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An LGBTQIA+ tour in Salvador

If you still don’t know the city’s diversity points, write down these tips and appreciate from the center to Itapuã

Whether to live or see, if you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual , Queer, Intersex, Asexual and more) and dream of coming to Salvador, now is the day to plan and get to recognize the main points of the city’s diversity. If you’re from Salvador, it’s worth opening your horizons and always discovering new places of resistance and fun.

To have a very complete list, we have invited Jorge Gauthier to give the leading tips. He is a journalist, same-sex attracted and editor of “Canal Me Salte”, an LGBTQIA+ news portal hosted by the newspaper Correio (BA).  Here we go for an LGBTQIA+ itinerary in Salvador!

Diverse Salvador

By Jorge Gauthier

Blessed by the All Saints Bay, with an exuberant nature, pleasant climate and a singular people, the Bahian capital attracts LGBTQIA+ people not only in the summer, when the largest street carnival on the planet takes place, but also in the period outside the revelry , where bars, nightclubs, restaurants, concert halls and saunas are open to welcome everyone in t

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Gay Salvador

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Although it’s still unknown to many travelers, Salvador is considered Brazil’s most gay-friendly city. It doesn’t have the glitter of Rio de Janeiro or the size of São Paulo, but for years this northern city has burnished a reputation for having an easygoing attitude about lgbtq+ people. Salvador is home to the country’s oldest same-sex attracted rights and human rights organization in Brazil, the Grupo Gay da Bahia. Salvador's Gay Identity Parade, one of the largest in Brazil with around 800,000 participants, takes place in September.

It's said that gay people touch comfortable to be open about their sexuality in this city, so activities take place all around town. One of the more active gay quarters is the Barra neighborhood, with a number of queer bars and clubs. Gay saunas here are also successfully frequented.

For the Hell & Heaven party, an annual distant weekend of electronic dance music each November. This past year people came from all over the world to Club Med Trancoso and Arraial Eco Park, in Porto Seguro, just down the coast south of Salvador, for one of Brazil's biggest annual lgbtq+ ev

Salvador, in Brazil's northeast, charms LGBTQ+ travelers with its rich cultural history, picturesque beaches, and passionate locals. Known for Afro-Brazilian heritage, vibrant art, and music, the city suggestions an inclusive atmosphere. While conservative undercurrents exist, Salvador manages to embrace and celebrate the LGBTQ+ society, making it a captivating destination.

Salvador's Homosexual calendar is lively. The Bahia Carnival in February is perhaps the most renowned, hosting various Gay events and a Male lover Pride Parade. São João in June also includes inclusive festivities. Salvador Celebration typically takes place in September, drawing a joyful crowd. These events provide space for visibility and celebration within the Homosexual community.

Visiting from December to March is ideal. The weather is warm and sunny, and the city bustles with life without being overwhelming. This period also aligns with Bahia Carnival. For a quieter experience yet engaging LGBTQ+ scene, evaluate visiting in September during Salvador Pride.

Superior LGBTQ+ venues include Amsterdam Rio Vermelho with its mul