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Oscar Almeida's love affair with photography began in his youth, blossoming around the age of 14. "Even back then, before I fully grasped the realities faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Mexico," he recalls, "there was a sense of solace and inspiration I found in capturing moments through the camera." Puerto Vallarta, with its open arms and progressive spirit, offered a stark contrast to the broader Mexican landscape, a fact not lost on the young photographer.

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Tallest Catrina in the World Makes Debut in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta will officially break the Guinness record for the largest monumental Catrina in history on November 2, 2022.

Kevin’s Hideaway Opens on Olas Atlas

Kevin's Hideaway, a new bar and lounge, held its grand opening on Friday, July 7, 2023, with a big crowd and a who's who in LGBTQ+ Puerto Vallarta.

Vallarta Pride Announces 2025 Schedule and Theme: ‘The Future Has No Gender’

Puerto Vallarta is set to welcome approximately 40,000 visitors from around the globe to the region’s most prominent LGBTQ+ event: Vallarta Pride 2025. This year’s celebration will take place from May 17 to 25, under the theme “The Future Has No Gender”, offering a diverse array of activities spanning culture, art, health, and sports.

Studs: Gay Mixer Photos

The gay mixer that was held at Studs Bear and Leather bar on Feb. 20, 2025 drew a record crowd of more than 376 people.

Casa Cupula Gay Mixer Photos

A gay mixer was held at Casa Cupula Pool Club on Jan. 2, 2025 to help celebrate the new year.

Photos: Dog Mixer at Dog and Cat

We had our first dog mixer of the 2024-2025 season - Sit. Stay. Drink., at Dog & Cat's (formerly Can & Cat) at their Zona Romantica location, Manuel M. Dieguez 315-a. Check out these cute photos.

ELLA Mexico Celebrates Lesbian Pride at Elixir

Ella Mexico recently held their STUDIO 54 Party at Elixir Mixology Bar in Puerto Vallarta as part of their Ella Mexico Puerto Vallarta series celebrating Lesbian Pride. Photos by Oscar Almeida.

Mendoza Crowned Miss Vallarta Pride 2023

Alondra Mendoza was crowned Miss Vallarta Pride 2023 as Vallarta Pride began its activities on May 17, 2023.

Photo Gallery: Queer Art and Vallarta Pride: 10 Years

The Puerto Vallarta Cultural Projects Office, in collaboration with Vallarta Pride, recently held the opening reception of two art events at the OPC office: QUEER/CUIR and Vallarta Pride: 10 years in photographs.

Ballroom Voguing Evolves, and Emerges in Puerto Vallarta

The first ball room of Puerto Vallarta will take place at Industry Nightclub with the theme, “Call of Nature ” on Monday, May 22, 2023 starting at 7 p.m.

Celebrating Women Artists, ROMPE will Transform Public Spaces and Highlight Work of Women in the Arts

Almost the entire month of March, March 6 to 25, 2023, has been set aside to celebrate female artists throughout Puerto Vallarta and highlight the work of women artists from Puerto Vallarta, CUC graduates and special guests. 

Demonstration Held in Puerto Vallarta to Request Monkey Pox Vaccine

The local Vogue house "Kiki House Of Paradise" is calling on the Mexican government to make available a vaccine for Monkey Pox as the disease continues to spread through Mexico.

Gay Games Guadalajara Seeks Participants from Puerto Vallarta

Organizers from Gay Games Guadalajara and Vallarta Pride made their pitches to the media earlier this week when they held a morning press conference at Industry Nightclub.

Gay Games XI Countdown Celebration Held in Guadalajara

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Guadalajara and Hong Kong will co-host the 2023 Gay Games XI, holding the games from Nov. 3 to 11, 2023, and a kickoff event to begin the one-year countdown was held on Friday, November 4 at the Astros de Guadalajara arena.

Tallest Catrina in the World Makes Debut in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta will officially break the Guinness record for the largest monumental Catrina in history on November 2, 2022.

Managers Night Brings LGBTQ+ Bar Owners/Managers Together for a Night of Drag

It may be unusual for local bar managers to dress up in drag and come together for a good cause. But, this long standing tradition in Puerto Vallarta, called Managers Night - will be held tonight at Paco’s Ranch beginning at 10:30 p.m.

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