Gay-Friendly Destinations in South America

If you are a gay or lesbian person, and if you enjoy traveling, you may find that gay friendly vacations are the best kind. Being gay is not accepted by everyone, which can make for an unenjoyable trip depending on where you go. You want to go somewhere that you can be free to enjoy your trip with your significant other and where you will not feel like an outsider. Gay travel is a good way to visit a location without the added worry of homophobia. It's going to exist regardless, but why not lessen it if you can? The good thing is there are lots of places in the world for gay travel. South American gay friendly-travel destinations are places you should consider. Two favorite places for gay travel in South America are Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.

South American gay-friendly travel destinations - Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, the largest city in Argentina, is a great place for gay friendly vacations. You'll find neighborhoods that are good for gay travel, such as Palermo Viejo, a trendy neighborhood similar to New York's Soho or Chicago's Lincoln Park. If you're a gay man or woman who loves shopping, gay friendly vacations are perfect in the Palermo Viejo area. You'll find beautiful clothes, crafts and wonderful food, and the prices are not bad. Fashion is important in Palermo Viejo. You won't find dowdy Portenos (people in Buenos Aires.) But, not only are they good looking, they're friendly too, and that's a nice combination. Travel in Buenos Aires is easy; take the subway or the taxi. You'll find luscious scenery and affordable hotels or apartments to rent. People in Buenos Aires are laid back. Dinner, for example, does not begin until late. After dinner, you'll go dancing in one of the gay bars.

South American gay-friend travel destinations - Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and will host the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. Rio is a perfect location for gay travel. However, if you're the small town guy or gal, skip Rio. This is for travelers that desire big city lights and lots of big city clubbing. You'll find that the nightlife goes all hours and the beaches are full of sexy gay people. (Visit the gay section of Ipanema Beach.) This is a city that welcomes diversity and that is attuned to gay life. There are many gay organizations and other resources in Rio de Janeiro. Should you walk around together hand in hand? The answer is - Rio de Janeiro is just like any other big city, such as New York or Chicago, so use discretion. It seems no matter where you go there are always more resources for gay men than women, but lesbians can enjoy a lesbian bar or special lesbian nights at selected clubs. Gay travel in Rio includes Carnival during the summer. Carnival is full of gay life and is the most important event in Rio. Carnival is a four day event.

Visit these sources for gay travel in South America:

Buenos Aires

The Rhonda (Spanish)

Trendy Palermo Viejo

Rio de Janeiro

Rio Gay Guide