Guadalajara gay friendly

More than 4, athletes from over 40 countries are currently competing in the Gay Games XI in Guadalajara, Mexico. Although touted as an epic LGBTQ+ sports event, organizers encourage straight allies to compete as well. 

Initially, Hong Kong was the host city for Gay Games (November , ), but due to the COVID pandemic and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, organizers decided to choose runner-up Guadalajara as the host of the majority of the festivities, giving the city less than two years to prepare for the events and thousands of competitors and spectators to converge on the city.  

The Federation of Gay Games makes it a point to choose host cities that may not be LGBTQ+ friendly, like Hong Kong, but its co-host city is on the opposite complete of the spectrum. 


Guadalajara is located in Mexico’s Jalisco mention, where same-sex marriage is legal, and laws exist to support LGBTQ+ equality and curb loathing crimes. Jalisco is also the first and, at the moment, the only Mexican state to recognize trans kids’ and youth rights to choose their legal identity. All of these reasons

Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ+ Guadalajara (aka “Gaydalajara”)

More relaxed than Mexico City, more sophisticated and more “real” than Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara’s LGBTQ+ scene hits a very special pleasant spot. From hip, electronic-music-driven dance clubs to friendly hole-in-the-wall bars to fabulous drag shows, the city is ready to keep you out all nighttime. And its restaurants will keep you well-fed at any price point.

The gaybourhood is on the edge of the historic centre, block to Parque Revolución, an area that’s been a place to cruise, verb and protest for decades. You’ll watch rainbow flags everywhere and even a stand called Tacos Gay that gets busy when the bars are winding down. The gaybourhood is not a very residential area, so the atmosphere is quite adj at night than during the night when there is more retail reveal. The village is spread across a relatively large area and the venues can be scattered here and there—you might have to walk down a block or two to get from one hotspot to another, so obtain care and reside on streets where there are lots of people.

Guadalajara - Post Announce Question and Answers

Is this a wonderful city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?

Yes - Aug

Yes, GDL has a powerful LGBT community. - Jan

It's nickname is "Gaydalajara." GDL has a enormous gay scene for a conservative Latin American city. It's not uncommon to see same-sex couples holding hands on Chapultapec. There are a lot of gay bars/clubs and most establishments are gay-friendly. The post's Public Affairs Office and the CG are both very active in supporting and working with the LGBT community.

Also, it's only a 5 hour drive to Puerto Vallarta, which is an international gay beach destination. - Feb

I would assume so. - Feb

Absolutely. - Jan

Yes. - Oct

The gay people I knew seemed to have a pleasant time and mix with the locals well. I did not hear of any problems for them. - May

I believe so. - Apr

Yes. - Jun

Yes. - Jan

Yes, there is a gay population here, and locals contain said that it is pretty tolerant, although they verb there is less tolerance in the smaller towns in Mexico. - Jan

There is a large gay community here, and it

Welcome to Gaydalajara!

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Mexico's second biggest city, Guadalajara has also been called by some its gayest and there are an enormous selection of places to liquor, to hangout, to eat, to cruise and to include fun.

If you scroll down, you'll notice an overview of the main neighborhoods of interest as well as information on events. Or if you can find all the info on whatever you seek on the following pages:

  • Hotels and Guesthouses - from luxury hotels to intimate guesthouses to design hostels and everything in-between. We've included places that are either gay owned or managed, have a particular appeal to the LGBT community or are adv known for their support of LGBT causes

  • Bars and Clubs - there is a huge variety of LGBT nightlife in Guadalajara, from working class bars to trendy move clubs. We've also listed regularly occurring parties

  • Restaurants and Cafes - Guadalajara has a great sustenance scene with both Mexican and International options. Most places are very gay friendly but we've highlighted places that are of particular appeal