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L’amour Night Club
⛔ June 2019 — Sometimes this hipster hot spot is open; sometimes it’s closed. Click here for the full list of Sao Paulo gay bars.
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Hotels & Gay-Friendly Places to Stay in Lisbon
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Like the men of Lisbon, our list of gay-friendly places to stay are gorgeous, charming, and … make you want to re-book your flight home to stay a few days longer.
The Late Birds Lisbon ★ Editor’s Choice 2019
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto / Principe Real
From the moment you’re welcomed through the doors of this gay owned and operated men’s guesthouse you will immediately want to extend your stay for even more time at the outdoor swimming pool, which includes a garden, a sun deck (photos above) and a lounge bar.
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Bairro Alto Hotel
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
This 5-star boutique hotel features luxurious rooms and their terraces offer panoramic views of Lisbon and the Tagus River. The Bairro Alto Hotel sits few blocks away from the best bars and restaurants in the gayborhood.
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My Story Hotel Ouro
Neighborhood: Baixa
With a themed décor based on Portuguese tiles, the charming My Story Hotel Ouro occupies an 18th century building in the heart of the historic Baixa district of Lisbon. Its outdoor esplanade is on one of Lisbon’s traditional pedestrian streets. Close to Baixa/Chiado metro station and within walking distance of popular tourist sights, shopping areas and Bairro Alto gay nightlife.
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As Janelas Verde
Neighborhood: Estrela
This little gem is outside of our previously listed gayborhoods but it is the perfect place for the culture maven who chooses to skip the bar scene. This romantic property is on the banks of the river Tagus near Lisbon’s Museum of Ancient Art and is perfect for exploring the city’s architectural wonders.
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More flats and apartments …
You will find many openly gay guys renting their spaces through AirBNB (and, the gay-owned and operated MisterBNB is also available. ) However, if you search the prices for flats and apartments on Booking.com, you may find equal (or better) prices.
Carnival in Rio 2019 – Gay Event Schedule
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Festive block parties, chic nightclub events, and over-the-top Samba parades … Carnival in Rio de Janeiro has a multitude of fun experiences for gay travelers. (And, you can heat things up even more with our listings of Rio de Janeiro’s gay saunas and sex clubs!) Here’s the full list of gay-friendly events from Carnival 2019. (Check back later for the full agenda before 2020.) Leave your feedback for VamosGay via email, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
| Sat Jan 13 3PM – 8PM Location: Centro Google Map » |
Bloco Toco Xona: Pre-Carnival One of the the most popular blocos for girls-who-like-girls, Bloco Toco Xona welcomes gay boys too! This year, Toco Xona will celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Learn more from our guide to LGBT blocos. |
| Sat Jan 20 3PM – 8PM Location: Ipanema Google Map » |
Banda de Ipanema In the heart of gay Ipanema, this banda is biggest of all of the gay-friendly blocos. Learn more from our guide to LGBT-friendly blocos. |
| Sat Jan 27 3PM – 8PM Location: Ipanema Google Map » |
Banda de Ipanema One more pre-Carnival bloco which is sure to pack the streets around Ipanema beach. After the street party winds down, catch the sunset on the beach, have a shower, and try dinner at Felice. |
| Date TBD Location: Ipanema Google Map » |
Simpatia é Quase Amor Get in the spirit with this pre-Carnival bloco from the free-spirited Simpatia e Quase Amor. Learn more about them from our guide to LGBT-friendly blocos. So far, this bloco has not provided a date and time for 2018, but we hope to have an update soon. |
| Sun Feb 4 9:30A-1:30P Location: Centro Google Map » |
Bloco Fogo e Paixão This bloco of “fire and passion” is very queer friendly … and a great place to warm-up your party muscles before Bloco da Preta. Event info, and video of a past Fogo e Paixao block party. |
| Sun Feb 4 8AM- 1PM Location: Centro Google Map » |
Bloco da Preta The biggest gay-friendly pre-Carnival bloco featuring singer Preta Gil. Carnival organizers estimate attendance of 400,00! The warm-up starts at 8am, but the parade will “launch” at 10am. |
| Fri Feb 9 11:PM Location: The Week RJ Google Map » |
Carnaval at The Week Carnival opens with a bang at Rio’s biggest and best gay nightclub. DJs keep the sweaty dance floors moving at The Week. |
