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In Rio, LGBTQ+ life starts on the beach, at the rainbow-flag stretch of Ipanema facing Rua Farme de Amoedo and along Copacabana, then moves to bars and clubs in Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo and the Centro. Rio Pride fills Copacabana beach every year, and Carnival is a huge moment for the community.
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Rio de Janeiro for LGBTQ+ visitors
Where is the gay area in Rio de Janeiro?
In Rio, LGBTQ+ life starts on the beach, at the rainbow-flag stretch of Ipanema facing Rua Farme de Amoedo and along Copacabana, then moves to bars and clubs in Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo and the Centro. Rio Pride fills Copacabana beach every year, and Carnival is a huge moment for the community.
How can I meet LGBTQ+ people in Rio de Janeiro?
Go out to the places in this guide, join a local queer community group, or use Waimz™ to find dates, friends and LGBTQ+-friendly places nearby.
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