Gay Puerto Vallarta Nightlife
Most of the gay spots are on the level ground where the Rio Cuale (Cuale River) empties into Vallarta's Bandaras Bay. This area, a zone often called South Side or Zona Romantica over last few years, could just as well be called homo heights.
There is a decided shift away from the straight night spots that so dominate the malecon just north of the city center. South of the city center is where gay men and women are found everywhere. And so are their watering holes, clubs and bars.
Vallarta's primary club or disco scene, gay or straight, is pretty late in the evening. Don't plan on much happening at these clubs until well past midnight.
Earlier in the evening the happy hour circuit usually starts off at various places where the crowd gathers to watch the sunset.
Before the late night action gets going, the places to be are the smaller bars along or near Lazaro Cardenas Street, and also Olas Altas Street.
Olas Altas Street, a wonderful side-walk café strewn strip of land where the mountains are closest to the beach, is where everyone walks. Olas Altas has become something reminiscent of a Paris back street, lined with sidewalk cafés, but located in the tropics here in gay Puerto Vallarta. Along Olas Altas Street are several gay bars. All are the kind of places where you'll see activity earlier in the evening.
Starting at 10pm the disco clubs get going and they peak sometimes very late, often past 2 in the morning.
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Clubs and Discos
Go back to topClubs and Discos where late night partiers love to go.
CC Slaughters PV
Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly, 30 somethings, Dancing, Drag Shows, Martinis, Younger, Air Conditioned, Wireless, Credit Cards
This nightclub has been a hit since they opened their doors (Dec 2011).
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La Noche
Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, 30 somethings, Drag Shows, Older, Younger, Outside Seating, WirelessA three level entertainment complex featuring an amazing 2 level rooftop garden bar with views of the city and surrounding mountains. On the main floor there is always a party going on with DJ Mike playing the best music, go go boys and shows. Smoking and nonsmoking areas available.
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Paco's Ranch
Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Lesbian, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly, Casual, 30 somethings, Dancing, Drag Shows, Martinis, Older, Strip Tease Shows, Air Conditioned, Wireless, Credit Cards, No Smoking
Pacos Ranch is the late night spot to be in the gay club scene of PV. **Open following all protocol.**
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A club to dance the night away.
Evening Tours
Go back to topOrganized gay group events in the evening or late at night.
Puerto Vallarta has established itself as a vibrant center of art creation, exhibition and promotion. An important contribution to the city´s art scene is Puerto Vallarta´s ArtWalk. The participating galleries in Centro Historico offer works by important national and international artists.
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Join fellow members of the LGBT+ community and their allies for a luxurious 3-hour Gay Sunset Cruise in Puerto Vallarta! Board your beautiful gay owned and operated 48-foot motor yacht “Escándalo” in Marina Vallarta where you will be offered a welcome aboard toast.
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A show where the performers amaze you with their acrobatic talents.
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Puerto Vallarta Walking Adventures
Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly, 30 somethings, Martinis, OlderOffering walking adventures in the greater Puerto Vallarta area where every step is an invitation to discover the genuine essence of Mexico.
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"Join the Party Tour and Meet New Friends on Gay Bar Hopping Tour. No Line No Wait No Cover"
Join Vallarta Eats Food Tours as they skip the usual tourist restaurants and head for the best off-the-beaten-path eateries in Vallarta. Eat with locals as they fill your plates with fresh, mouthwatering fare from the real Mexico. Let them treat you to a little taste of culture and a whole lot of fun. Come hungry!
Hotel Pool Bar
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Blue Chairs Rooftop Bar
Gay, Gay Staff, Straight Friendly, Beachfront, Ocean View, Dancing, Drag Shows, Karaoke, Live Comedy, Martinis, Strip Tease Shows, Air Conditioned, Wireless, Credit CardsRooftop bar at the beachfront hotel Blue Chairs. Enjoy live entertainment daily. **Open following all protocol.**
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The only clothing optional Pool Club in PV! Open every day 12-7pm, Food and drinks service.
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Nestled in the mountains along the Rio Cuale. This gorgeous jungle oasis caters to those that seek a unique and custom-tailored experience that also embraces the local culture and traditions.
Amazing gay bar with an amazing view of the whole bay.
Private, personalized service at Puerto Vallarta's only clothing optional hotel exclusively for men.
Lounges
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One Six One
Gay, Gay Owned, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly, Martinis, Air Conditioned, Outside Seating, Wireless, Credit Cards, Smoking AreaAn upscale environment with a 'living room lounge' ambience, live DJ'd house music, craft cocktails, an outside patio and a rooftop. Open for service.
