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Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Sauna/Massage Club Odeon Sauna | Avenida do Contorno 1328 | (31) 3421-6118 | http://clubodeon.com.br/ When else are you going to have the chance to go to a sauna whose exterior is a registered historical ladnmark? This sauna, located in a former movie house, has everything from a swimming pool to glory hole stalls and brings in a decent crowd that chills out to the DJ beats. A decent rent boy scene as well.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Sauna/Massage Sauna 24 Horas | Rua Timbiras, 2523 | (31) 3275-2001 | no website Can you guess this sauna's operating hours? Yep, you guessed it, it's open 24 hours a day. And it has everything you've come to know and love from a gay sauna, including a dark room, video room, private cabins, a pool, and American-style bar.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Clubs/Discos Le Queen | Av. Amazonas, 1734 | 31 2127-0386 | http://www.lequeenclub.com.br/ (doesn't work) Inspired by (a Brazilian take on) the Parisian club, Le Queen is a gay heaven in a city dominated by mixed-crowd clubs. There's always something on each night, although the crowd's main activity seems to be checking each other out. Too fab.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Clubs/Discos n Board Club | Rua Tenente Brito Melo, 1233 | (31) 3275.3169 | http://www.onboardclub.com.br/ This sleek club welcoems a mixed crowd that skews heavily hetero, but it's worth a visit to see such a sight in this world of sometimes-trashy boates. It's a converted home that has a rabbit warren of small, connected rooms, and there is a waterfall out back!

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Clubs/Discos Deputamadre | Avenida do Contorno, 2026 | (31) 9119-7061 | http://www.deputamadreclub.com/ This club is a major operation, with theme nights that have dress codes, a podcast, and an associated tattoo parlor during the day. It's a mixed het/gay crowd, but the gays here are very, very cool and just as serious about having fun. The DJ guests are top-notch, with electronica as the dominant sound.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Clubs/Discos Spice Men | Rua Juiz de Fora, 556 | (31) 3243-3610 | http://www.spicemen.com.br/ This is not a dance club, but a sex club that stresses discretion and safety above all. You can arrange private trysts at the club thorough a password system, or you can join in on the group sex parties. You must show ID and your membership card to enter, no exceptions; register via email per the isnrtuctions on their website.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Clubs/Discos Mary In Hell | Rua Tomé de Souza, 470 | 31 3223-1964 | http://maryinhell.com.br/novo/ Young hipsters rule the night at Mary in Hell, so it's not so much drag queens and stripppers as it is excellent music and posing. If it's your scene, though, there's a lot of fun to be had.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Clubs/Discos Velvet Clube | Rua Sergipe, 1493 | (31) 3284-0836 | http://velvetclub.blogspot.com/ The Velvet Clube is a serious club, and by that we mean that they have well-planned theme nights and promote their DJs well. So, the crowd is a music-focused group that changes depending on who's playing, and they're there to dance. That being said, it's a ton of fun and there's never a lack of eye candy

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Clubs/Discos New Eros Mix Club | Rua Aimorés, 1840 | (31) 3222-4002 | http://newerosmix.zip.net/ If a place has a weekly theme night called "The Boy Parade," you can be sure there is a good time to be had. There's also a steady stream of drag queens and plenty of other antics. A young crowd packs them in after 11pm.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Clubs/Discos GIS Club | Av. Barbacena, 33 | 31 3295.2693 | http://www.gisclub.com.br/ GIS Club has theme nights but the thing that differentiates them is mostly the guest DJ or the live show. Otherwise it's your typical gay club – not that we're complaining! Bring on the go-go boys and stripper shows, pelase!

