Buenos Aires has become the gay
Mecca of South America leaving Rio de Janeiro in a
second place.
It is the destiny
chosen for different reasons by thousands of homosexual tourists from all over
the world.
Buenos Aires is a European style city (similar to Paris
and Milan) that
offers a great variety of gastronomic, cultural and social events during the
day and at night.
+ Why Buenos Aires?
One of the main attractions for tourists is that “Buenos Aires doesn´t sleep”: its restaurants, theatres, pubs, bars and discos are open till late at night, till dawn or they are open 24/7.
One of the main attractions for tourists is that “Buenos Aires doesn´t sleep”: its restaurants, theatres, pubs, bars and discos are open till late at night, till dawn or they are open 24/7.
In this city there are
different gay friendly places where
to have fun.
People in Buenos Aires are “open minded”, they do not show a
disapproving attitude if they see two men or women holding hands or kissing in
the street, they simply accept it.
+ Same-sex Marriage in Argentina
Acceptance of different sexual orientations was consented by the Civil Union Law passed in December 2002 in the City of Buenos Aires. It was the first step towards the amendment of the Civil Code. Since 2010 same- sex people are allowed to marry.
Acceptance of different sexual orientations was consented by the Civil Union Law passed in December 2002 in the City of Buenos Aires. It was the first step towards the amendment of the Civil Code. Since 2010 same- sex people are allowed to marry.
Thus Argentina has become the first country in Latin America to exercise this right.
+ Gay Pride Parade in Buenos Aires
Every year, on the first Saturday of November, the traditional Gay Pride Parade takes place in Buenos Aires to celebrate the creation of the first gay group in our country in 1967.
Every year, on the first Saturday of November, the traditional Gay Pride Parade takes place in Buenos Aires to celebrate the creation of the first gay group in our country in 1967.
Gay people express
themselves in the streets, they dance and enjoy being together, they also take
advantage to claim the authorities for different rights such as the “Gender
Identity Law”.
+ Women and Men
Tourists feel attraction for women and men in Buenos Aires. Their physical aspect, clothes, elegance, nice disposition, good humour and tolerance make them irresistible.
Tourists feel attraction for women and men in Buenos Aires. Their physical aspect, clothes, elegance, nice disposition, good humour and tolerance make them irresistible.
+ Are there any gay neighborhoods in Buenos Aires?
We cannot say there are gay neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, but we can say that the “gay movement” is found mostly in Recoleta, Palermo, San Telmo and Barrio Norte because these neighborhoods concentrate most of the tourist attractions, malls, restaurants, fashionable discos and gay friendly accommodation.
In Recoleta you may visit the tomb of Evita Perón, the arts and
crafts fair of Plaza Francia, the Hard Rock Café of Buenos Aires at the Buenos
Aires Design Centre and the MALBA ( Latin American Museum of Art of Buenos Aires).
In Palermo you may buy clothes designed by young people, unique
and original objects of art, you can enjoy good coffee at a table on the
sidewalk, have a drink at a pub or go to a disco.
In San Telmo, a bohemian colonial style neighborhood you can watch
tango performances in the street, find antiques and collectibles at the San
Telmo Fair and have coffee under the sun in Plaza Dorrego.
+ Gay Friendly accommodation in Buenos Aires
The city offers accommodation for every budget, from exclusive hotels of the Axel Hotels chain to the Hostels Gay Friendly in Buenos Aires at convenient rates.
The city offers accommodation for every budget, from exclusive hotels of the Axel Hotels chain to the Hostels Gay Friendly in Buenos Aires at convenient rates.
+ Advice
- A visit to the disco Amerika where gays, transvestites, swingers and heterosexuals meet is a must. (1040 Gascón St., Almagro).
- A visit to the disco Amerika where gays, transvestites, swingers and heterosexuals meet is a must. (1040 Gascón St., Almagro).
- Before going dancing
hang out in a bar in Palermo or Recoleta.
- Go for a walk in
Buenos Aires, use public transportation as it is cheaper and distances are
short.
- Go dancing at night
or attend an underground theatre performance.
- If you want to save
money, instead of going to the traditional shopping centers go to the outlets
on Córdoba Avenue.
- Enjoy the great
variety of restaurants that this city offers.
- Bring your camera
and take plenty of pictures.
- Get a map of
Palermo, San Telmo or Recoleta for free at different business premises.
- Buy designer clothes
and shoes.
- As in any other
important city watch your belongings and look out for pickpockets. Don´t be
afraid, be cautious.
Source: Buenos Aires Hostels + www.ba-h.com.ar the principal reference for Hostels in Buenos
Aires. The website was created in 1999 and offers an ample selection of
hostels, apartments, bed and breakfasts, and university residences in the
principal Buenos Aires neighborhoods: Palermo, Recoleta, Barrio Norte,
Belgrano, San Telmo, La Boca, etc.
