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Porto Alegre Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel | Ave Alberto Bins 514 | 51 3220-7000 | http://www.plazahoteis.com.br/saorafael/en/ If you've stayed here in the past, you'll be pleased to know they've redone their rooms not to look so much like your spinster aunt's bedroom. The rooftop lap pool is a stunner, and there's a hot tub and gym up there as well. The Executive Single rooms are the best value.

Porto Alegre Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Quality Hotel Porto Alegre | Comendador Caminha St. 42 | 51 3323-9300 | http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-porto_alegre-brazil-BR084 What can we say about a Quality Inn that you don't know already? This one has all the amenities you'd expect from a reputable international chain – gym facilities, nice breakfast spread, clean comfortable rooms – plus park views and valet parking.

Porto Alegre Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Blue Tree Millennium Porto Alegre (note that it is more often than not found online spelled “Millenium”; not sure which one you would prefer to use) | Av. Borges de Medeiros, 3120 | 51 3026-2200 | http://www.bluetree.com.br/hoteis-e-resorts/millenium-porto-alegre.jsp?language=en Upgrade to a Deluxe room here, as they've been completely refurbished and are super nice; the Standards leave much to be desired. You'll also get more space – and they have terraces, while the others have just windows. But all rooms have AC, wifi, and nice bright bathrooms. Don't miss the view from the indoor rooftop pool.

Porto Alegre Gay and Gay Friendly Hotels Ornatus Palace Hotel | Rua General Vitorino, 146 | (51) 3221 4555 | http://www.hotelornatus.com.br/ This gay-friendly hotel is in a good location, has a decent continental breakfast spread, and offers laundry services. The interior may not be the most modern you've ever stepped foot in, but the rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious. Wifi is available.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Businesses/Organizations BITCH | Bitch.com.br Once a season, the BITCH circuit party rears its raunchy head, and the gays come out in droves to get their BITCH on. If you can't get to Carnival, then make sure you're around for BITCH.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Porcão | Av. Armando Lombardi, 591 | 21 3389-8989 | http://www.porcao.com.br/ You can't go all the way to Rio and not have churrascaria, otherwise known as meat fest. But we're talking about actual meat here! Come hungry, and load up on some of the best grilled meats you'll ever have. There are two locations; this is the one with the stunning view of Sugarloaf.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Salpicado | R. Maria Quitéria, 77 | 21 2227-2161 | http://www.salpicado.com.br/ This is your place for simple, home-cooked, traditional Brazilian food in a non-sceney atmosphere. Sometimes, it's just good to get away from it all! They also deliver if you're renting your own place in Rio for the season.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Bazzar | R. Barao da Torre, 538 | (32) 0228-84 | http://www.bazzar.com.br/ Fresh food served in a quiet atmosphere with some home-cooked loving thrown in for good measure. Ask about sauces and mustards to take home as gifts – or to have later when you want to remember your days in Rio!

