Is Mell Gay-Friendly? - Casal

Contents:

• GAY MELL TRAVEL GUI
• GAY MELLíN MELLíN CY GUI
• THE BT (AND WORST) OF MELL’S GAY NIGHTLIFE
• DISVER OUR FAVOURE PLAC TO ENJOY GAY COLOMBIA OUTSI BOGOTá
• GAY MELL · HOTELS
• TOP 11 GAY FRIENDLY HOTELS IN MELL
• MELL GAY BARS
• TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL – MEDELLIN
• IS MELL GAY-FRIENDLY?
• GAY MELL

GAY MELL TRAVEL GUI

Colombia was the fourth cy South Ameri to legalize same-sex marriage, and Mell has transformed self over the last two s to be a thrivg metropolis that is very welg and gay-iendly. The two ma ci, Bogota and Mell, each have a large gay neighborhood—pecially Chapero Bogota where you n fd the megaclub Theatron, the largt LGBTQ+ club Lat Ameri. As wh most untri the world, there will always exist an element of homophobia, particularly ral muni around the ast.

Bogota is the untry’s #1 LGBTQ statn wh one of the largt gay clubs the world—Theatron on Saturday nights. We are gay uple Stefan and Sebastien om London, who left our liv London 2014 to travel the world. As reported by var rmal surveys, approximately six to seven percent of Colombians are homosexual/bisexual.

Obvly, there are the stereotypil homophobic cizens, but everyday we are advancg more and beg more liberal and more acceptg of our differenc.

GAY MELLíN MELLíN CY GUI

Gay Mellín Mellín Cy GuiA transformative, eternally blue-skied cy once the beloved home to notor dg lord Pablo Esbar, Mellín retas a certa gr while also burstg wh ever-iendly lols, spirg nature and a burgeong art scene. The sun was rsg my sk, Another me uld now beg…”The bt hotels MellínLet’s kick start this Mellín gay travel gui to the bt hotels wh the luxur 5-star offerg Celto Boutique Hotel, a new addn to the cy-based jt 600 meters om Lleras Park and wh walkg distance of three other parks; Poblado, Lear and Dancer. Featurg sleek, whe faças, pretty cy views and ee-standg -room bathtubs, Viagg is both gay-iendly and stylish as hell.

Not only do they celebrate gay pri every year, but they’ve got a btlg gay nightlife scene as well.

THE BT (AND WORST) OF MELL’S GAY NIGHTLIFE

Not only is El Poblado one of the bt gay-iendly areas of the cy, but ’s also known as beg a meetg pot for the LGBTQ+ muny between s famo parks, El Poblado park and Parque Lleras. Here you’ll have no problem walkg around as a gay uple, or beg treated as you should no matter what you’re dog.

I typilly check to see how acmodatg the staff is, whether or not they make you feel weled, and whether they make sure gay upl have rooms wh a sgle bed vs two beds.

Now that you know what to look for when huntg down a gay-iendly hotel, let’s talk about the bt plac Mell. The bt thg about the hotel is that is prepared for any type of traveler, which addn to s iendly bilgual staff, mak one of the bt gay-iendly acmodatns the cy.

DISVER OUR FAVOURE PLAC TO ENJOY GAY COLOMBIA OUTSI BOGOTá

Mellín is diverse many thgs, and Celto jos this variety, not only beg a gay-iendly hotel but also a botanil hotel wh s natural ratn surround by green areas. Lotn: Calle San Juan # 74-84VivaViva is one of Mell’s biggt and most well-known gay bars, wh “paisas” (people om Mell) om all stratas of society partyg at Viva on Friday and Saturday nights, acrdg to sourc who equent Viva.

GAY MELL · HOTELS

In Colombia, “crossover” refers to an eclectic mix of mic where anythg om salsa, vallenato, and merengue, to pop, reggaeton, and electroni is often hosts themed parti, anythg om gay pri parti, to strip shows, to R Janeiro-style rnivals, acrdg to their official Facebook page.

(Still: Youtube)La Canta JaviLa Canta Javi is an inic gay bar loted the heart of downtown Mell whose style is remiscent of a tradnal Mexin most other gay nightclubs Mell are only open on weekends, La Canta Javi is open Wednday through Monday om 8PM, acrdg to s official Facebook page.

TOP 11 GAY FRIENDLY HOTELS IN MELL

Lotn: Calle 57a (borrg, perhaps ironilly, the wt si of Mell’s Metropolan Church)(Photo: Gabrielle Mentjox)Don AquellosDon Aquellos is a gay-iendly outdoor bar Parque Lleras, Poblado; an up-sle area of Mell where the btlg nightlife attracts travellers and lols alike. Disver our favoure plac to enjoy gay Colombia outsi BogotáStori > Experienc > Disver our favoure plac to enjoy gay Colombia outsi BogotáThrown to disrepute by the Mellín Cartel the 1980s, humble Colombia has spent s shirkg s old reputatn of dg vlence and rptn.

