Sao Paulo - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
Sao Paulo has a very large LGBT community, and a seemingly large portion of the Consulate community are LGBT. Can't really speak on this matter myself, but given the statistics, I would wager a guess that Sao Paulo certainly is better than many other posts with more negative views and laws towards the LGBT community. - Jun 2024
In my opinion yes. Although, I can't begin to know what challenges might be faced. From what I have seen there seems to be a wide acceptance of all people in the LGBTQ community. - May 2021
Very LGBT friendly. - Apr 2021
Maybe the best in Latin America. Close your eyes and imagine it and it's hear for LGBT people. Pride parade is one of the biggest in the world. Certain neighborhoods seem to be predominantly LGBT-oriented/occupied. The nightlife is great. However, there are concerns with the new government's attitudes towards LGBT people and with high levels of violence against trans people. - Aug 2019
Sao Paulo is excellent for the LGBT community and has one of the largest Pride parades in the world. - Nov 2017
Yes. Biggest Pride parade in the world is in Sao Paulo. - Apr 2017
Yep, there's a fantastic gay scene. - Apr 2017
Yes! See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_Gay_Pride_Parade - Jan 2017
Yes. Brazil and the United States have similar attitudes toward gays and lesbians: generally positive, moving in the right direction, but not perfect. The U.S. Consulate has a large gay community and supportive allies. - Aug 2015
Yes. - Aug 2013
There is a visible gay community in Sao Paulo, and there are many gay-friendly bars and clubs. The city hosts a very well-attended gay pride parade every year. However, there are incidences of hate crimes committed on occasion. - Dec 2012
Sao Paulo has one of the biggest Gay Pride Parades in the world, so yes. - Jan 2012
Yes - Jan 2012
Yes. - Jan 2012
Yes. - Oct 2008
It's got to be one of the best, outside of San Francisco. Very open GLBT community here, an enormous GLBT parade, which drew 3.5 million people last year. Brazilian girls say the gay clubs play the best music in the city. One gay friend of mine had no trouble finding a new boyfriend the same day he arrived. - Aug 2008
