Away from the beaches, gay Cancun can be found within El Centro on both sides of the canal. If the question on your lips remains ‘where all the gay Mexicanos at?’ then try Playa Chac Mool and Playa Delfines, two of the top gay beaches located in a small community just outside the city centre. Take a tequila tour, bike tour or scuba adventure in Cozumel before winding down and watching over unbeatable sunsets at one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun. Discover the 10 most beautiful cenotes near Cancun for crystal clear cave snorkelling or opt for any other of the worthwhile things to do in Cancun. After a sweaty morning playing Indiana Jones, cool off in one of Yucatán’s many natural pools made from limestone sinkholes. Chichén Itzá is the most well-known but other breath-taking spots include, Xel Ha, El Rey ruins and the Ek Balam pyramids. Inland, Cancun gets cultured with the region’s preserved monuments and landmarks telling the story of ancient Mayan civilization. Fret not however because Cancun’s resorts cater to all types of traveller, ranging from smaller family-run properties to all-inclusive luxury resorts complete with lazy rivers, spas, entertainment packages and more. Such beauty means that Cancun sees as many as six million visitors each year, with much of the coast privatised by countless resorts and complexes in the ‘Hotel Zone’. Located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, Cancun benefits from spectacular weather and calm seas which lap the region’s endless stretch of white sand coast. The holiday destination of many a spring breaker, Cancun offers much more than beach volleyball competitions with college kids and all-inclusive cocktails… although there’s no shortage of that too. Depending on your budget, stay within the old town of ‘Tradicional’ or ‘Nautica’ where mid-tier hotels overlook the boardwalk and town square, or, for a more high-end retreat, go south side for luxury lodgings a short taxi ride from town. Gay-run hotels, bars and clubs are in good supply, presenting Las Vegas style drag shows alongside lavish techno club nights and beachside pop disco. In a lucha libre chokehold with Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco competes for the title of most happening Mexico gay scene.
After years of quietude, the town has seen a recent resurgence of its gay scene and LGBTQ-centred businesses helping to lure ex-pats, local youngsters and international jet setters looking to retire in Mexico. The gay population in Acapulco has been well established since Elizabeth Taylor and countless Hollywood celebrities made a home here in the mid-20 th century.
By night, after romantic sunsets and an optional nap, Acapulco becomes one of the foremost party cities in Mexico proffering affordable, all-night partying amongst an excitable global crowd. Try Playa Condesa for a good gay company and skinny-dipping opportunities. Both charming and enigmatic, Acapulco by day allows visitors to bound between beach and restaurant, pausing to appreciate divine local cuisine and juicy beverages. You can catch the dance routines on YouTube.Nicknamed “the pearl of the Pacific”, Acapulco entices visitors to the Pacific coast with its glittering sand shores and turquoise seas. Worth seeing just to say you did, but take a pass unless you are dying to do see it. That was my mistake for not checking, but bartender should've been more careful as well. Some friends with me got pickpocketed, though my only issue was getting handed back someone else's credit card from the tab. Club has brought in hot promoters like Eduardo Cordova of Heaven Fame, but seems like they make it a cheap knock off of the successful club at Mirage on the strip. No sex allowed, but was offered special dance in some dressing room area for a little less. There is a Red Room offering lap dances, but the prices seem to jump up 50% off the "dance menu" once you are in there. Mixers are extra-coke, juices, ice (not kidding). Drinks are advertised for 5 dollars, but they're 10-15 when you get there. their facebook posts 10-11PM, but was 9-10 when you get there-that kind of stuff).
Secrets offers countless "open bars" with free premium drinks to get you in, but seem to be a moveable feast in terms of days and times (i.e. However, everything has a price and based on classic bait and switch. There are some sexy performers here and refreshingly one of the only gay venues in Vegas you won't get gum on your pants if you sit down. This former strip club has resurfaced as a gay bar/cabaret in its seemingly last hurrah to stay open.