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Clubs/Discos Josefine Club | Rua Antônio de Albuquerque, 729 | (31) 3269-4405 | http://www.josefine.com.br/ Shirtless DJs, shirtless go-go boys, shirtless dancers on the dance floor – sometimes it seems like the drag queens that sashay through the crowd are the only ones with their ta-tas covered! The music is loud and the honeycomb light wall makes this the club extraordinaire in BH. Make sure to check out both levels to see which one you like best.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Bars Bhar Savassi | Rua Sergipe, 1211 | (31) 3082-9232 | http://www.bhar.com.br/ Another non-gay bar, Bhar Savassi is gay-friendly just by dint of its location. It's a grand, two-story space that serves primarily as a venue for live music – check out the instruments hung up everywhere – but there are enough separate areas that you can have a drink and a chat without being drowned out by the music.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Bars Tizé Bar e Butequim | Rua Curitiba, 2205 | (31) 3337-4374 | http://www.bartize.com.br/ This neighborhood joint is an actual bar, day and night, crowded with locals who snap up the outdoor tables for some prime people watching. If you're looking for great local food, this is the place – a solid menu of favorites, lovingly prepared.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Bars Estação 2000 | R. Guajajaras, 1353 | (31) 3291.2984 | http://www.estacao2000.com Part bar, part live music venue and with a lively mixed crowd, this joint is party central, with drag shows, go-go boys, and two levels of fun. Plenty of fine young things to feast your eyes on.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Bars Damas & Valetes | Rua Antônio de Albuquerque, 862 | (31) 3243-0772 | http://damasevaleteslounge.blogspot.de/ This bar name translates to "Queens and Jacks," which should be easy to remember as soon as you enter – the place is "decked" out in a playing card motif. It opens early, at 6pm, with happy hour being the most popular time to check out the scene here. But there are plenty of little nooks for flirting and more as the evening goes on.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Bars Tanganica Art Bar | R. Padre Demerval Gomes, 380 | 31 3376-7047 | no website This bar is lesbian-heavy, but the mixed gay crowd is friendly and welcoming. There's live music nightly on the small stage, and its colorful interior mimics an outdoor cafe indoors. Their snack menu is good for sharing, or you can make a meal out of it on your own.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Bars Mamãe Já Sabia | Av. do Contorno, 2317 | 31 3213-9063 | no website This bar is open from Wednesday to Sunday, with weekend nights really packing them in with a friendly crowd that skews young and beautiful. Note that there's a cover charge that includes a drink, but it really has a bar vibe rather than a club vibe.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Bars A Obra | Rua Rio Grande do Norte, 1168 | (31) 3215-8077 | http://www.aobra.com.br/ A Obra is a party place in the party section of town, so even though there's a mixed crowd and more dancing than you may be used to in a club, it is definitely worth a visit. Check to see if they have live music or a DJ, depending on your preference for ambiance.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Hotels Ouro Minas | Av. Cristiano Machado, 4001 | (31) 3429-4001 | http://www.ourominas.com.br/en Ouro Minas is the only five-star hotel in BH, so if you're up for a splurge, enjoy the pillow menu, the panoramic elevators, and in-house ATMs for withdrawing cash in safety. It's a gorgeous place that is worth every penny, even if it is outside of town a bit.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Hotels Best Western Sol | R. da Bahia, 1040 | 31 3311-1300 | http://www.hotelsolbh.com.br/ You can never go wrong with a Best Western when you're abroad, and this one's no exception. It's got the free wifi, the breakfast, and a decent set of junior suites if you want to spread out a bit. Get a high floor room for great views.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Hotels Liberty Palace Hotel | Rua Paraíba 1465 | (31) 2121-0900 | http://libertypalace.com.br/hotel/ OK, so the artwork in the room is early yard sale. But the rooms are the kind you don't really see anymore – spacious, and with real furniture, not Ikea. The pool area is bright and sunny. And it's in the gayborhood and has free wifi.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Hotels Hotel Ibis BH Savassi | Av Contorno 6180 | 31/38884300 | http://ibishotel.ibis.com/gb/hotel-7021-ibis-bh-savassi/index.shtml Well what do you know, there's an Ibis in the gayborhood! This is our top hotel pick for Belo Horizonte, with its close proximity and the affordable efficiency of the Ibis chain. As always there is free wifi and a decent complimentary breakfast.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Hotels Belo Horizonte Plaza | Rua Timbiras, 1660 | (31) 3247-4700 | http://www.bhplaza.com.br/en/ The Plaza is another top of the line tower with all the amenities. Its atrium indoor pool is good for when you want a temperature-controlled environment, the gym has updated equipment, and there is wifi as well as non-smoking floors.

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Hotels Belo Horizonte Othon Palace Hote | Av. Afonso Pena, 1050 | 31 2126-0000 | http://www.othon.com.br/hoteis/belo-horizonte-othon-palace This 25-story stunner has amazing views, top-notch amenities, a sexy rooftop pool area with a lounge area that's perfect for sunset views. And free wifi and room service – you may never leave!

Gay and Gay Friendly Belo Horizonte Hotels Lá em Casa Hostel Pousada | Rua Eurita, 30 | 31 3653-9566 | http://www.laemcasahostel.com/Bem-vindos_em_casa.html This hostel is in the artsy Santa Tereza neighborhood, which although it's not the gayborhood it's definitely fun and jam-packed with bars and restaurants. They have single rooms, free wifi, and the outdoor common areas are beautiful and friendly.