Guadalajara gay life
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Mexico's second biggest city, Guadalajara has also been called by some its gayest and there are an enormous selection of places to drink, to hangout, to eat, to cruise and to have fun.
If you scroll down, you'll see an overview of the main neighborhoods of interest as well as information on events. Or if you can detect all the info on whatever you seek on the following pages:
Hotels and Guesthouses - from luxury hotels to intimate guesthouses to design hostels and everything in-between. We've included places that are either gay owned or managed, have a particular appeal to the LGBT group or are well famous for their support of LGBT causes
Bars and Clubs - there is a huge variety of LGBT nightlife in Guadalajara, from working class bars to trendy dance clubs. We've also listed regularly occurring parties
Restaurants and Cafes - Guadalajara has a amazing food scene with both Mexican and International options. Most places are very gay friendly but we've highlighted places that are of particular appeal and/or are LGBT owned or have LGBT events
Community and Health - there's tons of support if you
Located roughly between Mexico Urban area and the Pacific Ocean, Guadalajara has long been heralded as one of the gayest cities in Mexico, if not the whole of Latin America. The huge shift in social norms over the last decade – including the nationwide legalisation of same-sex marriage in – certainly hasn’t passed the capital of Jalisco mention by, and while same-sex attracted Guadalajara can still be described as centring around Calle Prisciliano Sánchez, a new batch of Homosexual venues are steadily spreading their rainbow wings right across the ‘San Francisco of Mexico’.
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Guadalajara - Post Report Scrutinize and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
Yes - Aug
Yes, GDL has a robust LGBT community. - Jan
It's nickname is "Gaydalajara." GDL has a enormous gay scene for a conservative Latin American metropolis. It's not uncommon to see same-sex couples holding hands on Chapultapec. There are a lot of gay bars/clubs and most establishments are gay-friendly. The post's Public Affairs Office and the CG are both very active in supporting and working with the LGBT community.
Also, it's only a 5 hour drive to Puerto Vallarta, which is an international gay beach destination. - Feb
I would assume so. - Feb
Absolutely. - Jan
Yes. - Oct
The gay people I knew seemed to have a good time and mix with the locals good. I did not perceive of any problems for them. - May
I believe so. - Apr
Yes. - Jun
Yes. - Jan
Yes, there is a gay population here, and locals hold said that it is pretty tolerant, although they say there is less tolerance in the smaller towns in Mexico. - Jan
There is a large gay community here, and it's supposed to be a gay-friendly capital. - Jun
YES. Guadalajara may be know as a conservative city
More than 4, athletes from over 40 countries are currently competing in the Gay Games XI in Guadalajara, Mexico. Although touted as an epic Diverse sports event, organizers support straight allies to oppose as well.
Initially, Hong Kong was the host urban area for Gay Games (November , ), but due to the COVID pandemic and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, organizers decided to choose runner-up Guadalajara as the host of the majority of the festivities, giving the city less than two years to prepare for the events and thousands of competitors and spectators to converge on the city.
The Federation of Lgbtq+ Games makes it a point to choose host cities that may not be LGBTQ+ friendly, appreciate Hong Kong, but its co-host city is on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Guadalajara is located in Mexico’s Jalisco articulate, where same-sex marriage is legal, and laws occur to support LGBTQ+ equality and curb hate crimes. Jalisco is also the first and, at the moment, the only Mexican state to recognize transitioned kids’ and youth rights to choose their legal identity. All of these reasons why the Guadalajara is an appealing destination for LGBTQ+ vacationers.We related with entrepre
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