Mexico City   Zoom in
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The Mexican capital is one of the world's largest cities and has a gay scene to match. The heart of the gay scene is the Zona Rosa (the "Pink Zone"), a neighborhood filled with shops, restaurants and tourist hotels.

Guadalajara   Zoom in 
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Mexico's "2nd city" may also be its gayest with a huge, thriving and open gay scene. The scene has it's primary centers both just west of the historic center and in the posher Zona Rosa area around Av Chapultepec further to the west.


Top Picks for Guadalajara:
Dickinson Guesthouse Gay-owned in Guadalajara

Guanajuato   Zoom in
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With its big student population and all the trendy cafés and galleries, you might expect more of a gay scene, but unfortunately the locals seem to prefer to head out on the weekends to go dancing in Leon. But it's still a gay-friendly city and there's lot of students (both Mexican and international) for eye candy. Map is centered on Jardin La Union which is the centre of social life in Guanajuato.

Huatulco   Zoom in
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Huatulco refers to the resort area Bahías de Huatulco consisting of the towns of Tangolunda, the area where the more upscale resorts are located, Santa Cruz, a small town with more hotels, the marina and Santa Cruz beach, La Crucecita, another small town just inland from the beach area that provides support services to the resort, and Chahué, an area between Santa Cruz and Tangolunda. These areas are within a mile or two of each other. Most of the gay life which exists in this area is in La Crucecita and so this point is centered on the Plaza Principal there.
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Mazatlán   Zoom in
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This beach town in Sonora state is a popular spot for US and Canadian tourists and Mexicans alike. The historic old town has been beautifully restored. It has a small gay scene.

Merida   Zoom in
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The capital of the Yucatan is a charming and thriving city in itself, often overlooked by visitors in their rush to the famous beach destinations of the "Mayan Riviera" such as Cancun and the amazing historical Mayan sites such as Chitzen Itza. `


Top Picks for Merida:
Posada Santiago Guesthouse Apts in Historic Merida

Monterrey   Zoom in
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Monterrey is Mexico's 3rd largest city and one of it's wealthiest and most modern. It is a business and financial center with about 4 million inhabitants in the metro area. It has a large modern gay scene.

Patzcuaro   Zoom in
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Mountain city, near to beautiful Lake Patzcuaro, home to a vibrant expat community.

Puerto Vallarta   Zoom in
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One of Mexico's hottest gay vacation spots, Puerto Vallarta is a charming town with beautiful beaches. The centre of gay life is the Zona Romantica which has many of the oldest buildings and most charm of Puerto Vallarta's neighborhoods.
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Top Picks for Puerto Vallarta:
Hotel Mercurio Gay owned, great loc near gay beach

San Miguel de Allende   Zoom in
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With it's large ex-pat community of artists and writers, there are lots of gay folk in San Miguel de Allende but not much of a formal gay scene but you should find the city quite welcoming. Every street has elegant boutiques, great gourmet restaurants and everywhere there is art. The crowd is a little older than most places in Mexico and some would say the city is a little bit staid so if you're looking for a party scene you'll have to head into Mexico City or at least Leon.

Tijuana   Zoom in
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Just a twenty-minute walk into this vibrant and thriving border town, there are Gay Bars and Disco’s that rival those of Guadalajara and Mexico City! As you walk though the international border take the first turn to your right and follow the signs to Avenue Revolucion. Check the link for an interesting article about Tijuana.

Xalapa   Zoom in
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Cool and Cultured, Xalapa is truly a capital city. Sometimes spelled "Jalapa" (but always prounounced "ha-la-pa", this urban delight houses not only the government of Veracruz state but also the Univesidad Veracruzana, a lively arts scene, a conivial café life and a sophisticated, chic population
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