Event Dates
From: Saturday, February 28, 2026
To: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Bearadise, Puerto Vallarta Bear Fetish Festival (IBFF) takes place each year at the end of January, featuring fetish theme nights, clothing optional pool parties and unique excursions.
Bearadise, Puerto Vallarta Bear Weekend is an International Bear Fetish Festival taking place during Puerto Vallarta’s busy high season in late January to early February.
- Stay at the host hotel for the poolside events, the stunning Casa Cupula, gay-owned and operated with spacious rooms and breathtaking location.
Recommended Places to Stay
If you plan on visiting, book as soon as you can. February is one of the busiest months in Puerto Vallarta. Stay close to the centre of the gay district and enjoy these top rated hotels:
- 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.
The Festival
- Next Edition: Wednesday 28th January 2026 – Sunday 1st February, 2026
- Bearadise, Puerto Vallarta Bear Weekend brings together bears and admirers from many different countries to take over Vallarta!
- Bearadise is a wild, fun and very sexy week that you will not want to miss!
- The schedule includes the amazing Bearadise Beach Day as well as five different nightly parties at some of Vallarta’s best bars and clubs.
- Enjoy a sex-positive run of daytime clothing-optional pool sessions and late-night kink, built around bears, cubs, daddies, pups, pigs, and anyone who likes it a bit rougher around the edges.
The Pool Parties
- Thursday 29th January 2026 – UNC*T – clothing-optional fetish pool party, open cruising, early energy, and a long sun-soaked session.
- Friday 30th January 2026 – NASTY – the main pool event, bigger crowd, heavier attitude, and peak-day heat from lunch to sundown.
- Sunday 1st February 2026 – MORBO – closing pool party, one last full day of sun, flirt, and slow-burn goodbyes.
Ride Me Papi – The Bear Bus
- Next Edition:Wednesday 28th January 2026 – 7:30pm-11pm
- The official “moving pre-party.” Guests meet at Bar Frida, board a private bus with hosted drinks and onboard music, then travel together before being dropped directly at the after-hours venue.
- The format is simple and social, designed to get arrivals connected early and move the crowd straight into the night program without downtime.
Bearadise Beach – FURbidden Shore Beach Day
- Saturday 31st January 2026
- The perfect way to end an amazing week. Get ready for a unique, fun and sexy clothing optional T-Dance while experiencing an all inclusive fantastic day at a beautiful secluded and completely private beach surrounded by lots of hot men!
- Bearadise Beach is a one of a kind all-inclusive beach experience in a beautiful secluded and exclusive beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
- The event promotes body positivity where guests feel free, welcome, comfortable and taken care of from beginning to end.
- In true Bearadise style, clothing and swimwear will be completely optional!
The Venues
- Bar Frida – A Romantica-zone anchor for meetups and pre-game energy, about a 5-10 minute walk from the heart of Zona Romantica.
- Cheeky Pool Club – Clothing-optional pool club vibes with cocktails and a hidden-courtyard feel, about a 10-20 minute walk from central Zona Romantica (still in the neighborhood).
- Playroom – Darker, kinkier night-party setup right in Zona Romantica, roughly a 5-15 minute walk depending on where you’re staying.
- La Chachalaca Bar – Casual-drinks meet show-night fun, used as the meetup point for the beach day, about a 5-15 minute walk inside Zona Romantica.
- Sanctuary PV – Sex-positive after-hours space in Zona Romantica, about a 5-10 minute walk from the main bar strip.
The Full Program
Day, date & time Party Description Wednesday 28th January 2026
5pm-8pmWelcome Party Casual kick-off drinks at Bar Frida with welcome tequila, 2×1 beers,
early arrivals, hugs, and first hellos before the weekend slides open.Wednesday 28th January 2026
7:30pm-11pmRide Me Papi Meet at Bar Frida, board the all-inclusive party bus, then roll straight
into a late-night after-hours takeover at Sanctuary PV.Thursday 29th January 2026
12pm-8pmUNC*T Pool Party Clothing-optional fetish pool party at Cheeky Pool Club with open cruising,
sun-soaked bodies, and driving daytime sets by Oscar and PREACHER.Thursday 29th January 2026
10pm-4amANIMAL K!nki Night Fetish dress code night at Playroom for bears, pups, pigs, and gear lovers,
powered by Paco Montejo, Zabdiel, and Memo Pearls.Friday 30th January 2026
12pm-8pmNASTY Pool Party The main pool event at Cheeky Pool Club. Bigger crowd, darker edge,
less fabric, and long afternoon pressure from Paco Montejo and Memo Pearls.Saturday 31st January 2026
12pm-7pmFURbidden Shore Beach Day All-inclusive clothing-optional beach escape. Meet at La Chachalaca,
sail from Los Muertos Pier, private sands, open bar, food, and DJ sets
by Paco Montejo, Zabdiel, and Oscar.Sunday 1st February 2026
12pm-8pmMORBO Pool Party Closing pool session at Cheeky Pool Club with a looser crowd, slower burn,
last looks, and a full-day soundtrack by Zed Nur.Recommended Hotels in Puerto Vallarta
The following Puerto Vallarta Hotels are close to the gay beach and the gay bars in the Romantic Zone:
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.
Shores Beach Hotel is where our editors
stay when in Puerto Vallarta.
For further information and advice on
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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 .
Address: Callejón de la Igualdad 129, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Amapas 380, Zona Romántica, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Malecón 400, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Pino Suárez 583, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Insurgentes 108, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Olas Altas 439 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Rodolfo Gómez 157 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 341, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: IBasilio Badillo 330, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 254 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 257 Emiliano Zapata, Púlpito 14248380
Address: Venustiano Carranza 493, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 258, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Púlpito 142 Amapas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Ignacio L. Vallarta 228-Int. 14, Zona Romántica Puerto Vallarta,
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 263 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 247, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 361, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata
Address: Calle 1 Púlpito 115. Col. Emiliano Zapata, Amapas, 48380
Address: Basilio Badillo 258, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Francisca Rodríguez 136, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315a, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 315b, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Manuel M. Diéguez 315c, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Calle Francisco I. Madero 388 Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Basilio Badillo 329, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Basilio Badillo 283, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 268A, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata
Address: Basilio Badillo 419, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Morelos 685, 48300 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Basilio Badillo 339 Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta
Address: Rodolfo Gomez 161, Puerto Vallarta
Address: Callejon de la Igualdad 214, Zona Romántica, Amapas, 48399
Address: Basilio Badillo 447, Zona Romántica, Puerto
Address: Amapas #380, Colonia Amapas, Playa Los Muertos, 48380
Address: Malecón 1, Playa Los Muertos, Col. Amapas, 48399
Address: Malecón 177, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Insurgentes, Basilio Badillo 330-B, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Malecón 4, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 312 Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 316, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Morelos 101 Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Olas Altas 508, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: C. Fco. I. Madero 289, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380
Address: Olas Altas 443, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Ignacio L Vallarta #237, Puerto
Address: Basilio Badillo 447a, 48380 Puerto Vallarta
Address: Basilio Badillo & Insurgentes 339, Basilio Badillo 339,
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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.

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