Within the
last 12 years the LGBTQ community has rapidly evolved in regards to places, and
common spots where members of the clanship can gather together for entertainment,
and relaxation in some of the most populated cities in Ecuador.
According
to a news article posted by El Universo, one of the majors newspapers in Ecuador,
since the year 2006 the LGBTQ tourism towards Ecuador, and the Galapagos
archipelago started to increase at a moderate pace, propelling the need to
create places for local and foreigners citizens of this segment of the society
that is considered among the top niches in the Tourism industry with an offer
of well educated, and well-traveled individuals with a taste for high-end products,
and services.
However,
bear in mind that even though the availability of outgoing places for LGBTQ
members in Ecuador has a decent range of choices, the tendencies implemented
like in other places around the world, that strongly have defined certain
neighborhoods within the metropolitan areas of the cities, such as Boystown in Chicago, or
even the Castro district in San Francisco - California, are still slowly
developing in our country when compare to those locations.
Nonetheless,
the openness and friendliness that characterize, for the most part, the Ecuadorian
people in regards to the approach to outsiders, and tourists from different backgrounds
in life, is without a doubt the most charming, as well as sincere in Latin America.
Among places where
LGBTQ members can enjoy in the Capital city of San Francisco de Quito in
Ecuador, we have a wide range between bars, restaurants, hotels, night-clubs, SPA’s –Saunas, movie theaters, shop stores, and
public places that are friendly, and tolerant to the LGBTQ joinder.
One of the
most important LGBTQ organizations in Ecuador, “ALIANZA EQUIDAD” – (http://equidadecuador.org/index.html),
is constantly promoting activities, as well as educating the local LGBTQ
community with workshops about sexual education, HIV prevention, Legal advice,
human rights, and psychological counseling to its members, among other services.
On top of
that ALIANZA EQUIDAD participates in 3 main events during the year designed for
the proudly rainbow flag crowds, which reflect a strong identity with the Gay
and Lesbian international movement in this small but diverse country in the
middle of the world.
These events
are considered among local fellows of the community as, Key Game changers in
driving to the Ecuadorian society the Harmony along events such as the Gay Pride
Parade, the Gay rights (A.K.A Silent Day), and the HIV day prevention.
Among the suggestions
of ALIANZA EQUIVIDA in regards to openly friendly places for the LGBTQ community, there are the following:
·
Night clubs, karaokes, small cafes,
pubs, and bars: Bar
Ril, Café Democratico, Spartacus, Tercer Milenio, Budha, Arms Armadi, Sol Inn,
Soho, and Kika.
·
Hotels:
Hotel Casa Joaquin
·
Movie Theaters and films´ projection places: Ocho y Medio, Video Maxxx, Video
Eros, Mega Spark, Video Universal.
·
SPA-Saunas: Azul, Jinetes, Bambu SPA, El Faraon
ZENITH TRAVEL ECUADOR
is by far the first Inbound Tour Operator & DMC in Ecuador that began to
develop the LGBTQ tourist programs to The Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu
ruins a few years ago.
If you want
to visit the enchanting Galapagos archipelago, along the 4 inner worlds of
Ecuador, don’t hesitate to visit our website:
Visit Ecuador and
South America as a single traveler, with couples, or with a group of friends,
and feel relax, secure, and protected by ZENITH TRAVEL’S LGBT experience in designing
tourist packages for you and your love
ones.
Classic Ecuador Program
Historical Ecuador
Program
For more information,
please contact us at:
USA Telephone: 305-506-6823
Ecuador Telephone: 593-2-290-5595
Email: marketing@zenithecuador.com
