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Gay Beach at Playa los Muertos: Several beach clubs, Blue Chairs and Green Chairs, make for a festive scene at the beach. Photo by Doug Dosdall
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Puerto Vallarta's Gay and Lesbian scene is legendary! With a scene for every taste — from the packed gay beach on Playa Los Muertos to sophisticated Martini Bars and discos where you can dance into the night.
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Discovery Vallarta
discoveryvallarta.com
Puerto Vallarta’s oldest online gay directory and travel guide, since 1998, specializing in beachfront condos and luxury vacation villas for rent. Its Puerto Vallarta gay travel guide has copious info about fun activities, the beach, top restaurants and relaxing coffee shops. 322-222-6918
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Neighborhoods

Zona Romantica
South of the Rio Cuale is the Zona Romantica which has many of the oldest buildings and most charm of Puerto Vallartas neighborhoods. Most of the gay businesses in Vallarta are located in this area or nearby. see reviews on TripAdvisor
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Hotels, B&Bs
There is a great selection of gay friendly hotels (and a few exclusively gay) in PV
with most people choosing to stay in or near the Zona Romantica where the gay beach is and most of the gay
clubs. Vacation rentals are also plentiful, you can see many more Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rentals listed here on VRBO.

Almar Resort
Luxury hotel with 78 suites for LGBT travelers and their friends. Adults only. Ocean view suites. Mantamar Beach Club at Los Muertos beach with an infinity pool, cozy cabanas, lounge beds and gourmet fine dining. The Top Sky Bar is located on the roof.
322 222 4888
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Average room rate: $179 USD
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Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea
Beach resort with a primarily LGBT following. The famous Blue Chairs Beach Club is right in front and The Rooftop Bar has gogos at 6pm and drag shows at 7pm daily. see reviews on TripAdvisor
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Average room rate: $80 USD
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Boana Torre Malibu
Large gay and "straight friendly" condo-hotel. Located near Playa Los Muertos gay beach. They offer a wide selection of 1 and 2 bedroom condo apartments for rent with kitchens, balconies and other amenities. see reviews on TripAdvisor
Average room rate: $150 USD
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Casa Cupula
Luxurious boutique hotel resort exclusively for gay men, lesbians and friends. Offering the services of a five-star mainstream resort, only in a more intimate setting: gourmet food at "Taste Restaurant", cocktails, two pools, a gym, luxurious rooms and sophisticated modern design. Located within walking distance of the gay beach as well gay bars, restaurants and cafes. Regular Saturday clothing optional pool party open to non-guests. see reviews on TripAdvisor
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Average room rate: $175 USD
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Casa Velas
Adults only all inclusive resort. Gay friendly and member of IGLTA. +52 322 226 8670
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Hotel Mercurio
28-Room hotel for LGBT adults. A/C, wifi. Pool with poolside bar and happy hour. Bar open to all, not just hotel guests.
+52 322 222 4793
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Pinata PV
All gay male hotel on a quiet street in the heart of Zona Romantica. Boutique property with rooms arranged around a clothing-optional pool and hot tub. It is beautifully designed combining modern minimalist design with retro kitsch art. Occasional M4M parties where non guests are invited with lockers, jacuzzi and bar. PV 32 324 77237, USA +1 717-884-8378
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Average room rate: $125 USD
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San Marino Hotel
Large hotel in the Zona Romantica with a mixed clientele but popular with gays as well for its convenient location near the gay beach and nightlife. +52 322 222 3050
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Tropicana Hotel
Non-gay hotel but popular due to its location very close to the gay beach. see reviews on TripAdvisor
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Average room rate: $65 USD
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Vela Lounge and Hostel
Dormitories and private rooms with shared bath located in the heart of the Romantic Zone. Everyone welcome but has a strong gay following. Rooftop lounge which regularly hosts gay parties. +52 322-141-7553
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Average room rate: $350 MXN
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Villa Lola
Small boutique adults only B&B in the heart of Zona Romantica. Gay owned and operated with a mixed clientelle. Two blocks to the beach and walking distance to all gay bars. Previously named Palacio 199. +52 322 100 5477
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Average room rate: $199 USD
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Villamercedes Petit Hotel
Boutique hotel in a historic hacienda-style building well located in the heart of the Zona Romantica. Adults only, Gay and pet friendly. IGLTA member. Rooms and suites, all with AC, ceiling fan, safe, some with full kitchens. Pool. +52 322 223 4543
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Average room rate: $100 USD
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Vacation Rentals

