Guadalajara   Zoom in
Mexico's "2nd city" may also be its
gayest with a huge, thriving and open
gay scene. The scene has it's primary
centers both just west of the historic
center and in the posher Zona Rosa area
around Av Chapultepec further to the
west.

Guanajuato   Zoom in
With its big student population and all
the trendy cafés and galleries, you
might expect more of a gay scene, but
unfortunately the locals seem to prefer
to head out on the weekends to go
dancing in Leon. But it's still a
gay-friendly city and there's lot of
students (both Mexican and
international) for eye candy.
Unfortunately, Google has not yet
supplied detailed satellite images of
this area so map locations are
approximate.

Mazatlán   Zoom in
This beach town in Sonora state is a
popular spot for US and Canadian
tourists and Mexicans alike. The
historic old town has been beautifully
restored. It has a small gay scene.

Merida   Zoom in
The capital of the Yucatan is a charming
and thriving city in itself, often
overlooked by visitors in their rush to
the famous beach destinations of the
"Mayan Riviera" such as Cancun and the
amazing historical Mayan sites such as
Chitzen Itza. `

Mexico City   Zoom in
The Mexican capital is one of the
world's largest cities and has a gay
scene to match. The heart of the gay
scene is the Zona Rosa (the "Pink
Zone"), a neighborhood filled with
shops, restaurants and tourist hotels.

Monterrey   Zoom in
Monterrey is Mexico's 3rd largest city
and one of it's wealthiest and most
modern. It is a business and financial
center with about 4 million inhabitants
in the metro area. It has a large modern
gay scene.
www.gaymonterrey.net

Patzcuaro   Zoom in
Mountain city, near to beautiful Lake
Patzcuaro, home to a vibrant expat
community.

Top Picks for Patzcuaro:
Villa Patzcuaro Hotel / RV Park nature & culture

Puerto Vallarta   Zoom in
One of Mexico's hottest gay vacation
spots, Puerto Vallarta is a charming
town with beautiful beaches. The centre
of gay life is the Zona Romantica which
has many of the oldest buildings and
most charm of Puerto Vallarta's
neighborhoods.
see reviews on Tripadvisor


Top Picks for Puerto Vallarta:
Casa Cupula Luxury gay/lesbian hotel in Vallarta
Hotel Mercurio Gay owned, great loc near gay beach

San Miguel de Allende   Zoom in
With it's large ex-pat community of
artists and writers, there are lots of
gay folk in San Miguel de Allende but
not much of a formal gay scene but you
should find the city quite welcoming.
Every street has elegant boutiques,
great gourmet restaurants and everywhere
there is art. The crowd is a little
older than most places in Mexico and
some would say the city is a little bit
staid so if you're looking for a party
scene you'll have to head into Mexico
City or at least Leon.

Tijuana   Zoom in
Just a twenty-minute walk into this
vibrant and thriving border town, there
are Gay Bars and Disco’s that rival
those of Guadalajara and Mexico
City! As you walk though the
international border take the first turn
to your right and follow the signs to
Avenue Revolucion. Check the link for an
interesting article about Tijuana.
website

Xalapa   Zoom in
Cool and Cultured, Xalapa is truly a
capital city. Sometimes spelled "Jalapa"
(but always prounounced
"ha-la-pa", this urban delight
houses not only the government of
Veracruz state but also the Univesidad
Veracruzana, a lively arts scene, a
conivial café life and a sophisticated,
chic population
see reviews on Tripadvisor