Eight Gay Days a Week
A Calendar of Gay Puerto Vallarta Events
for
Gay Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Autumn 2012 - Spring 2013
 

Visit the Pueto Vallarta Annual Event Page for a big listing
of major Puerto Vallarta gay and straight events, festivities and attractions


 
 
Monday - Lunes

Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea  - Hot Gogo guys at the Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar of the Blue Chairs gay resort hotel, Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. No cover, two drink minimum. Go go dancers have their shows from around 4pm-10:30pm.  Tel: 222-5040.

Diana's Tours, the Whale Tour - Hosted by Sylvie, who will take you directly to the areas where these gigantic, wonderful creatures can be seen playing and breaching, and close enough for you to take that perfect humpback whale photo. The gay tour includes soft drinks, water, beer and a light snack. Please arrive 11:15am for check in, leaves at 11:30am from near Los Muertos pier. Fifteen persons max; Whale tour runs Dec 8-Mar 23 only, $50 USD. Mon and Tues, 11:30am-2:30pm. For more info, visit dianastours.com or call Diana at local Tel: 222-1510

La Noche - Margarita madness, 25 pesos all night.  257 Lazaro Cardenas at Ignacio Vallarta street. Daily, 7pm-2am.  Tel: 222-3364

The Palm Cabaret-Bar - The Palm is Vallarta's original and longest running cabaret venue on the South Side, established in 1999, and with a large inside bar and entertainment area and an outside terrace for street-side seating and people watching. Shows this season are scheduled for seven (7) nights per week with 2 different shows each evening. Because show details are variable, please check out the website calendar for details at The Palm Cabaret & Bar - Puerto Vallarta. Entertainers for 2013-2014 include Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna; Diamante Negro in The Sexy Mariachi Show; drag queen and storyteller Coco Peru; singer Alberto Mejia; Bruce Vilanch; impersonator Randy Roberts as Cher, Midler and Crawford; writer and comedian Tony Tripoli; Amy and Freddy with their musical-comedy act; Emmy award winner Leslie Jordan, and many other fun and lively shows. 508 Olas Altas. Cell: 044-322-168-9950 

 

Tuesday - Martes

Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea  - Hot Gogo guys at the Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar of the Blue Chairs gay resort hotel, Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. No cover, two drink minimum. Go go dancers have their shows from 4pm-10:30pm.  Tel: 222-5040.

Boana Hot Springs - Enjoy the beauty of Nature, charming ambience of lighting by candles only at the natural hot spring waters. Men only. Includes transportation in air conditioned bus, open bar, BBQ chicken dinner with salad and potatoes. Minimum of 10 people necessary for this Puerto Vallarta gay tour. Every Tues, Nov to Apr only, $75.00 USD. Here for a few Boana gay hot spring photos. Departs at 4:45pm and returns around Midnight from Boana Torre Malibu, 325 Amapas street. Further info, call Suzanne or Denis, Telefono: 222-6695, 222-0999 

Diana's Tours, the Whale Tour - Hosted by Sylvie, who will take you directly to the areas where these gigantic, wonderful creatures can be seen playing and breaching and close enough for you to take that perfect humpback whale photo. The gay tour includes soft drinks, water, beer and a light snack. Please arrive 11:15am for check in, leaves at 11:30am from Los Muertos pier. Fifteen persons maximum and only Dec-Mar. $50 USD. Mon and Tues, 11:30am-2:30pm. For more details, website at dianastours.com or call Diana at local Tel: 222-1510

Hot Go go boys and Gay Bingo - "O-69" with the New Dirty Bitches! Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar at the Blue Chairs hotel gay resort, Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. No cover, two drink minimum. Go go boys at 5pm; Gay bingo at 7:30pm.  Tel: 222-5040

La Noche - Beer bust, 15 pesos all night. 257 Lazaro Cardenas at Ignacio Vallarta street. Tel: 222-3364

Paco's Ranch - Drag/transvestite shows, Tuesday at 1:30am and Weds-Sun, 12:30am and 3am. (Formerly known as Club Paco Paco) 237 Ignacio Vallarta street.  Tel: 222-1899

