Ipanema really is the gay and lesbian central of Rio de Janeiro - especially for the South. It has miles of stunning beach line where the sun starts in the East and doesn't leave the beach until it sets behind the mountains in the west. Ipanema's gay beach is easily recognisable by the rainbow fl... more

Culture

Such a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere Ipanema is the Soho gay village of south Rio de Janeiro. The best club is either Galleria or Le Boy but the street parties are worth waiting for when people across Rio descends on the small district.   more

Equality

It's hard to imagine there is homphobia in the country in Ipanema - in fact it seems much more tolerant than many European countries. more