Gay Guide

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About LGBTQ+ Manaus

Brazil legalized same-sex marriage in 2013 and criminalized homophobia and transphobia in 2019. Manaus, the sprawling capital of Amazonas deep in the rainforest and the main gateway to the Brazilian Amazon, has a modest but long-established LGBTQ+ scene.

A handful of nightclubs cater to the LGBTQ+ community, led by long-running institutions like TS Turbo, one of the city's oldest clubs, alongside newer venues and themed party nights.

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Queer visibility has grown steadily across the Amazon region, and Manaus has held an annual Pride for well over a decade.

As the entry point for most Amazon travel, the city also makes a practical, welcoming base for LGBTQ+ visitors heading into the rainforest.

Centro

Manaus gay club in Centro with drag shows and gogo boys, open on weekends.

Centro

Manaus gay club in Centro with DJs and a party crowd.

One of Manaus's most happening gay clubs, with a busy schedule of performances.

Manaus bar created for lesbian and bisexual women, with a cozy all-purple space.

Manaus LGBTQIA+ bar with live samba, MPB, and forró on weekend evenings.

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