South America And Gay Holiday Deals
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 vacations to South America. Brazil has long been a gay destination but now it is going to have some competition from other countries.
It will take a while before any of the other destinations rival Brazil. Traditionally gay people have flocked to the big cities of Rio and Sao Paulo but now more of the country is opening up. Gay travelers will now find more places along the coast to visit, especially between Fortaleza and Salvador.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 tours to South America. You will find places with friendly people and amazing opportunities.
Howie Holben is the owner of Spirit Journeys, a gay vacations concern that focuses on metaphysical tours. Howie has travelled the world learning from indigenous peoples. Uncover more about Howie, his work and gay travel with a spiritual focus at Spirit Journeys website.
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