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Brawny Bear Weekend 2025
Brawny Bear is the hottest early season meet-up for boys and bears, held on the weekend before Thanskgiving in Puerto Vallarta.
Brawny Bear Weekend Thanksgiving Puerto Vallarta 2025
Get ready to kick off Thanksgiving Week in Puerto Vallarta with one big bear party to remember.
- Visiting Puerto Vallarta for Thanksgiving? Stay close to the gay bars and clubs in the Zona Romantica, Our readers love Casa Isabel, a 4 Star boutique hotel, large rooms and beach views. 700 metres from the centre.
The Weekend
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically the weekend before Thanksgiving.
- Brian Kent Productions and Mantamar Beach Club join forces to bring you an epic Weekend you won’t soon forget!
- Experience the Brawny Bear Weekend spanning over five days and featuring seven international DJs at two stunning venues. Prepare yourself for mind blowing sunsets, amazing music, bears of all shapes, colors and sizes and lazing on the dazzling sandy beaches.
- Awaiting lineup and list of parties.
- Stay at the Grand Miramar – Luxury suites and superb facilities. Less than 1km from the centre.
Brawny Bear Pool Parties
- Mantamar Beach Club, part of the Hotel Almar Resort, will host all three Brawny Bear Weekend daytime pool events. It’s a sophisticated and trendy beach club located in one of the most famous gay destinations in the world.
- Immerse yourself in a vibrant oasis of energy with an atmosphere full of classic daytime T-Dance music.
- Stay close to the party at our favourite place to stay in PV; Olas Altas Suites – Perfect location, great suites and friendly service. 600 metres from the centre.
Night Parties at Industry Puerto Vallarta
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night head to the biggest gay nightclub in Puerto Vallarta, Industry Nightclub! Boasting gigantic LED screens, a state of the art sound system and a chill lounge, Industry is one of the hottest venues around.
- Parties run from 11 pm to 4 am. Themes include a gear night, underwear night, harness party and closing event.
Beach Parties
- Beach Parties take place at the Mantamar Beach Club each day from 12:00pm-8:00pm .
- Sunday evening is the Closing Tea Dance from 4pm to 10pm.
The Venues
- Industry nightclub is located in the heart of the Zona Romantica, the bustling gay district at the heart of Puerto Vallarta. If you want the total luxury All Inclusive experience, consider staying in the resort district, a 15 minute taxi from downtown.
- Mantamar is home to the beach club that put gay Puerto Vallarta on the international circuit map. It hosts some of the hottest pool parties and circuit events throughout the year. Stay at the Almar, the home of the Mantamar beach club.
- One Six One PV hosts the Bear Den House Music party where the bears are going into the plush den of Vallarta’s newest LGBTQ bar, an incredible venue featuring a two level rooftop!
Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta?
Here are the hotels we recommend with great reviews and close to all the action:
Hacienda Alemana – Joint CoWorking Hotel – Shores Beach Hotel – Almar Resort
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Shores Beach Hotel is where our editors
stay when in Puerto Vallarta.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Brawny Bear Weekend, The Website
Gay Map of Puerto Vallarta
As you can see from the map the gay bars are all within walking distance of each other, so we have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
Callejon de la Igualdad, 129. Colonia Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Set on the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean and 5 minutes’ drive from Puerto Vallarta Cathedral, this gay-friendly, adults-only hotel features 2 swimming pools, a hot tub, spa and a sun terrace.
The rooms and suites offer contemporary décor, air conditioning, laptop safe, wardrobe and flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player. All accommodations feature minibar, coffee maker and a private bathroom with bathrobes, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Amapas 380, Zona Romantica, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and terrace, Almar Resort Luxury LGBT Beach Front Experience is located in Puerto Vallarta in the Jalisco Region, 6 km from Cruise Ship Pier. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The property only accommodates adult guests of 18 years and older.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. This hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking.
Malecón 400, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Vallarta Shores Condohotel, located on Puerto Vallarta's Los Muertos Beach features one to four bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen cable TV and a balcony overlooking the beach and Banderas Bay. The Sky Suites feature 3 bedrooms, a private pool and private chef service included
Pino Suárez 583, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Hotel Amaca Puerto Vallarta - Adults Only is located 500 m from Playa de los Muertos. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout. The rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a desk, air conditioning and cable channels
Insurgentes 108, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Certain rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. At Joint Coworking Hotel and Cowork rooms include bed linen and towels. Free WiFi is available
Venustiano Carranza 277, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a barbecue. Free WiFi
Francisca Rodríguez 174, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
This 2 bedroom apartment features a TV and a living room. A well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, a bathroom with shower and hairdryer. offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning.
Venustiano Carranza 268, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Loft 268-208 is located in the Romantic Zone district of Puerto Vallarta The apartment consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living room with TV, a fully equipped kitchen. Free wifi and an outdoor swimming pool
Basilio Badillo 206, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta,
This air-conditioned apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, free WiFi and sea views
Esquina con Insurgentes, Basilio Badillo 330, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Serving great cocktails, The Corner is a sleek and sophisticated bar in Zona Romantica playing great disco pop and lounge music, with a fun post beach happy hour from 4pm to 7pm. This is a fun gay bar
Basilio Badillo 283, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
A Gay Bears bar with regular bear events
Lázaro Cárdenas 361, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Always a great gay bar for a drink. Good alcoholic beverages at a reasonable price, friendly staff and great service
Insurgentes 330-B, Basilio Badillo (below Act 2 theater )
Beefcakes is the newest and hottest nightclub in the Romatic Zone with a dark room where you can unleash your lust and desires!
