Cancun is Mexico’s Most Popular Gay Friendly Beach
April 9, 2009 by Ricardo daryans
Filed under Destinations
If you travel to the Yucatan Peninsula, you will find the beautiful paradise known as Cancun. You will see that the older part of the city is joined by bridges to the newest part of Cancun.
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.
The stunning turquoise waters and soft white sand beaches are among Cancun’s features which keep tourists returning to the city time and time again.
Mexico is a popular destination for gay tourists, but no city in the country is more popular than Cancun. Its a friendly place which invites guests from all walks of life to get away from it all and relax. No matter who you are or where youre from, Cancun welcomes you with open arms to partake of its beaches and its nightlife.
Other than Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco are also popular gay friendly tourist destinations, but neither can match the popularity of Cancun. This is largely due to the natural beauty of the city, but it bears mentioning that Cancun offers many more gay friendly spots than do any of the other popular destinations in Mexico; there are beaches and resorts and some of the most lively clubs in the country to be found here.
Cancun’s Zona Hotelera is where you’ll find the most popular hotels and resorts for tourists gay and straight alike. A short drive from this hotel strip, you can enjoy Cancuns active nightlife, with a large number of clubs to choose from.
It is said that the hottest spot where gay clubs are concerned is the Karamba Bar. This is one club that has been around since the 1980s and is still going strong. They offer nightly shows and they have an extra large dance floor that is always packed with people dancing the night away.
If you’d like to get away from the crowds and end your evening on a quieter note, then youll want to pay a visit to Picante. It’s much smaller than the Karamba, but this club still draws a diverse and friendly late night crowd and is not to be missed.
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.