| Sat Feb 10 3PM – 9PM Location: TBD Google Map » |
Bloco Toco Xona (unconfirmed) By the girls, and for the girls! This bloco is known for its skilled female Carnival drummers. Gay guys are always welcome to join in on the fun. |
| Sat Feb 10 5 :30PM Location: Centro Google Map » |
Banda de Ipanema The first of three Carnival week blocos from the biggest GLS/LGBT-friendly banda in Rio. Catch them again on Monday and Tuesday. Learn more about Banda da Ipanema from our guide to GLS blocos. |
| Date TBD Location: Ipanema Google Map » |
Simpatia é Quase Amor Get a second shot of peace-and-love, as this gay-friendly bloco returns to Ipanema. The start time is 2pm, but this laid-back Sunday parade will start … whenever it starts. |
| Sun Feb 11 1PM – 1AM Location: Mansão Carioca Google Map » |
Joy Party at Mansão Carioca The party continues at the gorgeous mansion known as Mansao Carioca. Enjoy the line-up of DJs by the pool and check out the eye candy. Highly recommended! Event info & tickets |
| Mon Feb 12 Time TBD Location: Centro Google Map » |
Bloco Bunytos de Corpo (TBD) Jazzercize your way down to Praça Tiradentes for a bizarre (yet fun) gay-friendly bloco celebrating the fitness craze of the ’80s. (Note: Bunytos de Corpo has not officially announced anything for 2017, but they do enjoy surprises. We’ll update this listing ASAP.) |
| Mon Feb 12 4PM Location: Ipanema Google Map » |
Banda de Ipanema Return to Praça General Osório for more samba, good vibes. This Monday edition will be kid-friendly |
| Date TBD Location: Ipanema Google Map » |
Simpatia é Quase Amor Free-spirited bloco brings everyone together to parade through Praça General Osório. Check our guide to LGBT-friendly blocos for more on Simpatia é Quase Amor. |
| Tue Feb 13 5:30PM Location: Ipanema Google Map » |
Banda da Ipanema Carnival Tuesdays can to be slow. Spend a relaxing day on the beach, find a gay friendly restaurant for lunch then hang out in Ipanema for one last party with the Banda. |
| Tue Feb 13 6PM Location: Lapa Google Map » |
Banda das Quengas What’s more fun than a slut-walk? A block party of whores! (That’s the literal translation of this bloco‘s name.) Your excuse to dress like a five dollar hooker and get drunk in the streets has arrived. (Start time not confirmed yet. Will update this listing when it’s official.) |
| Tue Feb 13 11PM Location: Scala Rio Google Map » |
Scala Gay Ball The grande finale of Carnival! Located in the Scala nightclub with three sections, DJs, live samba, food and drinks. Doors open before midnight, but 1AM is a better time to arrive. Learn more info on the Scala Rio Gay Ball. |
| Tue Feb 28 All-Night Location: Everywhere Google Map » |
Hit the Bars! Every gay bar in Rio will be running some sort of promotion. If you choose to skip the Scala, you can still have a fun time. (And don’t forget, the gay saunas will be open for those looking for a different kind of fun before Ash Wednesday when Carnival is officially over.) |
Bars & Clubs of Gay Lisbon
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Gay nightlife in Lisbon is fun, fabulous, and pretty easy to navigate. Most of the bars and nightclubs are within walking distance of the best gay-friendly places to stay in Lisbon.
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If you’re only visiting for a weekend, try Thursday and Friday nights in Bairro Alto, and Saturdays and Sundays in Principe Real. (Check this calendar of Portugual’s public holidays for dates when nightlife will explode.)
Gay Parties in Lisbon
Conga is the best and one of the most popular monthly gay parties. Most parties don’t have a fixed location. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll encounter party promoters with flyers and free passes for events at any of the larger clubs like Trumps or Construction.
Several major events in 2019 will guarantee parties throughout the city: Lisbon Bear Pride (May 29 – June 3), LGBT Pride March (June 29), Arrail Gay (June 22), Queer Lisboa (September 20-28)
Gay Bars & Nightclubs in Lisbon
49 da ZDB
Hipster bar connected to Zé dos Bois Gallery
Young men and women come to drink, chill, and enjoy the bohemian vibe of the space.
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Rua da Barroca 49, Lisbon Portugal
Bar 106
This small place to grab a drink is one of Lisbon’s oldest gay bars. Happy hour until 11:30pm. Also popular on Sundays.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Rua São Marçal 106, Lisbon Portugal
Bar Cru
Raunchy mix of bar and sex club.
Being asked to check your clothes at the door might scare off the timid, but once inside, you can join the mix of locals and tourists at the bar in their underwear and take a peek at what’s going on in the “play area.”
