For anyone who's unfamiliar, "barbies" is the local name for Rio's muscle men and Farme de Amoedo beach is where you'll find them. Also known as Farme Gay.
Posted: September 22, 2009 - Visited: September 2009
Anyone who enjoys a good gay beach must get themselves to Farme Gay Beach in Ipanema -- STAT. The scenery is beautiful, and I'm not just talking about the geography. It's not quite a relaxing beach, definitely more of a social place. Gets very busy on the weekends and there's a lot of noise from the hawksters (only the little children are impositions, and they may only be there on Sunday). The beach attracts all types, don't worry if you don't have the perfect beach body, because any body is perfect here. Make sure to wear your square-cut speedo and Havianas or you'll stick out like an American tourist!