INDULGENCES travel by joel martens


SOUTH


-WAY SOUTH


I was fascinated by my friend’s description of his native Brazil, spe- cifically the city of São Paulo where he grew up. He talked glowingly of the gay culture and the massive Gay Pride celebration that occurs annually—one of the largest in the world. I have to ad- mit, I was intrigued and decided that South America it should be the focus of my next travel col- umn. Here are the highlights:


ARGENTINA – Capital: Buenos Aires, Major Cities: Cordoba, Rosario


and La Planta. The diversity of this country is endless, from the


glacial Patagonian Andes with its jagged peaks, to the magnificent beauty of Iguaçu Falls, lush rainforest wilder- ness and vast pampas where traditional gauchos still roam. The most progressive of all of the Latin American countries; it was the first to legalize same-sex marriage in 2010, so naturally it has a large and sophisticated gay culture. If you want to experience a sophisticated metro- politan lifestyle, the capitol city of Buenos Aries has what you want. Filled with a rich colonial history (it’s termed the Paris of South America), world-class arts, native food and wines, you can get lost in it’s culture—as a delightful bonus, some of the most beautiful men you will ever see reside here. The city is divided into 48 barrios, look for Bar- rio Norte, Palermo Viejo and San Telmo for the strongest gay presence. thegayguide.com.ar


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RAGE monthly | SEPTEMBER 2011


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