LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Brazil

Want to top up your tan? Head out to Copacabana Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Rio de Janeiro. Spend the afternoon at the beach and head to one of the restaurants for a bite to eat. Catch the sunset by the shore at Praia do Leme, just a short walk away.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Paulista Avenue, a popular place for shoppers in Jardim Paulista. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Shopping Cidade São Paulo, Center 3 Shopping Mall, and Frei Caneca Shopping and Convention Center.

Wanna race? You could pay a visit to Interlagos Race Track, a popular racetrack located 11.2 mi (18 km) from central São Paulo. São Paulo has other activities you might want to enjoy such as Nubank Parque.

Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Beto Carrero World, one of the top theme parks located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from central Penha. If you have fun at Beto Carrero World, you'll love Labirinto Dos Unicórnios, just a short walk away.

If you're interested in local churches, the heart of Aparecida is home to Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Ipanema Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from central Rio de Janeiro. Catch the sunset by the shore at Leblon Beach and Arpoador Beach, located nearby.

If being by the water is a major draw, Muro Alto Beach is one of the most popular seaside spots located 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from central Ipojuca. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Cupe Beach and Suape Beach.