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Carnival Puerto Vallarta returns with a fresh new look and program including incredible floats, colorful costumes, towering stilt walkers, live stage shows and more.
Puerto Vallarta Carnival takes place every year in the city. Incredible floats, colorful costumes, towering stilt walkers, street performers and dancers are all part of the festivities in Puerto Vallarta, and of course get your hands ready to catch some beads.
- Stay in the Romantic zone, the heart of gay life in Puerto Vallarta, home to the best bars, beach clubs and restaurants.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically late February.
- Carnival of Puerto Vallarta has been reborn with a fresh new look and program including a colourful parade with seven different stages along the route.
- Puerto Vallarta’s gay bars and clubs also host special theme parties and events during the Carnival celebrations.
The Carnival Parade
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically the Saturday of the event.
- Offering fun and excitement for all ages, the parade will start at 5:00 pm in front of the Sheraton in the Hotel Zone, head south along the Malecón and end just south of the world-famous Los Muertos Pier.
- The Puerto Vallarta Carnival Parade makes its way through the streets of Downtown Puerto Vallarta, the Malecon and will end at the Romantic Zone. (note it should arrive at the Romantic zone between 7.30 pm and 8 pm).
- Puerto Vallarta’s Annual Mardi Gras parade brings together gay, straight, light, dark, male, female, old and young to celebrate the diversity of the city.
- 30,000 cheering residents and tourists from all walks of life line the world-famous cobblestone streets to be wowed by dozens of floats and hundreds of parade participants.
- Many of the gay bars and clubs host special parties and theme nights during Carnival.
The After Parties
- The event features live music by guest performers, DJs and drag queens.
- Stages will be located along the route and in Downtown Puerto Vallarta and the Romantic Zone.
- The gay stage is on Ignacio L. Vallarta Street between Fco. I. Madero and Lázaro Cárdenas Streets, Colonia Emiliano Zapata.
- Stage shows begin at 4.30 pm.
- The 7 Stages are at Tienda Ley, 31 De Octobre – Malecon, Faro Malecon, Estacionamiento Benito Jaurez, Molina de Agua, Paco’s Ranch and Plas Altas Muelle.
The Carnival King, Queen and Gay Queen.
- Thursday – Awaiting dates – The Puerto Vallarta Carnival Queen will be crowned at 6:00pm along with some surprise guests.
- The pageant will be held at the Los Arcos del Malecon Amphitheater.
- Friday – Awaiting dates – The LGBTTTIQ+ Queen and the LGBTTTIQ+ XL Queen will be crowned.
- The official presentation of the Ugly King will take place at the Lázaro Cárdenas Park in the Romantic Zone.
Where to stay during Puerto Vallarta Carnival
The gay-borhood ‘Zona Rosa’ or the Romanci zone is just a stone’s throw away from the entertainment of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
- Grand Miramar – Luxury suites and superb facilities. Less than 1km from the centre.
- Olas Altas Suites – Perfect location, great suites and friendly service. 600 metres from the centre.
- Casa Isabel – 4 Star boutique hotel, large rooms and beach views. 700 metres from the centre.
With over 20 LGBT nightlife venues to enjoy, ranging from local watering holes to bumping super-clubs, the party never stops in PV, even as the rest of the world bids farewell to the summer parties.
Recommended hotels in Puerto Vallarta
The following hotels are close to Puerto Vallarta’s gay bars and beaches and are popular with our readers:
Hacienda Alemana – Joint CoWorking Hotel – Shores Beach Hotel – Almar Resort
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Sapphire Ocean Club is on the gay beach,
& is our editors choice in Puerto Vallarta.
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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
IBasilio Badillo 330, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Rodolfo Gómez 157 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Morelos 101 Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Olas Altas 439 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Venustiano Carranza 493, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Calle 1 Púlpito 115. Col. Emiliano Zapata, Amapas, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Malecón 4, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas 328, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas 254 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Francisca Rodríguez 136, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Ignacio L. Vallarta, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Basilio Badillo 329, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Calle Francisco I. Madero 388 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Morelos 685, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Basilio Badillo 419, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Púlpito 142 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas 258, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Olas Altas 443, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas 315a, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas 257 Emiliano Zapata, Púlpito 14248380
Lázaro Cárdenas 315b, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Manuel M. Diéguez 315c, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas 263 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Venustiano Carranza 239 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Basilio Badillo 258, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas 279, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas 247, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Rodolfo Gómez 161, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Lázaro Cárdenas 263, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas 361, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Lázaro Cárdenas 316, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Basilio Badillo 447, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Basilio Badillo 283, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Basilio Badillo 352, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Esquina con Insurgentes, Basilio Badillo 330, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Basilio Badillo 447a, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Insurgentes 330-B, Basilio Badillo (below Act 2 theater )
Callejon de la Igualdad 214, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Lázaro Cárdenas 312 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Olas Altas 508 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
Púlpito 154 Emiliano Zapata, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, JAL, Mexico
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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.
South of the Romantic Zone & home to the famous gay Almar hotel & condos with stunning views of the bay.
An upscale neighbourhood around a marina, offering luxury resorts, restaurants, and shopping options.