Gay Ipanema and Farme de Amoedo Street

by Joan1 on August 15, 2010

A famous gathering area within the Ipanema district, Farme de Amoedo has the greatest concentration of gays in Rio with temperatures beginning to rise after 9 pm, and thereafter getting hotter by the minute. People in gay Rio can mingle in the Farme de Amoedo surroundings featuring gay friendly bars and world class gourmet restaurants. The main hub in this area is at the corner of Farme and Visconde de Piraja streets.

Some of the gay bars and nightclubs close to the Farme de Amoedo block include , Tô nem Aí, Galeria, Cafeina , and Dama de Ferrro.  The streets around Farme are filled with gays passing , sometimes in big groups.  Tourists and cariocas blend in the gayest neighborhood in the most gay-friendly city of South America. Rio will inspire you!

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There is still time for you to join the World’s largest Gay Pride Parade, nexxzt weekend June 6, 20010

The Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade is the largest event of its kind in the world and is one of the major tourist attractions in Brazil, receiving official support from the city government of Sao Paulo, as well as the federal and state governments.

Over 3.2 million people attended the last parade held in 2009, which remains one of the most successful to-date. This annual event is normally held in June at the beginning of the Brazilian winter when temperatures are lower and it is less likely to rain. Promoted by the APOGLBT (Associacao da Parada do Orgulho de Gays, Lesbicas, Bissexuais e Travestis e Transexuais), the 14th Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade is scheduled for June 6, 2010 and is turning out to be one not to miss.

For more information and the full official agenda, visit www.gaypridebrazil.org

To make a last-minute hotel reservation and book your airfare, email ana@brazilbookers.com.

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Gay Saunas in Sao Paulo

by jayMay 31, 2010

Two of the most popular Sao Paulo gay saunas include Termas for Friends and Thermas Lagoa.
Termas for Friends is recommended because it officially prohibits “gay-for-pay” services which are a common feature normally offered by “rent boys” in most other saunas across Brazil. This sauna is big, clean and has a relaxing ambience both inside and [...]

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Rio Gay Pride Parade Confirmed Sunday October 10, 2010

by jayMay 31, 2010

Put on your agenda: the date for the 15th Gay Pride Parade in Rio de Janeiro has been confirmed: Sunday October 10, 2010.
With Tuesday October 12 being a National holiday not only in Rio de Janeiro, but on the entire country, expect gay Brazilians to make it a 4-day holiday from the very Friday October [...]

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Around Jardins and Frei Caneca in Sao Paulo

by jayMay 24, 2010

With Sao Paulo being an enormous city, you must be wondering what areas of the city are more gay friendly and what part of town has the biggest concentration of cafés, clubs and the likes.
The area around Jardins and the famous Frei Caneca shopping center  – a 10 avenue by 10 streets should put you [...]

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Farme de Amoedo is the gay beach in Rio de Janeiro

by jayMay 12, 2010

A visit to gay Rio is never complete without a detour to the Farme de Amoedo – Rio’s very own gay beach.
Located on Ipanema beach, Farme de Amoedo is an area situated near the Rua of the same name, and is known for being the gay-friendly street area and beach, designated with [...]

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Gay Day is on Saturday before Parading Day

by jayMay 12, 2010

The 10th Gay Day will take place on Saturday June 5, before the 2010 Sao Paulo Pride Parade day.
Gay Day 12-hour marathon, will be held at Sao Paulo’s famed amusement park – the Playcenter, from 10 AM to 10 PM. Tickets cost approximately US$ 20, and may be obtained in advance from various Chili Beans [...]

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Making gay friends in Brazil before you go

by jayMay 7, 2010

As you plan your trip to the 2010 Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo this year – and a possible visit to Rio de Janeiro – you might want to make friends before you get there, especially if traveling alone. You should find plenty of warm and friendly gay Brazilians to hang out with while [...]

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Why Sao Paulo hosts the world’s largest Pride Parade

by jayApril 18, 2010

The Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade is the largest in the world. 3.2 million people attended the 13th edition of the annual Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade, held in 2009. The March is the main event and draws the attention of the press and hundreds of thousands of curious onlookers who align themselves along the [...]

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The Short to-do list on Gay Pride Sao Paulo 2010

by jayApril 18, 2010

The Sao Paulo Gay Pride is much more than the huge Parade at Avenida Paulista. The 10th LGBT Cultural Fair is a must-go event and takes place on June 3rd, at Anhagabaú area – everybody knows where it is – attracting lots of paulistas as well as curious visitors from everywhere in Brazil. Not less [...]

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