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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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Upcoming events in Gay and Lesbian Puerto Vallarta
May 18 - 21, 2023: Ella Mexico Lesbian Festival
4 days in Puerto Vallarta at the Hotel Hacienda Krystal Attitude Vallarta. Ella talks, beach party, queer fashion show and lots of love!
More information
May 20-28, 2023: Vallarta Pride
Vallarta Pride will take place in Puerto Vallarta from May 20-28, 2023. Stay tuned for more details on the events and date of the pride march.
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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. 
Average rating: 90 Excellent
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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 full restaurant. The Top Sky Bar is located on the roof.
322 222 4888
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Average room rate: $179 USD Average rating: 83 Very Good View on map
Amaria Villas and Resort
Hotel nestled in the jungle outside of Puerto Vallarta along the Rio Cuale. 20 minutes by car from Zona Romantica. Clothing optional pool. Siren's Bar and Grill. Entry for non-guests on non-event days is 200mxn daily from 11am-6pm. Accomodations in fully equipped 3 story villas, each with kitchenette, 1 bedroom and 2 baths. +1 972-352-7620 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
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 and drag shows each evening. The Butterfly Cabaret is located in the main floor entrance of the hotel, next to the lobby and also has drag shows. View on booking.com Average room rate: $80 USD Average rating: 65 View on map
Cárdenas Suites
Gay owned and operated hotel with studio and 2 bedroom suites. All with kitchen, king beds, room safe. +1 310 734 8213, +52 322 275 5564 View on booking.com Average room rate: $89 USD Average rating: 97 Exceptional View on map
Casa 567
Small gay owned guesthouse with 4 rooms and an apartment. Several common areas to hangout including a rooftop patio with small pool. +52 322 123 8707 Average room rate: $60 USD Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Casa Cupula
Luxurious boutique hotel resort exclusively for gay men, lesbians and friends. Gourmet food at the Bistro at Casa Cupula, 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. Clothing optional pool club open for non-guests too. View on booking.com Average room rate: $175 USD Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Casa Lucas
Six luxury vacation rental apartments owned by gay porn actor/producer Michael Lucas. Studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and penthouse apartments. Straight friendly too. +1 917 449 3103 View on booking.com Average room rate: $200 USD Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Casa Velas
Adults only all inclusive resort. Gay friendly and member of IGLTA. +52 322 226 8670 View on booking.com Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
Hotel and Suites Pilitas
Gay adults only hotel in the former Cora space. Pool, terrace. Suites and rooms. +52 322 596 1915 y 322 365 1690 View on booking.com Average room rate: $100 USD Average rating: 78 Good View on map
Hotel Mercurio
28-Room hotel for LGBT adults. A/C, wifi. Pool with poolside bar and happy hour. Restaurant and bar open to all, not just hotel guests. +52 322 222 4793 View on booking.com Average room rate: $80 USD Average rating: 87 Very Good View on map
Jet's Gay Hostel
Gay hostel for guys 18-35 years old. Amenities include Wifi, lockers, rain shower head, memory foam beds, curtains for privacy, outlets and lamps by every bed. +52 322 274 7735 View on booking.com Average rating: 83 Very Good View on map
Los Muertos Hostal
Stylish hostel with dorm accommodations located in the heart of the Zona Romantica with a mostly gay clientele. Bathrooms in each dorm room. Shared kitchen. +52 322 223 0466 View on booking.com Average room rate: $22 USD Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Pinata PV
All gay male hotel on a quiet street in the heart of Zona Romantica. Boutique property with eight rooms arranged around a clothing-optional pool and hot tub. 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 Average room rate: $125 USD Average rating: 97 Exceptional View on map
Pinnacle Resorts
Pinnacle 179, 180 and 220 are hotel properties with deluxe studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condo units and hotel services and amenities. Chictini Bar and Signature Lounge at 179 is a rooftop bar which is mixed but has a LGBT following. The owners are supportive of the the LGBT community. +52 322 222 3556 View on booking.com Average room rate: $250 USD Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Rivera del Rio
Boutique hotel with rooms, suites and apartments with luxurious decor. +1 480 669 5530, +52 322 205 6093 View on booking.com Average room rate: $150 USD Average rating: 97 Exceptional View on map
Sapphire Ocean Club and Suites
Ocean club with a primarily gay crowd. Bar and meal service, pool, lounge chairs, showers, wifi, towels for $200MXN daily fee for non-hotel guests. Luxurious king suite rooms. +52 322 223 3264 View on booking.com Average room rate: $200 USD Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Villa David
Men only gay bed and breakfast. Operates only during high season. +52 322 223 0315 Average room rate: $120 USD Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $199 USD Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
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 Average room rate: $100 USD Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
Zona Z Boutique Hotel
