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.
Clubs and Discos
Clubs and Discos where late night partiers love to go.
La Noche
Iconic LGBTQ+ bar in Puerto Vallarta featuring drag shows, go-go dancers, and house, circuit, and pop music. Elegant downstairs, high-energy rooftop vibes.
Paco's Ranch
Paco’s Ranch is a true LGBTQ+ nightlife institution in Puerto Vallarta, famous for its energetic atmosphere, varied music and nights full of dancing, fun and freedom in the heart of the Romantic Zone.
Sanctuary
Calling all freaks, weirdos, misfits, and dreamers. Sanctuary is a safe place for you to relax, get wild and be yourself. Sanctuary is LGBTQ+, anti-racism and celebrates diversity. Arriba!
Evening Tours
Organized gay group events in the evening or late at night.
Art Walk
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.
LGBT+ Luxury Sunset Cruise
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.
Gay Vallarta Bar Hopping
"Join the Party Tour and Meet New Friends on Gay Bar Hopping Tour. No Line No Wait No Cover"
Puerto Vallarta Walking Adventures
Offering walking adventures in the greater Puerto Vallarta area where every step is an invitation to discover the genuine essence of Mexico.
Hotel Pool Bar
Intimate poolside gay bars.
Blue Chairs Rooftop Bar
Blue Chairs Rooftop Bar is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails, spectacular ocean views, and an iconic gay atmosphere in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone. Ideal for watching the sunset and starting your evening.
Pool Club @ Casa Cupula
Casa Cupula's Pool Club is an exclusive, clothing-optional oasis. It's the perfect place to relax in the sun, enjoy premium cocktails, and socialize in a sophisticated, sexy, and totally gay atmosphere in Puerto Vallarta.
Amaria Villas
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.
Piñata PV
Private, personalized service at Puerto Vallarta's only clothing optional hotel exclusively for men.
Lounges
Casual elegance.
One Six One
An upscale environment with a 'living room lounge' ambience, live DJ'd house music, craft cocktails, an outside patio and a rooftop. Open for service.
The Social Club
A secret and exclusive place in the center of the city, come and find it.
Where jazz plays and spirits rise!
Martini Bars
Some of gay Vallarta's bars specialize in great conversation and mixed drinks.
Apaches
Apaches Martini & Cocktail Bar is the ideal spot in Puerto Vallarta to enjoy perfectly crafted strong martinis, creative cocktails, and a sexy, fun, and LGBTQ+ atmosphere. Perfect for your unforgettable nights in Puerto Vallarta.
Garbo
A chic little piano and jazz bar located a half block off of the famous Olas Altas on Pulpito.
Neighborhood Bars
Some places that have that neighborhood place. Cantinas.
Anonimo
"Come 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!"
Bar Frida & Restaurante
Bar Frida and Restaurant is a traditional Mexican cantina, ideal for locals and tourists looking for good food, classic drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere in Puerto Vallarta. The bar is open from 10 am to 2 am, and the kitchen from 10:30 am to 11 pm.
Jorge's Bar
Jorge's Bar is a cozy and fun bar located in Plaza Romy, known for its friendly atmosphere and its owner, Jorge, a beloved figure within the LGBTQ+ community. It's the perfect place to enjoy drinks, good music, and an authentic vibe.
The Banana Factory
The hottest new gay bar in Puerto Vallarta!!!
Have fun with your friends and grab a bite to eat. Happy hour every day, 2 for 1, from 11 am to 9 pm. Various events 7 days a week. Enjoy karaoke, a drag show, or the sexy go-go dancers. There's always more at The Banana Factory!
Tortugas Bar, Grill & Gallery
Discover Tortugas Bar, Grill & Gallery, the favorite spot in Bucerías where good food, drinks and art come together in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.
Awaysis Bar & Restaurant
The former Que?Pasa is now the new Awaysis Bar Restaurant in town. Enjoy their delicious menu selection and the weekly specials.
Cantina La Margarita
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.
Chachalaca Bar
Just a 2 minute walk from Los Muertos pier and 5 minutes from Los Muertos Beach! **Open following all protocol.**
Cheeky Lounge
Located in the heart of the Romantic Zone, Cheeky Lounge is the perfect meeting place for those seeking premium cocktails in an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're starting your evening with a perfectly blended martini or enjoying a relaxed chat with friends and locals, its hospitality and chic design will make you feel right at home. Don't miss their famous Happy Hour!
