This summer, discover why Puerto Vallarta remains one of the world’s favorite LGBTQ+ destinations. The 2026 Summer Guide to Gay Puerto Vallarta showcases some of the best places to eat, stay, shop, relax and play, along with many of the local businesses that support Out & About PV. While there are countless more places waiting to be discovered, we hope this guide inspires you to explore, connect with the community and make the most of your summer in paradise.

Puerto Vallarta is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly destinations in the world, attracting thousands of visitors each year to its vibrant gay nightlife, beautiful beaches, and welcoming community. Located on Mexico’s Pacific coast, the city’s famous Zona Romántica neighborhood is the heart of Gay Puerto Vallarta, home to dozens of gay bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, and LGBTQ-owned businesses.

Out & About PV explores everything travelers need to know when planning a visit. Discover the best gay bars in Puerto Vallarta, popular beach clubs, LGBTQ-friendly hotels, drag shows, nightlife, and community events that make the city one of the top gay travel destinations in Latin America.

Visitors can relax at well-known gay beaches, enjoy world-class entertainment at local theaters and cabarets, or dance until sunrise at the many clubs that line the streets of the Zona Romántica. Throughout the year, Puerto Vallarta hosts major LGBTQ events including Vallarta Pride, drag festivals, circuit parties, and cultural celebrations that draw international crowds.

Whether you’re planning your first trip or returning to experience more of the city’s legendary hospitality, Out & About PV is Puerto Vallarta’s guide that highlights the community gay+ news, best places to stay, eat, party, and explore while visiting this tropical paradise.