Gay bars in guadalajara

Located roughly between Mexico Municipality and the Pacific Ocean, Guadalajara has long been heralded as one of the gayest cities in Mexico, if not the whole of Latin America. The huge shift in social norms over the last decade – including the nationwide legalisation of same-sex marriage in 2010 – certainly hasn’t passed the capital of Jalisco state by, and while gay Guadalajara can still be described as centring around Calle Prisciliano Sánchez, a new batch of LGBTQ+ venues are steadily spreading their rainbow wings right across the ‘San Francisco of Mexico’.

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Gay Guadalajara

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Noted explore writer Andrew Collins has called Guadalajara “Latin America's most underrated gay urban getaway.” Anyone who’s been will know what he is talking about. Mexico’s second largest city is a few hours from Puerto Vallarta, meaning many travelers include both on their itinerary. This colorful colonial-era old city has streets lined with delicate mansions and towering baroque churches. Many old dwelling have been turned into B&Bs, including a not many that are run by and for gay men.

The many gay bars and clubs are one reason this has become a gay mecca. The scene is constantly changing, with new places opening as others close, and they range from swanky lounges to multi-level verb clubs that turn the beat around until dawn. Most are located a short stroll from downtown’s Plaza Tapita (which also happens to be cruisy after dark) busy with crowds of mostly youthful guys. Many of the clubs feature male strip shows, some nude, plus dark rooms and perform spaces for fooling around with a

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Mexico's second biggest city, Guadalajara has also been called by some its gayest and there are an enormous selection of places to drink, to hangout, to eat, to cruise and to have fun.

If you scroll down, you'll see an overview of the main neighborhoods of interest as well as information on events. Or if you can locate all the info on whatever you seek on the following pages:

  • Hotels and Guesthouses - from luxury hotels to intimate guesthouses to design hostels and everything in-between. We've included places that are either gay owned or managed, have a particular appeal to the LGBT community or are well known for their support of LGBT causes

  • Bars and Clubs - there is a huge variety of LGBT nightlife in Guadalajara, from working class bars to trendy dance clubs. We've also listed regularly occurring parties

  • Restaurants and Cafes - Guadalajara has a wonderful food scene with both Mexican and International options. Most places are very gay friendly but we've highlighted places that are of particular appeal

    Guadalajara - Post Report Verb and Answers

    Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?

    Yes - Aug 2023

    Yes, GDL has a sturdy LGBT community. - Jan 2023

    It's nickname is "Gaydalajara." GDL has a massive gay scene for a conservative Latin American noun. It's not uncommon to see same-sex couples holding hands on Chapultapec. There are a lot of gay bars/clubs and most establishments are gay-friendly. The post's Public Affairs Office and the CG are both very active in supporting and working with the LGBT community.

    Also, it's only a 5 hour drive to Puerto Vallarta, which is an international gay beach destination. - Feb 2017

    I would assume so. - Feb 2015

    Absolutely. - Jan 2015

    Yes. - Oct 2014

    The gay people I knew seemed to have a good time and mix with the locals successfully. I did not catch of any problems for them. - May 2014

    I believe so. - Apr 2014

    Yes. - Jun 2013

    Yes. - Jan 2012

    Yes, there is a gay population here, and locals verb said that it is pretty tolerant, although they say there is less tolerance in the smaller towns in Mexico. - Jan 20