The Palm Cabaret-Bar - The Palm is Vallarta's original and longest running cabaret venue on the South Side established in 1999, and with a large inside bar and entertainment area and an outside terrace for street-side seating. Shows this season are scheduled for seven (7) nights per week with 2 different shows each evening. Because show details are variable, please check out the website calendar for details at The Palm Cabaret & Bar - Puerto Vallarta. Entertainers for 2013-2014 include Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna; Diamante Negro in The Sexy Mariachi Show; singer Alberto Mejia; impersonator Randy Roberts; Bruce Vilanch; writer and comedian Tony Tripoli; Leslie Jordan; musician and singer Jorge Acosta; Amy and Freddy with their musical-comedy act, and other fun and lively shows. 508 Olas Altas. Cell: 044-322-168-9950 

The Palm Cabaret - Kim Kuzman entertaining with R&B, original songs and disco tunes on Tues and Fri at 10pm, starting December 22 through March. Kim Kuzma has an extensive vocal range and a sassy stage presence that have earned her a reputation as a dynamic performer. Her casual, candid conversations with her audience have earned her a loyal and rapidly growing following of fans.  508 Olas Altas. 

Unique Gay ATV Tours - Gay ATV tour every Tuesday at 1:45pm going up the Cuale River. Gay-friendly tours every day at 9:45am and 1:45pm. Custom tours to the remote villages located in Cabo Corrientes as well as in Puerto Vallarta such as to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Leaving from 429-B Basilio Badillo,  Tel: 222-3516  uniqueatvtours.com

 

Wednesday - Miercoles

Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea - The Dirty Bitches for more drag fun after the sunsets with Ivan, Alex, Hugo and Grace. Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar at the Blue Chairs gay hotel resort, Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. Dirty Bitches shows Weds, Fri and Sun, 8:30pm-10:30pm. No cover, two drink minimum. Also Gogo dancers, 4pm-8pm   Tel: 222-5040.

La Noche - Dragalicious with Diva, Angie and Christian.  257 Lazaro Cardenas at Ignacio Vallarta street.  Tel: 222-3364

Paco's Ranch - Drag/transvestite shows, Tuesday at 1:30am and Weds-Sun, 12:30am and 3am. (Formerly known as Club Paco Paco) 237 Ignacio Vallarta street.  Tel: 222-1899

Puerto Vallarta Sunset Party Cruise - 2pm-Sunset/7:30pm - This lively gay sailing cruise includes open national bar and snacks, go-go boiz and the latest dance music. Boarding at 1:30pm and leaves from Los Muertos beach pier cruising south for snorkeling & swimming at Los Arcos depending on weather and then arriving at Colomitos beach. $75 USD or 900 pesos. Pre-sale tickets for the Puerto Vallarta Sunset Party Cruise (website) are available at La Noche bar, Colors store, or On-line. More info on the Gay Activities page. Be sure to bring sunscreen, swimsuit and towel, camera, and some extra cash as you'll definitely want to tip the go-go boyz and on-board crew.  Cellular: 044-322-150-4755 

The Palm Cabaret-Bar - The Palm is Vallarta's original and longest running cabaret venue on the South Side established in 1999, and with a large inside bar and entertainment area and an outside terrace for street-side seating. Shows this season are scheduled for seven (7) nights per week with 2 different shows each evening. Because show details are variable, please check out the website calendar for details at The Palm Cabaret & Bar - Puerto Vallarta. Entertainers for 2013-2014 include Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna; Sol Rose; Diamante Negro in The Sexy Mariachi Show; singer Alberto Mejia; Spencer Day; impersonator Randy Roberts; Bruce Vilanch; writer and comedian Tony Tripoli; Leslie Jordan; avant-garde musical group Well-Strung; musical-comedy act Amy and Freddy, and other fun and lively shows. 508 Olas Altas. Cell: 044-322-168-9950 

 

Thursday - Jueves

Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea - Pool T-dance, hot go go dancers and the party after Diana's gay cruise at the Blue Chairs gay resort hotel,   located on Los Muertos beach at Calle Malecon y Almendro #4. Gogo dancers start at 4pm, Cruise party begins around 5:30pm.  Tel: 222-5040.

Diana Gay Cruise - On a 48 ft. trimaran, with snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing with Diana DeCoste as hostess. Cruise includes continental breakfast, open national bar, snacks and lunch at Las Animas. Goes to South Shore beach Colomitos. Advance reservations recommended as this Puerto Vallarta gay cruise is very popular and often sold out. $80 USD. Boarding Los Muertos beach pier at 9:30am. (Diana's Tours also offers private charters which may be available on Tues, Weds, Sat and Sun only. You may chose from a full day cruise or a customized trip. All charters are subject to availability of the boat at time of request.) For more details, website at dianastours.com or call Diana at local Tel: 222-1510. 

