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.
Abbey Hotel Bar
Pulpito #138, 1 block to Playa Los Muertos, Zona Romantica
Tel. (322)222-8445
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Poolside happy hour with complimentary snacks and music
Anonimo
Rodolfo Gomez 157, at Olas Altas Street, Puerto Vallarta
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This smaller bar in Olas Altas area has some of the most aggressive drink prices. Great place for a conversation, too.
Antropology
Morelos 101, Plaza Rio, Centro
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Vallarta´s Male stripper bar. Comfortable, friendly, and fun!!! Their strippers will make sure you have a great and memorable time.
Apaches
Olas Altas 439, Zona Olas Altas, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. (322) 222-5235
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This is a very nice small bar on Olas Altas street with inside as well as sidewalk seating. Apaches is a meeting place, known for their martinis, but with a well stocked bar for everything else.
Azul Agave Sky Lounge
rooftop of the Amaca Hotel, Pino Suarez 583, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 223-0277
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On the rooftop of the Amaca Hotel, high above the Olas Altas Zone, is Azul Agave Sky Lounge - one of the best spots to watch the sunset.
Blue Sunset
Rooftop of the Blue Chairs Resort, Play Los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. (322) 222-5040
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Blue Chairs Resort has a lively rooftop bar complete with gay entertainment nightly. Watch the sunset at this Vallarta gay resort.
Chill Out Lounge
Lazaro Cardenas 625, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 223-3834
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True to its name, Uncommon Grounds travels into delightfully new cafe territory. Come soothe your soul in this wonderfully unusual place that delights the senses and sets your soul at ease.
Crow's Nest Bar
Pulpito 154 at Olas Altas, overlooking Olas Altas, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 223-2353
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This bar has the best views on Olas Altas. Look straight down the street to the park and on to the marina!
Divas
Francisco I. Madero #388, Col. Emiliano Zapata
Tel. 044 322 135 0336
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Diva's is a cozy place with Daily Specials!
Freedom PV
Ignacio Vallarta #264, corner Lazaro Cardenas, Zona Romantica
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Dance club with 3 levels including skybar and gogo dancers.
Frida
Insurgentes # 301, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
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This bar has moved one block south of it's original location and is popular with the locals (both Gringo and Mexican).
Fuego
Amapas & Pulpito, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 222-2114
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Fuego is a casual bar in the beach area with upstairs and sidewalk seating. Pub style food, to tide you over, this is a great place to see and be seen.
Garbo
Pulpito #142, two doors in from Olas Altas, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Tel. (322) 223-5753
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Smaller nice place on the same street as Abbey Hotel, closer to Olas Altas street, Garbo features live entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere.
Hot Frida's
Francisca Rodriguez #155, corner Olas Altas second floor, Zona Romantica
Tel. 322-181-4556
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Bar + American Tapas. Chris & Terry fill their second floor Euro-pub above Andale’s and Café San Angel.
Hotel Mercurio
Francisca Rodriguez 168, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. (322) 222-4793
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In the courtyard of the Hotel Mercurio, you'll find the bar is open to the public and very gay. Pool is also open, so bring your bathing suit! A great after-the-beach option!
La Noche
Lazaro Cardenas 257, 2 doors from I. L. Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. (322) 222-3364
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A sophisticated and intimate Martini Lounge located in the heart of the famous Lazaro Cardenas Strip.
Los Amigos
Venustiano Carranza 239, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. (322) 222-7802
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Gay cantina upstairs across the street from old Sr. Frogs. Owner Arturo tends bar in this friendly establishment. Outside terrace area. Completely unpretentious. Pool Table.
Los Equipales
Lazaro Cardenas #315, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
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New addition to the Lazaro Cardenas Strip, a gay cantina featuring snacks and specials.
Luna Lounge
Avenida Mexico #27, Riviera Nayarit, Bucerias, Nayarit
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Bucerias first and only LGBT bar
No Borders
Libertad #221 Altos, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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Cowboy themed bar across the street from Los Balcones.
Paco's Ranch
Ignacio L. Vallarta #237, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. (322) 222-8147
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Formerly Club Paco Paco, featuring drag shows, dancing, and reasonable prices.
Reinas
Lazaro Cardenas 361, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 044 322 125-9532
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QUEENS! That's the name and the decorating motif. Videos, films shown. Queen Marco officiates. The place to meet your prince!
Sama
Olas Altas 510, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Tel. (322) 223-3182
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A nice martini bar, trendy, elegant, fun with great music and friendly staff. This martini bar on Olas Altas, next to the Palm, has sidewalk seating, plasma tv, and great sound.
The Palm
Olas Altas #508, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
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Located on Olas Altas, Vallarta’s most popular strip on the southside of town, The Palm is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great show and superb drinks and service.
Vallarta Cora
Pilitas 174, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
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Now open at 3pm until 12midnight everyday. Pool, jacuzzi, sauna, showers, video room, and lockers available.
Wet Dreams
Lázaro Cárdenas #312, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 222-8112
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"Men Only" bar with a classy comfortable style. Live shows every hour. VIP lounge also!
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.
Gay Bar-Hop
Zona Romantica Gay Bars
Tel. (322)138-9863
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Get to know Gay Vallarta's nightlife with this new gay tour by two well known bi-lingual hot gay tour guides!
Sunset Party Cruise
Pier Los Muertos, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Tel. 044 322.150.4755
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Every Wednesday, Noon-Sunset, leaving from beside Pier Los Muertos. Open Bar & Food...Great Music...Hot GO-GOs. $75 USD.
Vallarta Eats Food Tours
Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
Tel. 044 322 152-0224
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Vallarta Eats food tours won’t take you to the usual tourist restaurants. You'll visit the places that locals love and sample some of the most delicious, authentic Mexican food Puerto Vallarta has to offer.
