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Crowds gather in Sayulita for the Pride celebration. Photo by Sayulita Pride
Sayulita, San Pancho, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, San Blas, Guayabitos, Las Varas, Chacala
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There are significant LGBT populations living in the beach towns of the Nayarit Rivierra including Nuevo Vallarta, Sayulita, San Pancho (San Francisco), Bucerias, and San Blas. These places have access to the huge gay scene in nearby Puerto Vallarta but are quieter and there aren't any exclusively gay nightspots there except in Nuevo Vallarta. The places with the most to offer LGBT visitors are:
Sayulita: a beach town known for its surfing and bohemian vibe. You\'ll find a active party scene albiet nothing LGBT specific. And there's a substantial influence of alternative culture with yoga studios and vegetarian restaurants competing with the surf shops and bars. Sayulita has an annual pride march in June.
San Pancho: officially named San Francisco but in Spanish, Pancho is the nickname for Francisco so everyone calls it San Pancho. It's a progressive town of artists, hippies, yoga retreats and a substantial LGBT community. You won't find much in the way of nightlife and nothing exclusively gay but many love its alternative vibe.
Nuevo Vallarta: you'll find a continuation of the large resorts from Puerto Vallarta. It is of course overshadowed by the big LGBT scene in PV but there is a gay scene there too including some nightlife and a gay sauna.
Bucerias: a smaller resort town just north of Nuevo Vallarta with a more laid back vibe.
Rincón de Guayabitos is a beach town that doesn't have LGBT nightlife but there's a annual pride march in July.
Las Varas and nearby beach town Chacacala have an annual pride march in June.
For listings in other places in Nayarit state, go to our Nayarit state page
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Upcoming events in The Rivierra Nayarit
June 13, 2026: Pride Las Varas
Pride in Las Varas, Nayarit will take place on Saturday June 13
Place: Lienzo Charro “La Costeña” a Plaza Principal
Time: 5:00 PM
More information is available at their instagram or their facebook
See details
July 3, 2026: Pride Guayabitos
Pride in Guayabitos, Nayarit will take place on Friday July 3
Place: Plaza Principal
Time: 4:00 PM
More information is available at their facebook
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Bucerías
Casa Tranquila Bucerías
Lesbian owned guesthouse with 6 self catering studio and 1 bedroom units and a used bookstore and café onsite. Your hosts are Joann and Patricia. 
+52 329 298 1767 
+52 322 728 7519
Average room rate: $70 USD
Average rating: 94 Excellent
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Luna Lounge
Gay friendly show bar/theatre. On Tuesday nights they have the "Crazy Señoritas Drag Show". The rest of the week they have various tribute shows, check their schedule. Cover from 1000 pesos and up includes dinner. +52 329 111 3743 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Guayabitos
Costa Alegre Hotel and Suites
There are no exclusively gay properties in Guayabitos but this large hotel is gay friendly and is a sponsor of the annual Guayabitos Pride celebrations. Outdoor pool, restaurant, bar. +52 327 274 0241
View on booking.com Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Nuevo Vallarta
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Mezcaleria Santitos
Gay bar and nightclub with DJ, drag shows +52 33 3487 4948 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Spartacus Sauna
A second branch of the gay bathhouse who's original Puerto Vallarta location is still going strong. This location has sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, massage service, clothing optional terrace, showers, lockers, XXX video room, private & social areas. Entrance with locker 300-350 pesos. +52 322 220 0019 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Unico Hotel Riviera Nayarit
Adults‑only, five‑star gay friendly beachfront resort. There's a full‑service spa, three restaurants, multiple bars and a rooftop deck. Contemporary rooms and suites. +52 322 450 2000 View on booking.com Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
San Blas
Casa Roxanna Bungalows
Gay owned hotel with pool, gardens. Rooms include living room, kitchen, private bath. +52 323 285 0573 Average room rate: $40 USD Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
San Pancho
Pal.Mar Hotel Tropical
There are no exclusively gay hotels in San Pancho but the Palmar is a gay friendly option that is well reviewed. Centrally located to the beach and the village options, the small boutique hotel has rooms and suites around a pool and a courtyard. +52 311 258 4375 View on booking.com Average room rate: $110 USD Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
Tierra Tropical Beach Club
Usually referred to locally as the Polo Club, this beach club, bar and restaurant has a mixed crowd but is popular among the local LGBT community as well as visitors. +52 322 146 7714 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Sayulita
Anjali Casa Divina
LGBT friendly boutique hotel and yoga retreat. Women led. +52 33 3902 5203 View on booking.com Average room rate: $167 USD Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
Barrilito
Gay friendly bar which hosts the after party on Sayulita's pride day. +52 33 3105 0351 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Casa Pepe Hostel Boutique
Gay friendly option centrally located in Sayulita. Hostel and hotel rooms. Trendy decor, colorful rooms, rooftop pool, restaurant. Previously operated as Hotel Boutique Oz and now is part of the Casa Pepe group. +52 329 298 8766 View on booking.com Average room rate: $125 USD Average rating: 83 Very Good View on map
Escondido Bar
There are no exclusively gay bars in Sayulita but this is a gay friendly option and is a sponsor of Sayulita Pride. Artisan cocktails, coffee and food. Inside and outside tables. +52 970 973 9307 Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Mar y Sueños Suites
Small gay friendly resort complex with 11 suites. All units have A/C, wifi, cable TV, refrigerator, coffee maker, toiletries, hair dryer, safe. Kitchenettes in some units. Rooftop deck with hot tub, pool. +52 831 524-3705 View on booking.com Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Permanently closed places
The following venues have been reported as permanently closed but we have listed them here as other less current websites may still be listing them as open. If there is a place in this list that has reopened or one above that has closed, please advise us at info@gaymexicomap.com
La Peñita de Jaltemba: El Panorama de la Peñita
San Blas: El Encanto
Sayulita: Lucid
J.T.
Por casualidad pasamos por Bucerias y encontramos de casualidad el restaurante Mezzogiorno, en el centro de Bucerias en la playa. La comida una deli... la vista espectacular y el servicio muy bueno. Muchos de los meseros eran lgbt y muy simpaticos todos, yo diria un restaruante muy muy gay friendly. Desde entonces regresamos siempre cuando vamos a Puerto VAlalrta.
July 30, 2020