Ultimate LGBTQ+ Women’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta: Beaches, Bars, and More

If you’re looking for an unforgettable getaway that offers LGBTQ+ inclusivity, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful beaches, Puerto Vallarta is the place to be. This charming city on Mexico’s Pacific coast is known for its old-town charm, welcoming atmosphere, and buzzing LGBTQ+ scene—particularly for queer women. In this guide, we’ll take you through the must-visit beaches, bars, and hotspots that every LGBTQ+ woman should experience in Puerto Vallarta.

Lesbian beach party at Puerto Vallarta Lesbian Pride

Zona Romantica: The Heart of Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ Scene

Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ scene is centered in the iconic Zona Romantica, often referred to as the “gayborhood” of the city. With its narrow cobblestone streets, queer-owned businesses, and buzzing nightlife, Zona Romantica is the heart of LGBTQ+ culture in Puerto Vallarta.

For queer women, this area offers a welcoming, inclusive vibe with plenty of spots to relax, dance, or enjoy a drink. You’ll find a mix of LGBTQ+ friendly cafes, cocktail bars, and beach clubs, such as the Mantamar Beach Club and the Blue Chairs Resort, both popular with queer travelers.

If you’re looking for a lively yet relaxed scene, make Zona Romantica your base. From here, you can explore the surrounding areas and experience all that Puerto Vallarta has to offer.

Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Beaches in Puerto Vallarta

One of the biggest draws to Puerto Vallarta is its sun-drenched beaches. The city is home to some of the most LGBTQ+ friendly beaches in Mexico, offering safe and inclusive spaces for queer women to enjoy the ocean and relax.

Los Muertos Beach is a must-visit. Known for its stunning views and welcoming vibe, it’s one of the most popular spots for LGBTQ+ travelers. The beach’s “gay section” is located between Mantamar Beach Club and Sapphire Beach Club. It’s the perfect area to soak up the sun, grab a cocktail, and meet fellow LGBTQ+ women travelers especially at Ritmos Cafe and Sapphire Beach Club.

For something a little more secluded, head to Mixto Beachclub in Quimixto. This beach offers a more tranquil setting, ideal for those looking to escape the crowds while still enjoying a queer-friendly atmosphere.

Night party at Puerto Vallarta Lesbian Pride

Top Bars and Nightlife for Queer Women

Puerto Vallarta’s nightlife is vibrant, colorful, and diverse, with plenty of spots that cater to the queer community. For queer women looking to enjoy a night out, there are several standout venues worth visiting.

Start your night at Elixir Mixology Bar, a lesbian-owned cocktail bar that’s a favorite among queer women. With its creative cocktails and laid-back vibe, it’s the perfect place to kick off your evening before heading to other nightlife spots.

Another popular choice is La Catrina Cantina, a lively bar known for its welcoming atmosphere and regular LGBTQ+ events. It’s a great place to meet other queer women and dance the night away in a fun, inclusive space.

For those wanting to enjoy a more relaxed evening, check out Café Versalles, a lesbian-owned café located just outside of the Zona Romantica. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee or enjoying a light meal, this cozy café offers a welcoming space for queer women to connect and relax.

Queer Women’s Travel Tips: Safety and Fun in Puerto Vallarta

While Puerto Vallarta is known for being one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in Mexico, it’s always important to stay mindful of local customs. Zona Romantica is a safe space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, but like any travel destination, it’s best to exercise caution, particularly when venturing outside LGBTQ+ areas.

If you’re new to Puerto Vallarta or traveling alone, consider joining one of the many queer women’s group tours available in the area. These tours offer a great way to meet other LGBTQ+ women and experience the city in a safe, friendly environment.

Ready to Book Your Next Queer Adventure?

Puerto Vallarta is calling! From its LGBTQ+ friendly beaches and buzzing nightlife to its warm, welcoming atmosphere, this city is the perfect destination for queer women looking to relax, explore, and have fun.

Contact us today to book your spot at one of our LGBTQ+ women’s group trips, PV Lesbian Pride Vacation, and experience the best that Puerto Vallarta has to offer!

