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São Paulo Gay Bars Tunnel | Rua dos Ingleses, 355 | (11) 3285 0246 | http://www.tunnel.com.br If you like 'em young, then this is where you want to go. For whatever reason, Tunnel attracts baby gays who are new to the social scene. They dance the night away to DJ sets on the lower level; if you want to chat with your new conquest, then head upstairs for a quiet(er) drink.

São Paulo Gay Bars O Gato | Rua Frei Caneca, 462 | (11) 3256-3656 | http://www.ogato.com.br (not working) Depending on what night you're there, O Gato is either a bar or a club. Go earlier in the week and stick to the lower level for live ambient music; head there on the weekends and go upstairs for electro pop and lots of sweaty Brazilian bodies which are guaranteed, given its location on the Gay Caneca. It can get a little cramped, though, so make sure to go early or late (which is early; it closes at 6am) to be able to, you know, breathe.

São Paulo Gay Bars SK Bar (formerly Espaço Caê) | Rua Aurora, 737 | (11) 3852-5637 | http://www.skbar.com.br SK is a hetero-friendly gay bar that packs in about 200 lucky people a night for drinks every night, drag shows on Wednesdays, DJs on Thursdays, and their most popular offering, karaoke, which happens on Fridays and Saturdays. Sundays have live samba starting when doors open at 5pm. The other nights of the week they open nice and early at 7:30pm, so it's a good first stop before heading onto other places.

São Paulo Gay Bars Bar Caneca de Prata | Av. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho, 55 | (11) 3223-6420 | http://www.canecadeprata.com Founded in 1943, Bar Caneca de Prata claims to be the first gay bar in Brazil. It's a small, old-school place that's a real hangout; nothing too spectacular, no drag shows, no food. It's an actual, regular, plain old bar, except it's frequented by gay men. It can be a welcome change from the crazy club atmosphere of some other places on the list, but is not a pickup place.

São Paulo Gay Bars Peep Lounge | Rua Araujo, 155 | (11) 3219-0012 | http://www.peeplounge.blogspot.com Peep Lounge is a cruising bar that adds a touch of style to its cabins, glory holes, video rooms and dark rooms. In fact, it looks more like a boutique hotel lounge than a bar! This is where those who miss Station Bar have migrated to, and remains the only cruising bar in town. Leather parties are hosted once a month, so check the listings. Although nudity is welcomed, there are no lockers, so you'll have to watch where you stash your stuff.

São Paulo Gay Bars Espaço Salvador Dali e Picasso Bar | Rua João Adolfo, 126 | (11) 3101-2537 | http://www.ursound.com.br You want to go to this on Saturdays every two weeks or so, when the Ursound party brings bears together for some good loving and retro/classic music. It's the best bear party in the entire country! It is THE place to be for bears, chubs, chubby chasers and the otters who love them but only on specific Saturdays. And with the bear community growing larger every day in number, not girth it's worth it to go back again and again.

São Paulo Gay Bars Bar da Dida | Rua Dr. Melo Alves, 98 | (11) 3088-7177 | http://bardadida.com.br Outdoor seating and the laid back vibe are the big draws here; Bar da Dida is more hangout than hot-to-trot, but you can definitely see and be seen, as it is in the Jardins gayborhood. They also serve snacks if you're feeling peckish. Their outdoor seating gives you a bit of fresh air, and is also where the amateur films are shown throughout the year. There are readings as well, giving it an artsy vibe.

São Paulo Gay Bars Farol Madalena | Rua Jericó 179 | (11) 3032-6470 | http://www.farolmadalena.com.br Farol Madalena is part bar, part restaurant, and all gay, with a heavy lesbian contingent. They often host live music varying from pub-style guitarists to full-on burlesque-style performances. If you want a laid-back place that's not a scene at least, not for you then this is it.

São Paulo Gay Bars Sonique | Rua Bela Cintra, 461 | (11) 2628.8707 | http://www.soniquebar.com.br Sonique is a mixed-crowd bar, although Tuesdays and Wednesdays are their unofficial gay nights, when its enormous space is filled with gorgeous things moving to the music and drinking what many say are the best mojitos in São Paulo. While the beautiful boys will have you coming back for more, be warned this place can get overcrowded in a hot second.

São Paulo Gay Hotels Pestana São Paulo Hotel | Rua Tutóia, 77 | (11) 2187-5000 | http://www.pestana.com/en/pestana-S%C3'> The Pestana is right next to the Parque Ibirapuera, a popular cruising spot. But their extensive business center, spa, gym, and even a heliport for those fast, impossibly glamorous getaways. This is the kind of place your job could definitely put you up at, and they're none the wiser. Note that wifi access is free only in public areas, and paid in the rooms.

