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 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."
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!.
Diana DeCoste, your fabulous cruise hostess, is celebrating her 21st successful year here in Puerto Vallarta, with her now famous gay and lesbian cruises. $2,400 pesos per person / approx. $120USD
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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. **Open following all protocol.**
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Private tours of world famous Hidden Beach on Marieta Islands! Snorkel, sightsee, snacks, drinks. Flexible itineraries & fully customizable tours.
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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.
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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.
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Join Vallarta Eats Food Tours as they skip the usual tourist restaurants and head for the best off-the-beaten-path eateries in Vallarta. Eat with locals as they fill your plates with fresh, mouthwatering fare from the real Mexico. Let them treat you to a little taste of culture and a whole lot of fun. Come hungry!
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Every Wednesday (during season) and Saturdays come on board the Wet and Wild Gay Cruise leaving from Los Muertos Pier at 12pm.
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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.
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.
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.
A cruse unlike anything else you have experience in Puerto Vallarta.
They invite you to enjoy the thrill of flying. Skydiving in Puerto Vallarta, Beach landings, Highly professional staff best view in Mexico. With four (4) different packages available.
"Discover a new day-tour like no other. From start to finish, and top to bottom, you'll feel the Tamale difference."
Take a stroll around town and learn about the culture, food, music, people and useful information.
Attractions
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Botanical Gardens PV
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.
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Visit the first Leather Art Museum in Puerto Vallarta. Learn from the outfits worn made out of leather, jewelry and instruments.
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Museum of Opal and Minerals
"We Belong to a family of three generations dedicated to the silverware, so the idea of the museum is motivated from when my brothers and I were kids."
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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.
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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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Blue Chairs Beach Club
"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.**
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Ritmos Beach Cafe
Also known as "Green Chairs" is a friendly beachfront restaurant on the famous "Los Muertos Beach" with palapas, food, music, and Dj.
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Sapphire Ocean Club
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.
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located beachfront at Almar Resort Luxury All Suites & Spa.
Concierge Services
Go back to topThere 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.
All the best tours tailored to the gay community are available here at the Boana Office. Open to the public, office is open during the daytime only.
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Wouldn't it be nice to have your own private travel expert and concierge located in Puerto Vallarta to take care of all your travel needs? Now you can with Casa Cupula Concierge.
Read moreSchools and Classes
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Live the experience of the cooking classes with chef Julio Cesar Castillon Perez. Reservations require!
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Learn how to play piano with Salvatore Rodriguez.