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Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Badida | Av. Sete de Setembro, 6045 | (41) 3243-0473 | http://www.churrascariabadida.com.br/ Churrascaria is the name of the game here. But it's possible to have a more “balanced” meal here, as they take just as much care with their starts and desserts as they do with their expertly grilled meats. And it's in an elegant room with formal touches and plenty of AC, so you can cool off and have a grown-up meal!

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Saunas Thermas Saldanha | Rua Saldanha Marinho, 214 | 41 3014-0066 | http://www.termasaldanha.com.br/ This sauna has everything you'd expect, plus has the nighttime scene you have come to expect in other places but doesn't really seem to be the norm in Curitiba. There are theme nights and video karaoke, as well as some drag and stripper action as well.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Saunas Sauna Opinião | Rua Amintas de Barros, 749 | 41 3262 1982 | http://ww2.saunaopiniao.com.br/ (doesn't work) We're including this here in the interest of being thorough, but this should be last on your list. The lighting is harsh, it has way too much of an open plan, it can get cold in the winter months, and the scene there is hit-and-miss.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Saunas Sauna Batel Curitiba | R Teixeira Coelho, 54 | 41 3244-4251 | no website An older clientele comes here, which draws younger lads as well – although note that this is billed as a hetero sauna as well, so just keep an eye out before approaching. That being said, a metric ton of action goes down here, between the dark room and the private cabins and the steam room and the bar... you get the idea. Let's just say the sauna isn't the only hot spot in this place.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Saunas Sauna Caracala | Rua Alferes Poli, 1039 | 41 3333-6766 | no website There is no rent boy scene here to speak of, but the facilities include a cinema room, a dark room, and private rooms. You'll find all ages here, but like we said, no rent boys.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Saunas Sauna 520 | Avenida Senador Souza Naves, 520 | 41 3019-4520 | http://www.sauna520.com.br/ (under construction) This is the top sauna in Curitiba as far as facilities go; it's clean and modern, and the rooms for rent also have showers. But the rent boy scene is not the best, so you may want to go elsewhere for that – but make sure to check out the dark room before you write it off completely.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Saunas Clube 773 | R. Ubaldino do Amaral, 1664 | 41 3225-3690 | no website This presents itself as a sauna, but the facilities are an afterthought; they have them, but the real scene here are the rent boys waiting for you – some say it's a bigger rent boy scene than any other sauna in Curitiba. There are rooms available, and stripper shows, and a full bar.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Clubs VU Bar | Av. Manoel Ribas 146 | 41 3323-1021 | https://www.facebook.com/V.U.Bar VU has a bar area that's separate from the dance floor, so it's a good place to try out if you like to talk as well as get your groove on. But with the low ceilings and the only air coming from wall-mounted fans, you might want to cut your time a bit short here as it gets HOT.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Clubs Studio 1001 | Alameda Dr. Muricy, 1001 | 41 3018 1744 | no website The main draw of Studio 1001 is not the dance floor or the bar, but the 15 private cabins available for patrons. So, as you can imagine, there's a decent cruising scene here – come prepared to hook up.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Clubs New SPM | Fernando Moreira, 185 | | http://www.new-spm.com/ This massive space holds a mess o' gays, from drag divas to Muscle Marys, as well as a bit of a mixed crowd (comprised mostly of fag hags). There are loose theme nights, but really, it's all about the DJ spinning tunes for the masses.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Clubs Cats Club | Alameda Doutor Muricy, 949 | 41 3224-5912 | http://catsnightclub.com.br/ Cats Club is a gay bar, but is popular with the breeders as well as drag queens and go-go boys – in cages! Weekends are the time to go, and the dark room is the place to hit before heading to the dance floor.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Clubs Manhattan CWB | Alameda Augusto Stellfeld, 199 | 41 9891-0543 | https://www.facebook.com/ManhattanOficial This two-story affair is always hopping, whether it's from the music or the outrageous drag shows. Note that on Sundays starting in late afternoon, the downstairs rooms host an under-18 gay party; alcohol during this time is only available on the upper floor. But no matter when you go, this place gets temperature hot really quick, so dress light.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Clubs Side Caffe Bar | Al. Cabral 597 | 41 9914-4815 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Side-Caffe/240898485944507 Weekends are packed here, but even during the week there's always quite a scene. It's quite cruise-y, with the bathroom doubling as a dark room with the actual dark room gets too crowded. The music leans toward classics and singalong hits, which go over big with the drag queens. This is a raucous, gay old time!

