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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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Discovery Vallarta
www.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. Learn about local services and tourist attractions, monthly weather, gyms and health spas, as well as the Malecon boardwalk with its art works and performers. Browse affordable vacation rentals on Los Muertos beach. Read up on points of interest and a gay nightlife full of martini bars, lounges, Mexican cantinas and thrilling discos. Check out the fabulous festivals and events, things to see, horseback riding, gay tours on Banderas Bay and annual Vallarta events. Valuable tips on where to party, dine, relax, shop and stay.
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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, Vacation Rentals
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 HomeAway.
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. 322 222 4888 see reviews on TripAdvisor
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Average room rate: $179 USD View on map
Blue Chairs Beach Resort
Beach resort right behind the famous "Blue Chairs" beach cafe, exclusively for gays, lesbians and their friends. As well as the on beach cafe there is also a rooftop bar popular at sunset. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com View on map
Boana Torre Malibu
Largest gay condo-hotel in Puerto Vallarta. The hotel is also open to heterosexuals. 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 View on map
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", tempting 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. see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $175 USD View on map
Hotel Mercurio
Gay owned. Mexican flavor and friendliness.
A/C, Pool, Bar, WiFi. (322) 222-4793, from US/Canada: 1-866-388-2689 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com View on map
Palacio 199
Exclusive intimate boutique Bed & Breakfast in the Heart of PV. Only 2 blocks to the beach and walking distance to all gay bars. 322 222 3861 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $199 USD 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. PV 32 324 77237, USA +1 717-884-8378 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com Average room rate: $240 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. (322) 222 3050 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on booking.com 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
Villa Mercedes 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. (322) 223 4543 see reviews on TripAdvisor Average room rate: $100 USD View on map
Bars
Anomino
Intimate little bar just off Olas Altas. Nice music, friendly people, video screens, wifi. Good prices and daily martini specials. Open 4 pm - 2 am daily. (322) 206 4439 View on map
Blondies Loft and Slushbar
Open air bar a block from the beach. Modern style with a comic book decor. Open 1pm - 2am, closed tuesdays. (322) 222 0275 View on map
Divas Bar
Bar decorated with classic movie posters and other paraphernalia. Occasional drag shows. +52 322 222 7774 View on map
Fiesta Bar and Lounge
Neighborhood bar. Daily specials. Drag/stripper shows at 10pm every night. 322 181 9172 View on map
Frida's Bar
New location: Insurgentes # 301a at the corner of Carranza. Small friendly bar and a great place to meet locals after the beach. View on map
La Alhambra Lounge
Cocktail bar/lounge. Sunday T-Dances. 322 356 6851 View on map
La Cueva Cantina
Bar and restaurant serving Mexican specialities and with nightly drink specials. 322 171 2090 View on map
La Margarita
Trendy cocktail bar. Located in the space where La Noche used to be before it moved next door. 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. (322) 222 3364 View on map
Los Amigos
Friendly "cantina" style gay bar with an open terrace and friendly crowd. Dance floor. (322) 222-7802 View on map
Mr Flamingo
Popular centrally located bar. Open from 2 pm-3am with happy hour from 2-7 View on map
Reinas Bar Puerto Vallarta
Cozy bar, popular with more mature crowd and drag queens. 322 205 0433 View on map
Wet Dreams PV
Men only bar with stripper and shower shows +52 322 222 8112 View on map
Discos/Dance Clubs
Anthropology
Men only club with strippers View on map
CC Slaughters
Very popular dance club which started in (and remains as well) in Portland, OR, USA. (322) 222-3412 View on map
Paco's Ranch
Multi-level Gay & Lesbian disco and club with shows and strippers. Rooftop terrace. (322) 222 1899 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Restaurants
Apaches Martini Bar and Bistro
Martini Bar and Restaurant with great location for people watching on Olas Altas. Happy hour 5-7 daily with 2 for 1 drinks. LGBT owned, welcoming to all. (322) 222 5235 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Mantamar Beach Club
Beachfront restaurant and lounge. Or lounge by the pool. Mixed crowd but regularly hosts gay events. 322 222 6260 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
The Swedes
Restaurant and bar owned by a couple of gay Swedes offering an international menu in an art filled open air space. (322) 223 2353 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Coffee Shops
The Coffee Cup Olas Altas
Coffee shop located in the Romantic Zone serving Puerto Vallarta's best coffee since 2002. In addition to a full service espresso bar, they feature homemade baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bagels, wraps, salads, fresh squeezed orange juice and Blue Bell ice cream.Free computers with internet access and Wi-Fi service. (322) 222-8584 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
Spartacus Sauna
Gay bathhouse with sun deck, steam room, dry sauna, jacuzzi, private rooms or lockers, video room, coffee and snack bar, massage. (322) 178 4299 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Community Centres
SETAC Community Center
www.setac.com.mx
Solidaridad Ed Thomas A. C. (SETAC) was founded in Puerto Vallarta in 2009 in order to create bonds of protection in the community regardless of gender, religion or social status. Puerto Vallarta is a free, unique and special place, which makes it vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections including HIV. Since then SETAC has worked to reduce the risks of infection and disease control. And having a great acceptance in society and our foreign brothers who visit our center for treatment as well as our local people. Open Mon to Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (322) 224 1974 View on map
Shopping
Amsterdam Clothing
Men's swimwear and underwear 322 222 2933 View on map
BuenFlex Clothing Store
Clothing for men for the beach, gym, home and clubs. (322) 222 1561, (322) 222 1778 View on map
Icker Sea Wear
Sexy officer's exclusive boutique firm Mexican lingerie and swimwear. 3223566783 View on map
Liquid Men
Locally designed men's swimwear and other clothes for guys and also for women. 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. (322) 168 9950 see reviews on TripAdvisor View on map
Tourist and Travel Information
Discovery Vallarta
www.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. Learn about local services and tourist attractions, monthly weather, gyms and health spas, as well as the Malecon boardwalk with its art works and performers. Browse affordable vacation rentals on Los Muertos beach. Read up on points of interest and a gay nightlife full of martini bars, lounges, Mexican cantinas and thrilling discos. Check out the fabulous festivals and events, things to see, horseback riding, gay tours on Banderas Bay and annual Vallarta events. Valuable tips on where to party, dine, relax, shop and stay. 322-222-6918 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: Abbey Hotel
Hotels, Vacation Rentals: Arco Iris BnB
Hotels, Vacation Rentals: Blue Seas Old Town
Hotels, Vacation Rentals: Descanso del Sol
Hotels, Vacation Rentals: Playa del Sol Los Muertos
Hotels, Vacation Rentals: Vallarta Cora
Bars: Los Balcones
Bars: Luna Azul
Bars: Plasma Bar
Bars: Sama Martini Lounge
Bars: Vanilla and Kinky
Discos/Dance Clubs: Club Mañana
Discos/Dance Clubs: Open Vallarta
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