La Noche - Retromania with music from the '60s, '70s and '80s with hostess Miss Diva Devine and DJ Giaco, and hot go-gos.  257 Lazaro Cardenas at Ignacio Vallarta street.  Tel: 222-3364

No Borders Bar - The Puerto Vallarta original Gay Bingo starts around Oct 27 and goes every Thursday at 7pm-9:30pm with the usual suspects, hosts Emery and David, for faaaaaabulous prizes!. 221 Libertad, upstairs.  Tel: 044-322-136-8775 

Paco's Ranch - Drag-transvestite shows, Tuesday at 1:30am and Weds-Sun, 12:30am and 3am. (Formerly known as Club Paco Paco). 237 Ignacio Vallarta street.  Tel: 222-1899

The Palm Cabaret-Bar - The Palm is Vallarta's original and longest running cabaret venue on the South Side established in 1999, and with a large inside bar and entertainment area and an outside terrace for street-side seating. Shows this season are scheduled for seven (7) nights per week with 2 different shows each evening. Because show details are variable, please check out the website calendar for details at The Palm Cabaret & Bar - Puerto Vallarta. Entertainers for 2013-2014 include An Evening at The Bird Cage starring Joe Posa and Scott Townsend; Coco Peru; Bruce Vilanch; Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna; Diamante Negro in The Sexy Mariachi Show; Spencer Day; singer Alberto Mejia; female impersonator Randy Roberts; comedian and Emmy award-winning Leslie Jordan; avant-garde musical group Well-Strung; musical-comedy act Amy and Freddy, and other  lively shows. 508 Olas Altas. Cell: 044-322-168-9950 

 

Friday - Viernes

Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea - The Dirty Bitches for more drag fun after the sunsets with Ivan, Alex, Hugo and Grace. Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar at the Blue Chairs resort hotel, Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. Dirty Bitches shows Weds, Fri and Sun, 8:30pm-10:30pm. No cover, two drink minimum. Also gogo dancers, 4pm-8pm   Tel: 222-5040.

Gay Vallarta Bar Hopping Tour - Personalized tour every Friday and Saturday evening from 8pm-1am of seven gay bars by hosts Christian Gutierrez and Luis Luviano. The Gay Bar Tour (more details) currently costs $55 USD or 650 pesos. Meet at 7:45pm in the Gay Line office located at 160 Francisca Rodriguez street, cross street is Olas Altas, and next to the Hotel Mercurio. Cell: 044-322-138-9863 

La Noche - Go-Go rama. no cover for men, all others 100 pesos. 257 Lazaro Cardenas at Ignacio Vallarta street. Daily, 7pm-2am.  Tel: 222-3364

Paco's Ranch - Drag/transvestite shows, Tuesday at 1:30am and Weds-Sun, 12:30am and 3am. (Formerly known as Club Paco Paco) 237 Ignacio Vallarta street.  Tel: 222-1899

Sunset T-dance pool party - Blue Sunset Rooftop restaurant at Blue Ocean resort-hotel at Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. 5pm to sunset. Tel: 222-5040. 

The Palm Cabaret-Bar - The Palm is Vallarta's original and longest running cabaret venue on the South Side with a large bar & entertainment area and an outside terrace for street-side seating. Shows this season are scheduled for seven (7) nights per week with 2 different shows each evening. Because show details are variable, please check out the website calendar for details at The Palm Cabaret & Bar. Entertainers for 2013-2014 include comedian and film star Coco Peru; Bruce Vilanch; Diamante Negro in The Sexy Mariachi Show; Spencer Day; Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna; female impersonator Randy Roberts; comedian and Emmy award-winning Leslie Jordan; avant-garde musical group Well-Strung; musical-comedy act Amy and Freddy, and other lively shows. 508 Olas Altas. Cell: 044-322-168-9950

 

Saturday - Sabado

Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea - the Blue Comdey Hour at the Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar, Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. No cover. Show at 8:30pm.  Tel: 222-5040.

