Gay Pride march in Merida
Colonial city with a thriving gay scene
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The capital of Yucatan state, Merida, has a thriving gay scene. The city's ambiance is colonial and the climate is tropical. And it is close to famous tourist sites like the Mayan ruins of Chitzen Itza as well as to the beach resorts of the Riviera Maya such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
For other places in Yucatán state, please see the Yucatán state page.
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Villa Verde Merida
www.villaverdemerida.com
Boutique Inn in a beautifully restored colonial mansion located in the heart of historic Merida Centro. Large property with 5 guestrooms offering an assortment of private and social spaces, including large pool, private garden, clothing optional sundeck, and seating inside and outside of each room. Complimentary breakfast and cocktail hour free drink in our outside cantina bar overlooking the swimming pool courtyard. Gay owned, gay friendly, and gay recommended by Fodor’s and Instinct Magazine.
US number: 1 614 500 7118
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Average room rate: $140 USD
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Landmarks
Plaza Grande
Also called The Zocalo or Plaza de la Independicia. Main public park bounded by calle 60 and 62, and calle 61 and 63. Lots of cruising. Caution: Many rent boys. Part of the circuit, that includes Parque Hildago at calle 60 and 59 and Santa Lucia area at Calle 60 por 55. View on map
Hotels, Vacation Rentals
Villa Verde Merida
www.villaverdemerida.com
Boutique Inn in a beautifully restored colonial mansion located in the heart of historic Merida Centro. Large property with 5 guestrooms offering an assortment of private and social spaces, including large pool, private garden, clothing optional sundeck, and seating inside and outside of each room. Complimentary breakfast and cocktail hour free drink in our outside cantina bar overlooking the swimming pool courtyard. Gay owned, gay friendly, and gay recommended by Fodor’s and Instinct Magazine. US number: 1 614 500 7118 see reviews on TripAdvisor Average room rate: $140 USD View on map
Casa Del Maya Bed and Breakfast
Six Room B&B in historic Santa Ana Park. Walk to parks, restaurants, museums, galleries, shops and markets. Complimentary full breakfast, pool, air conditioning, Wi-fi, TV, in-room safes.
(999) 181 1880 see reviews on TripAdvisor Average room rate: $80 USD View on map
Ochenta y Dos
An urban bed & breakfast located in the heart of the beautifully preserved colonial city of Merida, Ochenta y Dos is gay owned and offers world class accommodations with 4 poolside guestrooms and amenities that include king size beds, luxurious bedding, rain showers, WIFI, swimming pool, steam room, roof terrace, full breakfast, pool side snacks and a daily happy hour; all with a personal attention to ensure a relaxing stay. 999 192 4085 Average room rate: $82 USD View on map
Posada Santiago Guesthouse
Four efficiency apartments for rent in the Historic Center of the Merida, in a newly renovated 19th century colonial house. Each tenant is given a key to the front door, so that literally our house is your house. The apartments are separated from the main house, providing both privacy and quiet surroundings. The owner lives on site and can assist you with any concerns you might have. (999) 290 27 00 Average room rate: $35 USD View on map
Bars
Bar Rafaris
Gay bar with pool, open Fridays and Saturdays 3pm - Midnight. Nudity permitted in the pool area. (999) 110 6592 View on map
Jorge's Cantina Imperial
Officially Cantina Imperial but normally just called Jorge's. This dive bar is full of men daily for big cheap beers. Open 12 pm - 2am, 7 days a week. Friday, Saturday nights this worker's bar is filled with gay men. Some rent boys. View on map
La Fundación Mezcaleria
Hip gay friendly bar with cocktails and a outdoor courtyard. Sometimes live music, sometimes DJ. 999 102 0033 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
PK2
A newer hotspot with a younger crowd to grab a drink with friends or to mingle with the locals. The music is loud but the vibe is casual. Occasional strippers spice up the energy, but it's more of a divey feel than a club scene. Drinks are cheap. Has a nice enclosed outdoor space. Open Wednesday - Sunday. 999 995 2828 View on map
Rush Bar Terraza
Gay bar downstairs good for conversation. Small dance floor upstairs. Big outdoor terrace. Open Thursday to Sunday from 9pm. Daily specials. DJ, Gogo dancers. Good for dancing or having a drink out with friends. (999) 217 7693 View on map
Discos/Dance Clubs
Blúe Gay Club
Gay bar with strippers, DJ, outdoor terrace. Open Wednesday to Sunday at 10 pm. Formerly called Bluenamu Cabaret. +52 999 436 0487 View on map
Pride Cabaret
Stripper and drag show bar now located at the old Milk location, on the highway towards Cancun. Open Wednesday through Sunday with different nightly themes and cover charges. Comic entertainers, drag shows, strippers. Nightly shows last until about 2am, dancing after that. 999 200 8695, 999 909 3985 View on map
Restaurants
Botella Verde
Gay owned pool side bar/café offering full bar and small plates. Located in the historic Hotel Villa Verde Merida. 2x1 Happy Hour daily from 4:00 to 7:00. Pool pass available for $100 peso which includes a beer, towel, Wi-Fi and changing space. Open Wed – Sat 1:00pm to 9:00 pm.
999 290 7759 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Bathhouses, Saunas, Massage, Cruising Clubs
Banana Azul
Turkish Bath with limited facilities: 2 steam rooms, video, changing room, massage, soft drinks. Open daily 3pm - 10pm.
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Cruising Area
Phone 61
Cyber cafe with private booths for browsing the net which can be very cruisy late at night. Some discrete action takes place in the booths. View on map
Sex Shops
Sexopolis Sex Shop
Toys, games, and articles for adults. Second location downtown at Calle 61 between 52 and 54. (999) 148 2187 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
Hotels, Vacation Rentals: Casa Sonrisa
Hotels, Vacation Rentals: Hacienda Santa Cruz
Bars: La MalQuerida Cantina
Bars: Macumba II
Bars: Restaurante Bar La Sirena
Discos/Dance Clubs: Angeluz
Discos/Dance Clubs: Foxxys Platinum 5 stars
Discos/Dance Clubs: Milk Gay Club
Discos/Dance Clubs: Scalibur Disco
Bathhouses, Saunas, Massage, Cruising Clubs: La Caza
Bathhouses, Saunas, Massage, Cruising Clubs: La Cueva
Bathhouses, Saunas, Massage, Cruising Clubs: Olympus Spa for Men
Cruising Area: Ciber Zoom Zoom
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David B.
I had read that Mexico is considering legalizing marijuana for recreational use and wondered if the laws would change before my visit in the last week of January 2016?
thanks, Dave
December 15, 2015
Gay Mexico Map
No. This was a very narrow court decision that applies only to four people so far. It is likely that it will proceed but expect changes to take years not months. More info here.
December 15, 2015