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Zona Romántica

Old towns ·Puerto Vallarta
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Zona Romántica, commonly called Old Town, is an LGBTQ-friendly tourist area in southern Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

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Zona Romántica — Beachfront palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and hillside buildings
Zona Romántica — Beachfront palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and hillside buildingsZona Romántica — Palm trees and beach umbrellas along the neighborhood shorelineZona Romántica — Crowded beach beneath hillside apartments and hotelsZona Romántica — Broad sandy beach with waves and waterfront buildingsZona Romántica — Zona Romántica shoreline and bay at golden hourZona Romántica — Nighttime pedestrian street lined with restaurants and glowing lightsZona Romántica — Tropical garden courtyard with seating and neighborhood signageZona Romántica — Colorful love locks attached to a waterfront railingZona Romántica — Sunny shoreline with waves beside a rocky tree-covered pointZona Romántica — Quiet sandy beach with surf and a shaded rocky pointZona Romántica — Panoramic beach and ocean view with curving coastline

Why go

  • Gay nightlife at Bar Frida, La Noche and Mr. Flamingo
  • Performances at The Palm Cabaret and Bar
  • Gay resorts including Almar Resort and Blue Chairs Resort by the Sea

Don't miss

  • Los Muertos PierThe pier at Playa de los MuertosPlaya de los Muertos
  • Ándale BernardoA public artwork by Jim DemetroZona Romántica
  • Iglesia de la Santa CruzA church in Zona RománticaZona Romántica
  • The FishermanRamiz Barquet’s 1996 public artworkZona Romántica
  • The FishermenA 2018 work by Jim and Christina DemetroZona Romántica

Photo spots

  • IdentidadA work dated 2019 on Isla Cuale.Isla Cuale
  • Statue of John HustonThe John Huston statue, installed on Isla Cuale in 1988.Isla Cuale

Tips for your visit

  • Zona Romántica extends from Avenida Insurgentes to Playa de los Muertos, and from Calle Aquiles Serdán to Avenida Costera Barra de Navidad.
  • Avenida de las Olas Altas is the neighborhood’s main avenue.
  • Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Sushi and Ritmos Beach Cafe are gay-friendly venues along Playa de los Muertos.
  • The Palm Cabaret and Bar is a performance venue.
  • Hotels range from economy lodging to boutique hotels and cater to the gay community.

Interesting facts5

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  1. The area comprises the colonias Emiliano Zapata, Alta Vista and Amapas.

    Zona Romántica - Wikipedia

  2. The Malecón runs through Centro and Zona Romántica.

    Zona Romántica - Wikipedia

  3. Playa de los Muertos, Playa Olas Altas and Las Amapas Beach are in the area.

    Zona Romántica - Wikipedia

  4. A statue of Lázaro Cárdenas stands in Lázaro Cárdenas Park.

    Zona Romántica - Wikipedia

  5. The area has bars, restaurants, craft shops, galleries and hair salons.

    Zona Romántica - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

  1. 1980sZona Romántica became one of the world’s best-known gay neighborhoods.

Sources: Zona Romántica - Wikipedia · Zona Romántica - Wikipedia · checked 1 Oct 2026

Where
Puerto Vallarta

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Questions and answers

Which streets mark the stated boundaries of Zona Romántica?

The stated boundaries run from Avenida Insurgentes to Playa de los Muertos, and from Calle Aquiles Serdán to Avenida Costera Barra de Navidad.

Which gay-friendly venues are along Playa de los Muertos in Zona Romántica?

Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Sushi and Ritmos Beach Cafe are along Playa de los Muertos.

What accommodation is available in Zona Romántica?

Hotels catering to gay visitors range from economy lodging to boutique hotels.

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