. Hotel Unique in Sao Paulo
A reference in modern architecture and originality, Unique's spacey, green copper facade alone makes this hotel unlike any other.
Rio De Janeiro Gay Friendly Clubs
1. The Week | R. Sacadura Cabral, 135
As you've come to expect from this high-end club chain, Rio's The Week is sleek, sexy and fun; this one is in a big ol' villa that they use to maximum effect. There are top DJs that bring in a hot crowd that's ready to party all night long. Saturday night is usually the best night to go. Note that security is tight here, so you'll need to have ID to enter (bring a copy of your passport) and then given a bar registration card that you pay on the way out.
2. Le Boy | R. Raul Pompéia, 102
This club in Copacabana is ultra-famous among the Rio gay scene, with rent boys, go-go boys, drag shows, strip shows, and theme nights that really pack them in. The legendary Le Boy is a must-visit for any gay tourist visiting Rio. Located on the edge of Copacabana, within walking distance of Ipanema, Le Boy attracts hordes of tourists, hot local men, and unfortunately a few criminals. (Watch your wallet, cellphone, and drink). Le Boy stays faithful to the gay nightlife formula of pumped-up go-go boys, fabulous drag queens, club remixes of pop favorites, and strong drinks. At 3AM, the darkroom section becomes very active.
3. Buraco da Lacraia | Rua Andre Cavalcanti, 58
There's a huge local crowd here of young hotties who come for the karaoke and drag shows. Show up ready for anything, because anything goes here.
4. Cine Ideal | Rua da Carioca, 64
If you get tired of the at-times monotonous house music that's popular here, head up to the rooftop terrace for a bit of quiet, a great view of the city, and some flirty chatting with anyone who catches your eye. Note though that there is a mixed crowd, but it's overwhelmingly gay.
5. La Cueva | Rua Miguel Lemos, 51
Tired of the smooth Brazilian bodies everywhere? Then get your woof on at this cave-themed bear bar that skews a bit mature, but has plenty of young admirers milling about. Friday is the best night for action, and your entrance fee includes two drink tickets. Woof!
Gay Carnaval
Rio de Janeiros Carnaval and gay pride celebrations are events that gay travelers will want to mark on their calendars. As the birthplace of Carnaval, an annual festival that kicks off the Mardis Gras season in mid-February, Rio explodes with color, music and dance for a week. Though Carnaval is celebrated throughout the world, Rios festival is the largest and wildest celebration, drawing millions of visitors with its host of masqarade balls, street parties and the famous samba parade.
Gay Pride
In early June hundreds of thousands of gays and lesbians pour into the city for Rio de Janeiro Pride. The Rio gay community began throwing pride celebrations in 1995 and now boast the second largest pride in Brazil. But what makes this event unique is that its the only pride event with a parade route that marches along three miles of beach - the perfect setting for a huge gay party and a stunning exemplar of the quality of life in one of the world’s great cities.
Rio De Janeiro Gay Friendly Restaurants
1. Zazá Bistrô Tropical | R. Joana Angélica, 40
Quirky, colorful, and just a touch fabulous, Zazá should always be on your list when hunger strikes. They emphasize organic ingredients, and their menu is carefully cureated with lovingly prepared dishes.
2. Pizzaria Rainbow | Av Atlantica, kiosk 8 -Copa
This pizza stand on the beach is marked by its rainbow flag and the dozens of hot, sweaty, sandy gays chowing down on great pizza and washing it all down with a cold beer. It's open until 1am, so you can even come here for a quick bite before heading out, and get a head start on the action.
3. Caroline Cafe | Rua J.J. Seabra, 10
There's a little bit of everything here classic Rio people watching at the outdoor tables, American pub food, sushi, Brazilian brunch menu a pretty hip bar scene... oh, and a rooftop terrace that is hot, hot, hot.
4. Felice Caffè | Rua Gomes Carneiro, 30
A gay-heavy mixed crowd comes here for the good food but they stay for the drinks, and it could be perhaps the sceniest ice cream parlor in the Western Hemisphere. You could easily see yourself hitting this up more than once a day.
