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Mexico has some dynamic and world class cities and some of the world's best beaches. For gay and lesbian travelers the choices are endless from the one of the world's biggest cities with a gay scene to match to the biggest gay beach scene in the Americas in Puerto Vallarta and so much more.
There are two primary destinations of interest to LGBT travelers in Oaxaca State: the pretty colonial city of Oaxaca with its active gay nightlife and the laid back beach town of Zipolite where the nude beach is the principle draw. Other destinations include Huatalco and Jutchitlan.
Oaxaca City Zipolite Other Oaxaca Destinations
Jalisco state has many great destinations for LGBT travelers to explore. Guadalajara is Mexico's second city and rivals even the capital for gay life and entertainment. Puerto Vallarta is the beach resort famous for its gay nightlife and gay beach. Ajijic on Lake Chapala is an emerging destination popular with LGBT artists and retirees. Two more options are the developing Costalegre and destinations in Nayarit state just north of Puerto Vallarta.
Guadalajara Puerto Vallarta Ajijic Costalegre Nayarit
La capital del estado de Yucatán, Merida, tiene un mundillo gay vibrante. El ambiente de la ciudad es colonial y el clima es tropical. Y se encuentra cerca de los sitios turísticos como las ruinas Mayas de Chichén Itzá y tambien las playas famosas de la Riviera Maya como Cancún.
Merida Rest of Yucatan State Quintana Roo Resorts
Mexico City is one of the world's biggest and most exciting cities and has a gay scene to match with a wide variety of bars, discos, restaurants and a vibrant street scene.
Mexico City
The city continues outside the Federal District in the State of Mexico which has a fair
number of LGBT places as well. A little further afield the neighboring state of Morelos has some great
destinations for LGBT travelers such as Cuernavaca and Tepoztlán. And nearby Puebla and Tlaxcala have plenty
of options too!
The destinations above have just scratched the surface of what Mexico has to offer and the map now has listings in all 32 Mexican states!
Central Mexico offers a wealth of beautiful vibrant colonial cities such as Guanajuato, Pueblo or Morelia. Northern Mexico has the modern city of commerce and industry of Monterrey, the cowboy culture of Chihuahua, Durango and Coahuila and the dramatic landscapes of the Copper Canyon. Other destinations on the Pacific coast include Mazatlan and Acapulco. On the gulf coast, Veracruz. Check out the links below or browse the full map to find the location you're looking for.
AguascalientesCampecheChiapasChihuahuaCoahuilaColimaDurangoGuanajuatoGuerreroHidalgoMichoacanNuevo LeonNayaritPueblaQuerétaroSan Luis PotosíSinaloaSonoraTabascoTamaulipasTlaxcalaVeracruzZacatecasEssential info you'll need for traveling in Mexico.
Gay pride events are very popular in Mexico from the huge events in Mexico City and Guadalajara to events in small towns. They serve to make the community more visible as it's hard to discriminate against someone when you know them! And they are celebrations for the community. Here you will find a list of all the pride events we know of.
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Mexico is a mix of cultures and rights vary by state. LGBT rights in Mexico and also tolerance and acceptance of gay, lesbian and transgender people varies quite a bit by the region or state. Here you'll find an article laying out the current state of affairs.
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Think you speak Spanish? Mexican slang might still challenge you. Mexicans probably use slang more in everyday speech than any other country. This colorful guide to Mexican slang will give you the essential words you need to hang out and hook up.
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Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Suavecitas Gay Travel. Travel agency specializing in tours and trips for... Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Friday Colors. Occasional queer party with well known DJs. Locati... Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Casa de las Muñecas Tiresias. Not for profit association dedicated to fighting f... Read More
Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
CAVA Aguascalientes. Centro de Atención Vive Aguascalientes A.C. is a ... Read More
Tijuana, Baja California
Casa Arcoiris Albergue LGBTI. Grassroots organization that supports LGBTI+ migra... Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Baños Marina. Small bathhouse with economical prices (from 50 pe... Read More
Toluca + Metepec, Estado de Mexico
Black Lake Coffee. Harry Potter themed gay friendly coffee shop which... Read More
Toluca + Metepec, Estado de Mexico
Fuera del Closet AC. NGO in the Toluca Valley that seeks to prevent and... Read More
Pachuca, Hidalgo
Mal Amén Bar. Bar with drag shows and sometimes gogos. Read More
Durango, Durango
Hotel Gobernador. As there are no particularly gay hotels in Durango... Read More
Durango, Durango
Barra La Ramona. Gay bar and restaurant. Drag and stripper shows. I... Read More
Durango, Durango
Open Mind Club Durango. Gay bar/disco with male stripper shows Read More
Durango, Durango
Akelarre Living y Bar. Gay bar with dancing and drag shows Read More
Torreón, Coahuila
Hotel Nuve. As there are no particularly gay hotels in Torreó... Read More
Torreón, Coahuila
Fauna. Cantina bar and terrace. Drag shows. Read More
Guadalajara, Jalisco
Nuevos Baños Galicia. Recently renovated bathhouse with cruising in the ... Read More
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Tamale's Tours. Gay owned and operated tour company that offers da... Read More
Tepic, Nayarit
Fiesta Inn Tepic. As there are no particularly gay hotels in Tepic, ... Read More
Para el Día Mundial de la Lucha contra el SIDA destacamos un grupo que realiza un gran labor en este area: CAVA Aguascalientes. For World AIDS Day we are highlighting CAVA in Aguascalientes. View story
Felicidades a Fuera Del Closet en 11 años de trabajar por los derechos de mexiquenses LGBTTTI+. Congratulations to Fuera Del Closet for 11 years of fighting for LGBTTTI+ rights for the people of Mexico State. View story
Dos estados en dos días! Ayer Queretaro y hoy Sonora aprueba el matrimonio igualitario. Two states in two days! Yesterday Queretaro and today Sonora approved equal marriage. View story
Matrimonio igualitario ha llegado en uno más estado! Felicidades Queretanxs! Equal marriage has arrived in Queretaro State. View story
La revista Canadiense Xtra ha publicado un lista de cinco actos de música queer y trans mexicana que debes escuchar. The Canadian magazine Xtra has published a list of five queer and trans Mexican music acts you need to listen to. View story
Aprueban el Matrimonio Igualitario y Prohibición de Terapias de Conversión en Estado de Yucatán. The Yucatán state congress has approved a law giving equal marriage rights to same sex couples and banning conversion therapy. Love wins again! View story
Se registra primer caso de inscripción al ISSSTE de Sonora de matrimonio lésbico. First Lesbian couple is registered for social security in Sonora. View story
La marcha de orgullo en Colima es domingo el 11 de junio y la marcha tiene una nueva urgencia con el reciente asesinato de una mujer trans, Valeria Carrasco. View story
¡Sinaloa aprueba al matrimonio igualitario! Con un voto en el congreso del estado hoy Sinaloa se convirtió en uno de los estados que reconocen el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sex. View story
¿Tienes planes para este fin de semana? Ahora sí. Habra un montón de celebraciones de orgullo: viernes en Chilpancingo, sábado en Tijuana, Cuernavaca, Queretaro, Cancún, Ticul y Valladolid, domingo y todo la semana en Zipolite. View story
Ayer se realizan las marchas de orgullo en Guadalajara, Tepic, Ensenada y Saltillo. Yesterday was pride day in Guadalajara, Tepic, Ensenada y Saltillo, happy pride everyone! View story
¡El mes de orgullo está calentando! Esté fin de semana habrá 4 opciones para celebrar. Sábado se celebran marchas de orgullo en Guadalajara, Tepic, Saltillo y Ensenada. View story