Ocean Realm

Cancun is the jewel in the crown of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula; truly a paradise on Earth. The city consists of an old city and a newer portion, connected by bridges.

The city has expanded greatly since the tourism industry got going here in the early 70’s. Today Cancun has more than 600,000 residents and attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn by its beautiful beaches and its reputation as one of the worlds top vacation spots.

Most give credit to the turquoise colored water that reminds people of crystals and the soft white sandy beaches that entice people to keep coming back for more.

Mexico is constantly becoming increasing popular amongst the gay community as it has a very friendly atmosphere, welcoming people from all walks of life not to mention the breath taking beaches.

Places such as Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta, were at the top of the list for hot gay friendly vacationing spots but Cancun has surpassed them by far. While these other spots in Mexico are still very popular, you will find that the majority of Gay friendly places can be found in Cancun. From beaches to resorts to the best in nightclubs, Cancun is the creme of the crop.

There is a main strip in Cancun which houses the main resorts and hotels for both gay and straight tourists, and that is called Zona Hotelera. Approximately 15 minutes from this strip, you will find some of the best in nightlife with clubs galore.

Tourists tell us that the Karamba club is not to be missed. This club has been the go-to gay nightclub since the 1980’s and remains one of the most popular in the entire country! With nightly shows and a large, constantly packed dance floor, this is the number one spot for dancing and nightlife in Cancun.

If you are looking for a club to end the night just right, then you may want to stop in at Picante. The dance floor is much, much smaller but when the end of the evening rolls around you will find this place packed with all walks of life.

If you are looking for some fun and exciting events to attend then you may want to visit in the month of May as Cancun hosts quite the shindig. This shindig is known as the Cancun International Gay Festival. This has been going strong for 5 years.

If you prefer the wintertime for traveling then you may want to visit during the month of November when the annual Cancun Riviera Maya Gay Fall Festival takes place. Keep in mind that no matter what time of year you visit, there is always plenty of things to do and plenty of places to see.

Make time for a visit to the nearby Mayan ruins ” no visit to Cancun is truly complete without taking in this awe-inspiring sight. With its beaches, exciting nightlife and many cultural events and sightseeing opportunities, its no wonder that Cancun is Mexico’s most popular gay friendly destination.