5. Siri Mole & Cia | Rua Francisco Otaviano, 50 (Rua Ral Pompia)
This cute, intimate place is the place to go for northern Brazilian food that satisfies the soul. Note, though, that this is no down-home place; trendy types flock here like moths to a flame, so it's a good place to bring someone yo want to impress.
Rio De Janeiro Gay Beaches
Rios beaches are among its greatest attraction. Here the temperature averages 77/86F, which means that the beaches teem with activity year-round. The best-known is Copacabana. This four kilometer stretch of blazing white sand, located in the southern zone of the city, is bordered by trendy Avenida Atlantica and draws people of all walks of life, offering lots of scantily clad eye candy of every type and persuasion.
1. Ipanema Beach - Praia de Farma
Adjacent to Copacabana is the renowned Ipanema Beach, which is divided into a few sub-beaches that each draw different crowds. Arpoador beach is popular among surfers, while Posto 9 and Posto 10 draw a younger bohemian crowd. The gays are concentrated around Farme de Amoedo, also called Farme Gay, where the muscle men and pretty boys flock. At Farme Gay the vibe is cruisier than at Copacabana's Bolsa, so its easy to make new friends here.
2. Copacabana Beach | Bolsa
The area in front of the Copacabana Palace hotel known as Bolsa is the gay zone.
3. Praia do Abrico Nude Beach
How many nude beaches does Rio officially have? Only one! Praia do Abrico islocated in Grumari, a sub district of Barra da Tijuca Neighborhood, in the western part of Rio de Janeiro. The crowd is mixed and respectful. The gay part of Praia do Abrico beach is beyond the large rocks on the right side. The guys here tend to show off a little, and the vibe can be a little cruisy at times. Note that on the weekends, it is mandatory that you be nude (clothes are not allowed, and there are monitors that enforce this at the entrance). This is to prevent voyeurs who come just to watch. It goes without saying, but make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen - the last thing you need is a sunburn down you-know-where! Praia do Abrico is about a 1 hour drive outside of Rio de Janeiro, and the only practical way of getting there is by car.
Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Bars
1. Galeria Cafe | Rua Teixeira de Mello, 31
Highly recommended on Friday nights! First time visitors to Rio are often surprised by the current lack of gay nightclubs in Ipanema. However, every Friday, Galeria packs in the young hotties and a few of their straight female BFFs. Music ranges from “flashbacks” to the 80’s and 90’s to pop divas of today like Rihanna. Galeria is not very big and gets sweatier (and sexier) as closing time approaches.
2. Expresso Carioca | Rua Farme de Amoedo, 76
This bar goes from morning 'til late, so come by anytime and hang out on the outdoor terrace and watch the world go past on this popular street. Or, head inside at night to be absolutely immersed in hot gay boys. Your choice!
3. Maxim's | Avenida Atlântica, 1850
Maxim's has a great staff that keeps the fun going, and a trans crowd that knows how to party. Show up later in the evening for the shows and antics.
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Brazil is the biggest nation in South America as well as fifth largest on earth. Known for its football (soccer) heritage and its yearly Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife and Olinda. It's a country of wonderful diversity, from the active metropolitan of São Paulo to the endless cultural energy of Pernambuco and Bahia, the wilderness of the Amazon rainforest and world class attractions like Iguaçu Falls, there is loads to see and to do in Brazil.
Best place travel in Brazil
1. Rio de Janeiro
Best place travel in Brazil
1. Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the city with everything: world-renowned beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema, jaw-dropping views from the peaks of Corcovado and Pão de Açucar (Sugar Loaf), excellent shopping, fine restaurants and non-stop nightlife for the gay traveler who wants to party until dawn!
2. Sao Paulo
An "undiscovered" gay metropolis, the world's third-largest city has a vast and happening gay club and party scene that rivals or surpasses most others! São Paulo is world-famous for its superlative restaurants featuring the best of Brazilian cooking and cuisines from around the globe.
3. Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte and surrounding areas are rich with historical architecture derived from Brazil's mineral trade and resulting wealth.
The city is home to amazing music and dance performances of all genres that take place almost every night.
4. Brazilia
Brasilia, Brazil's modern capital, is not only a planned city. It is a planned capital. Itamaraty is one of Niemeyer's most radiant buildings. The bridge over an enormous ornamental pool dotted with islands of tropical plants leads to one of the largest public art collections in Brazil.
Gay hotels friendly in Brazil
1. Belmond Copacabana Palace in Rio De Janeiro
Gay-friendly Copacabana Palace is an impressive art-deco building that is perfectly placed looking out over Copacabana Beach and offering luxurious accommodations for guests.
2. Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi in Sao Paulo
Positioned in the CENU business complex, the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi presents a convenient position and comfortable rooms to ensure an unforgettable stay.
3. Hotel Unique in Sao Paulo
A reference in modern architecture and originality, Unique's spacey, green copper facade alone makes this hotel unlike any other.
Rio De Janeiro Gay Friendly Clubs
1. The Week | R. Sacadura Cabral, 135
As you've come to expect from this high-end club chain, Rio's The Week is sleek, sexy and fun; this one is in a big ol' villa that they use to maximum effect. There are top DJs that bring in a hot crowd that's ready to party all night long. Saturday night is usually the best night to go. Note that security is tight here, so you'll need to have ID to enter (bring a copy of your passport) and then given a bar registration card that you pay on the way out.
2. Le Boy | R. Raul Pompéia, 102
This club in Copacabana is ultra-famous among the Rio gay scene, with rent boys, go-go boys, drag shows, strip shows, and theme nights that really pack them in. The legendary Le Boy is a must-visit for any gay tourist visiting Rio. Located on the edge of Copacabana, within walking distance of Ipanema, Le Boy attracts hordes of tourists, hot local men, and unfortunately a few criminals. (Watch your wallet, cellphone, and drink). Le Boy stays faithful to the gay nightlife formula of pumped-up go-go boys, fabulous drag queens, club remixes of pop favorites, and strong drinks. At 3AM, the darkroom section becomes very active.
3. Buraco da Lacraia | Rua Andre Cavalcanti, 58
There's a huge local crowd here of young hotties who come for the karaoke and drag shows. Show up ready for anything, because anything goes here.
4. Cine Ideal | Rua da Carioca, 64
If you get tired of the at-times monotonous house music that's popular here, head up to the rooftop terrace for a bit of quiet, a great view of the city, and some flirty chatting with anyone who catches your eye. Note though that there is a mixed crowd, but it's overwhelmingly gay.
5. La Cueva | Rua Miguel Lemos, 51
Tired of the smooth Brazilian bodies everywhere? Then get your woof on at this cave-themed bear bar that skews a bit mature, but has plenty of young admirers milling about. Friday is the best night for action, and your entrance fee includes two drink tickets. Woof!
Gay Carnaval
Rio de Janeiros Carnaval and gay pride celebrations are events that gay travelers will want to mark on their calendars. As the birthplace of Carnaval, an annual festival that kicks off the Mardis Gras season in mid-February, Rio explodes with color, music and dance for a week. Though Carnaval is celebrated throughout the world, Rios festival is the largest and wildest celebration, drawing millions of visitors with its host of masqarade balls, street parties and the famous samba parade.
Gay Pride
In early June hundreds of thousands of gays and lesbians pour into the city for Rio de Janeiro Pride. The Rio gay community began throwing pride celebrations in 1995 and now boast the second largest pride in Brazil. But what makes this event unique is that its the only pride event with a parade route that marches along three miles of beach - the perfect setting for a huge gay party and a stunning exemplar of the quality of life in one of the world’s great cities.
Rio De Janeiro Gay Friendly Restaurants
1. Zazá Bistrô Tropical | R. Joana Angélica, 40
Quirky, colorful, and just a touch fabulous, Zazá should always be on your list when hunger strikes. They emphasize organic ingredients, and their menu is carefully cureated with lovingly prepared dishes.
