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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 tours 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 has been an increasingly popular gay destination for some time and no wonder. This most European of South American cities has tons of gay bars, clubs and cafes. Palermo has some very chic gay friendly hotels and a wealth of top quality shopping and eating opportunities. San Telmo, the neighborhood for tango is also a great place to hang out and you can even take a gay tango class. The residents of Buenos Aires like to think of themselves as modern and liberal and it is possible to have a same sex civil union in the city.
Colombia is losing its scary image of the past and is an up and coming gay travel destination. The capital, Bogota is renowned for cultural events and a great night out. The Chapinero Alto neighborhood is home to the gay scene. There are tons of restaurants, cafes, bars galleries, hotels and a gay grocers shop. Over the summer months there are a large number of cultural events in the city, most of them are free and the Gay Pride event is in June. Colombians are renowned for their hospitality and their love of a good time so it will not be long until Bogota is competing with Rio and Buenos Aires.
Cosmopolitan Santiago, the capital of Chile is another up and coming gay destination. Thanks to an especially active and vocal gay rights movement things are changing rapidly. A new law has just been proposed to legalize same sex partnerships so gay visitors to the city should not have any problems. The second city Valparaiso is a fascinating city with a LGBT movement of its own. When many travelers visit Chile though, it is not for the cities. The country has an incredible variety of natural habitats from the glacier covered south to the northern deserts and incredible landscapes of all kinds in between. These offer countless opportunities for sports and adventure so a trip to Chile could really include a bit of everything.
Other South American countries offer travel which is a bit more off the beaten path. This does not mean that gay travelers cannot find great trips to Peru, Bolivia or Ecuador. All the capitals have gay friendly places although not established scenes. However the real appeal of these countries is more adventurous pursuits such as jungle exploration, climbing, trekking, ancient ruins, traditional cultures and unique landscapes.
The popularity of South America as a vacation destination is growing. Reflecting this there are many travel agents who specialize in gay trips. The draw of places like Macchu Picchu is now pulling in more and more gay travelers.
If you want a trip full of adventure and variety check out gay vacations to South America. You will find places with friendly people and amazing opportunities.
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