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Guys at the beach in Puerto Vallarta: Gay men (and lesbians) from all over the world, but especially Mexico, USA and Canada, come to Puerto Vallarta for winter sunshine
Mexico's Gay Party Town
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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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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. 
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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 see reviews on TripAdvisor
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Average room rate: $179 USD 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 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 at 6pm and drag shows at 7pm daily. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $80 USD 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 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor Average room rate: $60 USD View on map
Casa Cupula
Luxurious boutique hotel resort exclusively for gay men, lesbians and friends. 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. Clothing optional pool club open daily 12-7 for non-guests too. On Saturdays the pool club club hosts the Naked Pool Party with Gogos. 250 peso cover. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $175 USD View on map
Casa Velas
Adults only all inclusive resort. Gay friendly and member of IGLTA. +52 322 226 8670 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com View on map
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.
Location. Beers Boys and Burgers event every Sunday 4-7 pm. +52 322 222 4793 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $80 USD 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com View on map
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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $125 USD View on map
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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $200 USD View on map
Tropicana Hotel
Non-gay hotel but popular due to its location very close to the gay beach. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $65 USD View on map
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 View on booking.com Average room rate: $350 MXN 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $199 USD 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor Average room rate: $100 USD View on map
Zona Z Boutique Hotel
New boutique all suite hotel with 8 suites and a two bedroom penthouse. All welcome but very gay friendly. 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. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $110 USD View on map
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 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 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Bombon Puerto Vallarta
Cocktail bar: mixology, gastronomy and DJ. +52 33 3567 8418 View on map
Candy Bar Vallarta
New gay bar opened in Jan 2021 serving drinks and food. Candy themed drink specials. Happy hour 4-7 pm +52 322 688 5547 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
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 View on map
Divas Bar
Bar offering drinks and food decorated with classic movie posters and other paraphernalia. Drag shows. +52 322 196 1103 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Industry Brewing and Nightclub
Bar open daily with draft beer, cocktails and DJs. On weekends the larger space opens as Industry Nightclub, a circuit party style dance club. Catwalk overlooking the dance floor. Naked stripper shows. +52 322 191 6987 View on map
Kooky Karaoke and Drinks
Gay karaoke bar. Previously named Kinky Bar. +52 322 109 9703 View on map
La Cantina Margarita
Gay cocktail bar with stylish decor. Happy hour 2 - 7 pm daily. +52 322 222 1367 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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. Newly opened in April 2021. View on map
La Cueva Cantina
Bar and restaurant serving Mexican specialities and with nightly drink specials. 322 171 2090 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. +52 322 222 3364 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Los Amigos
Friendly "cantina" style gay bar with an open terrace and friendly crowd. Dance floor. +52 322 222 7802 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Los Otros Blondies
A second location of the Blondie's Bar, this one with cocktails and beach gear for sale. +52 322 596 1823 View on map
Mr Flamingo
Popular centrally located bar. Happy hour from 2-7 pm. 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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 View on map
Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge
Gay friendly rooftop lounge see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Wet Dreams PV
Men only bar with stripper and shower shows +52 322 222 8112 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Frida's Bar and Kitchen
Friendly restaurant and bar. Cheap drink specials. This is the new location where Manny's previously was. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Hamburger Mary's Puerto Vallarta
Restaurant and bar with the well known Hamburger Mary's name opened in April 2021. Burgers, drag shows, 2 outdoor patios. +52 322 223 2266 View on map
Mantamar Beach Club
Beachfront restaurant and lounge. Or lounge by the pool. Mixed crowd but regularly hosts gay events. +52 322 222 6260 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor 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 View on map
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. They also offer Covid antigen tests for travel. +52 322 224 1974 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. +52 322 224 1974 View on map
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 View on map
Shopping
Angel's Store PV
Store offering club, fitness and swim wear for men made in Mexico. +52 322 365 1666 View on map
Boutique Amsterdam
Men's swimwear and underwear +52 322 222 2933 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 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 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Travel Agencies, Tours
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. $119.00 USD per person. Weekly on Saturdays and on some other days. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Tourist and Travel Information
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
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
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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Hola qué eventos tienen para el mes de abril cerca del domingo de pascua
March 02, 2019