Why Puerto Vallarta is the Ultimate Lesbian Pride Destination 🌈

Puerto Vallarta has earned its reputation as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the world, making it the perfect destination to celebrate **Lesbian Pride**! Nestled on Mexico’s stunning Pacific coast, this city offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere, vibrant nightlife, and breathtaking natural beauty. Here’s why you need to mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable Pride celebration in Puerto Vallarta May 21-26, 2025! 🎉

1. It’s a Year-Round LGBTQ Haven**

Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romantica is home to many LGBTQ-owned bars, restaurants, and clubs that welcome you with open arms every day of the year. From iconic beach clubs to intimate lounges, the city embraces love in all its forms, making it a safe and inclusive space for lesbian travelers.

Sunset at Los Muertos Pier

2. Pride Week in Puerto Vallarta is Legendary**

Puerto Vallarta’s Pride Week is packed with activities, parties, and parades designed specifically for the LGBTQ community. Imagine a week of beach parties, sunset cruises, nightclub crawls, and block parties where you can celebrate who you are with like-minded travelers from all around the world. Our **Ladies Touch Puerto Vallarta Pride Vacation** offers a curated itinerary to make sure you experience the best of what Pride Week has to offer.

Sunset Beach Party in Puerto Vallarta

3. Natural Beauty and Adventure**

Beyond the Pride celebrations, Puerto Vallarta boasts stunning beaches, lush jungles, and crystal-clear waters perfect for a post-party recharge. Whether you're a fan of beach lounging, snorkeling, or zip-lining through the jungle, there’s an adventure here for every type of traveler.

Ready to celebrate Lesbian Pride in style? Join our Puerto Vallarta Pride Vacation for an experience that’s as fun as it is empowering! 🌈

Puerto Vallarta Pride Parade is a ton of love and fun!

**Join us for Puerto Vallarta Lesbian Pride!** Book your vacation at www.ladiestouchent.com/travel and let’s make memories together. 

Cape Town Lesbian Pride Vacation

It’s been a few weeks and I’m still on a high from our Cape Town group vacation! We had a week and a few days of adventure, culture, comradery, and fun! Our week started with a welcome dinner at Gold Restaurant, a must experience while in Cape Town. Let’s just say you haven’t been to Cape Town if you haven’t had the Gold Restaurant experience and our group had a blast! We started drumming and we were all in rhythm with a couple of people dancing to the beat of the drums. After our drumming session we had a 14 dish food tasting from different parts of Africa which was a unique experience. Many of the girls tried all the food from Lamb, Chicken, to Ostrich, a popular meat in South Africa. After we got some food in our belly we then danced it off to the popular African tune Jerusalem and of course, our girls showed out dancing and showed the crowd a move or two. It was a memorable night!

Gold Restaurant Group Pic

Our following day was a beautiful day to see the city, we made our way around the Bo-Kaap neighborhood to take some pictures, visit their artisan gallery, and learn the history of the community. Afterwards we went up to Table Mountain to catch the beautiful views of the city which is stunning. There was not a cloud in the sky and the weather was perfect to enjoy the scenery. From Table Mountain we headed over to NAC Helicopters to take a ride and see the view of the city from up above. Our pilot took us to see aerial views of Robben Island, Camps Bay, and across the 12 Apostles to name a few. An experience to say the least, one not to miss on your next visit to the Cape. After our helicopter ride, many of us freshened up and went to a local meet up with the Cape Town Lesbian Group from FB. Our group met a lot of the locals, made some new friends, and deeper connections. We definitely felt the South African hospitality!

Cape Town Lesbians FB Meet Up

A popular experience with the group we had while in Cape Town was the Food Jam. In the middle of the Woodstock neighborhood is this super cute experience called Soute Food Jam as it’s in the Soute Studios. Our girls were super excited and ready to get their cook on. We had about 40 women in attendance and we all got recipes for traditional South African dishes to cook with support from the head chef Shahieda. We danced, we cooked, and stuffed our faces! Food really does bring people together as it was yet another great night!

Soute Food Jam

It seemed like the weather was on our side the whole week as we headed over to Camps Bay to Sandy B Beachclub for a private event, just us and the beautiful beach in front of us. We had DJ Kixi a local lesbian DJ play South African & American tunes which kept the girls on their dancing feet all afternoon. Many of the girls called Camps Bay the Miami of South Africa and it certainly feels like it from the beautiful palm trees, beach, and homes in the area but this is Africa, a wildly diverse country with so many neighborhoods, cities, vibes that a week is not enough to see it all! In the evening we checked out Beefcakes a Drag Cabaret Club. We saw several performances many of which were comedy/stand up but made us laugh throughout the night.

