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Reveillon Rio, Gay New Year’s Eve 2022

Name: Reveillon Rio New Year’s Eve
Start: 2022-12-31
End: 2022-12-31

Celebrate New Year’s Eve (known as Reveillon in Brazil) in one of the hottest destination in the world, Rio de Janeiro. Join 2.5 million people and get ready for one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the world. Follow that with a New Years Party in the Brazil’s legendary club, “The Week”!

Event Dates
From: Saturday, December 31, 2022
To: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Key Highlights
Grab your spot by 8pm at the latest near Posto 6. Bring some blankets so you can sit while you wait for the show. Plan your trip in advance! Bring a cooler and some champagne and wait for the show to kick off at 12am!
Plan Ahead!
NYE is one of Rio’s biggest events.
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Celebrate a Gay New Years Eve in Rio – The Biggest Beach Party in the world!

Rio is so hot in the summer, that nobody cares much if it drizzles a bit on New Year’s Eve. Everyone will be there. Two and a half million people. If you intend to be among them get ready for one of the prettiest parties in the world.

The Main Party

The main party takes place along Copacabana Beach which hosts several music stages, fireworks and dancing. organisation of transport in and out of the area is vital. Roads are blocked to traffic from 6 PM on 31 December until 4 AM on 1 January so you need to plan accordingly. Remember everyone wears white on this very special night. On your way to the beach purchase some lilies so you can sacrifice it to the Yemanja; Goddess of the Sea and you will be granted three wishes.

Bring a blanket and some champagne and ice! Copacabana Beach can get very packed. We prefer the area around the front of Life Guard Tower 6 (Posto 6). Its less packed and you can still see all of the spectacular fireworks displays. The other advantage of staying there is that it´s closer to Ipanema where you most likely will be going later.

At midnight, Several barges loaded with fireworks go off at the same time and the effect is amazing. Notice how Cantagalo, the favela in Copacabana, also have fireworks that they shoot off right after the official one. It´s like a demonstration: “We live here as well!

The After Parties

Most of the gay bars and clubs host post firework parties. R:Evolution hosts a week long series of Circuit parties, including their famous pool parties at some of Rio’s hottest locations.

Gay Rio

The gay bars and clubs in Rio are quite spread out, and you will probably need to take taxis to and from them, we have picked hotel that keep you central to the shopping and the beaches in nice and safe areas that have a good rating:

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

Orla Copacabana Hotel, Rio Othon Palace, Atlantis Copacabana Hotel, Hotel Fasano

Recommended Hotels

Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.

Where we stay!

The Windsor Miramar is the hotel our
editors stay in when in Rio, amazing views.

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Gay Map of Rio

Most of Rips gay bars are located in Ipanema and Copacabana. Ipanema’s gayest nightspot is on the beach block of Rua Teixeira de Melo, next to Farme.

Along Copacabana beach there is a traditionally gay-friendly area known as Bolsa, near Lido. Hustlers are pretty much part of the scene, and you should keep a good hold on your wallet

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Hotel Fasano
5 Star, Luxury

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Boasting a rooftop pool with stunning sea views, Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious beachfront accommodations on Ipanema Beach. The property also offers a spa and wellness centre. Elegantly decorated, rooms feature a balcony, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a private bathroom with bath or shower.

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Copacabana Palace
5 Star, Readers Choice

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The elegant 5-star Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious rooms with marbled bathrooms. All offer king-size beds, free use of internet and a free pair of Havaianas flip flops and panoramic ocean views, located on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beachfront. Services include a wellness spa and 3 gastronomic restaurants.

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Miramar Hotel
5 Star, Great Value

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Located right across from the famous Copacabana Beach, the Miramar Hotel by Windsor features a green granite pool and a modern gym. Offers butler service and free WiFi. Guests can start the day with a rich breakfast. Room here comes equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, safe and minibar. The bathroom includes toiletries and a bathrobe.

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Orla Copacabana
4 Star, Location

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Facing Copacabana Beach and within 800 m from Ipanema Beach, Orla Copacabana Hotel features free WiFi, a rooftop pool and a restaurant. It offers panoramic views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the ocean. Rooms at Orla Copacabana display neutral colours and modern décor. They provide air conditioning, cable TV and a minibar. Some also offer scenic ocean views.

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Video Of New Years Celebrations in Rio

Highlights Copacabana 2015 / 2016 Fireworks New Year’s Eve Rio

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Fairmont Rio
5 Star, Luxury

Spend the day catching some rays at the nearby beach, relaxing by one of Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana’s 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. All 375 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include minibars and espresso makers.

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Hilton Copacabana
5 Star, Stylish

At Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, hit the beach, dine onsite at The Hotel Restaurant, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel’s 2 poolside bars. All 545 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Other amenities available to guests include LCD TVs, minibars, and coffee makers. Change of towels is available on request.

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Sol Ipanema Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center, free buffet breakfast, Free manager’s reception. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. All 90 individually decorated rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. TVs, minibars, and laptop-compatible safes

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Promenade Palladium
3 Star, Modern Classic

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast. Other amenities include a sauna, a coffee shop/café, and self parking. All 71 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and minibars. For a bit of entertainment, LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests will also find room service and hair dryers.

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Reveillon Rio, Gay New Year’s Eve 2022

Event Dates

Key Highlights

Plan Ahead!

Celebrate a Gay New Years Eve in Rio – The Biggest Beach Party in the world!

The Main Party

The After Parties

Gay Rio

Recommended Hotels

Where we stay!