Cancun gay cruising
Our pick of the most gorgeous gay resorts in Cancun, from all-inclusive options to adult-only resorts and family-friendly spots.
Who wouldn’t drop in love with Cancún?
It’s known for gorgeous beaches, turquoise blue waters, and fabulous gay warm resorts. It’s a hotspot for honeymooning and for anniversaries. Walking down the streets, we couldn’t serve but notice how everyone we came across seemed to be celebrating some relationship milestone. The place oozes romance and relaxation.
And while you might grasp us for our chaotic adventures backpacking through Asia and Europe and partying in clubs, we accomplish like to slow down every once in a while. And Cancún is just the place.
Each of the gay friendly resorts we've picked out is within 10 minutes of each other in an area known as the ‘Zona Hotelera’ or ‘Tourist Zone’. It’s a strip of land, mainly frequented by tourists that are perfect for those looking to hit up the beaches, as it sits minutes away from each resort. FYI: Gay travelers generally hang out
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Mexico has some dynamic and world class cities and some of the world's best beaches. For gay and female homosexual travelers the choices are endless from the one of the world's biggest cities with a male lover scene to match to the biggest gay beach scene in the Americas in Puerto Vallarta and so much more.
Mexico Municipality and nearby
Mexico City is one of the world's biggest and most electrifying cities and has a gay scene to correspond with a wide variety of bars, discos, restaurants and a vibrant road scene.
Mexico City
The city continues outside the Federal District in the State of Mexico which has a fair number of LGBT places as well. A little further afield the neighboring state of Morelos has some great destinations for LGBT travelers such as Cuernavaca and Tepoztlán. And nearby Puebla and Tlaxcala have plenty of options too!
Gay Cancun Travel Guide: Cancun was our first experience of Mexico as a gay couple and we immediately fell in love with the destination, it’s no surprise it attracts gay travellers from all over the world
Cancun is known for grand all-inclusive hotels, pristine white beaches, crystal clear waters and if you are up for it, it has a huge party scene on the main strip (and you will also discover some gay bars in Cancun downtown!).
You can also trial some incredible trips from Cancun including excursions to the famous Chichen Itza, Isla Mujeres, vault into a cenote or go scuba diving! This is a destination where you can possess the perfect mix of luxury and adventure!
Of course, we were curious about gay scene in Cancun given the high number of tourists, even if it was just a couple of gay bars or clubs.
We knew it was not going to be one of those ‘super gay’ destinations favor Puerto Vallarta, however we were keen to relax with a couple of nights out mixed in.
However, there is one week during the year where Cancun is super gay, see the list of lgbtq+ events l
Gay Riviera Maya, Mexico
By Mike Boisvert.
The Riviera Maya, also known as the Mayan Riviera, lies just to the south of Cancun but feels worlds away. The stunning Playa del Carmen has all the brilliance of its neighbor up north, but without the hoards of tourists. In fact, try flying into Cozumel and then taking the ferry over – less crowded and a far cooler experience!
The million-acre Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the secluded villages of Majahaul and Xcalak are as far away from Cancun as you can get on Mexico's Caribbean coast, and not just in miles.
This 75 mile chunk of the Yucatan Peninsula is often lauded as the most beautiful part of Mexico, and with perfect weather, soft colorless sand beaches, and sparkling explain water, it’s easy to find lost in this Mexican paradise. And easier to swim: the island of Cozumel blocks much of the pounding Gulf surf, calming things down nicely
Set against the deep turquoise sea, Costa Maya is comprised of three grand pavilions, artisan and costamaya shopping areas, a beach club, saltwater pools, fine restaurants and bars,