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Confiteria Colombo | Rua Gonalves Dias 32 | (21) 2505-1500 | http://www.confeitariacolombo.com.br/site/ There is a lot of history to this place, evidenced in its Belle Epoque interior that has been lovingly preserved. The cuisine is mixed, and served buffet style, so come hungry! If you're not starving, then have a seat at the snack bar for a little bit of this or that.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Siri Mole & Cia | Rua Francisco Otaviano, 50 (Rua Ral Pompia) | (21) 1226-7089 | http://www.sirimole.com.br/ This cute, intimate place is the place to go for northern Brazilian food that satisfies the soul. Note, though, that this is no down-home place; trendy types flock here like moths to a flame, so it's a good place to bring someone yo want to impress.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Felice Caffè | Rua Gomes Carneiro, 30 | (21) 2522-7749 | www.felice.com.br/arquivos/principal.htm A gay-heavy mixed crowd comes here for the good food – but they stay for the drinks, and it could be perhaps the sceniest ice cream parlor in the Western Hemisphere. You could easily see yourself hitting this up more than once a day.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Caroline Cafe | Rua J.J. Seabra, 10 | 21 2540-0705 | There's a little bit of everything here – classic Rio people watching at the outdoor tables, American pub food, sushi, Brazilian brunch menu a pretty hip bar scene... oh, and a rooftop terrace that is hot, hot, hot.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Pizzaria Rainbow | Av Atlantica, kiosk 8 -Copa | no number | no website This pizza stand on the beach is marked by its rainbow flag – and the dozens of hot, sweaty, sandy gays chowing down on great pizza and washing it all down with a cold beer. It's open until 1am, so you can even come here for a quick bite before heading out, and get a head start on the action.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Restaurants Zazá Bistrô Tropical | R. Joana Angélica, 40 | 21 2247-9101 | http://www.zazabistro.com.br Quirky, colorful, and just a touch fabulous, Zazá should always be on your list when hunger strikes. They emphasize organic ingredients, and their menu is carefully cureated with lovingly prepared dishes.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Spa 73 | Rua Pereira de Almeida, 73 | 21 3087-0037 | http://www.netgay.com.br/saunas/spa73foto.htm The common areas of this sauna are very club-like, but the cabins are the stars here – get one of the suites with a Jacuzzi tub, and who knows when you'll ever want to leave? This one is definitely worth a visit.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Sauna Buonsucesso | Rua Bonsucesso, 252 | 21 2260-9385 | http://www.netgay.com.br/saunas/bonsucesso.htm This sauna, while a bit oldish in style, has massages, dry sauna, full bar, dark room, a cruisey video room, and a really nice rooftop terrace. The first and third Sundays have free entrance, and it seems like everyone here is horny as hell.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Termas Leblon | Rua Barão da Torre, 522 | 21 2247-9169 | http://www.termasleblon.com.br/ This sauna in Ipanema is not big inside, but it has a gorgeous outdoor space that more than makes up for it. It also has full spa services; you can even get a haircut here if you're looking a little shaggy! Skews to an older clientele, although that brings in the young boys who admire them.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Projeto SB Club | Rua Dezenove de Fevereiro, 162 | 21 2244-4263 | http://www.projetosb.com.br There are no rent boys here, but there is plenty of selection among the clientele – head to the bar for the most action. And the changing room is unique in that it actually has flattering lighting! You also get a welcome kit with toiletries and lube, a nice touch.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Termas Kabalk | Rua Santa Luiza, 459 | 21 2572-6210 | http://www.netgay.com.br/saunas/kabalk1.htm Not the newest or sleekest facilities you'll ever see (although the private cabins are completely redone), but it's clean and friendly. Head to the backyard patio, where you can relax while watching men shower in the outdoor group shower room.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Le Boy Fitness at Le Boy | Rua Raul Pompéia, 102 | http://www.leboy.com.br/site/le-boy-fitness/ That thumping you hear under your feet is the bass coming from the Le Boy club, but this is a legit sauna, with a full gym, private cabins, a video room, and a lounge area with a full bar. Tons of young hot bods. The stripper show/bingo combo on Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Saturdays is surreal but a real hoot.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Club Gayligula | Rua Ubaldino do Amaral, 50 | (22) 2461-44 | http://www.netgay.com.br/saunas/gayligola.htm We're putting this under both clubs and saunas, because while some may go for the facilities, others will insist it is a straight-up gay sex club – there's no beating around the bush here! There are dark rooms, video rooms, glory holes, cruising areas – but no escorts.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Sauna Point 202 | Rua Siqueira Campos, 202 | http://saunapoint202.blogspot.com In addition to full sauna facilities and services, there are raunchy drag shows, sexy stripper shows, escorts galore, private cabins, video rooms, and a generally fun vibe. Show up late for the most action. Many years ago Pointe use to be the place to go but in recent times, the number of boys and customers have slowed down and it is very quite at times.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Termas Catete| Rua Corrêa Dutra, 34 | (21) 2265-5478 | no website Friendly staff, sprawling, clean facilities, and every conceivable type of man you could desire – with dark meat a popular menu choice. Head here later in the evening for the best choice and hottest action; it's open until 6am on the weekends, so it's never too late!

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Termas Meio Mundo | Rua Teófilo Otoni, 18 | 21 2233-0930 http://www.netgay.com.br/saunas/meiomundo.htm Rent boy city! Plus stripper shows, private room and a cafe that serves food. Note, however, that if you are going here, take a taxi, and have them call you a taxi when you leave – it may be fun inside, but it's a bit sketchy outside. However, for those that are familiar with the area, it is fairly easy to get to the subway. The area is always packed with people and the streets are usually busy. However, just outside the doors, I have always been able to find a taxi quickly. Meio Mundo does not have showers inside their rooms. It is not as nice as many of the other saunas in Rio but it is always full of boys and usually more twinks here than any other sauna. It is for this reason, this has been my favorite for the last 2 trips.

Rio De Janeiro Gay and Gay Friendly Sauna/Massage Sauna Club 29 | Rua Prof. Alfredo Gomes, 29 | 21 2286-6380 | http://club29.com.br/ This sauna is open until 4am every night except Sunday, so you can come here if the selection in the clubs left you wanting. Here you'll find the usual facilities, plus a crowd that isn't your usual twinks and smooth bodies, but a bit more manly – including married men looking to be discreet.