Rainbow Palms Resort
Originally called and widely known as Chee Chee, this unique, open air resort is located 25 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta in Boca De Tomatlan. The whole villa can be rented for special events with bar, pool and accommodations. The owners frequently host clothing optional pool parties and events. Open minded travelers will find pools with amazing panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, a complete sex play room with a sling, glory holes, jacuzzi, and a video room. +52 322 148 4960
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Bars, Discos

Anomino
Intimate little bar with three levels just off Olas Altas. Nice music, friendly people, video screens, wifi. +52 322 206 4439
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Anthropology
Men only club with fully naked stripper shows View on map

Blondies Loft and Slushbar
Open air bar a block from the beach. Modern style with a comic book decor +52 322 222 0275
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CC Slaughters
Popular gay bar which started in (and remains as well) in Portland, OR, USA. Lounge with happy hour and nightclub with DJs, dance floor, gogo boys. No cover.
+52 322 222 3412
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Chachalaca Bar
Gay bar just off the beach with a popular post-beach happy hour. Karaoke on some nights. View on map

Code Puerto Vallarta
Gay club, big dance floor with impressive sound system. Attracts a mixed crowd of men and women, gay and straight. +52 322 108 4358
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Divas Bar
Bar offering drinks and food decorated with classic movie posters and other paraphernalia. Drag shows. +52 322 196 1103
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Garbo Piano Bar and Jazz
Bar/lounge with live music most nights. Relaxed place with comfy chairs and a mixed crowd. +52 322 223 5753
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Industry Nightclub
Circuit party style dance club. Catwalk overlooking the dance floor. Naked stripper shows. +52 322 191 6987
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Kooky Karaoke and Drinks
Gay karaoke bar. Previously named Kinky Bar. +52 322 109 9703
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La Cantina Margarita
Gay cocktail bar with stylish decor. Happy hour 2 - 7 pm daily. +52 322 222 1367
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La Cueva Cantina
Bar and restaurant serving Mexican specialities and with nightly drink specials. 322 171 2090
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La Noche Puerto Vallarta
Popular video and martini bar on multiple levels. Gets busy earlier before the dance clubs fill up. Rooftop patio. +52 322 222 3364
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Los Amigos
Friendly "cantina" style gay bar with an open terrace and friendly crowd. Dance floor. +52 322 222 7802
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Los Otros Blondies
A second location of the Blondie's Bar, this one with cocktails and beach gear for sale. +52 322 596 1823
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Mr Flamingo
Popular centrally located bar. Open from 2 pm-3am with happy hour from 2-7 View on map

Paco's Ranch
Oldest gay dance club in PV for more than 25 years. Dancing. Drags shows twice nightly in English and Spanish. Gets busy around midnight. Note: some other sources still show their address as Vallarta 278 (where Code is now) though they moved many years ago. +52 322 222 1899
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Reinas Bar Puerto Vallarta
Cozy bar, popular with more mature crowd and drag queens. 322 205 0433
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Sixty Nine Stripclub
Men only gay club with stripper shows +52 322 221 1200
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Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge
Gay friendly rooftop lounge see reviews on TripAdvisor
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Wet Dreams PV
Men only bar with stripper and shower shows +52 322 222 8112
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Restaurants

