Gay Guide to Belo Horizonte
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About LGBTQ+ Belo Horizonte
Brazil legalized same-sex marriage in 2013 and criminalized homophobia and transphobia in 2019. Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais and often called Brazil's "capital of bars," has a warm, integrated LGBTQ+ scene where queer and straight crowds mix easily across its nightlife.
The upscale Savassi neighborhood is the community's main hub, packed with gay bars, clubs, art galleries, and open-air parties, though queer nightlife also spreads to Centro, Santo Antônio, and Barro Preto.
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Long-running clubs anchor Savassi's nightlife, with drag shows and themed parties drawing a mixed, welcoming crowd.
Belo Horizonte's Pride parade is one of Brazil's largest, gathering hundreds of thousands around Praça da Estação before the march.
Underground club in Savassi playing pop, indie and dance music from Wednesday to Saturday nights, with a big LGBTQ+ crowd.
Belo Horizonte bar in Centro known for lively karaoke nights and a friendly, diverse crowd.
Gay sauna in Santo Agostinho, open Wednesday to Sunday from 3 pm to 11 pm.