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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.
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!
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
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 NayaritThere 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
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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Texcoco, Estado de Mexico
Republik Texcoco. Mixed nightclub which is gay friendly and has some... Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Algo Tranqui Club. Bar with drag shows. Hot room. Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Pulqueria La Elegante. Bar with drag shows Read More
Monterrey, Nuevo León
Depatec. Sex club for 18+ men with social area, private roo... Read More
Torreón, Coahuila
OBVIMenta Club. Nightclub with drag shows Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Junior's Zona Rosa. Bar and restaurant with drink specials and snacks.... Read More
Acapulco, Guerrero
Hotel Romano Palace Acapulco. Large high-rise hotel across the street from Playa... Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Kilens CDMX. LGBT nightclub open only Friday and Saturday. DJs,... Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Paradise Sunset. Monthly LGBT party at Roma Rooftop Read More
Puebla, Puebla
Arugula. Trendy gay friendly restaurant specializing in piz... Read More
Puebla, Puebla
Adán Club Gay. Bathhouse/sex club for men 18+ with jacuzzi, steam... Read More
Guadalupe, Zacatecas
Que Te Valla Bonito. Authentic Mexican bar and restaurant with live mus... Read More
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Navegaycion. Gay party cruise. Five hours on a catamaran with o... Read More
Irapuato, Guanajuato
Fraga Hotel Boutique. As there are no particularly gay hotels in Irapuat... Read More
Irapuato, Guanajuato
Arena 88. Sports bar and seafood restaurant with a mixed cro... Read More
Irapuato, Guanajuato
Litros Tony's Irapuato. Mixed bar known for their big drinks. Mostly a str... Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Club Bako. Sex club for men 18+ with 2 DJs, 3 levels, 7 rooms... Read More
Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca
Casa de Siete Balcones. Gay friendly boutique hotel. Centrally located clo... Read More
Faltamos solo 2 días hasta regresamos a los calles de CDMX por Pride! Y no olvides las marchas el mismo día en Tijuana, Hermosillo, La Paz, Playa del Carmen, Camargo, Irapuato, Manzanillo y Tecomán View story
¡Llegó el mes de orgullo! Pride month is here! Hay un montón de eventos en todos partes de México cada semana. Detalles en nuestra guía de orgullo para todo México. View story
Aprueban 3 iniciativas pro derechos LGBTI+ en Jalisco: prohibición de ECOSIG, ley de identidad de género y matrimonio igualitario. Jalisco approves 3 advances to LGBTI+ rights: prohibition of ECOSIG, general identity law and equal marriage. View story
La Marcha de Orgullo LGBTTTIQ+ regresará a las calles de CDMX por fin después de 2 años de eventos virtuales. The Mexico City LGBTTTIQ+ pride march will return to the streets this year finally after 2 years of virtual events. View story
Congreso de Yucatán aprueba el matrimonio igualitario con la aprobación de reformas a las leyes secundarias. Yucatan Congress approves equal marriage with the approval of changes to the secondary laws. View story
Zacatecas reconoce matrimonio igualitario con un voto en el congreso local. Zacatecas state has approved equal marriage rights with a vote in the state congress. View story
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