There are now gay pride parades in many of Brazil's big cities - Rio, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, even Manaus in the Amazon. Gay and lesbian travelers will find small but vibrant gay communities in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and some of the other big cities, more often geared toward men than women. Brazil is still a macho culture and any open sign of affection between people of the same sex will meet with disapproval.
Outside of the big cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador, openly gay men or women will certainly draw attention and perhaps be subjected to comments or jokes.
