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LGBT places for León, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Celaya, Irapuato, Pozos, Salamanca
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There are many destinations of interest to LGBT travelers in Guanajuato state with its rich colonial history and scenic towns and landscapes and vibrant nightlife and culture scenes.
The largest city of Guanajuato, León, has about 2,000,000 people and so has the largest gay community and the most gay nightlife options. Shoppers also love the city as it is a center of the leather industry.
The second city of the state is Irapuato and is has a sizeable LGBT community and an annual LGBT+ pride parade.
The state capital and seat of the university Guanajuato has a big LGBT population with many university students and is a popular destination for all types of travelers for its UNESCO heritage site historic center.
San Miguel de Allende is a city famous for its art and artists and has a huge expat community as is very LGBT welcoming.
The colonial city of Celaya is also home to a substantial LGBT community.
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Celaya
Atenas Spa
Gay sauna offering steam, jacuzzi, changing booths, relax area, massage service, café service. Monday and Tuesday women only, Thursday to Sunday men only. 
+52 461 109 2336
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Lemonade The Club
Gay nightclub with drag and tribute shows. +52 461 275 9599
Average rating: 76 Good View on map
Guanajuato
My Crush Guanajuato
LGBT bar with different spaces such as bar, patio, terrace and disco. The different spaces are named My Crush, Lust and Matizze Club. +52 473 162 1999 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
W Club Guanajuato
Gay disco with DJ, drag shows, strippers. Also known as Whoopees Club. +52 473 141 2350 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Irapuato
Arena 88
Sports bar and seafood restaurant with a mixed crowd. Gay friendly and is a sponsor of Irapuato Pride. +52 462 688 3664 View on map
Baños de Vapor San Jose
Traditional bathhouse with a mixed crowd and some discreet cruising. Steamroom. +52 462 190 0696 Average rating: 68 View on map
Cafecito 503 Estadio
Restaurant and bar. Karaoke Monday to Thursday and more of a club vibe on weekends. This is the new location as the old location at Guerrero 503 downtown is closed. +52 47 7723 1843 View on map
Fraga Hotel Boutique
As there are no particularly gay hotels in Irapuato, this boutique gay friendly hotel is our best recommendation. Rooms with AC and flat screen TV. Close to the nightlife options and centre, with a restaurant, bar, spa and gym. +52 462 189 1617
View on booking.com Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
Ire Oddi Oddi
Gay bar. Drag shows View on map
Litros Tony's Irapuato
Mixed bar known for their big drinks. Mostly a straight crowd but they are one of the sponsors of pride and is always gay friendly. +52 462 288 5344 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Mama Karlota VIP
Bar and restaurant with drag shows +52 462 306 7869 View on map
León
Baby León
Gay club. Drag shows. +52 477 641 7193, 477 227 7415 View on map
Baños Altamar
Traditional bathhouse with a primarily gay clientele. +52 477 713 3446 Average rating: 74 Good View on map
Fantasy Nude Club
Nude male stripper club and "swinger zone" for gay and straight people. Shower shows. Was previously a more traditional gay disco with strippers and drag shows but now is also marketing to straight women as well as gay men. +52 477 597 1685 Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
HS Hotsson Hotel
Luxurious gay friendly resort style hostel with outdoor pool, trendy modern decor and central location. +52 477 719 8010 View on booking.com
Average room rate: $100 USD Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
La Queen León
Disco with elaborate drag shows, karaoke. With a new name and new location, they were previously named La Madame Disco Club. +52 477 223 2315 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Prince León
Gay dance club with DJ, dance floor. +52 477 711 8399 View on map
Soma Sauna
Gay sauna with lockers, sauna, steam room, showers, jacuzzi, cruising, rooms, massages, bar. +52 477 713 8134 Average rating: 76 Good View on map
Spa y Baños León
Mixed bathhouse with some discreet cruising. Lockers, steamroom, beverages. +52 477 716 7369 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Pozos
El Secreto de Pozos
Gay Owned Bed & Breakfast with three luxurious rooms set in lush gardens. In the center of Mineral de Pozos, a deserted mining town with extensive, fascinating ruins, art galleries and restaurants. +52 442 293 0200 View on booking.com Average room rate: $75 USD Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
Salamanca
Caribe Spa
Gay sauna. Open Thursdays to Sunday. Lockers from $125 MX, privates from $175 MX. +52 464 121 5813 View on map
San Miguel de Allende
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Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada
Gay friendly luxury hotel set in restored historical buildings. Restaurant, cooking school, spa. +52 415 152 7040 View on booking.com Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Casa Cinco Patios
Small gay owned B&B with three rooms and a casual home-like atmosphere which includes a full breakfast and kitchen access. Spectacular views of the city. +52 415 111 2595 Average room rate: $110 USD Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Hacienda San Patricio
Gay friendly hotel and event space that hosts a number of gay events such as San Miguel Pride 2020. Rooms and suites, pool. +52 415 120 5465 View on booking.com Average room rate: $65 USD Average rating: 86 Very Good View on map
Kiki Nights 
Regular LGBT disco nights at various locations around town. DJ, strippers, drag shows. Map location is one of their recent parties but check their facebook for schedule and location. +52 415 102 5975
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: 93 Excellent View on map
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 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
Celaya: Baños de Vapor Los Alamos
Celaya: Baños Libertad
Celaya: Diamond Dance Club
Celaya: Trikis Bar
Irapuato: Paradise Antro Irapuato
León: G Bar
León: Hostal El Armario
San Miguel de Allende: El Ring
San Miguel de Allende: La Doña
San Miguel de Allende: Plata
San Miguel de Allende: San Miguel Massage
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Dudley
I am looking to move to Guanajuato City, I was wanting some feed back on the social opportunities and gay lifestyle there.
November 07, 2019
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