Neighborhood: Principe Real
R. São Marçal 170, Lisbon Portugal
Bairru’s Bodega
This wine bar offers a mature oasis as you enjoy the streets of Bairro Alto. Order their excellent sangria de champagne. Or try the ginjinha!
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Rua da Barroca 3, Lisbon Portugal
Burlesque Club
Friendly staff, and stylish, burlesque-theme interiors make this a great place for visitors to spend the night out in Lisbon.
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Rua da Rosa 159, 1200-383 Lisboa, Portugal
Clube da Esquina
Outstanding cocktails and local men make this “corner bar” worth a stop as you explore this popular section of the city.
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Rua da Barroca 30, Lisbon Portugal
Construction Lisbon
Very popular multi-level gay night club. DJs keep the men on the dance floor. Sometimes Friday can be so much fun, you’ll want to go back for more on Saturday.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Rua Cecílio de Sousa 84, Lisbon Portugal
Corvo Real
New, trendy, and highly-recommended!
Cocktails, craft beers, cheeses, oysters, and more upstairs. After 10pm, step down to the small basement dance floor where the DJ keeps the men moving until 2am during the week, and 3am on weekends.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Calçada Eng. Miguel Pais 18,, Lisbon Portugal
Espaço 40 e 1
Small bar with a mixed crowd. Take a look at the many equally small bars surrounding it. Depending on the night, you may be tempted somewhere else, but Espaco 40 e 1 is a popular place to start.
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Rua da Barroca 41, Lisbon Portugal
Finalmente Club
Open everyday from midnight to 6am. Finalmente remains a popular night spot for gay guys over 30. Have a drink, enjoy the music, and cruise the crowd. Finalmente’s legendary and spectacular drag shows start around 3AM.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Rua da Palmeira 38, Lisbon Portugal
Friends Bairro Alto
Fun and friendly! Grab a mojito and take a selfie with any of the energetic staff. Popular with groups, but solo visitors will easily be equally drawn into fun atmosphere.
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Travessa da Água da Flor 17, Lisbon Portugal
Lux Frágil
Destination for DJs where the party doesn’t kick into gear until after 2am. See who’s playing on the clubs website, and be prepared for attitude at the door. Gay friendly, but the crowd depends on the guest DJs. It’s near the coast and has a rooftop deck.
Neighborhood: Santa Apolonia
Av. Infante D. Henrique, Armazém A, Cais da Pedra a Sta Apolónia, Lisbon Portugal
Maria Lisboa
A popular stop in the Bairro Alto gayborhood.
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Rua Atalaia 97, Lisbon Portugal
Pride Burlesque
A fabulous crowd (including more and more straights) fills this narrow space for drinks under the chandelier. Fridays are popular.
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Rua da Rosa 159, Lisbon Portugal
Purex
You’ll find Purex at the top of nearly every list of LGBT bars in Bairro Alto. This trendy nightspot has a great bar and their Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights fill a void in Lisbon’s weekend-centric calendar.
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Rua das Salgadeiras, 28, Lisbon Portugal
Saara Lounge
Highly-recommended new addition
From Thursdays through Saturdays, this stylish space continues to draw an attractive crowd amazing (yet inexpensive) cocktails … plus a dark room.
Neighborhood: Bairro Alto
Rua da Rosa 14G, Lisbon Portugal
Secret Bar
From the owner of Trumps, Secret Bar draws a younger crowd with pop music and themed parties.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Rua Cecílio de Sousa 72, Lisbon Portugal
Shelter Bar
Bear-ish bar where you can have a drink, hang with old friends, and make some new ones.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Rua da Palmeira 43 A, Lisbon Portugal
TR3S Lisboa
Meet the friendly staff behind one of Principe Real’s most popular bear bars. TR3S can be cruisier than the rest and attracts masculine bears from around the world.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Rua Ruben A. Leitão 2, Lisbon Portugal
Trumps
The most popular LGBT nightclub in Lisbon. Tourists are very welcome. Open Fridays, Saturday, Sunday from midnight to 6am.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Rua da Imprensa Nacional 104 , Lisbon Portugal
Woof LX
You could have a drink at the bar, but you would miss out on all of the bears, cubs, otters, and wolves outside. The sidewalk outside of Woof LX has become more popular than the bar itself.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Rua da Palmeira 44A, Lisbon Portugal
Woof X
Ring the bell to enter. This papa bear bar has a dark side … and a dark room! Woof X is where many bearded guys go after Woof LX.
