Gay friendly south american countries
South America is alive with passion, salsa, ancient ruins, dramatic sceneries… and some of the hottest guys you’ll ever see!
We spent 2 years travelling as a gay couple around this magnificent continent, taking in the picturesque Vintage town of Cartagena, primary our luxury gay cruise in the Galapagos, trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, partying with the “Barbie Boys” in Ipanema’s gay beach, teaching to dance Queer Tango in Buenos Aires and trekking across Torres del Paine in Chile.
In this section we review and present the highlights from our gay travels across South America with a round up of our best gay travel guides to help you design your own gay trip to the region.
Is South America safe for male lover travelers?
We found South America to be pretty sheltered for gay travelers. Some parts of South America are really gay, especially in gay friendly cities like Buenos Aires, Santiago in Chile, and Bogota/Medellin in Colombia. In terms of countries, we initiate Uruguay to be the most gay friendly country in the region.
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Uruguay – most gay approachable nation in South America
In , the capital Montevideo became one of the few cities in the world to have a homomonument &#; a rose-colored granite in the shape of a triangle inscribed with the words: &#;To Honour Diversity is to Honor Life&#;. It&#;s tucked in a little plaza in the Old City of Montevideo (though the plaza is miserable and deserves a good make-over).
Gays in Uruguay &#; part of the furniture?
In Montevideo, it&#;s common to see homosexual couples—men and women—holding hands on the rambla, the km promenade that borders the River Plate. And while older generations may be taking their period to come around to the changes, younger generations are openly supportive of gay peers.
There are just a few gay bars and my experience is that gay men and women don&#;t tend to ghettoise. They are very much part of the general fabric of culture. Though there is a certain air of “don&#;t seek, don&#;t tell”.
A gay emigrant to Uruguay living in Colonia writes: “I inhabit in the Uruguayan corresponding of the Bible belt with my partner of 28 years and thus far have enc
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South America
You&#;ll encounter significant differences in LGBTQ+ acceptance across Latin America. The region combines progressive hotspots with more conservative areas, creating a varied landscape for lgbtq+ travelers.
Argentina and Uruguay lead the region in Gay rights. Buenos Aires boasts Latin America&#;s most developed lgbtq+ scene, centered in the Palermo and San Telmo districts. You can relish numerous gay bars, clubs, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses throughout the city.
Mexico City applications another major destination for gay travelers. The Zona Rosa district serves as the heart of gay nightlife, with dozens of venues catering to unlike tastes. You&#;ll also find Puerto Vallarta and Cancún famous among LGBTQ+ tourists.
Brazil presents a mix of opportunities and challenges. Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo host substantial Pride events and feature extensive homosexual scenes. However, Brazil also records tall rates of anti-LGBTQ+ violence, so training additional caution, especially outside tourist areas.
Colombia has emerged as an up-and-coming destination. Medellín and Bo
LGBTQ Pride Month: 10 gay-friendly destinations in Latin America and Brazil
LGBTQ Pride Month began its history on June 28, , in New York City. In the early hours of that night, police officers invaded a queer bar called The Stonewall Inn and arrested several people, especially transvestites and drag queens, for being dressed in clothing of the opposite sex. The LGBTQ community was at Stonewall for several days to protest for the right to be who they are. This event started a series of political and social discussions and culminated in a worldwide movement to brawl for the rights of LGBTQ community members. The event is the reason why we commemorate Pride Month in June.
Today, after years of struggle and demonstration, the world is closer to accepting and including people of different identities and sexualities. While it’s still not perfect and there’s a long way to go, this progress is still definitely something worth celebrating!
Fun fact: summers aren’t just about Self-acceptance events. Since , the 10th of August every year has been World LGBTQ+ Tourism Daytime. This is a special d