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Gay men and women make up an important part of the traveling population.  The most popular destinations for gay travelers seem to be in those regions where the local population is more tolerant and accepting of homosexuals.  Consequently, Europe, Canada and some parts of Southeast Asia get most of the attention.  Latin America get relatively little attention.  However, both Brazil and Costa Rica offer gay travel opportunities that are worth exploring.

Brazil is a country of much contrast; it is the largest country in South America, and shares borders with every other country on this continent except Ecuador and Chile. A gay holiday in Brazil is as popular as straight travel to Brazil and many travel partners are available online to assist you with travel arrangements or tours.

This country of many contrasts brings to mind marvelous images of Sugar Loaf, Rio de Janeiro, beaches, mountains, cities, slums, statues of Christ, the Amazon jungle, Carnival and more. If you should happen to choose it as a vacation destination try not to miss a trip to the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, because this is where you will find Faz de Iguazu.

There is so much on offer for the gay traveler or any other type of traveler. The people of this country are fantastic and the tourism infrastructure is second to none. Although the bright lights of the big city and close location of slums is a draw card for crime, traveling, particularly with a tour group is quite safe. Carnival time is fantastic, but travel is much more expensive at that time and it is the hottest time of the year.

If you have the opportunity to travel to this wonderful country, the best time to go is for carnival, if you are looking for a spectacular time. Two things you have to consider however is, when Carnival takes place it is the hottest time of the year in Brazil and it is also the most expensive.

From a personal point of view, Rio is the absolute best place to visit, as is any place in the Amazon, Natal, Bahia and Recife. Only visit Brasilia if you have an interest in Architecture, and try to spend as little time as possible in Sao Paulo. The small coastal town of Parati is like a living museum with its pedestrian cobble-stone streets, and if you enjoy adventure, it is quite an adventure just getting to Parati.

Santa Catarina in the South of the country is perfect for people who don’t enjoy busy tourist spots, this state has great beaches, seafood and many of the people also speak German. In Southern Brazil, Praia do Pinho is the most lively tourist spot and a virtual paradise for the “naturist”. It is the first nudist beach in Brazil, not that much clothing is worn on any of the beaches, the Brazilians are after all famous for inventing de biquini fio dental (dental floss bikini) or the G-string as we know it.