São Paulo Gay Hotels Pergamon Hotel | Rua Frei Caneca, 80 | (11) 3123-2021 | http://www.pergamonhotel.com Another hotel located on the Gay Caneca, Pergamon's sleek lobby gives way to comfortable rooms at a decent price point. Breakfast is included, even if you've been out partying all night. This hotel is a great deal on the gay strip of São Paulo.

São Paulo Gay Hotels Golden Tulip Belas Artes Hotel | Rua Frei Caneca, 1199 | (11) 2627-6300 | http://www.goldentulipbelasartes.com/default.aspx With that address and name the Golden Tulip wouldn't be in business if it weren't gay-friendly. This property will put you right in the thick of the action, and its tastefully appointed rooms are welcoming for any guest you may choose to bring home.

São Paulo Gay Hotels Fasano | Rua Vittorio Fasano, 88 | (11) 3896-4000 | http://www.fasano.com.br/hotelaria/hotel/1 Named for the famous Fasano hospitality family, this member of the Leading Hotels of the World is gay-friendly, discreet, and absolutely flawless. This is where you want to stay when you want to impress.

São Paulo Gay Hotels Hotel Unique | Av. Brg. Luís Antônio, 4700 | (11) 3055-4700 | http://www.hotelunique.com/index.php Hotel Unique is a design hotel that is as fabulous as it gets right down to the Bulgari amenities in the rooms and suites. And if you're frustrated by the lack of tech advances in South America, then this advanced hotel is your salvation. Don't miss having a drink at the Skye Bar on the roof.

São Paulo Gay Hotels 155 Hotel | Rua Martinho Prado, 173 | (11) 3150-1555 | http://www.155hotel.com.br This is a very gay-friendly, hip, low-cost hotel that has a sleek boutique feel to it, with minimalist rooms that still have a distinct sense of style. They also have apartments that are decidedly more luxe-feeling.

São Paulo Gay Hotels Blue Tree Towers Paulista Hotel | Rua Peixoto Gomide, 707 | (11) 3147-7000 | http://www.bluetree.com.br/hoteis-e-resorts/paulista.jsp?language=en Blue Tree has comfortable rooms and even suite apartments for those who want to stick around a while. There's also wifi, a business center, room service, and an actual sauna. As with the Renaissance, it's not a gay hotel, but gay-friendly as it's in the Jardim.

São Paulo Gay Hotels Renaissance São Paulo Hotel | Alameda Santos, 2233 | (11) 3069-2233 | http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/S%C3'> This Marriott property has all the amenities you'd expect from a 4.5-star hotel pool, spa, iPod/Phone docking stations, comfortable and well-appointed rooms. Although it isn't a gay hotel per se, it is gay-friendly given its location in the Jardim section of São Paulo.

Firecat, this is one of the best threads I have seen from a travel perspective. Thank you for all the great info and photos!

haha. I can share. I am very flexible. You can even pick first. Front or back? I'll take the leftover.

Yes, this is the major issue. But, I am hoping that others will help out. There are many cities that things don't change often like Rio. The major saunas are still there and have been for years. Some come and some go but for the most part, not hard to keep up with. Damn it! I built this based on people like you who I know will help the site grow and be more accurate and the damn thing is being stubborn. I am sorry for this. I have literally spent 20 hours with programmers on this in the last week. It is a bit complicated due to the face they are the guides are on sub domains and not boytoy.com ONLY. Thus, there are issues. It is my fault completely and I apologize for this. I have been working hard to fix the issues with it but not something easy to do. Lucky, can you log out, log in from the front page, go back to front page and scroll down to the city guides int he middle of the page and tell me if you see the edit. If not, in the thread about this, I gave the solution that worked for everyone so far and it has to do with clearing your cache. So sorry.

Ah ha! I don't watch either show. I tried Bones a long time ago and it was not for me but it is still going on so I guess it does OK in the following. Now, I have a trivia question for you: Which 2 Vampires did Oz dream about last night? (wait, only one true vampire and one hunter)

This should be interesting!

Growing up in Alabama, we didn't have cable TV and thus I Love Lucy was a treat for us when we stayed with relatives in the city (yes, I was in the boondocks on a farm). I do remember being so excited to stay with my great grandmother some and watch TBS which played I love Lucy and Green Acres. I found them both delightful and have loved Lucy all my life!

The Thai BF has been so helpful on this trip. He really has saved me so much time. I am trying to get as much of this done as I can before I go to India for 5 weeks. I'll miss him a lot but he is constantly asking me, you need anything for me today? I love it! Plus, he works in the nude. (jk)

I love the stats. Thanks for sharing. Those numbers are members online and logged into the site in one day. There are a lot of visitors each day that check things out but don't log in. I am glad to see the logged in numbers increasing.