Boutique all suite hotel with 8 suites and a two bedroom penthouse. Gay owned and operated with all welcome. On site spa and wellness facility. All rooms with A/C, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom. +52 415 156 5154 View on booking.com Average room rate: $110 USD Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Vacation Rentals
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. Average room rate: $150 USD Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Hacienda Escondida
Gay owned hotel in the Zona Romantica. Hacienda style construction so all units face the gardens and clothing optional pool. Studio, one and two bedroom units, all with kitchenette or full kitchen, AC and flat screen TV. Lots of common areas to hang out with other guests including a jacuzzi and treehouse. +52 322 120 8611 View on booking.com Average room rate: $175 USD Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
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. Pools with amazing panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The owners frequently host clothing optional pool parties and events. Open minded travelers will find a complete sex play room with a sling, glory holes, jacuzzi, and a video room. +52 322 148 4960 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Bars, Discos
Anónimo
Intimate little bar with three levels just off Olas Altas. Nice music, friendly people, video screens, wifi. +52 322 206 4439 View on map
Anthropology
Men only club with fully naked stripper shows +52 322 244 0061 Average rating: 72 Good View on map
Blondies Loft and Slushbar
Open air bar a block from the beach. Modern style with a comic book decor. There is also a second location nearby called Los Otros Blondies. +52 322 222 0275 Average rating: 93 Excellent View on map
Blue Bar PV
Small air-conditioned gay bar with 2 levels in the heart of the Zona Romántica. Cocktails, beer. Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Bombon Puerto Vallarta
Cocktail bar: mixology, gastronomy and DJ. +52 33 3567 8418 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
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 Average rating: 83 Very Good View on map
Chachalaca Bar
Gay bar just off the beach with a popular post-beach happy hour. Karaoke on some nights. Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Code Puerto Vallarta
Code or Co-De is a dance club with a big dance floor and an impressive sound system. Attracts a mixed crowd of men and women, gay and straight. +52 322 108 4358 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Desmadre Bar
Bar with drag shows and karaoke. +52 322 369 1950 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Divas Bar
Bar offering drinks and food decorated with classic movie posters and other paraphernalia. Drag shows. +52 322 196 1103 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
El Secreto de la Muxe
Show bar with drag queens. In parts of Mexico there is the tradition of Muxes, men who dress like women, or dress like men but have male lovers and hold traditionally female jobs. +52 322 157 8500 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Elixir Mixology Bar
Cocktail bar created by women +52 322 151 9308 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
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 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Industry Nightclub
Bar open daily with draft beer, cocktails and DJs. On weekends the larger space opens as a circuit party style dance club. Catwalk overlooking the dance floor. Naked stripper shows. +52 322 191 6987 Average rating: 68 View on map
Kooky Karaoke and Drinks
Gay karaoke bar. Previously named Kinky Bar. +52 322 109 9703 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
La Cantina Margarita
Gay cocktail bar with stylish decor. Happy hour 2 - 7 pm daily. +52 322 222 1367 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
La Catrina Cantina
Cabaret showcasing local artists and Spanish music including singers, dancers, and Drag Queens. Music genres range from Mariachi, Ranchera, Cumbia, Salsa, to Mexican Folk music. Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
La Noche Puerto Vallarta
Popular video and martini bar on multiple levels. Gets busy earlier before the dance clubs fill up. Rooftop patio with views. +52 322 222 3364 Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
Los Amigos
Friendly "cantina" style gay bar with an open terrace and friendly crowd. Dance floor. +52 322 222 7802 Average rating: 83 Very Good View on map
Los Otros Blondies
A second location of Blondies, this one with cocktails and beach gear for sale. +52 322 596 1823 Average rating: 96 Exceptional View on map
Mr Flamingo
Popular centrally located bar. Happy hour from 2-8 pm. Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Nox Bar Puerto Vallarta
Bar with strippers, gogos and live music some nights. Drink promos. +52 322 167 3181 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
One Six One PV
Upscale LGBTQ bar with a living room lounge ambience. Live house music, craft cocktails and draft beer, snacks. Outside patio and a two level rooftop. Happy hour 5-7. 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 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Pervert Puerto Vallarta
Bar with male stripper shows. Open daily except Tuesdays. +52 322 266 6736 View on map
Reinas Bar Puerto Vallarta
Cozy bar, popular with more mature crowd and drag queens. 322 205 0433 View on map
Sixty Nine Stripclub
Men only gay club with stripper shows +52 322 221 1200 Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
Studs
Two floor bear and leather bar. Average rating: 93 Excellent View on map
The Corner Gay Bar
Gay bar with martinis and signature cocktails. Happy hour 4-7pm. Located inside Act II theatre building.
