Daylife, Tours & Activities
You'll find plenty of ways to wait out the daytime until your next trip to the bars and discos. During the daytime you might be inspired to do some shopping or browse through the many art galleries in Vallarta. We have dedicated separate pages for those, so we won't repeat much about those ideas here. Vallarta has many options for relaxation during the day including our gay beaches and many organized gay cruises and tours. Unless your accommodations have satellite TV, the half dozen channels that are in English on the cable system here just might not do! So, what else is there after TV in the daytime? Part of the reason to visit the tropics is to enjoy the outdoor life that our climate makes possible.
Gay Beach
It's usually called the blue chairs, which really is one beach restaurant's section of this special beach on the southside of Puerto Vallarta. Los Muertos is the busiest beach area in Vallarta, and one section of it is very gay: around the beach concession commonly known as the blue chairs. Spread out under little palapa (thatched) umbrellas are literally blue beach chairs, where our kind of people tend to hang out. So many, in fact, that the gay beach area always included the green chairs of the Ritmos Cafe concession area too, immediately south of the blue chairs.
The gay beach continues to expand. A short way further north is The Beach House, a small gay owned beach club with very classy service and great food.
In these beach clubs you'll find hundreds of gay men and women sitting under the palapas or on towels nearer the surf line, soaking up the hot Mexican sun and socializing with gays from all over the world.
Once at the beach you'll immediately come in contact with the many beach vendors, who are licensed and very territorial. There are various things being sold, all by differing vendors, since there are separate licenses for each kind of item. You'll be offered fruit, ice cream, fresh pies, newspapers, silver jewelry, clothing items, tickets to cruises and tours, Mexican blankets, and many more items. This is the place to bargain, you should never pay the asking price, although even with great bargaining skills you won't get as good a price here as when you shop for these items away from the beach. After a while it can get irritating to some, because these vendors keep coming around. Our recommendation is to stay relaxed and get used to saying politely (but firmly) "no, gracias" and don't let it bother you.
The beach is easy to find, it is less than a quarter mile south of the pier located at the foot of Francisca Rodriguez Street. The blue and green chairs are marked on our map (see map). In case your gaydar isn't working when you get there and you need help finding the place, the Blue Chairs flies a rainbow flag on top of their restaurant building. If taking a taxi to the beach it is best to tell the driver "Blue Chairs - Los Muertos."
Beach Clubs
These beach clubs on Playa Los Muertos are gay owned or cater to the gay audience.
Blue Chairs Beach Club
Playa Los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 222-5040
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This is the original gay beach club of PV. Standard beach fare is served up. Located immediate in front of the Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea.
Ritmos Beach Cafe
Playa Los Muertos, the Green Chairs, next to Blue Chairs
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Live Musical Events
The Beach House
Playa Los Muertos, Amapas 182, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 222-3198
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Upscale beach club by Marco, a former member of the team at the Four Seasons. Excellent food and service.
Concierge Services
There are several folks selling tickets and assisting visitors. Your best bet is always to stick to the well known and reputable folks listed here for the straight dope.
My Own Concierge
MyOwnConciege.com.mx
Tel. 222-3495
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Internet based concierge located here in Zona Romantica. Extensive expertise in handling all things for you during your visit.
Day Tours
There are several tour companies and cruises to choose from if you're interested in getting off that beach and doing something else. With the beauty out there that is Banderas Bay, the most common type of tour is a gay cruise. You can also choose horseback riding tours and shopping tours. All tours listed here are for the gay community. There are countless others (straight tours) that we don't detail here.
For a full calendar of all the gay tours click here!.
Boana Horseback
From a ranch north of Vallarta you take a leisurely ride up the hillside among the tropical deciduous forest and river, where you can stop for a dip. A hilltop restaurant provides some food and drinks and quite a view. Gay groups of two or more people, with a gay friendly guide. Transportation to/from the ranch is included.
Dianas Tours
Tel. 044 322 118-2182
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This cruise goes to the south side of the bay visiting several areas and stopping for snorkeling and for lunch. Departs and returns to Los Muertos Pier near the gay beach. Mixed gay/lesbian.
Go Gay Jungle Adventure
by MyOwnConcierge.com
Tel. 222-3495
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Join MyOwnConcierge.com.mx for an all gay excursion with jungle canopy zip-lines plus a river hike to a private waterfall and optional skinny-dipping in El Nogalito, only 10 minutes south of Old Town.
Jungle Secret Oasis
departs from Cardenas & Aguacate Streets, meet in front of 388 Lazaro Cardenas
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Come experience the natural beauty of the Puerto Vallarta Jungle (15 minutes from the town). High season (Nov-Mar) only.
Los Veranos Canopy Tour
Calle Fca. Rodríguez No. 336, Carretera a la Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 223-0504
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Always gay friendly, the Los Veranos canopy tour goes all gay on Tuesday afternoons. This is the original canopy tour in Vallarta located up the Rio Cuale nearby. Onsite trails, swimming in the huge boulder strewn river, and animal display included.
Ocean Friendly Tours
Tel. 225-3774
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Gay oceanagrapher Oscar Frey has lived in Vallarta nearly all his life. Tours with Ocean Friendly are an experience out of a National Geographic Special, with an informed, enthusiastic, guide who is able to explain what is going on in English vividly and clearly.
Unique ATV Tours
Basilio Badillo 429-B, courtyard Unique Consignment, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Tel. 223-3516
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Unique ATV tours is located in gay Vallarta and runs a gay tour once a week, gay friendly ones everyday.
Evening Tours and Groups
Organized gay group events in the evening or late at night.
Boana Hot Springs
leaves from Boana Torre Malibu, Amapas 325, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Tel. 222-0999
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Come enjoy the beauty of nature, in a charming ambiance lit only by candles. Experience the feeling of natural hot water...For Men Only. Not running in summer.
Sunset Party Cruise
Pier Los Muertos, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Tel. 044 322.150.4755
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Every Wednesday, 4:30pm-9pm, leaving from Pier Los Muertos. Open Bar & Food...Great Music...Hot GO GO Boys. $65 USD. Departs and returns from Mañana. Not running in summer.
Points of Interest
Botanical Gardens
Vallarta Botanical Gardens opened its gates less than four years ago. Since then it has grown to become one of Puerto Vallarta's most fabulous “must see” tourist attractions. The Gardens are located in the mountains at an elevation of 1,400 feet above sea level where you will find a rejuvenating and much cooler micro-climate that is always a delightful surprise to Garden visitors. They are a living museum showcasing exceptional examples of the abundant natural diversity found in PV.
