Argentina is home to the Argentine Homosexual Community (CHA) founded by Carlos Jáuregui, the Association of Transvestites, Transsexuals, and Transgenders (ATTTA), and has landmark laws like the Equal Marriage Law (2010) and the Gender Identity Law (2012)—both groundbreaking rights that serve as a model in Latin America. In a country that leads in rights and initiatives for sexual and gender diversity, its capital is no exception.
In Buenos Aires, you'll find a subway station that celebrates diversity, a café literally named “Pride,” parties, cultural centers, a massive pride march, and even sports teams! We’ve gathered LGBTQIA+ (an abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transvestite, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex, and Queer) options across venues where you can enjoy good food, drag queen shows, parties, sports, or just spend a good time in a safe, inclusive environment.
Maricafé is the go-to LGBTQ+ café in the Palermo neighborhood. It’s perfect for a mid-morning visit for coffee with toast, followed by a slice of rainbow cake and a mint lemonade. Come back in the afternoon for their tarot readings and try to unveil your future.
Tip: Get your ticket for their Drag Brunch through this link.
Where: Honduras 4096.
Located on a corner in San Telmo, with a plum-colored exterior and “PRIDE” displayed above the door, this is a typical hangout for LGBTQIA+ folks exploring the historic part of the city. Pride Café hosts all kinds of events: drag shows, leather fetish parties with dress codes, art exhibits, pride fests, acoustic sessions, and live music.
Where: Balcarce 869.
In the Abasto neighborhood, just four blocks from the Pueyrredón B Line subway stop, this transfeminist neighborhood space promotes reflection and debate with its “Cinema and the Future” series. Here, attendees watch a film selected by a guest speaker and then discuss how the future might unfold.
The JJ Cultural Circuit also has a philosophy book fair with publishers like Adriana Hidalgo, Biblos, and Caja Negra. It offers Argentine cinema series, open mic nights, circular fashion, and urban art tours in Abasto.
Throughout the year, they also host #BackToThe80sParty, with hits from the 80s from Madonna to Bowie.
Where: Jean Jaures 347.
A civil and cultural association in Buenos Aires that defines itself as an “unclassifiable” space, supporting queer and diverse initiatives for over twenty years. Casa Brandon, in Villa Crespo, manages a library, a publishing house, an art gallery, the Brandon party, Brandon Club, and Brandon TV, an audiovisual content producer.
Events include medicinal cannabis workshops, game nights, Lesbiclub, solo artist nights, karaoke, and tango nights.
Check their website for event details and activities.
Where: Luis María Drago 236.
The Carlos Jáuregui subway station is the first in the world named after an LGBTQ+ rights activist, inaugurated in 2017.
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This spot, frequented by over 300,000 people daily, features an art installation by Daniel Arzola, reminding us that today’s rights are the result of a hard-fought struggle.
Where: Av. Santa Fe and Av. Pueyrredón.
Feliza has an inner patio, a stage, drag shows, jazz nights, Grindr nights, queer art jams, gay parties, and karaoke—Feliza is, first and foremost, a safe space.
This iconic social and cultural club is open Wednesday through Sunday and is a vibrant part of Palermo.
Where: Av. Córdoba 3271.
It's Wednesday, you're in Palermo, and no need to ask what's happening tonight. La Jolie is at Club Araoz: a free-entry party and a midweek rainbow vibe.
Tip: Entry is from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., only for those 18 and up.
Where: Aráoz 2424.
A quiet, gay-friendly spot in Palermo specializing in ramen, sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese dishes. Mirutaki is open Wednesday to Sunday from 7 to 10:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays for takeout only.
Highlights include the sashimi moriawase (red snapper, mullet, croaker, tuna, and salmon), shrimp ramen with egg and corn, and the tatakidon (smoked beef over rice).
Where: Ángel Justiniano Carranza 2339.
If Wednesdays are for Bizar Games with Lynch(a wild challenge event with free drinks as prizes), Saturdays are for Miss Lypsinc Battle. And Sundays? For cabaret with Evangelina Fox’s Lipsync show.
In short, you could spend the whole week at PEUTEO bar gay. Open Wednesday to Sunday and the night before holidays, from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Where: Gurruchaga 1867.
