Each person was rocking it with their outfit game – leaving us feeling a bit underdressed. As were the drag stars! Giving high energy performances, the queens here blur the lines of gender and redefine performance art. The bar is filled with LED boxes which are built into the walls, giving off the feeling of walking down the streets of Tokyo. Giving elements of both naturism and urban life, this place is saturated with flashing neon lights. It felt truly magical dancing in the flashing lights whilst breathing in the smells of lavender and vine. When we stepped inside for the first time, we fell in love with the Oriental trees which draped the dance floor in purple flowers. Querida Bar in El Pobladoįusing Japanese culture with iconic gay references, a trip to Querida is a night you will remember for the rest of your life.
The optional gay salsa class, food tour and snorkeling excursion make this adventure muy caliente!įind out more 3.
Out Adventures' brand new Colombia tour is hotter than Maluma! Beginning in Bogotá, the carefree escape will have you shaking your arepa at the largest LGBTQ club in the Americas, hiking humid jungles in Tayrona National Park and soaking up the country's sand, sun and sea in coastal Cartagena. It is located at Carrera 37 #10-37 Local 205. However, come early to get a table outside as they're very popular.Īnd the final highlight here you need to check out? The toilets! Seriously, they're begging for a space in your Instagram gallery – with strobe light and some crazy psychedelic wallpaper…you need to see it for yourself.īar Chiquita is open only from Wednesday to Saturday until 2 am. The outdoor terrace is also one of our favourite spots in Medellin for cocktails and people watching. Everything in this quirky gem of a bar is based on Chiquita's character as being a well-travelled, strong woman of the world, with plenty of different interests! Chiquita's home breaks down the barriers of normality and encourages you to unleash your inner freak… and we live for it! The story behind Bar Chiquita is that it is the home of the eccentric but worldly diva-goddess called Chiquita. It takes kitsch to a whole new level, and we love it! You can't miss it: as you approach on the street outside, the large bright pink flamingo statues and dazzling lighting just call out to you, as if screaming: “Look at me!” It's super hip, with some of the quirkiest decor you'll ever see in your life. You can also contact The Queer Scout directly, make sure to mention our name to enjoy the 5% discount.Ĭhiquita is a bar like no other. Please enable JavaScript for this form to work. The one for homicides against homosexuals carried one of the highest penalties of 657,000 Colombian pesos (around $200). Put it this way, on the elevator of our apartment building, we spotted a sign, which showed a list of arrestable offences and their respective penalties. What used to be the home city of Pablo Escobar's billionaire is today one of the most progressive, exciting and gay-friendly cities of Colombia. Medellin, in particular, has undergone a huge transformation over the past 20 years. The other thing to note about Medellin (and Colombia generally) is that despite its tumultuous history (especially in the 90s) and what you see on Netflix's Narcos series, it's actually very safe. Outside of El Poblado, there are gay bars dotted around in other neighbourhoods of Medellin, particularly in the downtown “Candelaria” area and the more residential “Laureles”, which is where we based ourselves. The Paisas love to party and will quickly embrace you. There's always an electric and young vibe, particularly at weekends. This is the touristic beating heart of Medellin, where the city's best hotels, restaurants and nightlife can be found. The majority of the gay bars of Medellin are located in the “El Poblado” area. Ink bar in Laureles Where is the gay scene of Medellin?