It’s all true in the Zona Sul, location of the legendary Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and home to Rio’s many gay bars and clubs. More than just beach and scene.
A year-old South Carolina trans man has gone viral on TikTok, saying he was accosted in a bar by staff, called slurs, and detained by police after using the women’s restroom.
Charleston is pretty LBGT friendly is general - but there are LBGT bars if that is what you are looking for. Dudley's is the one downtown but I would say all the bars are LBGT friendly Local - Dive but not on the strip Royal American - Dive but not on the strip Bangcock Lounge - 24/7 Karoke (this place is a gem).