The gay scene in Fortaleza is already a bit active. You won’t find a gay bar in every corner of every street but you will be able to find a number that will fit your fancy. The gay life is still emerging in the city but you will find that it is already a fun and open gay community.

 

It will be good to know what places to go to experience the gay scene. There are some discos, pubs and also saunas that you will find are gay-friendly.

 

Gay-friendly places

The Dragon Health Club has different type of facilities available. It is a male only club that offers a sauna, steam room, and swimming pool. There is also a mini bar and snack bar that you can enjoy. Plus it has four suites available for use. The club is located at Rua Almirante Jaceguai, just 10 minutes from most hotels. If you would be taking a cab, just ask the driver to take you to the Centro Cultural Dragao do Mar. This is the city’s main tourist area. Aside from the many amenities offered in the club, they also hold various events. You can check out their website for event schedules.

 

Thermas California is another establishment where you can get sauna services. There are also therapeutic massage services offered and you can also find a sex shop in the establishment. It is located at Rua Bárbara de Alenca and is open daily from 2:00 to 10:00 PM. When going to the place, make sure you have the address listed down to show to the cab driver. And as the staff knows only little English, it would be good to know a bit of Portuguese.

 

Divine is another gay friendly club that you can find in Fortaleza. It is located in Rua General Sampaio and is open Wednesdays and Thursday from 7:00, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30-5:00, and Sundays from 5:30-1:00. You will find escort boys in this club.

 

Tips to remember

If you are looking into exploring the gay scene in Fortaleza, it would be good to remember these simple but useful tips: don’t flaunt or show off your money in public, never take someone back to your hotel room and don’t tell anyone where you’re staying, and stick to the main tourist areas near Beira Mar and don’t risk going to a remote place.

 

If you want to explore more you can ask the concierge of the hotel you’re staying at or the waitresses of a bar you’re visiting. But be sure to ask around first if this place is safe and is worth the travel.