Rio de Janeiro has gained a platform entirely dedicated to LGBTQIA+ tourism, offering an exclusive digital experience for the community and visitors. The Rio Simpatiza com Você website centralizes information to ensure a safe, welcoming and accessible experience in the city. Inspired by global trends in inclusive tourism, the platform highlights the city as a reference destination, bringing together events, welcoming spaces and personalized itineraries in one place, making it easier for the community and tourists to access authentic experiences. MetrôRio and the Rio de Janeiro Museum of Art have already received the friendly company seal.
At the launch, Rio Simpatiza com Você features interviews with personalities such as actress and singer Mart’nália, who shares her experiences and reveals her favorite places in Rio de Janeiro. These inspiring stories inaugurate an ongoing column, ensuring that users always find new perspectives and authentic looks at the city.
An interactive agenda updated in real time with cultural events, parties, festivals and LGBTQIA+ activities, allowing locals and tourists to keep track of the city’s best attractions in a practical and accessible way.
There is also a targeted directory of more than 200 LGBTQIA+ friendly bars, restaurants, hotels and cultural venues, all of which have been checked and selected to ensure welcoming and safe environments. The site also offers itinerary suggestions and tips for enjoying the best of Rio, focusing on points of interest for the community and relevant information for an unforgettable trip.
A dedicated section that centralizes practical guidelines, prevention tips and essential information on LGBTQIA+ rights in Rio de Janeiro, simplifying access to fundamental information for the community’s safety.
Credits: O Dia