Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana

The most famous beach of the Americas which, despite its many syllables, rolls smoothly off the tongue thanks to Barry Manilow’s eponymous hit and its subsequent cabaret success. Even if y..read more

Ipanema

Ipanema

Although Copacabana has the fame, Ipanema has the magic.   This is the biggest Oh-My-God beach in the Southern Hemisphere.  The walkway is full of skaters and cyclists, the barracas (beach..read more

Arpoador

Arpoador surfers

Hemmed in by Copacabana in the north and Ipanema in the south, Arpoador is a small, rocky Rio beach with not much to offer except spectacle. You see, the promontory has such an ideal inclina..read more

Salvador

Porto da Barra

Salvador’s main gay beach is as relaxed as the city itself. For a start it’s mixed with no demarcation lines between single gay men out on the pull, families of four or groups of..read more

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Where To Stay

Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
Celebrity landmark.

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Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana Palace

Glamorous landmark overlooking the gay beach. Michelin-starred restaurant. Celebrity landmark.

Gay Hotel.

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Salvador

Casa do Amarelindo

In Old Town. Great bar area. Gay Hotel.