Pedestrian street in the capital city of Oaxaca
Oaxaca de Juarez
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The state capital of Oaxaca, with the full name of Oaxaca de Juarez, is home to a thriving but fairly discreet gay scene. It is a must see destination for it's food and culture.
For listings in other places in Oaxaca state including Zipolite, go to our Oaxaca state page
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Recommended Tours
We've selected a few tours from local providers that include transport from Oaxaca city. These are recommended tours and a good fit for LGBT visitors. You can see a list of area tours here. Please email us at info@gaymexicomap.com if you like to send us feedback on these tours or if you have others you think we should recommend.
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour |
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This all day tour from Oaxaca city visits some of the most famous sites in the area. Hierve el Agua is a set of natural rock formations that resemble cascading waterfalls and bring your swimsuit to soak in the hot springs above. Mitla is an archeological site that was once the most important religious center in the Oaxaca valley. The tour also includes a visit to a mezcal distillery and to the Tule Tree, a Montezuma cypress tree that is one of the oldest and largest in the world. | |
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Monte Alban half day tour |
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This half day tour from Oaxaca city visits the famous Monte Alban archeological site. The tour includes a guide and transportation to and from the site in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle | |
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Hotels, B&Bs
Agrado Guest House
Boutique hotel in the centre of Oaxaca with stylish rooms and shared lounge area. Gay friendly certification. Apartments, master suites, junior suite options. 
+52 951 514 7407 
+52 951 530 4298
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Average room rate: $2000 MXN
Average rating: 84 Very Good
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Casa de Don Pablo Hostel
Gay friendly hostel. Centrally located close to sights and gay nightlife. Supporter of Oaxaca Pride. +52 951 516 8384 View on booking.com Average room rate: $33 USD Average rating: 81 Very Good View on map
Casa de Siete Balcones
Gay friendly boutique hotel. Centrally located close to sights and gay nightlife. Supporter of Oaxaca Pride. +52 951 516 0133 View on booking.com Average room rate: $120 USD Average rating: 93 Excellent View on map
Hotel Azul de Oaxaca
Boutique hotel, art gallery, restaurant in the courtyard and rooftop terrace bar with a city view. Gay friendly certification. +52 951 501 0016 View on booking.com Average room rate: $125 USD Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
NaNa Vida Hotel
Boutique gay friendly hotel. The hotel supports local artists and artisans and you can see their work throughout the hotel. Courtyard where breakfast is served. There are also NaNa Vida hotels in Mexico City and Morelia. +52 951 501 1285 View on booking.com Average room rate: $2500 MXN Average rating: 97 Exceptional View on map
Oaxaca Real Hotel
Gay friendly hotel right in the centre of Oaxaca. Works with LGBT tour agencies and so is committed to LGBT guests. Historic building with outdoor pool and restaurant. +52 951 506 0708 View on booking.com Average room rate: $70 USD Average rating: 87 Very Good View on map
Bars, Discos
Bar La Costa
Nightclub and stripper bar with all male stripper shows and drag shows. Average rating: 72 Good View on map
Blue 69 Bar
Video bar for gay men, lesbians and their friends. Karaoke, DJ. +52 951 130 9839 Average rating: 72 Good View on map
La Casa del Mezcal
Gay Friendly, great atmosphere, tavern style bar, with wonderful artist murals. Average rating: 88 Excellent View on map
Club Privado 502
Gay disco and night club better known as "el Número". Dance floor, lounge and terrace. Average rating: 64 View on map
Daddy Club
Gay after hours club with stripper shows +52 951 400 0394 Average rating: 66 View on map
Restaurants
Archivo Maguey
Women led gay friendly bar and restaurant that hosts drag shows and other LGBT events from time to time. +52 951 350 9851 Average rating: 84 Very Good View on map
Boulenc
Trendy bakery, coffee shop and restaurant that is gay friendly and popular with LGBT customers. +52 951 351 3648 Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Bathhouses, Saunas, Massage, Cruising Clubs, Cruising Areas
Baños del Jardin
Sauna for gay men. Steam room, lockers, cruising. Average rating: 72 Good View on map
Cyber Maya
Gay internet cafe with free condoms, cruising, booths. Affordable rates from just 20MXN per 60 minutes. Sodas, sweets and cigarettes sold. Average rating: 76 Good View on map
La Fuente Baños de Vapor
Mixed bathhouse with some cruising. Massage. While this was a popular bathhouse for the gay community it seems the owners are trying to go more upscale and promote spa treatments and encourage more women. They are also no longer open late on weekends. +52 951 259 4202 Average rating: 80 Very Good View on map
Le Club Oaxaca
Sex club for gay men. Dark room. Open from 4 pm till 10 pm daily. Cover 75 pesos. Free condoms and sodas. +52 9515827581 View on map
Travel Agencies, Tours, Experiences
Operadora Turística Dainzúu
Tour company offering tours of the principal attractions of the central valleys of Oaxaca. They are a gay friendly and gay owned tour company that knows the needs that LGBT tourists require. Shared and private tours including Monte Albán, the Mezcal trail, el Tule, Mitla, indigenous crafts, Mezcal factories. +52 951 109 6555 Average rating: 99 Exceptional View on map
Permanently closed places
The following venues have been reported as permanently closed but we have listed them here as other less current websites may still be listing them as open. If there is a place in this list that has reopened or one above that has closed, please advise us at info@gaymexicomap.com
Hotels, B&Bs: Casa Pavo Real
Bars, Discos: Cervecería La Chinampa
Bars, Discos: La Envidia
Bars, Discos: Luna Rosa
Restaurants: Jaguar Yuú Café Resto Bar
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