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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Jalisco state has three 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.
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.
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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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Gay pride events are getting more popular in Mexico every year. They serve to make the community more visible as it's hard to discriminate against someone when you know them! And they serve as celebrations for the community. Here you will find a list of all the pride events we know of.
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Zipolite, Oaxaca
Mao Mau. Authentic Thai and Asian Cuisine. Gay owned. Read More
Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Fit and Gym. Weekly safe sex party for men on Sundays from 5pm ... Read More
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
Trusita Chiapas. Men's clothing, underwear and club wear. Visit the... Read More
Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Hotel B Unique. Hotel which promotes itself as gay friendly. Conte... Read More
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Cárdenas Suites. Gay owned and operated hotel with studio and 2 bed... Read More
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Jet's Gay Hostel. Gay hostel for guys 18-35 years old. Amenities inc... Read More
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Archie's Wok. Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of the Zona R... Read More
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Hotel and Suites Pilitas. Gay adults only hotel in the former Cora space. Po... Read More
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Wet and Wild Gay Cruise. Gay cruise which starts from Los Muertos Pier. Six... Read More
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Zona Z Boutique Hotel. New boutique all suite hotel with 8 suites and a t... Read More
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El New York Times ha publicado hoy un perfil de la legendaria activista trans mexicana Samantha Flores. The New York Times has profiled Mexico's legendary trans activist Samantha Flores today. View story
Guadalajara está entre las tres ciudades finalistas para ser sede de Gay Games 2026! Guadalajara is one of the three finalists to host the 2026 Gay Games! View story
Congreso de Puebla aprueba el matrimonio igualitario con voto de 31-5 View story
El Congreso de la Ciudad de México votó a favor de penalizar las terapias de conversión sexual. Mexico City votes in favor of banning sexual orientation conversion "therapy" View story
Lugares están reabriendo poco a poco incluyendo uno de nuestros favoritos, TepozSpa. Vistarlos los findes! Things are beginning to open up again bit by bit! Including one of our favorites, TepozSpa which reopened starting last weekend! View story
¡La Marcha de Orgullo virtual en CDMX ha comenzado en facebook live y youtube! View story
Los bares en Puerto Vallarta ya tiene permisos para reabierta el 25 de junio con reglas nuevas y algunos de los bares gay favoritos estarán abiertos mañana. Puerto Vallarta bars now have permission to open starting June 25 with new rules and some of the our favorite gay bars are reopening tomorrow! View story
Ya ha anunciado detalles para la Marcha LGBTI en CDMX. Inicio a 12 hrs en su canal de YouTube. The details for the online Mexico City LGBTI pride march have been announced. Join them from 12 noon on their YouTube channel. View story
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Por primera vez, una grupa banda retrató el romance de una pareja gay en uno de sus videos. For the first time a banda music video portrays the story of a gay couple. View story