Puerto Vallarta Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Corel)
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Puerto Vallarta Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

  • There are plenty of beaches to choose from. If the scene at Blue Chairs is simply too much, don’t worry: More than 26 miles of beaches line the Bay of Banderas. If you’re looking for a gay nude beach, head to the lesser-known beach 12 miles south of town in front of the remote LGBT guesthouse Paco's Paradise.
  • Avoid traveling here in September. Although Puerto Vallarta is always warm, the humidity, rain and temperatures are worst during September.
  • Join gay excursions. No need to be packed in with straight tourists when going on excursions: Blue Chairs Beach Resort (right on the beach) arranges LGBT boat trips, horseback jungle tours, and scuba trips.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Puerto Vallarta

By Matt Link
Located in the Pacific state of Jalisco, sandwiched between mountains and a gorgeous bay, Puerto Vallarta attracts not only a swath of gay and lesbian American and European travelers, but also its fair share of queer Mexicans as well. Puerto Vallarta now has over a dozen LGBT hotels and guesthouses, a selection of gay bars and clubs, a world famous gay beach (Blue Chairs and its neighbor, Green Chairs), gay boat trips, and lots of fine dining to boot. Most of the gay and lesbian infrastructure is in the Zona Romantica (also called the South Side). The city is small but sophisticated, with a huge art gallery scene and one of the most gay-positive vibes in Latin America. Read More

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  • This will be my third trip to Puerto Vallarta and while there we have taken snorkeling tours to Los Arcos. We enjoy this tour and will do it again this visit but we are wondering if there is any place to snorkel off the beach in PV. My husband is an experienced snorkeler, however I am new to it and I need more practice in shallow water off the beach. Any information you could share would be appreciated. Thank you. Sue Alley
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Hotels

from: $90

The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta

Paseo de la Marina Sur #205
Puerto Vallarta 48354 Map

Distance: 3.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Hotel Mercurio - A Gay-Friendly Hotel

C. Francisca Rodriguez #168 Colonia Emiliano Zapata
Puerto Vallarta 48380 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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from: $117

Casa Cupula

129 Callejon de la Igualdad
Puerto Vallarta Map

Distance: 1.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Attractions

Blue Chairs Beach

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Near the southern end of Playa Los Muertos, in front of the Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea, at the intersection of the Malecon and Almendro Street
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Diana's Gay Cruise

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)
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The Beach House

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On Los Muertos Beach next to the El Dorado Hotel, where Pulpito Street meets the ocean
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Other Smaller Airports near Puerto Vallarta

Distance (mi.)
Puerto Vallarta Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport 2.8 map
Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo Airport 124.1 map
Guanajuato/Leon Del Bajio Airport 180.8 map

Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rentals

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from: $228

Casa Karma

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6.5
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $750

Casa de Amigos

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 18
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Utensils, VCR
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Villa Mia

Bedrooms: 15
Bathrooms: 15
Sleeps: 30
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils
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