Gay Holiday Ideas For South America
South America is undergoing many changes. One of them is a liberalization of laws and customs surrounding homosexuality. This means gay people can now travel to a wider variety of locations in more countries than ever before. The continent has an enthralling variety of experiences to offer and thanks to some very vocal LGBT movements it is now easy to find more gay travel to South America. Brazil has long been a gay destination but now it is going to have some competition from other countries.
Even in Brazil things are changing and gay people no longer need to restrict themselves to Rio and Sao Paulo. The two biggest cities in the country have tons to offer, especially if you want to party. However now a gay vacation in Brazil can be more varied with a trip up the coast. The area between Salvador and Fortaleza now has many gay destinations for those who want to experience some incredible beaches, colonial towns and unique cultures.
Buenos Aires is probably the most European city on the continent and its residents, Portenos pride themselves on their open minded attitude. It is now legal for same sex couples to have a civil marriage ceremony in Buenos Aires so things have come a long way in a short time. There is not a dedicated gay area but there are increasing numbers of gay bars and clubs all over the central areas of the city. Palermo is the most popular place to stay among gay travelers. It is a chic area with high class boutiques and bars and some hotels dedicated to gay travelers.
Bogota, the exciting capital of Colombia is no longer associated with drug lords and terrorists and is a safe destination for anyone. Colombia is a rising travel destination and thanks to some recent laws same sex couples have the same rights as straight couples. There is a gay neighborhood in Bogota called Chapinero Alto which is full of bars, clubs and some hotels. In June, Bogota hosts a growing gay pride event. All in all Bogota is a great destination for gay travelers looking for a great time. Colombians are friendly folk who like to have a good time and these days anyone can join them.
Santiago is the other rising destination in South America. There are some great places to stay and some opportunities for a top night out. The country is moving towards legalization of gay marriage thanks to a vociferous LGBT movement. Outside the capital there is an amazing array of things to do in Chile. The natural beauty and changing landscapes are unique and you can travel from desert in the north, through the central valleys of vineyards through the Lake District to the fjords and ice fields in the south. The country also has some great ski resorts.
There are also many opportunities for adventure travel in South America. Countries such as Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia provide excellent opportunities for trekking, exploring ancient ruins, climbing, jungle exploration and much more. Although they do not really have established gay scenes there are gay friendly places in their capital cities.
It is easy to book a gay trip to South America. There are a number of specialized companies on the internet. Also many mainstream agents now recognize the demand and are advertising a range of holidays.
If you want a trip full of adventure and variety check out gay tours to South America. You will find places with friendly people and amazing opportunities.
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