Managed by Lisa Kerner and Violeta Uman and produced by Casa Brandon, FAQ is an art festival with programming curated through a queer lens.
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An event that brings visibility to queer projects and builds professional networks within the community. Held each December, it is now in its sixth year.
Where: Luis María Drago 236, Casa Brandon.
A pizzeria with locations in Palermo, Olivos, and Belgrano, they also have a bar called Cima and a club that hosts drag bingo, gaming nights, and karaoke events.
Their menu goes beyond pizza and includes options like prawn croquettes with sweet potato fries and fresh herbs; fainá sticks and stracciatella with pesto and roasted cherry tomatoes; and grilled beef with roasted sweet potatoes and gremolata. For dessert, don’t miss the affogato: ice cream topped with hot espresso.
Where: Guatemala 4701, Palermo; Corrientes 402, Olivos; Juramento at Amenábar, Mercado de Belgrano.
Looking for a party with pop music, reggaeton, and DJs all night, along with birthday promotions and cash and TV raffles until 7 a.m.? That’s Fiesta Queen, one of the LGBTTTIQ+ nightlife stars in Palermo.
Where: Av. Córdoba 5210.
A gay-friendly wine bar in Palermo Soho offering private tastings, live music, astrology, tarot readings, live shows, and fun tasting sessions.
Recommended: the marinated skirt steak with double-baked potato wedges, criolla sauce, and classic aioli, or the pesto toast with mushroom pâté and crispy gruyere.
Where: Aráoz 1392.
With locations in Villa Crespo, Palermo Hollywood, and Palermo Soho, KBBQ Korean Barbecue offers a unique dining experience. The table features a charcoal grill at the center where guests cook their ingredients, like dumplings, Korean fried chicken, kimchi soup, egg tortilla, and raw meat.
Where: Gorriti 5675, Guatemala 4452, Pringles 1272.
In a stylishly restored venue with wooden, cream, and English green decor, Cantina Mandia is a gay-friendly restaurant offering indoor, sidewalk, and garden seating.
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Don’t miss: the Calabrese-style chicken wings and Provençal fries as appetizers, tomato and basil arancini or fusilli for the main course, and caramel ice cream or tiramisu for dessert.
Where: Zapiola 1218.
This unique experience involves putting on headphones and walking down Santa Fe Avenue with narration that shares the story of José María Di Bello, a non-binary LGBTTTIQ+ activist who grew up in the area and had early love and identity experiences here.
"Liberty Avenue: One Story, Infinite Colors" is a tribute to a neighborhood that served as a safe haven for the lesbian, gay, transvestite, trans, and bisexual community during the 80s and 90s.
Where: Meeting point Av. Santa Fe 1350.
Another gay-friendly spot in Buenos Aires, Malcriada in Colegiales, is a specialty coffee shop and artisanal bakery. Must-tries include the vertical pistachio, raspberry ganache, and white chocolate cake, as well as the kale and Atuel cheese focaccia sandwich. Choosing just one item isn’t easy here!
Where: Ravignani 1338.
Dance, sing, dine, and explore Buenos Aires in inclusive places. But what about sports?
Yacarés BA celebrates its 5th anniversary as a social, athletic, inclusive, and diverse space, offering basketball, volleyball, soccer, and functional fitness. Their motto: “for dissident, non-binary, federal, and loving sports free of violence.”
Where: Locations for sports activities vary. Check their Instagram highlights for details.
An inclusive and open swimming team in Buenos Aires for those wanting to spend the year swimming and enjoying sports gatherings. Gapef Swimming has no gender restrictions and focuses on learning, training, and socializing—a great LGBTTTIQ+ alternative for those seeking a unique experience.
Where: Oruro 1300, Martín Fierro sports complex.
It all began in July 1992, when 300 people gathered under the slogan “Freedom, Equality, Diversity” to march through the city. Some even wore masks to stay anonymous. Today, the Pride March has become a major LGBTTTIQ+ event, attracting thousands every November. It’s the ultimate LGBTTTIQ+ celebration, full of glitter, music, and festivity.
Where: Plaza de Mayo.
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