Here is a special list of places and activities for members of the LGBTQ+ community where you will feel comfortable and can have fun with friends or meet new people. And even if you are not part of the community, you are always welcome!
Beach Clubs
Ritmos Beach Café
One of the most popular beach clubs among the LGBTQ+ community is Ritmos Beach Café, also known as “Las Sillas Verdes” (The Green Chairs), located in the heart of Olas Altas. It is a restaurant on the famous “Playa Los Muertos” with palapas, food, drinks, and music. It is a quiet place where you can be with your partner, friends, or meet new people and start the party.
It is well known by tourists from all over the world, who come to enjoy the sun in a relaxed atmosphere.
There is no cover charge; you pay for what you consume, and the prices are affordable.
Pets are welcome.
Sapphire
With a lounge atmosphere, Sapphire offers a beach club with all the amenities you need to spend a day full of relaxation and fun at the same time. At Sapphire, you will find a swimming pool, comfortable chairs and cabanas, towel service, domestic and international drinks, and fabulous breakfast and lunch menus by a chef with international experience.
They have a restaurant area where you can sit and enjoy a snack and a drink with a view of the pier, or if you prefer, you can lie down on a lounge chair by the pool and then move to a cabana on the beach for a more private atmosphere.
The entrance fee is $300 pesos per person + consumption. The service is excellent and it is also pet friendly.
Tours
Tamale’s Tours
If you want to go on a yacht trip and meet new friends, Tamales Tours is the perfect activity for you.
This tour departs every Friday from the Muelle de los Muertos at 9:00 a.m. sharp.
Sailing with your hosts Tamale and Sugar Baker is guaranteed fun, as they take care of every detail and will make sure you have an unforgettable trip and incredible memories.
At Tamales Tours, you can enjoy breakfast as soon as you come aboard, and you will be welcomed with a drink. There are three stops along the trip. At two of them, you can go down to the beach on a small island where you can relax or take a dip in the sea. Throughout the trip, you will have an open bar and delicious food ready for you.
To make reservations and check prices, visit their website: www.tamalestours.com
Jets Tours
This tour is one of the most popular in Vallarta among foreign and domestic tourists.
Jets Tours has different categories of tours that you can choose from depending on your tastes and the vibe you are looking for on your trip.
They have tours for all tastes. You can choose from a tour to Sayulita to visit the village, a luxury yacht, a private tour to celebrate a birthday, or even an adults-only tour, a naked tour where you can party on a remote island.
Beaches
Playa de los Muertos
Known for its beautiful pier and location, Playa de los Muertos has become a favorite spot for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, have fun, and meet people.
Here you’ll find the whole community on vacation, sunbathing, enjoying a drink, and showing off their best bodies in swimsuits.
Several of the best beach clubs for the community are located on Los Muertos Beach. In addition to the bars and party atmosphere, you can also find water activities such as parasailing and jet skiing.
Conchas Chinas Beach
Close to Los Muertos Beach is Conchas Chinas, with the difference that this beach is much quieter with crystal clear waters, rock formations, and a private and peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, take a dip, and soak up the sun.
Keep in mind that because this beach is more remote, it doesn’t have as many services or restaurants, so we recommend bringing a nice picnic so you can relax and enjoy the day without any worries.