Gay Vallarta Bar Hopping Tour - A personalized tour every Friday and Saturday evening from 8pm-1am of 7 gay bars conducted by Luis Luviano and Christian Gutierrez. You'll also receive a Welcome pack of coupons for discounts at Vallarta spas, restaurants, clothing stores, and other tours and bars. The Gay Bar Tour (more info) currently costs $55 USD or 650 pesos. This gay adventure begins at 7:45pm in the Gay Line office located at 160 Francisca Rodriguez, cross street of Olas Altas, and next to the Hotel Mercurio. Cell: 044-322-138-9863 

La Noche - Cirque de La Noche unique sexy theatrical experience by Darudha productions. 257 Lazaro Cardenas at Ignacio Vallarta street. Daily, 7pm-2am.  Tel: 222-3364

Paco's Ranch - Popular drag-transvestite shows, Tuesday at 1:30am and Weds-Sun, 12:30am and 3am. (Formerly known as Club Paco Paco) 237 Ignacio Vallarta street.  Tel: 222-1899

The Palm Cabaret-Bar - The Palm is Vallarta's original and longest running cabaret venue on the South Side established in 1999, and with a large inside bar and entertainment area and an outside terrace for street-side seating. Shows this season are scheduled for seven nights per week with two different shows each evening. As show details are variable, please check out the website calendar at The Palm Cabaret & Bar for details. Entertainers for 2013-2014 include comedian and film star Coco Peru; Bruce Vilanch; Diamante Negro in The Sexy Mariachi Show; Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna; Randy Roberts with his impersonations of Cher, Midler, Crawford, and Phyllis Diller; Spencer Day; comedian Leslie Jordan; avant-garde musical group Well-Strung; musical-comedy act Amy and Freddy, and other lively shows. 508 Olas Altas. Cell: 044-322-168-9950

Wet and Wild Gay Cruise - Noon-5:30pm - Day cruise on Saturday afternoons by the Sunset Party Cruise guys. This gay cruise includes open national bar, snorkeling, light lunch and music by request. The excursion visits Los Arcos nature reserve where you can see the unique rock formations, sea birds and fish while snorkeling, then touring along the beautiful coastline on the lookout for whales, dolphins and sea turtles to Colomitos beach and sun-tanning. Then to Las Animas beach for lunch. Begins boarding near Los Muertos Pier at 11:45am, the Wet and Wild Gay Cruise returns about 5:30pm. Bring along sunscreen, swimsuit and towels, camera and a bit extra for tips to staff and the go-go guys. Tickets at $75 USD or 900 pesos on-line at Puerto Vallarta W&W Gay Cruise. More info on the Gay Activities page. Cell: 044-322-150-4755.

 

Sunday - Domingo

Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea - The Dirty Bitches for more drag fun after the sunsets with Ivan, Alex, Hugo and Grace. Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar at the Blue Chairs gay resort, Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. Dirty Bitches shows Weds, Fri and Sun, 8:30pm-10:30pm. No cover, two drink minimum. Also Gogo dancers, 4pm-8pm   Tel: 222-5040.

Paco's Ranch - Drag/transvestite shows, Tuesday at 1:30am and Weds-Sun, 12:30am and 3am. (Formerly known as Club Paco Paco) 237 Ignacio Vallarta street.  Tel: 222-1899

The Palm Cabaret-Bar - The Palm is Vallarta's original and longest running cabaret venue on the South Side established in 1999, and with a large inside bar and entertainment area and an outside terrace for street-side seating. Shows this season are scheduled for seven (7) nights per week with 2 different shows each evening. Because show details are variable, please check out the website calendar for details at The Palm Cabaret - PV. Entertainers for 2013-2014 include Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna; Sol Rose; Diamante Negro in The Sexy Mariachi Show; singer Alberto Mejia; impersonator Randy Roberts; Bruce Vilanch; writer and comedian Tony Tripoli; musician Jorge Acosta; Leslie Jordan; avant-garde musical group Well-Strung; musical-comedy act Amy and Freddy, and other fun and lively shows. 508 Olas Altas. Cell: 044-322-168-9950

 

Daily (or almost Daily) - Gay Bar Happenings and other Gay-centered Events/Activities

Anthropology - Close to 15 sexy young strippers giving continuous lap dance shows starting around 9pm at Antropology. You might call this location Puerto Vallarta gay male stripper central. Daily, 9pm-4am.  101 Morelos at the Plaza Rio Cuale.

Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar - Hot Go-Go boys at the Blue Sunset Rooftop restaurant and bar at the Blue Chairs gay resort hotel, Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. 5:30pm-8pm.  Tel: 222-5040.

Boana Horseback Riding - Includes transportation to the ranch, horseback riding, snacks and two drinks on the mountain. Approximately 3 hours or so, Mon-Sat, 9:30am-1pm or 2:30pm-6pm. Gay groups of two or more people, with a gay friendly guide, or mixed gay/straight with an English speaking tour guide. Includes snack and transportation to the ranch; bus or taxi back not included in price. $45 USD or 630 pesos. Leaves from Boana Torre Malibu at 325 Amapas street. For further information, Tel: 222-6695, 222-0999.

Garbo Martini & Piano Bar - Ron Pass on the piano has a quick wit and wide ranging song list of classic rock, Broadway tunes and standards to entertain the clientele at Garbo. Ron and other guest performers start playing around 10:30pm this season. 142 Pulpito.  Bar daily, 6pm-2am.

Hot Go-Go Guys - Blue Sunset Rooftop Bar at the Blue Chairs hotel gay resort, Calle Malecon y Almendro #4 on Los Muertos beach. Almost daily shows, 5pm.  Tel: 222-5040.

Paco's Ranch - Drag-travesti shows, Tuesday at 1:30am and Weds-Sun, 12:30am and 3am. (Formerly known as Club Paco Paco) 237 Ignacio Vallarta street.  Tel: 222-1899

The Palm Cabaret-Bar - The Palm is Vallarta's original and longest running cabaret venue on the South Side, since 1999, with a large inside bar and entertainment area and an outside terrace for street-side seating. Shows this season are scheduled for seven (7) nights per week with two different shows each evening. Because show details are variable, please check out the website calendar for details at The Palm Cabaret - PV. Entertainers for 2013-2014 include Michael L. Walters as Dame Edna; Diamante Negro in The Sexy Mariachi Show; singer Alberto Mejia; Spencer Day; Bruce Vilanch; female impersonator Randy Roberts; writer and comedian Tony Tripoli; Leslie Jordan; avant-garde musical group Well-Strung; musical-comedy act Amy and Freddy, and other fun and lively shows. 508 Olas Altas. Cell: 044-322-168-9950

Vallarta Cora Pool Bar - Gets hot and steamy with their 'interactive' pool, steam room, video bar and jacuzzi in the backyard. 174 Pilitas at the Vallarta Cora hotel. Cover 50 pesos. Daily, 3pm-midnight.  Tel: 223-2815, 222-6058 or 222-6234.

 

Happy Hour/Hora Feliz etc....

Azul Agave Sky Lounge - 3pm-Sunset.  583 Pino Suarez at Pulpito, at the gay Amaca Hotel (formerly known as the Descanso del Sol hotel). 2X1 margaritas. Daily, 3pm-11pm.  Tel: 223-0277, 222-6767 

Apaches - 5pm-7pm.  439 Olas Altas. Bar open Mon-Sat, 5pm-2am.  Phone: 222-4004

Blue Sunset Rooftop Gay Bar - 3pm-5pm.  Malecon and Almendro No. 4, at the Blue Chairs gay resort behind the Puerto Vallarta gay beach on Los Muertos beach. Terrific beachfront views of great sunsets. 2X1 margaritas on the rocks. Food and drink daily, 3pm-11pm.  Tel: 222-5040

Crow's Nest Bar - 5pm-9pm.  154 Pulpito at Olas Altas.  Tel: 223-2353 

Diva's - 2pm-9pm.  388 Francisco Madero. Daily, 2pm-2am.  Telefono: 044-322-152-1519

Garbo - 6pm-8pm.  142 Pulpito at Olas Altas. Live music during the winter months. Details at Garbo Piano Bar - Puerto Vallarta. Daily, 6pm-2am.  Tel: 223-5753

Hotel Mercurio Pool Bar - 3pm-6pm.  168 Francisca Rodriguez at Olas Altas street. Beer at 10 pesos and margaritas and piña coladas 2X1. Further info at gay Hotel Mercurio. Daily, 3pm-10:30pm.  Tel: 222-4793