2. Pizzaria Rainbow | Av Atlantica, kiosk 8 -Copa
This pizza stand on the beach is marked by its rainbow flag and the dozens of hot, sweaty, sandy gays chowing down on great pizza and washing it all down with a cold beer. It's open until 1am, so you can even come here for a quick bite before heading out, and get a head start on the action.
3. Caroline Cafe | Rua J.J. Seabra, 10
There's a little bit of everything here classic Rio people watching at the outdoor tables, American pub food, sushi, Brazilian brunch menu a pretty hip bar scene... oh, and a rooftop terrace that is hot, hot, hot.
4. Felice Caffè | Rua Gomes Carneiro, 30
A gay-heavy mixed crowd comes here for the good food but they stay for the drinks, and it could be perhaps the sceniest ice cream parlor in the Western Hemisphere. You could easily see yourself hitting this up more than once a day.
5. Siri Mole & Cia | Rua Francisco Otaviano, 50 (Rua Ral Pompia)
This cute, intimate place is the place to go for northern Brazilian food that satisfies the soul. Note, though, that this is no down-home place; trendy types flock here like moths to a flame, so it's a good place to bring someone yo want to impress.
Rio De Janeiro Gay Beaches
Rios beaches are among its greatest attraction. Here the temperature averages 77/86F, which means that the beaches teem with activity year-round. The best-known is Copacabana. This four kilometer stretch of blazing white sand, located in the southern zone of the city, is bordered by trendy Avenida Atlantica and draws people of all walks of life, offering lots of scantily clad eye candy of every type and persuasion.
1. Ipanema Beach - Praia de Farma
Adjacent to Copacabana is the renowned Ipanema Beach, which is divided into a few sub-beaches that each draw different crowds. Arpoador beach is popular among surfers, while Posto 9 and Posto 10 draw a younger bohemian crowd. The gays are concentrated around Farme de Amoedo, also called Farme Gay, where the muscle men and pretty boys flock. At Farme Gay the vibe is cruisier than at Copacabana's Bolsa, so its easy to make new friends here.
2. Copacabana Beach | Bolsa
The area in front of the Copacabana Palace hotel known as Bolsa is the gay zone.
3. Praia do Abrico Nude Beach
How many nude beaches does Rio officially have? Only one! Praia do Abrico islocated in Grumari, a sub district of Barra da Tijuca Neighborhood, in the western part of Rio de Janeiro. The crowd is mixed and respectful. The gay part of Praia do Abrico beach is beyond the large rocks on the right side. The guys here tend to show off a little, and the vibe can be a little cruisy at times. Note that on the weekends, it is mandatory that you be nude (clothes are not allowed, and there are monitors that enforce this at the entrance). This is to prevent voyeurs who come just to watch. It goes without saying, but make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen - the last thing you need is a sunburn down you-know-where! Praia do Abrico is about a 1 hour drive outside of Rio de Janeiro, and the only practical way of getting there is by car.
Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Bars
1. Galeria Cafe | Rua Teixeira de Mello, 31
Highly recommended on Friday nights! First time visitors to Rio are often surprised by the current lack of gay nightclubs in Ipanema. However, every Friday, Galeria packs in the young hotties and a few of their straight female BFFs. Music ranges from “flashbacks” to the 80’s and 90’s to pop divas of today like Rihanna. Galeria is not very big and gets sweatier (and sexier) as closing time approaches.
2. Expresso Carioca | Rua Farme de Amoedo, 76
This bar goes from morning 'til late, so come by anytime and hang out on the outdoor terrace and watch the world go past on this popular street. Or, head inside at night to be absolutely immersed in hot gay boys. Your choice!
3. Maxim's | Avenida Atlântica, 1850
Maxim's has a great staff that keeps the fun going, and a trans crowd that knows how to party. Show up later in the evening for the shows and antics.
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