Apaches Martini Bar
Martini Bar and Restaurant with great location for people watching on Olas Altas. Happy hour 6-8 daily with 2 for 1 drinks. Gay owned, welcoming to all. +52 322 222 5235
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Frida's Bar and Kitchen
Downstairs is a small friendly bar and a great place to meet locals after the beach. Upstairs is a restaurant. see reviews on TripAdvisor
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Mantamar Beach Club
Beachfront restaurant and lounge. Or lounge by the pool. Mixed crowd but regularly hosts gay events. +52 322 222 6260
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The Swedes Bar and Bistro
Restaurant and bar owned by a couple of gay Swedes offering an international menu in an art filled open air space. +52 322 223 2353
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Beaches

Blue Chairs Beach
The gay section of Playa de los Muertos is in front of the Blue Chairs hotel at the Blue Chairs and the Green Chairs beach cafes. (Green Chairs official name is Ritmos Beach Café). View on map
Bathhouses, Saunas, Massage, Cruising Clubs, Cruising Areas

Spartacus Sauna
Gay bathhouse with sun deck and pool with nude sunbathing, steam room, dry sauna, jacuzzi, private rooms or lockers, video room, coffee and snack bar, massage. +52 322 178 4299
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Community Centres

SETAC Tu Centro Comunitario
setac.com.mx
Community organization offering health, wellbeing and HIV prevention services to both visitors and locals. Tu Centro Comunitario is a community center and resource center. They also offer services at the SETAC Wellness Center in the Zona Romántica. +52 322 224 1974
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SETAC Wellness Center
setac.com.mx
Community organization offering health, wellbeing and HIV prevention services to both visitors and locals from this wellness center in the Zona Romántica as well as from Tu Centro Comunitario in north PV. +52 322 224 1974
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Gyms, Yoga, etc

Acqua Spa for Men
Spa for men offering services for men only from male therapists: massages, facials and more. +52 322 178 0856
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Shopping

Angel's Store PV
Store offering club, fitness and swim wear for men made in Mexico. +52 322 365 1666
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Boutique Amsterdam
Men's swimwear and underwear +52 322 222 2933
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Theater and Music
Act II Entertainment
Gay staffed theater with a many LGBT themed shows on the program. Two stages and the Encore Piano Bar. Offers a variety of live music, comedy, drama and musical theater. +52 322 222 1512
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The Palm Cabaret and Bar
Live cabaret style entertainment with comics, drag queens and more. Sidewalk bar open before the show. Mixed clientele but very gay friendly. +52 322 222 0200
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Tourist and Travel Information

Discovery Vallarta
discoveryvallarta.com
Puerto Vallarta’s oldest online gay directory and travel guide, since 1998, specializing in beachfront condos and luxury vacation villas for rent. Its Puerto Vallarta gay travel guide has copious info about fun activities, the beach, top restaurants and relaxing coffee shops. 322-222-6918
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GayPV Magazine
gaypv.com
Gay guide, magazine and online gay travel directory. Includes gay hotels, gay bars and clubs, event and calendar schedules. Gay travel deals, gay event calendars and things to do, gay and friendly business directory listings, LGBT travel news and blog stories, interviews with LGBT celebrities, photos of the gay scene in Puerto Vallarta, videos and more. +44 322 148 4960
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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: Abbey Hotel
Hotels, B&Bs: Arco Iris BnB
Hotels, B&Bs: Blue Seas Old Town
Hotels, B&Bs: Descanso del Sol
Hotels, B&Bs: Playa del Sol Los Muertos
Hotels, B&Bs: Vallarta Cora
Bars, Discos: Club Mañana
Bars, Discos: Fiesta Bar and Lounge
Bars, Discos: La Alhambra Lounge
Bars, Discos: Los Balcones
Bars, Discos: Luna Azul
Bars, Discos: Open Vallarta
Bars, Discos: Plasma Bar
Bars, Discos: Sama Martini Lounge
Bars, Discos: Vanilla and Kinky
Shopping: BuenFlex Clothing Store
Shopping: Icker Sea
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March 02, 2019