Discover Mexico's best destinations for gay travellers beyond PV, including Los Cabos.
Puerto Vallarta has long reigned as Mexico’s premier LGBTQ+ destination, with its picturesque malecon, flawless climate and Zona Romántica: the ever-buzzing gay district. For American LGBTQ+ travellers in particular, PV is a destination you have to visit at least once in a lifetime.
If you’re seeking fresh luxury experiences beyond PV’s familiar charms, Mexico has so much to offer. From the A-list paradise of Cabo to the super hotels of Riviera Maya, Mexico is packed with luxury destinations, including Los Cabos and Riviera Maya.
Los Cabos
At the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, Los Cabos has undergone a remarkable transformation from party destination to sophisticated A-list playground. While the region—encompassing both Cabo San Lucas and the more tranquil San José del Cabo—has long attracted affluent travellers, recent years have seen a deliberate cultivation of LGBTQ+ inclusivity across its most exclusive properties.
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The contemporary luxury landscape in Los Cabos extends far beyond traditional resort amenities. Properties like the stunning Waldorf Astoria Pedregal, carved directly into mountainside cliffs, and the minimalist architectural marvel Viceroy Los Cabos now actively court LGBTQ+ travellers with dedicated concierge services, same-sex wedding packages, and Pride celebrations. The adults-only Cabo Azul Resort and Le Blanc Spa Resort have emerged as particular favorites among LGBTQ+ couples.
The sophisticated beach clubs like Mango Deck and Medano Beach Club are great for socialites. For a more romantic experience, the rooftop bars at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, and The Rooftop at The Cape offer breathtaking sunset views.
Los Cabos has excellent concierge services to cater to the high-flying travellers who congregate on its beaches. These include private yacht charters exploring the dramatic rock formations of Land’s End, helicopter tours over the pristine coastline, and personalized tequila tastings at artisanal distilleries.
Riviera Maya
Beyond the spring break crowds of Cancún lies the sophisticated stretch of Caribbean coastline known as Riviera Maya, where ancient Mayan culture meets Americanized super hotels. The region’s remarkable transformation has been driven by a wave of ultra-luxury properties. The Rosewood Mayakoba stands as perhaps the crown jewel, with its private lagoon suites accessible only by boat, where personal butlers arrange everything from tequila tastings to beach picnics. Nearby, Banyan Tree Mayakoba offers spectacular private pool villas surrounded by mangrove forests, while the adults-only UNICO 20°87° has gained a devoted LGBTQ+ following for its all-inclusive approach that includes spa treatments and excursions in the room rate.
What distinguishes Riviera Maya from other beach destinations is the remarkable access to Mayan culture and history. The iconic pyramids of Chichén Itzá, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, lie just two hours inland—a journey that luxury properties now enhance through private transportation and expert archaeological guides who can provide nuanced historical context while avoiding the crowds.
Beyond Chichén Itzá, more intimate Mayan sites like Cobá (where visitors can still climb the ancient pyramid) and the coastal ruins of Tulum offer equally compelling day trips. The region’s luxury resorts have begun partnering with anthropologists and Indigenous cultural experts to create more authentic experiences, from private cenote swims with traditional blessing ceremonies to cooking classes focused on pre-Hispanic ingredients and techniques.
Several properties now offer helicopter day trips to Chichén Itzá that include gourmet picnic lunches at private haciendas and stops at remote cenotes inaccessible to regular tourists. These bespoke experiences represent the new frontier in Riviera Maya luxury.
The concept of all-inclusive resorts has undergone a remarkable transformation along Mexico’s coastlines, shedding its former reputation for mediocre buffets and watered-down drinks to emerge as a genuinely luxurious option. This evolution has been particularly prominent in destinations like Riviera Maya and Los Cabos, where a new generation of properties has redefined what “inclusive” truly means. The luxury resorts of Riviera Maya are constantly trying to outdo each other with their deluxe all-inclusive packages. It’s become one of the key selling points for this part of Mexico.
Mexico City
What makes Mexico City truly exceptional among world capitals is its remarkable historical layering, dramatic geographical setting, and capacity to continually reinvent itself while preserving its indigenous soul. Built upon the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the sophisticated Aztec capital that once rose from Lake Texcoco, today’s Mexico City stands as a palimpsest where pre-Hispanic, colonial, and contemporary elements create a cultural landscape of unparalleled depth and complexity. It’s a vast city so it can be overwhelming. We’ll introduce you to some of our favourite parts of the city.
The tree-lined avenues of Polanco have long represented Mexico City’s most exclusive district, home to embassies, luxury boutiques, and some of the country’s most celebrated restaurants. Here, the Las Alcobas hotel has set new standards for personalized luxury with its emphasis on sensory experiences—custom-made rosewood furniture, in-room aromatherapy, and bathroom amenities crafted by local perfumers. The property’s Aurora Spa specializes in pre-Hispanic-inspired treatments that have made it a favourite among luxury travellers.
Nearby, The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City occupies the upper floors of a 58-story tower, giving you panoramic views of Chapultepec Park through floor-to-ceiling windows. Their “Taco Omakase” experience—where Mexico’s street food staple receives the reverence typically reserved for sushi—is a definite highlight.
While Zona Rosa historically served as the city’s gayborhood, the adjacent neighborhoods of Roma Norte and Condesa have evolved into the capital’s most LGBTQ-friendly districts. Here, design hotels like Condesa DF, housed in a 1928 French Neoclassical building, and Casa Goliana, a meticulously restored Art Deco mansion, offer intimate luxury experiences where attention to detail reflects Mexican craftsmanship at its finest.
Mexico City’s cultural institutions are packed with treasures to explore. The Frida Kahlo Museum—housed in the artist’s iconic blue Casa Azul—represents just the beginning of a cultural landscape so rich that it has nurtured more museums than any city except London. Beyond this celebrated pilgrimage site in Coyoacán, the city’s artistic heritage reveals itself in layers: from the Diego Rivera murals adorning the National Palace to the contemporary works filling the striking geometric spaces of the Museo Jumex and the gleaming aluminum curves of the Soumaya Museum, which houses billionaire Carlos Slim’s vast collection spanning pre-Hispanic artifacts to European masters.