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Clubs Black Box Club | Rua Mateus Leme, 585 | 41 3027-4410 | http://www.box-club.com The DJ takes center stage here, with a rotating list that gets the crowd jumping. And what a crowd it is – from hipsters to Muscle Marys, there's something for everyone at Black Box. If you like to get your dance on when you're out and about, this is THE place to be in Curitiba.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Bars Jack in Bar | Rua Lamenha Lins, 1540 | 41 3013-4513 | no website This is a bar that knows it's a bar, and could probably be best described as a hole in the wall. But it's rainbowlicious, with a fun crowd of gays and lesbians and a local vibe you usually only get at straight places.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Bars Bar Code | Rua Jaime Reis 310 | 41 8846-9453 | http://www.barcodecwb.com/site/barcode.html Bar Code wants so badly to be a legit nightclub, but it's a bar that has music and dancing. You'll find all manner of gays here, from twinks to bears, and lots of action – although it's not a cruising bar either. Just a lot of fun guys on the make.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Bars Bar James | Avenida Vicente Machado, 894 | (41) 3222-1426 | http://www.barjames.com.br/ Gorgeous boys abound here, and when there's not top-notch live music, the DJ keeps them grooving. It's more of a music-focused club than a cruising bar, although the early hours are pretty chilled out for a bit of flirting – and your best chance of getting in, as the line gets LONG outside this small joint later on.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Bars CW Bears Pub | rua Kellers 39 | 41 3223-1440 | http://www.facebook.com/pages/CWBears-Ursos-de-Curitiba/112734372098404 We'll give you one guess who frequents this bar. Yep, it's the bears! And the otters who love them, as well as various others. This bar can sometimes be quiet and sometimes rocking out with electro grooves, so pick your night wisely – or head out to the garden for a bit of quiet and fresh air. Inside it can get hot, and not just temperature; the bar actively encourages bathroom hijinx.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Hotel Pestana Curitiba | R. Comendador Araújo, 499 | 41 3017-9900 | http://www.pestana.com/en/pestana-curitiba-hotel/pages/home.aspx Another sophisticated hotel, in shades of bright white with colorful touches. The rooms are small but well-appointed, and the indoor rooftop pool and hot tub is a stunner. There's also an on-site spa with massage services, free wifi, and award-winning food. Check out their promotions for a good deal.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Hotel Slaviero Full Jazz | R. Silveira Peixoto, 1297 | 41 3312-7000 | http://www.slavierohoteis.com.br/br/curitiba/slaviero-full-jazz_9_hoteis.aspx Yet another themed hotel, and this time it's jazz – brought into the spacious rooms with murals and sleek metallic, masculine touches. This is our top pick for top-notch rooms, a swank lobby, modern gym, and decent on-site restaurants with 24/7 room service. Free wifi, too.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Motter Home Curitiba Hostel | Rua Desembargador Motta, 3574 | 41 3209-5649 | http://www.motterhome.com.br/?lang=en The budget entry on our list, Motter Home is a hostel; if you want a private room, ask for the Ensuite. Otherwise, it's a cheery, colorful place with a welcoming atmosphere, comfortable common areas, an on-site grocery, and free wifi.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Hotel Granville | Rua Desembargador Ermelino Leão, 45 | 41 3322-8081 | http://www.hotelgranville.com.br/ The difference between their rundown rooms and the Premium Suite resembles a chasm, so make sure to ask for the latter when booking – it's worth it. It's also worth it for their hot buffet breakfast, 24/7 room service, and of course, free wifi.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Hotel Golden Star | Rua Mariano Torres 135 | 41 3888-7888 | http://www.goldenstar.com.br/english/ The Golden Star is close to a cruising park and tons of shopping, which is more or less the best thing about it. It's perfectly functional and a good deal, but there are nicer hotels on the list. However, it does have free wifi, buffet breakfast, and a decent cable TV selection.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Mabu Royal Curitiba Hotel | R. Quinze de Novembro, 830 | 41 3219-6000 | http://www.maburoyalcuritibahotel.com/ The Mabu Royal has suites with Hawaiian, Arabian and Indian themes; it's more of a throw pillow here and there rather than full immersion, though. In any case, they are clean and well-designed, and the hotel has valet parking, wifi, a heated pool, and 24/7 room service.

Curitiba Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Hotel Nikko | Barão do Rio Branco, 546 | 41 2105-1808 | http://www.hotelnikko.com.br/ As its name would suggest, this hotel has a Japanese theme throughout, including on the menu at the on-site Toya Restaurant, which also offers 24/7 room service. There's free wifi, an amazing breakfast spread, and a VERY small indoor pool – more for soaking than swimming laps. Nikko is right in the middle of the gayborhood, too.