Event Dates
From: Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2021
To: Monday, Feb 15th, 2021
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.
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.
If you are looking for a place to stay then Puerto Vallarta has many gay options. Surrounded by coconut, mango and papaya mangroves Puerto Vallarta’s Casa Cupula is one of the city’s top gay resorts. The hotel has three pools with full room service.
The iconic ocean-front Blue Chairs Hotel is known for its signature blue canvas lounge chairs that mark the gay section of the beach front. The popular beach-side resort located in the gay-borhood ‘Zona Rosa’ just a stone’s throw away from the entertainment of downtown Puerto Vallarta. Finally, for those seeking a luxury gay option, check out the Mantamar, home to the biggest gay parties throughout the year.
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.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action,
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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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 .
Cool Loft apartment, located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, between the sea and the mountains, where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets. 4 blocks from the boardwalk, it has everything you need to enjoy your holiday
This one bedroom one bath ocean front condo is located in a peaceful residential condo building, and has direct ocean views and spectacular sunsets. It is located in the Romantic Zone or “Zona Romantica”
Located in the Zona Romantica. Close to the Beach, La Palapa Restaurant, Blue Chairs, Green Chairs, and Mantamar. Garbos, the Palm Cabaret, Salud Restaurant, Si Senor Restaurant, The Swedes Restaurant
Swim in the enormous shared rooftop pool, or maybe spend time in the building’s hot tub or working out in its gym. This luxury studio loft is an interior facing unit on the first floor near the lobby
Video highlights of Carnaval Puerto Vallarta
The best place to stay in Puerto Vallarta is in the Romantic District or old town, close to the gay bars and clubs. Hotels here tend to be small and simple, but offer clean rooms with great access to the beaches and amenities nearby.
World-class service at Casa Cupula Luxury LGBT Boutique Hotel, The rooms & suites offer contemporary décor, air conditioning, laptop safe, flat TV with DVD player. minibar, & coffee maker, free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.
The adult-only Almar Resort Luxury All Suites & Spa is located next to the gay beach, each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, free toiletries & free WiFi. Private parking is available free of charge.
The Mercurio is in Vallarta’s main gay neighborhood, surrounded by bars and restaurants. The city’s gay beach is just a 5 minute walk away. All of the air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a safe.
Piñata PV Hotel is minutes from the beach. Featuring free WiFi, Pool & Hot Tub open 24 hrs, Every room has Air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. Located in the gay neighborhood close to the gay bars and night clubs.