Saunen & Cruising in Buenos Aires
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Homosapiens
Near Almagro, Homosapiens is one of the largest gay saunas in Buenos Aires and extends over three floors. Facilities include wet and dry saunas, steam baths, massage tables, a video room, a bar with light snacks and a darkroom. Upon entry, guests receive a towel, locker, condoms and lubricant free of charge. The audience is mixed and of all ages.
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Zoom
In the Recoleta district, Zoom combines a lounge bar with a large metal-designed cruising area. In front, the bar invites you to cocktails and conversations, behind it a dark labyrinth with private cabins, glory holes, darkroom and video cabins as well as showers and massage tables await. The audience consists mainly of mature men, but younger guests also join them on weekends.
Finding a gay sauna in Buenos Aires is quite possible, because the city has built up its own sauna scene over the years, which is mainly spread over Palermo and the more central districts. Typical are several floors with dry sauna, steam bath and relaxation areas, often combined with a bar. In terms of the audience and the atmosphere, the houses differ significantly: Some are clearly geared towards cruising, others rely more on social gatherings after work. As everywhere in Buenos Aires, the business is postponed, many guests arrive late in the evening.
The audience is mixed, from locals to travelers, and the focus shifts from house to house. Some addresses are among the oldest of their kind in the city and have been a fixed meeting place for years. Since the mood and crowds change noticeably depending on the day of the week, pay attention to the opening hours and possible theme evenings before visiting. Towels and lockers are usually available on site. Because the social approach to queer life in Argentina is comparatively relaxed, a visit to a sauna is a natural part of going out for many men in Buenos Aires. The following addresses will help you find the right sauna for your evening.