Cheeky Pool Club
Cheeky is Zona Romántica’s plant-filled, clothing-optional (select days) pool-bar oasis—premium vibes without premium prices. Frozen classics, friendly hotties in speedos, and 5-star service in a secluded courtyard. Everybody and every body is welcome
El Secreto De La Muxe
Come check out this local bar just minutes away from the gayborhood. Drag shows every night from starting at 10pm.
Elixir Mixology Bar
A unique sensory experience in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Created and operated by Lesbians women.
La Catrina Cantina
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.
Malas Decisiones
Malas Decisiones is a new bar in the Romantic Zone (Plaza Rommy) that invites you to enjoy a night out without regrets. With an intimate atmosphere, great music, creative cocktails, and snacks to share, it's the perfect place to relax, meet people, and let yourself go in the moment in one of Puerto Vallarta's most vibrant LGBTQ+ neighborhoods.
ONYX PV
ONE PLACE, INFINITE SENSATIONS. The bar with four spaces in one, where you can enjoy your favorite drinks, chat, sing, dance, or simply find what you're looking for. Have you visited us yet, or will you miss out?
Opal Bar PV
Located on the vibrant Lázaro Cárdenas street, Opal Bar is the perfect meeting place for those seeking signature cocktails in an intimate and sophisticated setting. Whether starting the evening with handcrafted martinis or enjoying a relaxed chat with friends, its chic atmosphere and impeccable service make it an unmissable gem of Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ scene.
Reinas
Reinas Bar (Queens in Spanish), eminates the royal motif in every inch of this very gay bar. Open for service following protocol.
Santos & Pecadores Vallarta
Located at 340 5 de Febrero Street, this gay bar stands out for its vibrant atmosphere and open-door policy, where everyone is welcome. It's the ideal spot to enjoy creative mixology, lively music, and a relaxed ambiance that perfectly blends the spirit of the local community with the energy of travelers. Whether for a sunset cocktail or to kick off a night out, Santos & Pecadores offers an authentic and diverse experience in Puerto Vallarta.
Shupi Shots
In the heart of the Romantic Zone, inside Plaza Romy, Shupi Shots is the perfect place to kick off your night with a bang. This small but lively bar is famous for its fun shots, social atmosphere, and experiences that turn every round into a party.
Play Zona
places for sexual play
BOYS PV Cruising Bar
BOYS PV Cruising Bar arrives in the Romantic Zone with a modern and provocative nightlife concept. This new bar combines music, drinks, and a masculine industrial aesthetic in a social atmosphere that evolves throughout the night, including an exclusive area for men seeking a more private experience in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ nightlife.
Spartacus Sauna Nuevo Vallarta
Relax, connect and let yourself go at Spartacus Sauna Nuevo Vallarta, an exclusive space for men where pleasure, discretion and an international atmosphere meet.
Spartacus Sauna for Men
The number one bathhouse in Puerto Vallarta! And the largest with four floors.
Spartacus Sauna for Men is an exclusive space for men in Puerto Vallarta, ideal for relaxing, socializing, and enjoying a masculine, discreet, and inclusive environment.
The Playground
The Playground by The Banana Factory: The new backyard where the fun never ends. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 pm. Back bar, back room... more fun guaranteed!
Playroom
A unique bar and café with toys, board games, video games, and specialty cocktails. The perfect place to have fun, socialize, and enjoy your nights out in gamer style.
Shows
Act2PV
Vallarta's only multiplex entertainment venue with three unique performance spaces: MainStage Theater, Casa Karma Red Room Cabaret, and Ovations Piano Bar.
Coco Cabaret
Coco by The Palm will feature some of The Palms’s best-selling shows, fine-tuned and better than ever. It will also include a team of inspiring new award-winning performers joining the mix.
Nacho Daddy's Stage
Upstairs at Nacho Daddy has nightly entertainment with some of the best Live Music in PV. Sports Room with 8+ giant TVs, a favorite with locals and tourists. Tammy & Sean invite you to visit.
The Palm Cabaret & Bar
The Palm Cabaret & Bar is one of Puerto Vallarta's most iconic live entertainment venues. Enjoy top-tier shows including cabaret, live music, comedy, and international performances in an intimate, sophisticated, and LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere.
Strip Clubs
Male oriented stripper clubs.
Antropology
Antropology offers a non-stop show of male strippers for your viewing pleasure. **Open following all protocol.**
