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!

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.