Daylife, Tours & Activities

Gay Tour Calendar

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 Sapphire Ocean Club, 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."

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Arte Vallarta Museo

Gay Friendly, Mixed Clientele, Casual, Pet Friendly

A non profit, bilingual art center dedicated to expanding the local and international knowledge of Contemporary and Historical Arts and Culture in puerto Vallarta.

Campestre Las Parotas

Gay Friendly, Gay Owned, Mixed Clientele, Mexican, Outside Seating

Mexican food buffet, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 2:30 pm.

Puerto Vallarta Lesbian Pride

Lesbian

Exclusive lesbian pride events.

Attractions

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Botanical Gardens PV

Gay Friendly, Mixed Clientele, Mexican, Pizza, Outside Seating, Lunch, Pet Friendly

Vallarta Botanical Gardens opened its gates in 2004. Since then it has grown to become one of Puerto Vallarta's most fabulous “must see” tourist attractions. The Gardens hours are, 9am-6pm. 7 days/wk. From Dec. through Mar. (Except Dec. 25th & Jan. 1st.). Apr. through Nov. Open 6 days/wk (closed Mondays). December through March visit for the Early “Bird” Opening. Thursdays at 8am, Daily Guided Tour 1pm.

Tile Park PV

Gay Friendly, Gay Staff, Lesbian, Mixed Clientele, Pet Friendly, Wheelchair accessible

Natasha Moraga and Mosayko Vallarta are one of the most recognized names in the Puerto Vallarta Art Community with her signature mosaic style. She has just begun her dream project with her brother Daniel Moraga, creating another internationally recognized icon in Puerto Vallarta: El Parque de los Azulejos / Tile Park PV.

Puerto Vallarta Zoo

Gay Friendly, Mixed Clientele

Located in Mismaloya, Zoologico de Vallarta is surrounded by lush jungle vegetation in one of Puerto Vallarta's most exotic zones. This naturally tropical environment provides the perfect setting for the zoo's more than 400 mammal, bird and reptile inhabitants.

Beach Clubs

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These beach clubs on Playa Los Muertos are gay owned or cater to the gay audience.

Blue Chairs Beach Club

Gay, Gay Staff, Straight Friendly, Beachfront, Casual, Ocean View, 30 somethings, Older, Younger, Bar Food, Comfort food, Hamburgers, Mexican, Sandwiches, Seafood, Outside Seating, Wireless, Breakfast, Lunch, Pet Friendly

"The Beach Club" is a very popular beach club, where people from all over the world meet to meet new friends and enjoy delicious meals at a reasonable cost, with excellent Mexican food, fresh seafood, meats and snacks. **Open to the public from 7am to 8pm following all protocol.**

Del Mar Yelapa

Gay, Beachfront

Beach Club in Yelapa, Jalisco.

Mantamar Beach Club

Gay, Older

located beachfront at Almar Resort Luxury All Suites & Spa.

Ritmos Beach Cafe

Gay Friendly, Beachfront, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Sausages, Mexican, Sandwiches, Seafood, Outside Seating, Lunch, Pet Friendly

Also known as "Green Chairs" is a friendly beachfront restaurant on the famous "Los Muertos Beach" with palapas, food, music, and Dj.

Sapphire Ocean Club

Gay Friendly, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly, Beachfront, Casual, Gourmet, Ocean View, European, International, Mediterranean, Seafood, Outside Seating, Breakfast, Pet Friendly, Wheelchair accessible

Featuring the finest amenities including a swimming pool, comfortable lounge chairs and cabañas, towel service, national and international drinks, and fabulous breakfast and lunch menus from an internationally experienced chef.

Day Tours

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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!.

Estigo

Gay Friendly, Gay Owned, Mixed Clientele, Casual, Lunch

Estigo is a gay owned and operated tour group that offers organized tours and Adventures in Puerto Vallarta including ATV Tours, Zip Lining, Private Boat Tours, Horseback Riding, Sailing and more.

IFC Home Tours

Gay Friendly, Mixed Clientele, Casual

The Luxury Home Tour is approximately 3 hours (10:30 to 1:30) Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the winter season. The Tour benefits the IFC and it's programs including the ongoing Cleft Palate Program providing surgery and care for children and young adults.

Malecon Sculpture Tour

Gay Friendly, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Mixed Clientele, Casual, Pet Friendly

Spend a pleasant morning walking Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon while learning about the many bronze sculptures located along the waterfront. Tour during High season only.

Ocean Friendly Tours

Gay Friendly, Gay Owned, Gay Staff

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.

Puerto Vallarta Walking Adventures

Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly, 30 somethings, Dancing, Martinis, Older

Offering walking adventures in the greater Puerto Vallarta area where every step is an invitation to discover the genuine essence of Mexico.

Queer Crab Tours

Gay Friendly

Personalized Tours Service.

Rancho Rider Horse Back Tour

Gay Friendly, Smoking Area

Take a stroll through the mountains of Puerto Vallarta on some of the friendliest horses you will ever meet.

Vallarta Yacht Rentals

Gay Friendly

Behind every successful private yacht charter you will find attention to detail in every part of the process. "We listen carefully to our customer’s needs and detailed requests. We pride ourselves on exceeding our client’s expectations every time and we look forward to creating your perfect yacht getaway or corporate event. At Vallarta Yacht Rentals we deliver long lasting memories".

Wet & Wild Gay Cruise

Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Men Only

Every Wednesday (during season) and Saturdays come on board the Wet and Wild Gay Cruise leaving from Los Muertos Pier at 12pm.

Curiel Xperience

Gay, Gay Owned, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly, Casual, Pet Friendly

Curiel, one of your favorite bartenders from Reinas Bar is now Guiding you on adventures to see Puerto Vallarta’s Beauty. Contact him for private Hikes.

Diana's Tours

Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff

Diana DeCoste, your fabulous cruise hostess, is celebrating her 21st successful year here in Puerto Vallarta, with her now famous gay and lesbian cruises.

Jet's Private Boat Tours

Gay, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly

Boat Tours personalized just for you! With gay local tour guides. Perfect for couples. Groups or events. Boats of all sizes. Leaving daily” 4-5 hours.

PV Delice Party Cruice

Gay, Gay Staff, Straight Friendly, Casual, 30 somethings, Older, Strip Tease Shows, Younger, Outside Seating, Men Only

A cruse unlike anything else you have experience in Puerto Vallarta.

Tamale's Tour

Gay

"Discover a new day-tour like no other. From start to finish, and top to bottom, you'll feel the Tamale difference."

Vallarta 101

Take a stroll around town and learn about the culture, food, music, people and useful information.

Event Organizers

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Organizers of gay circuit parties, package vacations, themed events and cruises that come to PV. Also events from the greater community of interest to gay tourists.

BearadiseMX

Gay, Gay Owned, Gay Staff, Straight Friendly

Enjoy all-inclusive events and specialty parties produced by Bearadise. Live it up at monthly clothing-optional daytime beach parties & pool parties designed by bears for bears, cubs, otters, daddies and their admirers. Get frisky at nighttime events in the hottest clubs and bars with the sexiest DJs and guest stars. Bearadise provides everything a bear could want for a growling good time in Puerto Vallarta, the #1 Bear Destination in Latin America.

Schools and Classes

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Piano Lessons with Salvatore Rodriguez

Gay Owned, Mixed Clientele, Straight Friendly

Learn how to play piano with Salvatore Rodriguez.