Rio de Janeiro Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

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Aerial view of the coastline in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Corbis)

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Rio de Janeiro Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

  • Don't freak out if you don't know Portuguese. A few words can be handy, but most Rio residents understand Spanish and, to a slightly lesser extent, English.
  • Rio has one of the most happening lesbian scenes in South America. There's a lesbian dance club open every night of the week—check the local gay newspaper Entre Nos for up-to-date listings.
  • Don't expect any gay-exclusive hotels. Although Rio is super-popular with gays, it has no all-gay lodgings. But there are a plethora of mid- to high-end properties to choose from just steps away from Copacabana Beach, and to a lesser extent in Ipanema.


Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Rio de Janeiro

The Marvelous City should be centered on the map of any gay world traveler. Bronzed muscle men (a.k.a. "Barbies") prance up and down the gorgeous beaches wearing barely anything, as the dramatic backdrop of jutting verdant mountains looms in the background. (For lesbian travelers, the women are just as luscious.) The whole place oozes a casual vibe of sensuality, with a thumping samba beat as the soundtrack. Gays are so melded into the fabric of life, hardly anyone notices them. Plus, Rio is incredibly inexpensive for American visitors. Read More

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Hotels

Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza

Rua Farme De Amoedo
Rio De Janeiro 22420 020 Map

Distance: 6.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Ipanema Plaza Hotel

34 Rua Farme De Amoedo
Rio de Janeiro Map

Distance: 6.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Copacabana Palace

1702 Avenida Atlantica
Rio de Janeiro Map

Distance: 5.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

The Week

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154 Rua Sacadura Cabral
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil

Distance: 3.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Farme Beach in Ipanema

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Located at the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and Rua Farme de Amoedo Street
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil

Distance: 6.4 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Galitos

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62 Rua Farme de Amoedo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Distance: 6.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Rio de Janeiro

Distance (mi.)
Rio de Janeiro International Airport 5.8 map
Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport 219.1 map
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport 222.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Rio de Janeiro

Distance (mi.)
Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport 4.8 map
Juiz De Fora Francisco De Assis Airport 79.8 map
Belo Horizonte Pampulha Airport 220.0 map




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