Gay bars salvador bahia

Brazilians will certainly show you what a good time looks like, but it is the rainforest and that will leave you dumbstruck. Discover salvador metropolis and mangrove within our rundown of gay Brazil and our 10 favourite Brazilian wonders. One of the more liberal countries in Latin America, Brazil can be a haven for the gay community.

The tech takeover of hook-up gay dating apps means there are fewer gay and lesbian bars than in the past, but opportunities to meet are better than ever. Mixed crowds and all-welcome affairs are common in bars and clubs, where dancing in good company is the main agenda. Follow local guides and events listings to discover regular gay events, parties salvador festivals running throughout the year.

Our first Brazilian wonder lies among the people in the carnival capital of the world, Rio de Janeiro. Moments from both sea and rainforest, Rio offers all bar of adventure excursions. Carnival happens at the start of Mardi Gras and of course takes the prize for bahia gay attraction, gay for wild costumes and heavily sequined self-expression!

Festival season or not, start the party with a trip to the Ipanema and Leblon neighbourhoods where gay Rio de Janeiro comes together for gay venues, art galleries and fun bars. Moving up the east coast into the State of Bahia, we eventually come to the lively city of Salvador, the former capital of Brazil.

Beaches and forests lie within easy reach, separated from the Upper City yet accessible via the impressive Lacerda Elevator. Once at sea level, get an even better perspective on the region with a ferry ride through the Bay of All Saints, stopping off at the famed Itaparica Island for a tranquil retreat.

The Barra Lighthouse and port on the mainland also offer calm moments amid stunning sundown views. As well as the colourful nightlife, come to Salvador to experience the mystery and allure of ancient Brazil. Pelourinho, dubbed with UNESCO World Heritage status, is the oldest part of the city and holds the largest colonial-era neighbourhood in Latin America, where baroque churches, mansions and palaces from the 16 bahia and 17 th centuries imbue the city with an air of sun-worn riches.

What was a 18th-century fishing village has since become a luxury vacation destination among tourists and locals alike. Join them on the main streets or head to more exclusive spots such as a rooftop bar and salsa club. Self-titled the eco-tourism capital of the world, Bonito is a small slice of luxury surrounded by nature in the central-west state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Bordering Bolivia and Paraguay and serving as the gateway to the Pantanal wetlands in the northwest, this region is best known for its natural beauty; abundant in wildlife as well as natural caves, lakes and lagoons. While the state capital is Campo Grande, Bonito Brasil wins our vote thanks to its eco-tourism credentials and its proximity to outdoor adventures such as jungle trekking, river cruising, snorkelling and swimming.

Gay Guide Salvador - Bahia

Leave the partying for a few nights to embrace Bonito on its own terms. Book a boat and snorkelling tour winding through the jungle along the Prata or Sucuri Rivers before submerging into some of the clearest waters on earth. Get to Bonito via Campo Grande bus terminal or Pantanal, both journeys taking around five hours.

Note that some tour operators in Pantanal throw in transport to or from Bonito for free, meaning less hassle for you. Gay Sao Paulo is a clear winner for party animals, as the city offers an array of lounges, bars, clubs and pubs to cruise at will. Find the gay scene centred in Jardins Quarter, between the financial district of Avenida Paulista and the stylish R.

Oscar Friere shopping district. Otherwise known as Floripa, the city serves as a top summer vacation destination for Brazilian mainlanders, thanks to its chilled atmosphere and festival spirit.