Farme de Amoedo is the gay beach in Rio de Janeiro

by jay on October 1, 2011

Gay beach Rio de Janeiro

rainbow sunga at Farme's beach.

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 many rainbow flags floating in the air. As you walk from and to the beach through Farme de Amoedo Street, you will find a gay friendly atmosphere, including some cafés, restaurants and bars. At the time of this writing, “To Nem Ai” and “Cafeina” are two of the favorites hotspots, by both gay locals and tourists.

This Farme beach is regarded as “Barbie Land” as it is frequented by the muscular gay men taking a “catwalk” on the sand. The overall atmosphere is friendly with both gay and lesbian couples displaying affection openly. Party promoters are often seen distributing flyers with discounts to gay clubs and parties, and there are even massage boards, hair dressers on hand to get you looking fierce before the night begins. Do not worry if you forgot the “sunga” at home or need a new one. One will find plenty of beach sellers offering the last models at very convenient prices.

Have you ever  used a Brazilian sunga?

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Around Frei Caneca Street in Sao Paulo

by jay on June 14, 2011

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 right in place.

The Sao Paulo gay community enjoys an array of options – day and night. The city does not sleep.

Aside from the numerous gay bars, discos, cafes and restaurants there is also the famous gay shopping center at Frei Caneca which is also referred to as “Shopping Gay Caneca”, which comes complete with a food court ideal for cruising.

The Jardins area is one of the main gay friendly neighborhoods in Sao Paulo where gays can find great accommodation at hotels such as the London Othon Flat Hotel and the Blue Tree Towers Paulista Hotel, located a block from Paulista Avenue next to the Art Museum where the annual Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade kicks off each year.

Start by checking one of the bars – The Ritz is small but a very good start – and get acquainted with hundreds of options, including a dozen circuit-like rave parties, taking place during the Gay Pride Parade long weekend.

The Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade is set to quick off this Sunday June 26 at around Noon.

Check the Sao Paulo Gay Pride Itinerary on the map

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Gay Ipanema and Farme de Amoedo Street

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Rio Gay Pride Parade Confirmed Sunday October 10, 2010

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by jayMay 7, 2010

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