+52 322 278 8593 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
The Top Sky Bar
Rooftop bar on the top of the Almar Resort hotel. Everyone welcome but primarily gay crowd. Great views over the water. Drag shows and other entertainment on occasion. +52 322 222 4911 Average rating: 98 Exceptional View on map
Tunnel Bar
Queer owned everyone welcome neighborhood cocktail bar. Hot dog food menu. Happy hour 3-6 daily. Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge
Gay friendly rooftop lounge Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
View Resto and Deck
Gay restaurant and bar. Deck overlooking the bar scene. Drag shows. +52 322 293 8311 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Wet Dreams PV
Men only bar with stripper and shower shows +52 322 222 8112 Average rating: 58 View on map
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 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Archie's Wok
Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of the Zona Romantica. Everyone welcome but very popular with gay crowd. +52 322 222 0411 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Awaysis Bar Restaurant
Bar and restaurant. Different events daily including karaoke, salsa lessons, drag brunch. +52 322 286 9416 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Daquiri Dick's on the Beach
Restaurant and beach club in a new beachfront location. +52 322 222 0566 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Frida's Bar and Kitchen
Friendly restaurant and bar with a varied but typically more mature crowd.
+52 322 240 7565 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
Juicy Drags
Smoothie and juice bar. Light meals as well. +52 322 288 6600 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Mantamar Beach Club
Beachfront restaurant and lounge for Almar Resort. Lounge by the pool or the beach. Mixed crowd but regularly hosts gay events. +52 322 222 6260 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Pool Club at Casa Cupula
Clothing optional pool club located at Casa Cupula with drinks, snacks and lunch served. Open to everyone, not just guests of the hotel. No cover charge except for special events but minimum consumption required. On Saturdays they host the Naked Pool Party with Gogos and a 250 peso cover. +52 322 291 3210 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Reflections Bar Bistro
Late night bar and bistro +52 322 247 5308 View on map
Terra Brava Vallarta
Mediterranean restaurant with a primarily LGBT following. Focus on seafood and healthy foods. Special events. +52 322 301 2646 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
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 Average rating: 91 Excellent View on map
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 Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Community Centres and Organizations
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. They also offer Covid antigen tests for travel. +52 322 224 1974 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
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. They also offer Covid antigen tests for travel. +52 322 293 8478 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Galleries and Museums
Unfinished Gallery and Lounge
Art gallery showcasing local artists which also serves cocktails in the evening and coffee during the day. +52 322 365 1786 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Gyms, Yoga, Spas, Wellness etc
Acqua Spa for Men
Spa for men offering services for men only from male therapists: massages, facials and more. +52 322 178 0856 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Big Apple Gym Olas Altas
Gay friendly gym open to everyone with a non-discrimination policy on the wall. Daily, weekly and monthly rates. +52 322 286 7620 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Hamam Turkish Spa
Turkish boutique bath & spa. Professional spa treatments for men, women and couples. By appointment only. Gay friendly, gay couples welcome. +52 322 214 4827 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
The Fit Club
Gym with a mixed clientele but lots of gays. Daily, weekly and monthly rates. +52 322 223 0063 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Vallarta Gay Clinic
