Event Dates
From: Friday, February 9, 2024
To: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Incredible floats, colorful costumes, towering stilt walkers
Puerto Vallarta Carnival takes place every year in the city. Incredible floats, colorful costumes, towering stilt walkers, street performers and dancers are all part of the festivities in Puerto Vallarta, and of course get your hands ready to catch some beads.
- Stay in the Romantic zone, the heart of gay life in Puerto Vallarta, home to the best bars, beach clubs and restaurants.
The Carnival Parade
- Typically the Saturday of the Weekend – Feb 10th, 2024 – Offering fun and excitement for all ages, the parade will start at 8:00 pm in front of the Sheraton in the Hotel Zone, head south along the Malecón and end just south of the world-famous Los Muertos Pier.
- Puerto Vallarta’s Annual Mardi Gras parade brings together gay, straight, light, dark, male, female,old and young to celebrate the diversity of the city. 30,000 cheering residents and tourists from all walks of life lined the world-famous cobblestone streets to be wowed by dozens of floats and hundreds of parade participants.
- Many of the gay bars and clubs host special parties and theme nights during Carnival.
- Awaiting updates for the 2024 parties.
Where to stay during Puerto Vallarta Carnival
The gay-borhood ‘Zona Rosa’ or the Romanci zone is just a stone’s throw away from the entertainment of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
- 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.
With over 20 LGBT nightlife venues to enjoy, ranging from local watering holes to bumping super-clubs, the party never stops in PV, even as the rest of the world bids farewell to the summer parties.
Recommended hotels in Puerto Vallarta
The following hotels are close to Puerto Vallarta’s gay bars and beaches and are popular with our readers:
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.
Sapphire Ocean Club is on the gay beach,
& is our editors choice in Puerto Vallarta.
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We have chosen hotels in Puerto Vallarta that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. This hotel features free WiFi
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Certain rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. At Joint Coworking Hotel and Cowork rooms include bed linen and towels. Free WiFi is available
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi. The rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a desk, air conditioning and cable channels. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with free toiletries. Some rooms have a sea view. At Hotel Amaca Puerto Vallarta – Adults Only you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a bar.
Vallarta Shores Condohotel, located on Puerto Vallarta’s Los Muertos Beach features one to four bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen cable TV and a balcony overlooking the beach and Banderas Bay. The Sky Suites feature 3 bedrooms, a private pool and private chef service included in the rate. Also, these suites feature an open-air living room, dining area and an outdoor terrace.
Video highlights of Carnaval Puerto Vallarta
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.