Gay Tulum Nightlife – Best Gay Bars & Beach Clubs in 2024
Where to find gay nightlife – While there are numerous gay events and DJs that rotate through the hottest nightlife spots in Tulum, Loba Tulum is the mainstay in town. Located in the upscale Aldea Zama neighborhood, this gay men-only hotel has an intimate bar on the ground level and two clothing optional pools on the rooftop.
The gorgeous hotel manager Gustavo also regularly hosts events like Naked Dinner, Massage Circle, and Sunday Tea Dance. Day passes and bar access are available, however, be sure to message ahead of time for availability. If you would like to stay in one of their eight beautiful rooms, book directly using code TWOGAYEXPATS for a free continental breakfast or two free cocktails per night.
For Tulum's newest gay bar, head to Red Room. Located in town on Calle Sol Pt at Calle Jupiter Sur, this sexy hotspot offers amazing cocktails, strippers and drag shows. Check their Instagram for the latest happenings (and Google Maps pin).
While long running LGBTQ+ night at Elixyr and gay bar Fruity Tulum have closed, don't fret as @fruitytulum hosts wildly popular gay popup events throughout the year. Fruity is the OG queer party in Tulum and attracts more locals than tourists from our experience.
In addition to gay nightlife in Tulum, our favorite gay club in the entire Riviera Maya, Provenza, is located in nearby Playa del Carmen. Travelers often ask us which is better, Tulum or Playa? Of course, we love Tulum and regularly staycation in Playa at The Fives Downtown, so if you have the time, we highly recommend splitting up your trip to experience the best of both gay-friendly beach towns.
Where to find gay-friendly beach clubs – Tulum is known worldwide for its spectacular beaches and free-spirited lifestyle. After visiting dozens of the best beach clubs in both the National Park and Hotel Zone, we have a few favorites.
First up, Cinco Beach Club is a local favorite, and it's also part-gay owned. Located in the National Park, we love the free valet parking and picture-perfect walk down to the beach. The food and service are always top notch as well.
Menu highlights include fresh pina coladas and the shrimp or veggie tacos. We also enjoy coming for dinner and special events like the full moon party with live music. Compared with the rest or our list, Cinco is by far the most chill of the beach clubs.
While not exclusively LGBTQ+, Gitano Beach attracts a trendy, inclusive crowd with live DJs, creative cocktails, and a relaxed energy that flows from day to sunset. They also regularly hire drag queens to host events, so the sexy gay men come out in droves to show off their rock-hard bodies and Tuluminati fashions.
Another gay popular beach club is Ahau. Soak up the sun and dance under the stars at their beachside bar. With its swim-up option, creative cocktails, and stunning oceanfront location, it's the perfect spot for a pre-party or a relaxed evening with friends. We also love that it's pet friendly.
To round out the best gay-friendly beach clubs in Tulum, Ziggy's at The Beach Tulum resort is a personal favorite. It's where we got married back in 2020. Beachfront suites are unbelievable, as is the restaurant and beach club. We like the flexibility to come up to a table to eat and then return to our reserved beach loungers under the swaying palms. If you stick around for dinner, prepare to be entertained with live music, a fire show, and more delicious food and drinks.
Tulum's LGBTQ+ scene might not be the neon-lit extravaganza of Cancun, but its charm lies in its welcoming spirit and diverse offerings. No matter what you're looking for, Tulum will help you find it. There's a reason this magical beach town has emerged as one of the top LGBTQ+ nightlife destinations in Mexico.
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Hi gorgeous, and welcome to our LGBTQ+ travel blog! We're Andy and Trai, a gay couple traveling the world with PRIDE 🌈 …and our rescue dog, Pattie!
After meeting in San Francisco in 2018 and later moving to Chicago, we decided to quit our jobs in 2021, sell everything, and become Two Gay Expats. For over two years, we explored the best of gay Mexico while waiting for our house, Casa Cangrejo, to be completed in Tulum. We got married at The Beach Tulum in 2020 and became Mexican permanent residents in 2022.
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