Summer has not even arrived and temperatures are throughout Brazil already hiting around 95 degrees. Predictions are that the temperature is maintained over the next six months. With a coastline of 4603 miles washed by the Atlantic, the country has a plethora of beaches for those seeking to refresh from heat; although not all of them have a good acceptance of the gay community. To facilitate ‘the road to perdition‘, we list the five most LGBTQIA friendly beaches of Brazil.

• Ipanema – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro state

Immortalized by Vinicius de Moraes song and Tom Jobim, The Girl from Ipanema, the beach is one of the postcards of the city. Inviting at all times. Whether to enjoy the sea, take a walk or ride the bike path. In 2009, Rio de Janeiro was considered the best LGBTQIA destination in the world. Ipanema beach, especially Posto 9, is where freedom reigns.

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