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This Mexican Beach Hotspot Is A Favorite For LGBTQ+ Tourists
By Leslie Veliz

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Puerto Vallarta has many 5-star resorts and has become Mexico's "it" destination. Mexico has a complicated past with LGBTQ+ rights, but the same can't be said at this beach town.
Darren Burn, founder and CEO of OutOfOffice.com and Travel Gay, says, "Puerto Vallarta has long been renowned as one of Mexico's most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations."
In 2023, Puerto Vallarta was chosen as the destination of the year at the LGBTQ+ Travel Awards. Burn says, "Zona Romantica is nearby which is the heart of the LGBTQ+ scene."
In the Zona Romantica, visitors will find Playa de los Muertos, a partly gay beach, and Mantamar Beach Club, which exclusively caters to LGBTQ+ individuals.
Mexico has a reputation for crime and violence, but Burn said there's nothing to fear in Puerto Vallarta, saying it's "one of – if not the – safest place to visit in Mexico."