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Ovations Piano Bar
Gay Friendly, Mixed Clientele, Casual, Karaoke, Martinis, Air Conditioned, Live Music, DinnerCome for dinner, stay for fun.
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Enjoy chill music and signature drinks in a dynamic space with a cool breezes and an ocean view. Serving premium cocktails and frozen drinks from their SLUSHBAR and in the open air loft above. ** Open following all protocol.**
An amazing lounge with ocean view in a spacious setting.
An upscale Brunch, Bar Lounge & Night Club concept in Puerto Vallarta. Great food, great cocktails and great house beats in the same location.
Martini Bars
Go back to topSome of gay Vallarta's bars specialize in great conversation and mixed drinks.
Apaches
Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Mixed Clientele, Martinis, Outside Seating, Pet Friendly, Wheelchair accessible
This gay owned martini bar serves up stiff drinks daily in the middle of Zona Romantica.
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A chic little piano and jazz bar located a half block off of the famous Olas Altas on Pulpito.
Our sexy and friendly bartenders will make all feel welcome at The Corner.
Neighborhood Bars
Go back to topSome places that have that neighborhood place. Cantinas.
Anonimo
Gay, Gay Friendly, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly, Wireless, Pet FriendlyCome on in and play your favorite videos... our customers control the music here, so whatever you like you can play! Our cozy neighborhood atmosphere makes everyone feel welcome... it has been said that if you don't make a new friend here, you're an asshole. We have a full bar and great beer selections; there truly is something for everyone at Anonimo!
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This bar is popular with both the Gringo and Mexican locals.
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La Catrina Cantina is a Mexican 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.
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Where jazz plays and spirits soar!
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The former Que?Pasa is now the new Awaysis Bar Restaurant in town. Enjoy their delicious menu selection and the weekly specials.
A small place to relax before or after the night right on the strip of the gay bars.
A mix of Latin, American and Canadians. Music is top 40 old and current artists. Friendly hot staff in a great location in the center of the main strip of bars.
Just a 2 minute walk from Los Muertos pier and 5 minutes from Los Muertos Beach! **Open following all protocol.**
A small bar where everybody is welcome.
Come check out this local bar just minutes away from the gayborhood. Drag shows every night from starting at 10pm.
A unique sensory experience in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Created and operated by Lesbians women.
Mexican gay cantina in its new locations.
Look for the giant rainbow flag (and I do mean GIANT) adorning the front of this bar, located across the street from the old Senor Frogs in Zona Romantica.
"Our second Blondies location." **Open following all protocol.**
Bucerias first and only LGBT bar!
Tiki Bar on the happening corner. Great music and drinks from 2pm - 3am
Reinas Bar (Queens in Spanish), eminates the royal motif in every inch of this very gay bar. Open for service following protocol.
Put your harness on and wait for it! Grand opening May 21st. Bear Playground!
New bar in town.
Play Zona
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Spartacus Sauna for Men
Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Straight Friendly, 30 somethings, Older, Younger, Outside Seating, Bath House, Men Only
Puerto Vallarta's #1 Bathhouse For Men! The largest 4 story gay spa sauna.
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Shows
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Act2PV
Gay Friendly, Gay Staff, Mixed Clientele, 30 somethings, Drag Shows, Live Comedy, Live Theater, Martinis, Live Music, No SmokingVallarta’s only multiplex entertainment venue with three unique performance spaces; Act2MainStage, Casa Karma Red Room Cabaret, and Mary Ann’s Ovations Piano Bar.
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This season with the addition of their new venue, Coco Cabaret by The Palm, audiences will have double the show offerings to choose from. Within a 5 minute walk to The Palm, Coco Cabaret offers some exciting new performance options for entertainment in PV
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The Palm Cabaret & Bar
Gay Friendly, Gay Staff, Mixed Clientele, 30 somethings, Drag Shows, Live Comedy, Live Theater, Older, Air Conditioned, Live Music, No SmokingThe Palm newly renovated, intimate cabaret, seeks out only the best in cabaret entertainment and features artists from Mexico and America's continent.
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A coffe bar with great entertainment in theatre, comedy, live music and so much more.
Sports Bars
Go back to topGay friendly sports bars with all the satellite hookups to get that important game.
A local sports bar with all the USA favorite snacks and food.
Strip Clubs
Go back to topMale oriented stripper clubs.
Pure lust strip clup.
Antropology offers a non-stop show of male strippers for your viewing pleasure. **Open following all protocol.**
This Men Only gentlemen´s club offers shower shows every hour.