Neighborhood: Principe Real
Rua Manuel Bernardes 2B, Lisbon Portugal
Nova Manhattan 21 (Manhattan rio’s)
Sauna with escorts and drag shows
Rua Buenos Aires 21
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Mon – Fri 3pm to 11pm
Sundays Closed and Saturday (mostly closed)
The downtown location attracts an after work crowd looking for fun with any of the charge-by-the-hour young men. Many patrons hang around for the stripper and drag shows.
Nova Manhattan 21 (formerly known as Manhattan Rio’s) is open five days a week and always has some sort of daily promotion (karaoke, bingo, 2-for-1 drink specials, etc.) The new location is safe and clean. As for English, no one is fluent, but there’s enough of a vocabulary.
Gay Saunas, Cinemas, and Sex Shops of Santiago Chile
Following the collapse of its military dictatorship (1973 – 1990) Chile has steadily made strides towards a more progressive society. Sex between partners of the same sex became legal in 1998. And, on October 22, 2015, Chile recognized same-sex civil unions.
Lke most big cities in Latin America, Santiago has many gay bars and clubs. For those looking for something extra, here is a list of the most active gay-friendly sex shops, cinemas, and saunas in the city. Continue reading Gay Saunas, Cinemas, and Sex Shops of Santiago Chile
Hotels & Places to Stay in Gay-Friendly Santiago Chile
For the party boy who just needs a place to crash close to the nearest gay club, to cultured traveler looking for a boutique hotel, Santiago has something for everyone. The following short list of gay-friendly places to stay are mostly in Bellavista, the cultural heart of the city with easy access to both museums, restaurants, and nightlife.
The Aubrey
Luxurious boutique hotel in a converted mansion in city’s cultural center, Bellavista. Each of the rooms at the Aubrey is individually decorated with stylish bathrooms.
The Aubrey has a heated outdoor swimming pool with 3 massage jets and an integrated jacuzzi. There’s an indoor/outdoor bar with poolside service.
A complimentary Brazilian breakfast is served each morning
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Hotel Luciano K
One of our Editor’s personal favorites, the Luciano K is stylish, yet comfortable, art deco, yet contemporary. Not easy to describe but hard to resist falling in love with. Check the link for a full list of amenities and photo galleries.
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Dominica Hostel
Set in an elegant house with comfortable common areas, Dominica Hostel is a short walk from poet Pablo Neruda’s house. Rooms are private with shared bathrooms. Dominica Hostel is a great low-budget option to stay in Bellavista.
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Hotel Boutique Tremo
Beautiful four-story colonial house in Bellavista with modern design and amenities. Plan your day over breakfast in the courtyard with the help of friendly and helpful staff. Gay friendly, too!
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Hotel Patio Yungay
Reviews are almost 100% positive for this bed-and-breakfast located in Bellavista, but a few blocks away from the noisy ground zero of the city’s nightlife. Click below for a photo gallery and more info on Hotel Patio Yungay.
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Mister BnB
Stay with gay locals while you explore the city. Several great apartments in Santiago are now available. Click below to start your search.
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Mito Casa Hotel Boutique
In an Art-Deco style building with a rooftop terrace overlooking Providencia, Mito Casa Hotel offers elegantly decorated rooms with hardwood floors. All of rooms feature minibars and heating. A buffet breakfast is served daily in a charming breakfast room. Free bikes can be requested to explore the city. Guests can also unwind in the terrace, enjoying scenic views of Santiago. Bars and restaurants in trendy Bellavista are around the corner.
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SCL Suites
True apartment-style living. This is a great choice if you all of the amenities of your own one bedroom apartment. There’s a full kitchen, a living area with stylishly modern furnishings, and even a small balcony. One issue is noisy neighbors on the weekends, but if you are out partying until the crack of dawn yourself, it’s not an issue. There is a front gate, but no hotel-style front desk with English speakers.
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W Santiago
Stylish and sophisticated, the 5-star W Santiago offers a roof-top swimming pool and luxury guest rooms. The hotel is centrally located, with panoramic views of the Andes Mountains. The W Santiago also hosts the hip gay-friendly part Lobo.
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The Week RJ
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Bars and Clubs of Gay Santiago
Nightlife explodes on the weekends in Santiago, so make sure you are well rested. Luckily, bar crawling is quite easy if you stay in the “gayborhood” of Bellavista. (Check out our guide for gay-friendly hotels and places to stay in Santiago for the best options.) Many of the bars and clubs are on Bombero Núñez, a street which shines with colorful graffiti by day, and colorful Chilenos by night. Continue reading Bars and Clubs of Gay Santiago