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Guys at the beach in Puerto Vallarta: Gay men (and lesbians) from all over the world, but especially Mexico, USA and Canada, come to Puerto Vallarta for winter sunshine

Jalisco state has several great destinations for LGBT travelers to explore so we've split up our destination pages into the following:

• Guadalajara - Mexico's second city rivals even the capital for gay life and entertainment.

• Puerto Vallarta - The beach resort famous for its gay nightlife and gay beach.

• Ajijic and Lake Chapala - An emerging spot popular with LGBT artists and retirees.

• Costalegre - laid back beach towns south of Puerto Vallarta don't have gay nightlife but offer gay friendly tranquil getaways.

• The Rest of Jalisco - don't forget the rest of the state, small colonial towns with history

And if you're looking for a quieter but very gay friendly getaway, you might consider the Nayarit Riviera, the string of smaller beach towns such as Sayulita and San Pancho in Nayarit state north of Puerto Vallarta.

Upcoming events in Jalisco State

May 17-24 2026: Vallarta Pride

Vallarta Pride will take place in Puerto Vallarta from Sunday May 17 to Sunday May 24, 2026. The pride parade will be Thursday May 21. Check the links for more details on the events.

More information is available at their facebook page or their instagram page or vallartapride.org

May 23, 2026: Colotlán LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March

The Colotlán LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March will be on Saturday May 23
Place: Frente Hacienda Vieja
Time: 5:00 PM

More information is available at their instagram or their facebook

June 3, 2026: Encarnación de Diaz LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March

The Encarnación de Diaz (La Chona) LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March will be on Wednesday June 3
Place: Bodega Aurrerá
Time: 6:00 PM

More information is available at their facebook

June 6, 2026: Marcha del Orgullo Gdl

The Marcha del Orgullo Guadalajara will hold their march on Saturday June 6

Note that there are two groups that organize pride events in Guadalajara. See the "Guadalajara Pride" event on June 13 for details on the other event.
Place: Glorieta La Minerva
Time: 2:00 PM

More information is available at the facebook page for Marcha del Orgullo Gdl

June 13, 2026: Guadalajara Pride

The group Guadalajara Pride will have their march on Saturday June 13 at 1 PM from La Minerva.

Note that there are two groups that organize pride events in Guadalajara. See the event on June 6 for details on the other event.

More information is available at their facebook page or their twitter

June 20, 2026: Tepatitlán LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March

The LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March for Tepatitlán, Jalisco will be on Saturday June 20
Place: Parque el Peregrino
Time: 4:00 PM

More information is available at their facebook

June 27, 2026: Lagos de Moreno LGBT+ Pride March

The 8th LGBT+ Pride March for Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco will be on Saturday June 27

More information is available at their facebook

June 27, 2026: Marea Queer March Ameca

The Ameca LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March will be on Saturday June 27
Place: Union de Ejidos
Time: 4:30 PM

More information is available at their instagram

November 21, 2026: Chapala Pride

Chapala Pride will have their march and festival on Saturday November 21
Place: Fuente Pescadores - Malecón
Time: 4:00 PM

More information is available at the Chapala Pride facebook page or Chapala Pride Instagram

Jan 24-31 2027: Beef Dip Bear Week

Beef Dip, the week for Bears, returns to Puerto Vallarta from Sunday January 24 to Sunday January 31, 2027 with a fully packed calendar of events.

More information is available at beefdip.com or their facebook page or their instagram page