Clinic offering health services for the LGBT+ community. Services include primary and preventive care, PrEP and PEP, STI and HIV testing and treatment, geriatric care. +52 322 108 2559 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Shopping
Angel's Store PV
Store offering club, fitness and swim wear for men made in Mexico. +52 322 365 1666 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Boutique Amsterdam
Men's swimwear and underwear +52 322 222 2933 Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Mercurio Swim
Men's beachwear and accessories. +52 322 688 4111 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
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 Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
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 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Travel Agencies, Tours, Experiences
Bears Cruising PV
Tour agency offering a variety of tours and activities to the bear and LGBT communities visiting Puerto Vallarta. +52 322 294 6658 View on map
Diana's Boat Tours
LGBT boat tours which have been running for 20+ years. Spend a day tour Banderas Bay with open bar, snacks, swimming, whales, dolphins, snorkeling and more. Lunch at a beach restaurant. Map location is where the boat tours leave from, contact them for booking. Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Jet's Boat Tours
Jet's Naked Boat tour to a private nude beach happens on Fridays, Saturdays and something holidays during the season. Open bar and nude male staff. Other days private boat tours are available and they arrange other tours as well. +52 322 160 2812 View on map
Los Veranos Canopy Tour
Tour company offering top rated canopy/zipline tours with more than 2 miles of cable. Then lunch, tequila tasting and a swim in natural pools. They no longer offer an exclusively gay canopy tour but they are still a gay friendly option. More info on the zipline tour. Includes transport from various locations. Other tours such as snorkeling, whale watching and hiking are offered as well. +52 322 223 0504 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Mariposario Jardin Mágico
Butterfly sanctuary near Puerto Vallarta that offers educational tours which support their mission to recover threaten species and to protect the ecosystem. A LGBT owned and managed business which hosts pride events. +52 322 182 6678 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Tamale's Tours
Gay owned and operated tour company that offers day tours on a 75' boat on the Banderas Bay.
Private chef on board for all meals and snacks, premium open bar for duration of the cruise, water toys including snorkel gear, kayak, paddle boards, and a dinghy for tubing, towels and sunscreen. +52 322 205 1348 Average rating: 100 Exceptional View on map
Wet and Wild Gay Cruise
Gay cruise which starts from Los Muertos Pier. Six hour trip from noon with open bar of domestic drinks on board. Goes to Los Arcos and stops for included lunch at Las Animas. Adults only. $140.00 USD per person. Twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays and on some other days depending on holidays. Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Tourist and Travel Information
Out and About
Magazine with information for LGBTQ travelers and the local LGBTQ community. Travel information, news, features, business listings and more. 6155004513 View on map
GayPV Magazine
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 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, B&Bs: Abbey Hotel
Hotels, B&Bs: Agave Azul Guesthouse
Hotels, B&Bs: Arco Iris BnB
Hotels, B&Bs: Blue Seas Old Town
Hotels, B&Bs: Casa Río Danubio
Hotels, B&Bs: Descanso del Sol
Hotels, B&Bs: Playa del Sol Los Muertos
Hotels, B&Bs: Vallarta Cora
Hotels, B&Bs: Vela Lounge and Hostel
Bars, Discos: Candy Bar Vallarta
Bars, Discos: Club Mañana
Bars, Discos: Fiesta Bar and Lounge
Bars, Discos: La Alhambra Lounge
Bars, Discos: La Cueva Cantina
Bars, Discos: Los Balcones
Bars, Discos: Luna Azul
Bars, Discos: Open Vallarta
Bars, Discos: Plasma Bar
Bars, Discos: Sama Martini Lounge
Bars, Discos: Sandy's Bar Pitillal
Bars, Discos: Therapy
Bars, Discos: Vanilla and Kinky
Restaurants: Hamburger Mary's Puerto Vallarta
Bathhouses, Saunas, Massage, Cruising Clubs, Cruising Areas: Papi Chulo Spa for Men
Shopping: BuenFlex Clothing Store
Shopping: Icker Sea
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