Amidst all, burgeong gay scen ga tractn, om the nightly dance parti of Mellín to the bbled gay romanc of Cartagena. BOOK WITH US Photo: Joshua EarleLGBT travellers ColombiaOn the face of , Colombia seems to align wh nservative Lat Ameri s attu towards homosexualy, but lve a ltle eper and you’ll soon fd a strong queer unrcurrent all around the natn wh diversy champned throughout, particularly Bogotá and Mellín. A first port of ll on the Colombia gay scene mt be Bogotá – a cy home to a vibrant gay muny and the largt gay bar Lat Ameri.

MELL GAY BARS

But gay Colombia don’t end there, as you will soon fd out… Cartagena | Photo: Rirdo Gomez Angel Photo: Bryan CastrillonA b about BogotáWhile we don’t wish to allow the Colombian pal of Bogotá to steal the show, would be remiss of not to mentn him. Experience all-night gay parti Chapero, stunng natural surroundgs and a morn food scene that’ll leave you wantg more.

Today the cy is known as one of the most progrsive ci South Ameri, and, spe a ltle roughns around the edg, a place of novatn and morn gastronomy wh a rich social taptry that celebrat this is not your first stop Colombia, you’re sure to hear about the wild nightlife and liberal atmosphere gay Mellín before even arrivg. As well as hostg mixed bars, clubs, rtrants and grand malls, Poblado is where most gay clubs and LGBT events take place. At any other time, make your own fita wh a post-party hike up to the Hills of Three Cross or arrange a relaxed gay meetg at the Park Ciudad l R on weekends, the perfect place to wd down after a noteworthy night out.

Not the most happeng place for queer travellers, gay Cartagena matas s allure thanks to s relaxg vib and recreatnal opportuni, wh a astle that n’t be beaten. Cartagena gay scene centr on two fun gay venu, and while not a reason to vis on their own, the gay-iendly party scene as a whole will e as a pleasant surprise, pecially after midnight. Cartagena’s beach meanwhile offer the ial haner cure, and spe the lack of official gay spots, you won’t be disappoted by the array of optns, both near the old town the Bogran area and further out.

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL – MEDELLIN

This is Barranquilla Gay Carnival, an event talked about all over the untry for s queer celebratns and epic gay parti.

Come to gay Barranquilla towards the end of Febary to experience the entire ftival, wh events takg place up to weeks advance before culmatg the unapologetilly mp ‘Guacherna Gay’ rnival ends, you’ll see that Barranquilla empti out nsirably, leavg a rather more peaceful cy to be explored.

Dance ‘til dawn at any of the excg gay parti hosted durg Salsa Ftival or e earlier for Cali Pri June when gay events take over the entire cy.

IS MELL GAY-FRIENDLY?

At all other tim, Cali gay scene ref to stop thstg s hips, particularly wh Comuna 3, gay Cali central jt south of the Parque Natural Bataclá some energy to explore Cali s entirety, gettg a more staid cultural experience at any one of the teemed mms across the cy. Wh perhaps the exceptn of gay Manizal, let the ci alone and head straight towards the smaller towns – wh laid-back Salento beg our number one choice. Alternatively, choose gay Santa Marta or the sleepy neighbourg town of Taganga for a more fortable base served by regular b to at least two nights to see the bt bs of the park, alternatg between the beach, for reef snorkellg and sunbathg, and the fort, for mounta trekkg among ancient s.

When Arizona native Sam Castañeda first vised Mell 2013, the South Amerin cy wasn’t exactly a gay vatn paradise. In a lively area wh rtrants and trendy botanil-themed boutique hotel is loted Mell's gay area El Poblado, where you n fd lots of rtrants and buzzg bars. Friendly romantic guthoe is suated Mell's gay area of Poblado, Pat l Mundo offers boutique acmodatn jt 700 meters om Lleras Park Medall.

Mell's gay scene is not as large as Bogota's, but as wh everythg else this vibrant cy, is no ls excg.

GAY MELL

Conveniently loted around El Poblado, the gay district of Mell is home to a range of gay bars, clubs, and allied venu. Panoramic rooftop chic 4-star boutique hotel is loted a quieter area of Mell's gay district El Poblado.

Cy viewsLuxury hotel featurg an -hoe night club and a bety salon, Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia is suated Mell's gay area of Poblado offerg 4-star acmodatn. Jose Maria Cordova Internatnal Airport is wh a 50-mute drive of Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia, while popular gay nightlife optns, cludg Zero Club are jt a 5-mute walk away. Close to gay hotel ially suated the lively Zona Rosa District, Hotel Park 10 offers stylish acmodatn close to popular entertament and nightlife optns.