Central, South America

Having tired a bit of Thailand recently I've decided to try somewhere new, and have decided on South America. Latin guys are beautiful.
Problem is, which country to go to. I've read that homosexuality isn't looked on too kindly, as the guys have their macho image to uphold (I remember being told something similar about Arabic guys before I went to Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt....let's just say that they were the randiest guys I've ever encountered...in one place I stayed they were almost forming a queue to get a bj :faroah: )

Any ideas where I can have fun and culture at the same time..?

Shiva

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[Abuelo-old]

Hello. I wish I had more concrete details for you but would love to hear the results of your research. I find the men of SA very attractive. Just last week I have purchased a ticket to Lima and am researching that location with a lot more diligence. Bogota and Caracas both also hold an attraction to me at the moment too. None of those places will be as "in your face" as Thailand but I can speak Spanish far better than I could ever hope to speak Thai and it should be quite an adventure.

If you are young and hot, any big SA city.
If the typical out of shape older Thailand style farang, try Rio (sex workers in the saunas) and Lima, avoid Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires is even a hard nut for the young and the hot; these guys aren't interested in foreigners and you won't understand them even if you speak Spanish; otherwise, a fantastic place to visit.

There was a thread about this on the old Sawadee Board and a search may prove productive. I remember it only because of one utterly irrelevant piece of information - the hookers in PR are known as 'buggarones' (or perhaps they are the customers?)

[yaraboy]

Many great venues in L America. You did also mention culture....Hard to top Mexico City. Also about 200 bars and clubs. Certainally not a Thai scene. You will not find many money boys per say but its interesting how expensive taxi fares are to far flung areas of the city after the subway stops.

Havana is of course great for talent......probably the hottest boys in the world and all available for $ 20 (regardless how young or old you are)

Quito. San Jose Lima Rio and I could go on !

I found Mexico City too crazy dangerous. Going to a disco, everyone is patted down for guns. Even in the Zona Rosa, I always felt on the edge of a crime. Once a shoe shine guy kicked me in the shins because I declined a shine on my unshinable shoes.

San Jose Costa Rica I found very friendly and easy to meet people, especially in the saunas.

Actually, in South America in general you have to really aware of the crime. I found Buenos Aires the least scary, but people say in Quito you have to take a taxi everywhere, no walking around and exploring, and I hate that.

Probably not on your radar! I once met and spent some pleasurable times with a gorgeous guy from Ecuador. He was a bit of a poser but was a complete stunner. When I asked if everyone back home (we were both in the US) was as handsome as him, he replied 'No, they are all ugly, I don't know what happened to make me so beautiful'.

Another vote for Costa Rica here!

I visited Costa Rica a few times -- both when I was young and svelte (please be kind!), and many of the nicest beach areas had no electricity, and, a bit older, when it became more developed. San Jose is old, dusty and full of character, and the Pacific beaches (ie. Manual Antonio) are great. There are quite a few web sites to google on the subject... If you go, avoid the Caribbean coast -- the beaches are too dangerous to swim (strong undercurrents) and the night life is even more dangerous, unless you are an expert in self-defence.

[yaraboy]

Different strokes..................... San Jose is a polluted small town with no culture. Sure the boys are Ok but is that all you want. I have been to Mexico City 20 times.and while there is an edge there have never encountered any violence. Once pick pocketed though..be very careful on subway.

I agree with your assessment of San Jose CR but it does have a fun social life.
Mexico City has never caught on as a fun tourist destination because of the pollution and crime, but is worth at least one visit for the incredible cultural offerings. Also, good luck bringing anyone back to your hotel in Mexico, except at an exclusively gay hotel like found in Puerto Vallara. The first time I tried this, they banged on the door every 10 minutes (how romantic) and threatened to call the police.