Hot Frida's - Noon-7pm.  155 Francisca Rodriguez, upstairs. Daily, 12pm-2am.  Tel: 044-322-181-4556

La Noche - 7pm-9pm.  257 Lazaro Cardenas at Ignacio Vallarta street. 2X1 national drinks only.  Daily, 7pm-2am.  Tel: 222-3364

Los Amigos - 6pm-8pm.  237 Venustiano Carranza street, upstairs. W ith 10 peso beers and 20 peso well drinks.  Daily, 6pm-2am.  Tel: 222-7802, 044-322-149-3832 

No Borders - 1pm-8pm.  221 Libertad street, upstairs at this Gay Mexican cantina.  Daily 1pm-2am. Cell: 044-322-136-8775, 044-322-139-5503 

Paco's Ranch - 10pm-Midnight.  237 Ignacio Vallarta street next door to the Club Roxy. Formerly known as Club Paco Paco.  Tel: 222-1899, 223-0537

Picante - 8pm-10pm.  264 Ignacio Vallarta at Lazaro Cardenas street.  Tel: 044-322-135-9037

Reinas - 5pm-7pm.  361 Lazaro Cardenas street. With 10 peso beers and 20 peso house drinks.  Tel: 044-322-125-9532 

Sama - 4pm-7pm.  510 Olas Altas. Mon-Sat, 4pm-2am.  Tel: 044-322-294-2565

Wet Dreams - 8pm-9pm.  312 Lazaro Cardenas. With 2X1 beer and domestic drinks.  Phone: 222-8112

 

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Some Annual and/or Special Gay Festivals and Events in Gay Puerto Vallarta

Halloween - October 31
Halloween or All-Hallows-Eve is widely celebrated in Puerto Vallarta with trick-or-treating by the kids earlier in the evening in their neighborhoods, and at many of the gay bars and gay nightclubs late at night where there are contests for the best costumes. So plan on dressing up!

Club Atlantis Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit - November 5-12, 2011
Annual week of fun in the sun, gay friendship and entertainment on the beautiful beaches of Nuevo Vallarta, some 30-40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta and the Blue Chairs gay beach on Los Muertos. Club Atlantis Vallarta takes place at the all-new, all-inclusive Vallarta Palace Resort which has room amenities, swimming pools and jacuzzis, a gorgeous stretch of beach, sauna/steam bath, 4 restaurants, piano bar, outdoor T-dances, sports facilities, an outdoor theater, nightly events and parties, and a gay-friendly staff. For more information visit Club Atlantis Gay Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta's 5th Annual Vallarta Fever - November 23-27, 2011, Thanksgiving weekend - Vallarta Fever
Gay circuit party sponsored and put on by Puerto Vallarta's best nightclub Club Manana in conjunction with Club Papi. PV venues/sponsors include Club Manana, Abbey gay hotel, Blue Chairs resort, Boana Torre Malibu, Brisas del Mar, Casa Cupula guesthouse, Go Gay Puerto Vallarta, Latin Boyz.com and Delta airlines. Vallarta Fever 4 includes the famous White Party on Friday, November 26 at Oscar's restaurant on the Cuale River island. International DJs to include Tony Moran (New York), Brett Henrichsen (Los Angeles), Alex Acosta (Mexico City) and Quinn Callicott (L.A.). Further information on this year's forthcoming Vallarta Fever.

Diversity Day at the Botanical Gardens - January 14, 2012
An annual event for the Puerto Vallarta gay and lesbian (LGBT) community and its supporters, one of the goals is to meet and enjoy our community, raise awareness, as well as fund raise for the gay-founded Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Diversity Day is a "mix-in" with other Botanical Garden guests, but gay men and women are encouraged to wear green shirts to show solidarity and strong numbers. 10am-7pm

Beef Dip Leather & Bear Week in Puerto Vallarta -  January 29-February 5, 2012
Steve Buczek's 9th Yearly Leather & Bear Week in Pueto Vallarta will occur from Jan 29-Feb 5, 2012. Gay entertainment hosts and venues for Beef Dip 2012 include Abbey gay hotel (host hotel), the Blue Chairs gay beach hotel, popular Club Manana, La Noche and The Palm Cabaret and Show bar. Events that week include the Beef Dip booze cruise, Canopy River zipline tours, and Off Road ATV adventures.

