Zipolite gay

Your guide to spectacular Oaxaca - Southern Mexico’s laid-back LGBTQ paradise. This is the most popular and the most cruisy spot for gay men although it is also mixed. It has Mexico's only real nude beach and the whole town is very gay friendly.

And there are is also a young party crowd that comes down for all night raves on the beach. The businesses below tend to be the most popular with the gay crowd but everyone is welcome. Photo 1 of 8. All the Gay Bars, Hotels, Discos, Bathhouses, Restaurants, Services and more.

Here you'll find our tips on where to stay, dine, chill, and explore in and around Playa Zipolite. Note that there are few services in Zipolite other than hotels, restaurants, bars, some basic groceries, pharmacies and souvenirs.

Gay Zipolite Travel Guide

Wifi is plentiful but generally not super reliable. Zipolite's everything goes sort of vibe zipolite attracted a number of communities to the area which in some ways complement each other and in other ways compete. The beach faces almost directly south so you can catch both beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

Nudity is entirely accepted and normal on the entire beach as are displays of affection between same-sex couples. Zipolite is one of the highlights for a gay or nudist visitor to Mexico. More places accept credit cards than in the past but you will still need cash at many places so it is best to plan ahead and bring what you'll need for your stay.

At the west end of the beach is El Alquimista hotel and restaurant and Shambala. The least expensive way to get around is via shared transport on a camioneta. Photo by Doug Dosdall. The most gay section and the most nudist is Playa del Amorreached by walking to the far east side of the main beach, wading a small pond depending on the tide and then climbing gay stairway up and back down to the small hidden beach.

Zipolite: A view of the entire Zipolite beach looking east from up at Shambalah. Click to view slideshow. There are many gay owned and managed businesses in town and virtually everyplace is welcoming of gays and lesbians. El Alquimista's beach restaurant is a popular gay gathering spot and the rocks and beach in front are as well.

The area is decently covered for cell service with Telcel and perhaps other carriers but the coverage is spotty in some areas and is not the fastest. Other places in town may have more of straight or party vibe. As well as the gay and nudist presence, there are a number of places for yoga and massage which have a more spiritual vibe.

The middle sections of the beach though are primarily straight and primarily clothed. The beautiful approximately 2 km long beach is fronted by a collection of beachside restaurants and hotels. It is car free after 5 pm daily. Welcome to Zipolite—Mexico’s first legal nude beach, one of the most LGBTQ+ inclusive towns in the country, and our favorite place to eat barefoot, drink mezcal, and watch the waves roll in.

Information and listings for gay and lesbian travel to Zipolite, Oaxaca.