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Colonial buildings and cobblestoned streets in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Photo by Kenneth and Armando
Gay and Lesbian Listings for San Miguel de Allende
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San Miguel de Allende, or just SMA, is a city famous for its art and artists and has a huge expat community. While it doesn't have many exclusively gay places, almost everywhere is very LGBT welcoming as the residents value diversity and creativity.
To arrive here takes about 4 hours by car or bus from Mexico City or you can fly into either León/Guanajuato airport or Queretaro airport, both about 1.5 hours drive away.
For places in other cities in Guanajuato, go to our Guanajuato state page.
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Hotels, B&Bs

Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada
Gay friendly luxury hotel set in restored historical buildings. Restaurant, cooking school, spa. +52 415 152 7040
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Average rating: 94 Excellent
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Five Queens
Boutique gay friendly hotel with 10 rooms. The hotel is one of the sponsors of SMA pride in 2025. Offering junior, suite and master rooms all with A/C, king bed, wifi and TV. +52 415 690 5493
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Average rating: 98 Exceptional
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El Hotel SMA
Stylish centrally located boutique hotel which occasionally hosts LGBT events such as drag karaoke at the La Oficina bar and El Garage restaurant at the hotel. +52 415 149 1800
Average room rate: $80 USD
Average rating: 97 Exceptional
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La Joya Azul
Gay oriented/owned guesthouse in San Miguel de Allende. Offering individual or up to 8 rooms. There is an expansive terrace with stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains. Use it to gaze or hold the perfect event. They also host monthly gay socials for the local LGBT+ community and visitors, check their social media for the next event. +52 415 113 5180
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Average room rate: $99 USD
Average rating: 97 Exceptional
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Piedras Negras
Boutique gay friendly hotel with 9 uniquely designed rooms. Martez Restaurant and Piedra Sagrada Spa. The hotel and restaurant are one of the sponsors of SMA pride in 2025. Each unique room has its own special features but all have A/C, TV, Wifi. +52 415 152 6475
+52 322 888 3382
Average room rate: $7000 MXN
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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Sagrada Retreat
Located 20 minutes from downtown San Miguel de Allende in a tranquil setting. The luxury villas are situated amongst 18 acres of pristine botanical gardens and have unparalleled valley views. Accommodation includes breakfast or 3 delicious meals per day prepared with local products and organic produce. Amenities include the onsite Spa Antigua, jacuzzi and events hall which is fully equipped with yoga and Pilates props. The area has activities to suit all tastes. Gay owned and operated by Blair Shurtleff and Shane Hayward. +1 323-205-8947
Average room rate: $150 USD
Average rating: 86 Very Good
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San Miguel Retreats
Gay owned and operated vacation rentals in San Miguel de Allende, offering king beds, private bathrooms, outdoor community spaces, onsite massages, free parking and more! 415 103 8027
Average room rate: $80 USD
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Bars, Discos

Onza Bar
There is no exclusively LGBT full time bar in SMA but Onza is a gay friendly option that does occasionally host events for the LGBT+ community including several events during SMA Pride 2025. +52 442 638 2525
Average rating: 96 Exceptional
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Roaming Events/Popups, weekly and monthly events

Tuesgay
Regular gay night at various venues around SMA with drag shows and music. Check social media for schedule and location. +52 4152166207
Restaurants

Berlin Bar and Bistro
Mixed but gay friendly restaurant and bar that promotes itself as "open, tolerant, creative, international". +52 415 154 9432
Average rating: 90 Excellent
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Bathhouses, Saunas, Massage, Cruising Clubs, Cruising Areas

Club Istambul
Sauna and gay men's meeting spot. Steam room, lockers, showers, dressing rooms, roof garden, massage service by appointment. +52 415 121 7394
Average rating: 76 Good
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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
Hotels, B&Bs: Casa Cinco Patios
Bars, Discos: La Doña
Bars, Discos: La Pila
Bars, Discos: Plata
Bars, Discos: El Ring
Roaming Events/Popups, weekly and monthly events: Kiki Nights
Miscellaneous Services: San Miguel Massage
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isidro
there's not a lot of gay scene in sma "la doña" has been closed for years and unfortunately "plata" was closed a couple of weeks ago
June 09, 2017
Gay Mexico Map
Ah, that's sad. Thanks for the updates Isidro. These places have been marked as closed on the gay map.
June 09, 2017
Tad McCawley
I'm planning to spend several months living in San Miguel starting this March, 2016. Single gay man so concerned that there may not be social opportunities and other outlets available in large towns and cities. Anyone have advice or experience to share?
December 19, 2015
John-Michele Miglotto
Hello Tad (and others). ... I would love to know how you are getting along in SMA? Do you like it? Should others join you there?
January 10, 2017