Vallarta Girl 2012 - February 16-20, 2012
After their first successful inaugural year in 2011, Vallarta Girl will be back in 2012 as many women and hip DJs return to Puerto Vallarta, one of Latin America's most popular gay vacation-resort destinations. From Thursday, Feb 16 through Monday, Feb 20, 2012, there will be events at the beaches, nightclubs, jungles, and rivers of Puerto Vallarta. Lesbian party-goers will enjoy 4 nights and 5 days of fun in the sun. Vallarta Girl events and attractions will include beach parties at El Dorado restaurant and Lido Beach Club, a jungle adventure in Nogalito with canopy zipline, nightlife parties at Hyde and other locales, the Cuale River horseback riding adventure, and final day brunch at famed Daiquiri Dick's. Photo at left: The Real L Word's Whitney, Rose, and DJ Lezlee with our NYC gurl plus VallartaGirl co-producers DJ Kimberly S. and Tanya at the El Dorado - picture thanks to Vallarta Girl and gogayPV

Puerto Vallarta Carnival Parade - February 18, 2012
Put on and sponsored primarily by the Puerto Vallarta gay community, but also including a number of straight accommodations, restaurants and shops, the Carnaval Puerto Vallarta (main website) parade itself is part of the local Mardi Gras festivities and in celebration of the coming of Spring. The very colorful and festive parade winds its way through the South Side where it is watched by thousands of locals and tourists. The Puerto Vallarta Carnaval Parade has expanded in 2011 to include Spring Fever set up by gay Club Manana and other locales. See photos from the annual Puerto Vallarta Carnival in 2010 and 2011. Starts around 10pm

 

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Special Puerto Vallarta Events and Occasions

Art Walk - Old Town/Downtown 2013-2014
The Old Town Art Walk this year has some 9-10 participating Puerto Vallarta art galleries which host complimentary cocktail receptions and expositions on Wednesday nights from 6pm-10pm during the high season winter months starting November 2, 2013 until May 23, 2014. People wander from gallery to gallery in search of art, conversation and that near-perfect glass of wine. A good way to meet some Puerto Vallarta artists and make new friends. Galleries participating this year are Ana Romo Art Gallery, Arte 550, Colectika, Corsica Galeria de Arte I and II, Galeria Caballito del Mar, Galeria de Ollas, Galeria Uno, Pacifico Gallery, and The Loft Galeria (Other art stores and galleries in the downtown area are often open as well though not officially associated with the PV Art Walk). Look for a map at your hotel or in participating galleries. Main Puerto Vallarta Art Walk info here

Puerto Vallarta Festival Gourmet - November 10-20, 2011
The annual Puerto Vallarta Festival Gourmet features the culinary talents of local chefs of Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit state. Some of the highlights of the Festival include cheese seminars, cooking classes, tequila madness night and the exceptional Gourmet Brunch at the Cafe des Artistes. Participating Puerto Vallarta restaurants include Cafe des Artistes, Coco Tropical, Kaiser Maximilian, La Palapa, Le Kliff, Porto Bello, the River Cafe, Tikul, Trio and some fifteen other restaurants and PV hotels including CasaMagna Marriott, Fiesta Americana Hotel, Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center, Velas Vallarta Hotel, and Westin Resort & Spa. Telephone: 222-2247

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 1-12
The annual festivities of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration, with its colorful religious processions from December 1-12, the most public and extended religious holiday in Mexico. The local gay community has sometimes participated on December 1, World AIDS Awareness Day. December 12th celebrates the miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary to the peasant Juan Diego near Mexico City in 1531. 

Travel tips-advice: If you come during the winter months you might also want to consider checking out the following happenings and events: the downtown Puerto Vallarta Art Walks are every Weds, from early November until late May; the IFC International Friendship Club home tours are every Weds and Thurs, November to April; in early to mid-November there's the Day of the Dead celebrations on Nov 1-2, the annual Puerto Vallarta Arts Festival, the Sailfish Tournament, and the Festival Gourmet Nov 10-20; and in early December, don't miss the daily celebrations of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec 1-12 with its processions through the streets of the city of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

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Joe Eviator and friends at Puerto Vallarta villa QDM-3 - pic by Kurt Stamm
 
 


Banderas Bay from Puerto Vallarta villa CDQ-1 in upper Conchas Chinas


 
 


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