Surfers in the waves at Sayulita with a rainbow
Sayulita, San Pancho, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, San Blas
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There are significant LGBT populations living in the beach towns of the Nayarit Rivierra such as Sayulita, San Pancho (San Francisco), Bucerias, Nuevo Vallarta and San Blas. These places have access to the huge gay scene in nearby Puerto Vallarta but are quieter and there aren't any exclusively gay nightspots there. The places with the most to offer LGBT visitors are:
Sayulita is a beach town known for its surfing and bohemian vibe. You\'ll find a active party scene albiet nothing LGBT specific. And there's a substantial influence of alternative culture with yoga studios and vegetarian restaurants competing with the surf shops and bars. They have an annual pride march in June.
In Spanish, Pancho is the nickname for Francisco so everyone calls San Francisco "San Pancho". It's a progressive town of artists, hippies, yoga retreats and a substantial LGBT community. You won't find much in the way of nightlife and nothing exclusively gay but many love its alternative vibe.
For listings in other places in Nayarit state, go to our Nayarit state page
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Hotels, B&Bs
Anjali Casa Divina
LGBT friendly boutique hotel and yoga retreat. Women led. 
+52 33 3902 5203
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Average room rate: $167 USD
Average rating: 94 Excellent
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Casa Pepe Hostel Boutique
Gay friendly option centrally located in Sayulita. Hostel and hotel rooms. Trendy decor, colorful rooms, rooftop pool, restaurant. Previously operated as Hotel Boutique Oz and now is part of the Casa Pepe group. +52 329 298 8766 View on booking.com Average room rate: $125 USD Average rating: 85 Very Good View on map
Casa Roxanna Bungalows
Gay owned hotel with pool, gardens. Rooms include living room, kitchen, private bath. +52 323 285 0573 Average room rate: $40 USD Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Casa Tranquila Bucerías
Lesbian owned guesthouse with 6 self catering studio and 1 bedroom units and a used bookstore and café onsite. Your hosts are Joann and Patricia. +52 329 298 1767 Average room rate: $70 USD Average rating: 92 Excellent View on map
Mar y Sueños Suites
Small gay friendly resort complex with 11 suites. All units have A/C, wifi, cable TV, refrigerator, coffee maker, toiletries, hair dryer, safe. Kitchenettes in some units. Rooftop deck with hot tub, pool. +52 831 524-3705 View on booking.com Average rating: 89 Excellent View on map
Pal.Mar Hotel Tropical
There are no exclusively gay hotels in San Pancho but the Palmar is a gay friendly option that is well reviewed. Centrally located to the beach and the village options, the small boutique hotel has rooms and suites around a pool and a courtyard. +52 311 258 4375 View on booking.com Average room rate: $110 USD Average rating: 95 Exceptional View on map
Bars, Discos
Barrilito
Gay friendly bar which hosts the after party on Sayulita's pride day. +52 33 3105 0351 Average rating: 90 Excellent View on map
Lucid
There isn't any exclusively LGBT+ nightlife in Sayulita but this place is a gay friendly option. Patio, DJ. Average rating: 94 Excellent View on map
Restaurants
Tierra Tropical Beach Club
Usually referred to locally as the Polo Club, this beach club, bar and restaurant has a mixed crowd but is popular among the local LGBT community as well as visitors. +52 322 146 7714 Average rating: 90 Excellent 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: El Encanto
Hotels, B&Bs: El Panorama de la Peñita
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J.T.
Por casualidad pasamos por Bucerias y encontramos de casualidad el restaurante Mezzogiorno, en el centro de Bucerias en la playa. La comida una deli... la vista espectacular y el servicio muy bueno. Muchos de los meseros eran lgbt y muy simpaticos todos, yo diria un restaruante muy muy gay friendly. Desde entonces regresamos siempre cuando vamos a Puerto VAlalrta.
July 30, 2020