After some good rest we got our adrenaline on and separated into three groups to go- paragliding, ziplining, and ATV riding. Everyone had a blast from all the stories we got on the way back to the hotel and the footage of some of the glides off of Lion’s Head. I personally went with the group to ATV ride in the Atlantic Sand Dunes and what a beauty…fine white sand where I felt like I was in a different country all together. I must admit I was a bit cautious as the hills had me a little bit nervous especially coming down but it was a ton of fun!

As if our trip wasn’t a ton of fun already we freshened up and headed out to the marina behind the Radisson Red hotel at the V&A Waterfront our host hotel and got on a Sunset Cruise! We were accompanied by DJ Kixi again, open bar, appetizers so it was about to be a bunch of fun. My favorite part of the cruise was the school of dolphins alongside playing around our catamaran as if joining us in the fun. It was a beautiful evening with a great sunset, tunes, and vibe!

On our final night in Cape Town, there was no other way to do it but to leave with a BANG! Ladies Touch Events was offered the opportunity to host the Official Lesbian Pride Party in Cape Town and we showed out. We got local talent, 300+ women of all different backgrounds, and danced the night away in celebration of who we are in a safe space that we are super thankful for and look forward to hosting again in the future!

Cape Town Lesbian Pride Party

After a long but fun week several of the girls headed back to the U.S. and the rest of us went to Aquila Game Reserve to RELAX! We got a few game drives in, saw 4 of the Big 5, pampered in the spa, and caught up with some rest which we all needed. You can’t beat finding a game reserve so close to Cape Town and so enjoyable. A must especially if it’s your first game reserve experience.

Aquila Game Drive with a cute ostrich photo session

We were all deeply touched with Cape Town and the memories will last a lifetime. Everything from our host hotel, tours, parties, we couldn’t have asked for a better We had such a blast that many want to come back, bring their friends, and explore more of Africa. Cape Town South Africa you won our hearts and we’ll be back soon!

Lesbian Pride Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, the top LGBTQ+ vacation destination in Mexico, hosts Pride yearly in May the week leading up to Memorial Day Weekend in the U.S. That week Puerto Vallarta welcomes travelers from all over the world making it an international event to look forward to. Although for many years there’s been more presence for men during Vallarta Pride the women have been increasing their visibility. The question every year has been where are the women? Here we are!

Puerto Vallarta Lesbian Pride actually started in 2014 and expanded this year to add vacation packages, national and international Djs as well as talent. Our intention is to continue to create more visibility for LGBTQ+ women during PV Pride through excursions and events. Our main host hotel is the Oceanfront All Inclusive Hilton Riviera Puerto Vallarta in Hotel Zone South which has a beautiful beach, ocean view rooms, multiple pools and restaurants, gym, spa, plus much more! For more details on our vacation packages which include events and airport transfers visit our travel page: Puerto Vallarta Lesbian Pride Hotel Packages

Our events will be taking place across Old Town Vallarta by the gayborhood Zona Romantica from May 22-29, 2023. The agenda is filled with activities and events so there’s something for everyone! We have ziplining through Canopy River, Volleyball leisure games in Playa Camarones, Pride After Parties, a Mexican cooking class, speed dating etc. The best part is that majority of the excursions are led by lesbian businesses in Puerto Vallarta so we are giving back to the community! Elixir Mixology Bar, Vallarta Local Food Tours , and Oculto all lesbian owned venues, bars, and tour operator will be part of our Puerto Vallarta Lesbian Pride this upcoming year! For more details around our agenda and ticket sales go to: Puerto Vallarta Lesbian Pride Event Tickets!

Simultaneously, as we host our LGBTQ+ women’s events for pride which will be the best parties for women in Vallarta, Vallarta Pride will have a parade that we will be a part of which will be taking place tentatively on May 25, 2023. It starts in front of the Sheraton Buganvilias in the evening around 6PM and ends in Romantic Zone where people spread out and go to all the different nightclubs and bars to keep celebrating. Don’t forget to meet us at CJ BBQ the old El Torito in Romantic Zone for our parade after party!

We’re expecting women from all over the globe including you, so what are you waiting for?! Book the vacation package to have us handle everything for you or get the event tickets! Alaska, Delta, and United have direct flights to Puerto Vallarta and if you sign up with the Hopper App you can track flight deals to get your tickets. If you want extra perks at the parties book the VIP event tickets for open bar and seating. We’re excited to have another year of connection and fun under the sun! See you soon in Paraiso!