The complex is split into 13 mini clubs spread over 5 floors, and each one has its own theme. The main highlight of Bogotá's gay scene is the mega-club Theatron, the largest LGBTQ club in South America. The capital city, Bogotá, is an excellent destination for LGBTIQ+ travelers who will find a welcoming scene in the Chapinero neighborhood, home to gay hangouts like the bar/restaurants El Recreo de Adán and Estación Cafe. It is, however, worth noting that the machismo attitude still persists quite strongly in rural areas, particularly by the coast. Thanks to its cultural diversity, Colombian society tends to be open and tolerant despite being so staunchly Catholic. Wander the winding walkways of Bogotá's Candelaria neighborhood © Krzysztof Dydynski / Getty Images Bogotá, Colombiaīogotá, Colombia's bustling capital city, has undergone a massive transition over the past 20 years. If you need a respite from the busy market, the nearby Pride Cafe is the perfect place for a few afternoon cocktails. Travelers shouldn't miss the Sunday market at San Telmo, as they'll be treated to live tango performances in the streets, and of course, many souvenirs to buy.
Although some level of HIV prevention and educational efforts by these businesses are described, further investigation into their efficacy is required.The writers take in the view in Buenos Aires © Nomadic Boys / Lonely Planet Buenos Aires, ArgentinaĪrgentina is socially liberal compared to most of its neighbors – it was the first country in South America to legalize gay marriage in July 2010, and the ruling also included full adoption rights.Ĭonsequently, Buenos Aires is one of the most gay-friendly places in South America. Each November, the city hosts a large Pride festival that attracts over 100,000 people, and the government also invests in and supports the LGBTIQ+ community – an international gay business and LGBT tourism conference called Network360 takes place every August along with the BADiversa week, which includes a variety of festivals, events and concerts. All of the businesses reported that they provided condoms and lubricant on site 95% provided educational materials such as posters and flyers about HIV/AIDS and 40% provided HIV testing on site, with half of these also providing some type of STD testing.
Types of facilities offered were related to what businesses called themselves and the kinds of sex space they provided. Between October 1996 and February 1997, we conducted structured telephone interviews with 63 businesses throughout the United States in order to describe their facilities and their HIV education and prevention efforts. This project evaluated the extent to which businesses with a primary purpose of providing opportunities for sexual encounters between men (e.g., bathhouses and sex clubs) have implemented strategies that target their customers with important HIV and STD prevention messages.