NIGHTLIFE & FUN
PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Gay bars, roof terraces, beaches and more
Playa del Carmen is one of the most important gay destinations in Mexico. Like Puerto Vallarta it receives thousands of gay tourists per year. Playa del Carmen does not have a specific gay area in town. Since the destination developed in later years as a gay friendly destionation, there were never a need for segregation. All clubs and spaces of Playa del Carmen are gay friendly and you will see the boys all around on the 5th avenue and the beaches. Of course there are some famous spots you cant miss.
Roof Terraces
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The Palm at Playa
Famous and beloved by designers and architects, the Roof Top of The Palm Hotel is a well known gay spot. Is a gayfriendly terrace to relax, enjoy the day & sunset with cool chill out music djs. During gay festivities such as Pride or Arena Fest, special gay events are held here. You cant miss a photo in its famous hammoc over the pool
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The Thompson Roof Top
Recently open a few years ago, this spot quickly became an important gay spot (and not only for gays), thanks to its high edge design. On gay festivities ( Pride or Arena Festival) this roof top also held amazing parties with the best international Djs.
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The Reef 28
The new hot spot in town. The Reef 28 is incrieasily getting more attetion as a gay hot spot. Is not a crowded space where you can have fun and relax. Very popular with gays living in Playa del Carmen
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bars and parties
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Reina Roja hotel
The craziest trendy hotel where everything can happens. Reina Roja is a reference in the gay scene in Playa del Carmen. An Hotel just for adults where you can get a Room with bondage or with your own DJ cabin. This places is out of this world. They are very active holding gay parties. Very bussy on new years eve and holiday season.
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club 69
Officialy the oldest gay bar in the area. The history of 69 is as old as Playa del Carmen itself. This is a kitsch old fashion bar for shots of tequila & drag queens. Is purely gay and is always running. The crowd is a mix between tourist and locals
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Festivals
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Arena Festival
January 29th to February 3rd 2020
Arena Festival, Mexico’s biggest gay and lesbian dance music festival, celebrates at the Riviera Maya with special parties. usually held in february, it has been postponed due pandemic. If all is good November will be the date for the 2021 edition. Arena Festival promises an unforgettable week, with a stellar artist lineup and lots of surprises in store for this world-class house music event.
beaches
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mamitas
Mamitas is the most popular beach for the young audience. Actually Mamitas is a Beach club with all commodities: restaurant, bathrooms, cocktail drinks, great chill out music… also people gather around the club in the beach to spend the day and have fun (you dont necessarily have to pay or stay inside the club). Is a very gay friendly place and very poular with international gay tourists and from all over Mexico.
