Gay Guide to Curitiba

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About LGBTQ+ Curitiba

Brazil legalized same-sex marriage in 2013 and criminalized homophobia and transphobia in 2019. Curitiba, the orderly, green capital of Paraná in southern Brazil, has a smaller but friendly LGBTQ+ scene that many find cleaner, safer, and easier to navigate than Rio or São Paulo.

The nightlife concentrates in the Centro, around Praça Tiradentes and the cathedral, which holds the city's densest cluster of gay bars and clubs.

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Long-running spots anchor the scene, from the main dance floors to the artsy Café do Teatro behind the Guaíra Theater, busiest on weekends.

Curitiba marks an annual Pride parade, part of a steady if low-key calendar of LGBTQ+ events.

Long-running LGBTQ+ bar behind the Guaíra theater in central Curitiba, with an artsy crowd that fills it on weekends.

Gay sauna and bar in Alto da XV with themed nights for men, open every afternoon into the late evening.

Batel club with two dance floors that runs late, with occasional open-bar Saturdays.

Curitiba gay club, one of the city's top LGBTQ+ nightlife spots.

Curitiba LGBT disco club with a spacious floor and a mix of trash, EDM, and pop.

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