Definite Gay Guide to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Pt 1 Puerto Vallarta has become one of the world’s most recognized gay travel destinations. The Puerto Vallarta gay scene is one of world’s most famous gay travel hotspots in the world. Why is the gay life in Puerto Vallarta so popular that many international gay travelers visit for the first time, repeat and then even choose to live here? Here is the first of a 2 part definite gay guide to the puerto vallarta gay scene found in Puerto Vallarta by GAYPV Magazine. First the local people of Puerto Vallarta are very welcoming to the LGBT community. The local community doesn’t care about your sexual orientation. That is reflected by their warmth and friendly acceptance for the gay community. So much so the city is often called " the friendliest city in the world." Generally speaking Puerto Vallarta’s gay travel industry is very well connected to other parts of the world, especially the US and Canada. Also the recent increase of local Mexican airlines Aeromexico, Interjet, Volaris, Vivaaerobus, and TAR have easily connected Puerto Vallarta with cities like Guadalajara and Mexico City with large gay populations. The unique natural beauty of the Banderas Bay provides some of the most amazing features loved by the gay traveler: amazing Pacific coast sunsets, towering Sierra Madre mountians, lush tropical jungles, and the warm sunny "gay beach" for day time cruising all year long. Puerto Vallarta has a true Gay Zone. The “Zona Romantica” is a true gayborhood where all the gay bars, clubs, businesses, restaurants, and gay hotels are within a safe walking distance of each other. With some rare exceptions, you never have to leave the gayborhood for anything. Evidence of the gayborhood and its popularity to the gay community is one of the reasons for all the recent condo construction seen in the Romantic Zone. The gay scene during the day in Puerto Vallarta is centered on the gay beach stretching from the world famous Blue Chairs Gay Hotel to Mantamar Beach Club . This day cruising scene is the world famous local gathering spot for socializing, cruising and sunbathing normally busiest from 2pm until sunset. At night, the gay scene shifts to the many bars and clubs along Olas Altas and Lazaro Cardenas streets. Much can be said about the incredible, endless gay night scene. Puerto Vallarta has the most well developed gay nightlife in Mexico! The first gay bar opened more than 20 years ago and today more than 25 gay bars and clubs are thriving *some open until 6 am, each unique and all located in the gayborhood Romantic Zone. Because of the large amount of gay bars found in PV, gay events are plentiful during the entire year and in fact widely known throughout the entire world. Visiting Puerto Vallarta during a major gay festival or event is not only a great way for first time visitors to see the city, but it also the best way to discover the local gay community which could lead to a full or part time resident. . Whether it is the extremely popular Vallarta Pride, PV Bear and Leather Week, or White Party, Puerto Vallarta has it all! Check here to see the major gay events found in Puerto Vallarta! Puerto Vallarta has many accommodations specifically for the gay travel market. First, choose something located in the gayborhood Zona Romantica so you will be located withing walking distance of the gay bars and clubs, great restaurants, and the gay beach. The rooms catering to the gay travel market in Puerto Vallarta are mostly smaller boutique gay hotels, quaint gay bed and breakfasts or luxury villa or vacation rentals via the local property rental companies. Puerto Vallarta is for foodies and the LGBT market loves the great restaurants found in Puerto Vallarta. There is a great restaurant for every culinary appetite and budget in Puerto Vallarta, from street taco stands to fine dining and every cuisine in between. Catch one of the gastronomic events while you are in town or a cooking class offered by one of our chef's restaurants! Puerto Vallarta has the best gay cabaret scene in Mexico hands down! We have great cabaret venues like Act 2 Entertainment producing great cabaret shows 7 nights a week from November until around May each year…with some select shows year round. Puerto Vallarta has an amazing art and culture scene with numerous great art galleries and artists exhibiting and living in town. Mix in festive culture festivals like the Southside Shuffle on Basilio Badillo or the Centro Historico Artwalk. Puerto Vallarta has more gay tours and activities than many gay cities with millions of people. Among the most popular are the gay boat cruises even luxury private yacht charters, a gay bar tour, horseback riding tours, several canopy zip lines and ATV tours catering to the eco gay traveler, interesting food and taco tasting tours, award winning Botanical Gardens, and the Vallarta Zoo called Zoological de Vallarta, You can even might go shopping or take a sunset sightseeing along the world famous malecon. Many first time visitors are overwhelmed at how much is here in Puerto Vallarta for the gay traveler...Discover for yourself how beyond gay friendly Puerto Vallarta can be!