April 27th, 2009 - The Best Gay Beaches in Mexico: Cancun, Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta
Now that the spring season is upon us and the summer heat will quickly be here, you are like anxious to start making plans for your well deserved vacation.
One gay travel destination that is quickly gaining in popularity and will have you excited to explore for yourself is Puerto Vallarta. What makes Puerto Vallarta so special? To begin with, the place is incredible. Because of a perfect climate, a tropical jungle, a stunning ocean bay, beautiful beaches and mountains, Puerto Vallarta is the perfect place for weekend getaway.
Puerto Vallarta is a small city. But don’t be quick to judge it by its size. Despite its small size, the city is truly a delightful city devoted to serve its visitors. This small city boasts of infrastructures of a modern resort while still retaining its old school Mexican charm.
The city also is home to charming restaurants, excellent airports, up-to-date medical services, reliable drinking water supply, and of course, a safe environment to make the place perfect to be a paradise. So if you are the type who are looking for quaintness without sacrificing modern conveniences, then this is your place.
If these things havent gotten your attention about Puerto Vallarta, then you may want to take a look at Acapulco. When you visit Acapulco you will enjoy clean waters, sunny beaches and rugged mountains. Acapulco is a major stop for cruise ships, a well known spring break destination and the perfect hot spot for gay singles or gay couples.
Opposite to Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco is famous for its flamboyant gay bars and clubs. Its gay bars may not be that refined or upscale as most big city clubs, but that is what makes Acapulco a unique experience.
Last, but definitely not least, you may want to take a look at the terrific gay vacation destination of Cancun. There are many gay travelers that believe that there is no better vacation destination, which explains its popularity. Cancun is a haven for all tourists, especially the gay traveler.
The prime feature of this island is the nightlife. Upbeat and funky gay bars such as Karamba and Picante bar will light your nights up in Cancun.
Karamba bar is the largest gay disco in Cancun while Picante bar is their oldest gay club. Party under the night sky in Karamba’s open air disco to the tunes of both local and international djs. There are also nightly stage performances with drag queens lip-synching to Broadway tunes and impersonators dancing to the latest tunes. Parties start at the stroke of 10:30 pm and stretches well out into the wee hours of the morning.
Picante is a hot spot that has been cooking for 14 years. When you go to Picante you will see their Vegas showgirl style strippers, dancers, singers as well as the bar owner and emcee Mother Picante. If youre really lucky you might be able to catch the once a year beauty pageant that takes place during Carnival and be able to witness the crowning of The Queen.
When you travel to Cancun you will never be hungry. The city is filled with wonderful restaurants that serve cuisines of international and local flavors.
If this isnt enough to convince you that your gay vacation will be unforgettable, you will love the gay friendly resorts. One of the best places to stay is the lavish Hyatt Cancun Caribe. Other top hotels include the Presidente Intercontinental, the Melia Cancun or the Villas Boutique Hotel. Whatever you are looking for you will find that these resorts are perfect.
So pack those bags and get yourself a ticket to paradise. Whether the destination is Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, or Cancun, you’re sure to have a grand, gay time! Bon Voyage!
