Gay clubs and parties in Rio de Janeiro 2010

Mix of party barbies, transsexuals, drags and other queers make this a special club experience.
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Located in an old cinema (founded in 1909), Cine Real hosts many gay (friendly) parties and events in weekends.
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Stylish mixture of lounge, club and gallery, it spans over two floors. On the first floor you will find the lounge and the dance floor on the second.
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Tiny club and bar in the red light district of Copacabana. Frequent special theme parties.
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Small but crowded (best on Wednesdays and Thursdays!) gay club with 2 bars.
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The bears cave of Rio. Located in a basement, this is the oldest gay bar in Copacabana.
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The most well known club at Copacabana (in need of a good make over though). With a sauna upstairs, a couple of bars, gogo boys and drag shows, this is the place where you will end up late at night. Best on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sunday.
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Imported from Sao Paulo, The Week is Rio's latest addition to the club scene. With 2 different areas, many bars and an outside terrace, including small swimming pool, all in a very stylish look and feel, The Week is certainly a recommendation. Don't miss the pool parties on Sunday here!
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Big monthly circuit party on various locations
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Massive circuit and pool parties, not to be missed during carnival.
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The original brazilian POOL PARTY happens in a fabulous outdoor space in Rio de Janeiro with a great view of the Guanabara Bay, the Sugar Loaf and the Christ from the pool.
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Gay friendly club at Leblon in old planetarium with bar, restaurant and dance floor. Mostly gay on Thusdays and Sundays.
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