Rodolfo Gómez 161, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
An LGBTQ bar/lounge in an upscale environment with a 'living room lounge' ambience, DJ's, craft cocktails, an outside patio and a rooftop.
Well worth a visit
Callejon de la Igualdad 214, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Roof top gay bar overlooking the bay with GoGo boy and Drag Shows
Lázaro Cárdenas 258, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
One of the best gay clubs in Puerto Vallarta hosting the biggest parties
offfering a stunning light and sound system the hottest GoGo dancers and an incredible interior. This space was made for partying.
Lázaro Cárdenas 312 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
The ORIGINAL Shower Show in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone...SMOKE FREE! Air Conditioned! High-end spirits & high-quality cocktails!
Male stripper bar with shower shows and pole dancers
Morelos 101 Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Male stripper bar with shower shows and more the place to go to take in the local sights
Calle 1 Púlpito 115. Col. Emiliano Zapata, Amapas, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
This gay bar offers Fresh Music. Fresh Drinks. Fresh Air.
Steps from Los Muertos Beach in Old Town P.V., with a SLUSHBAR and open air LOFT. Premium frozen and craft cocktails.
Olas Altas 508 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Live cabaret style entertainment, 7 nights per week! This bar make for a good night, but remember to book your tickets
Insurgentes 300 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Fancy a night of drag shows, entertainment and a piano bar all in the same place then head here for a night of fun.
Venustiano Carranza 239 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
This is a friendly gay cantina bar with a pool table popular with locals, and looks a bit like the Mexican bars you see on TV
Lázaro Cárdenas 267 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Wow a gay Mexican bar in Mexico, this place is fun and friendly offering live music most nights.
Calle Francisco I. Madero 388 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
This local bar has become a must when in town with tourists and locals alike.
Rodolfo Gómez 157 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
A place for everyone!
Multiple floors, balconies, and bars. Huge terrace second level.
With some of the best and hottest bartenders in PV!
Púlpito 154 Emiliano Zapata, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Roof to bar with views over the town as you sip your cocktail
Lázaro Cárdenas 257 Emiliano Zapata, Púlpito 14248380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
We are a canteen specialized in flavored margaritas and cocktails, modern Mexican music, we have air conditioning and the best service
Popular bar with Latino boys
Púlpito 142 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Stylish gay piano and jazz bar offering a more relaxed night out.
Olas Altas 439 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Lesbian owned bar with terrace popular with the girls boy are welcome.
Púlpito 180 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Open air bar lounge and pool overlooking the ocean, surrounded with tropical plants, the in place to sip your cocktail as the sun sets . Open 1pm till 9pm
Lázaro Cárdenas 263 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
This bar is always popular offering a large bar and dance floor on the ground level, upsrais you will find a 2 level rooftop garden with bar and views of the city and mountains. Open 6pm till 4am
Lázaro Cárdenas 263, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
One of the best gay night clubs in Vallarta, offering drag shows, and the best music in town. One of the first gay bars in town and still a favourite with the locals, well worth visit when in town. Open 10pm till 6am
Lázaro Cárdenas 254 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Popular club with cocktail bar, dance floor and Go Go boys. Open 6pm till 4am
Ignacio L. Vallarta 181 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Friendly gay bar and restaurant Open 12pm till 2pm
Recommended Hotels in Puerto Vallarta
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We have chosen hotels in Puerto Vallarta that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Almar Resort LGBT
4 Star, Luxury
- 4-star luxury, beachfront location
- Close to the gay district
- Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV
- Only gay luxury hotel on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, steps from gay bars and clubs.
Joint Boutique Hotel
Readers Choice
- 4 Star, near Camarones Beach
- Close to the gay district
- Desk, flat-screen TV
- Modern boutique hotel with a range of amenities, ideal for both relaxation and local attractions.
Hotel Amaca
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, adults-only, sea view
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, air conditioning
- Perfect for adults seeking a peaceful yet close-to-nightlife experience with stunning sea views.
Shores Beach Hotel
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, on Los Muertos Beach
- Close to the gay district
- Kitchen, cable TV, balcony
- Offers spacious suites with a kitchen and beachfront views, ideal for beach lovers and partygoers.
Video Gay Guide to Puerto Vallarta
Highlights of the best of gay Puerto Vallarta.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta offers several gay-friendly neighbourhoods. The most prominent gay area in Puerto Vallarta is the Romantic Zone (also known as Old Town), the heart of the LGBTQ+ scene.
Zona Romantica | The Romantic Zone
Photo: The Romantic zone is home to world class gay bars, clubs and restaurants
- The Romantic Zone is located south of the Cuale River, adjacent to the downtown area of Puerto Vallarta.
- It is home to the majority of gay bars and clubs, as well as several gay-friendly eateries.
- Los Muertos Beach is the main beach in the Romantic Zone, with many beachfront restaurants.
- Take the gay bar tour of Puerto Vallarta
Amapas
South of the Romantic Zone & home to the famous gay Almar hotel & condos with stunning views of the bay.
Hotel Zone
It stretches along the coastline north of downtown Puerto Vallarta, home to Vallarta’s larger hotels.
Marina Vallarta
An upscale neighbourhood around a marina, offering luxury resorts, restaurants, and shopping options.
Nuevo Vallarta
Located north of Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta is known for its all-inclusive resorts & beautiful beaches.
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