Gay tijuana mexico
Tijuana - Post Inform Question and Answers
Is this a fine city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
Yes. TJ is progressive and there is a big LGBTQ group at post. Queer marriage is legal in Mexico and you can spot same-sex couples and families going about their lives here. Probably one of the best posts for LGBTQ officers and their families. - Oct
I think so, especially in the context of the border region. There are several gay bars downtown on “Revolucion Boulevard” where all the nightlife is, and of course Tijuana has always been the place people came to do all the things they could not in the U.S., so I think the local cultural is historically more welcoming of “non-mainstream” lifestyles, generally speaking. Having said that, “machismo” cultural is very much alive in Baja California and Mexico; and outside of cities people may not be so welcoming. Many Mexicans still hide their true sexual orientation from families and friends. I include found that it is like a lot other more traditional cultures – people are accepting (to your face) as long as you are not related t
Tijuana has a vibrant queer scene right in the heart of the capital, just a short stroll from the border proximate San Diego. The Plaza Santa Cecilia has several gay bars and many more are not too far away. Here you’ll find big thumping sway clubs, small bars and everything in between. It is directly underneath an arch on the corner of 1st and Revolución and is known as the gayborhood in Tijuana. If you are up for a visit, then check out our list of Top 10 Male lover Friendly Hotels and Sites in Tijuana, Mexico. (In addition, discover the birthplace of the Caesar Salad; the beloved dish create on menus all around the U.S.)
Top 10 Queer Friendly Hotels and Sites in Tijuana, Mexico
This accepted destination has a variety of gay friendly hotels and sites that you will find is enjoyable for everyone.
1. Hotel Caesars
This classic hotel was built in the s, and now offers WiFi and private baths. World-famous Caesar&#;s Salad was born here in It was created by Cesar Cardini, then chef and owner of Caesar&#;s Restaurant (the place where it is still prepared to date).
2. Hotel Ticuán
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Gay Tijuana
A lower drinking age, and a greater tolerance for pleasures of the flesh south of the border, prolonged ago made Tijuana a magnet for those from the north. Young military men in particular, but other Americans of all ages and orientations have been coming in droves, especially since the days of Prohibition in the US.
Many Americans arrive here to shop and Tijuana has no shortage of retail establishments from sidewalk entrepreneurs to the big shopping malls. Plaza Río is the largest of the lot, just a limited minutes from the border between Paseo de los Heroes and the Tijuana River. Other malls are at Plaza Monarca, Plaza Carrousel, Centro Comercial Playas/Plaza Coronado, and the Galerias Hipodromo.
Parque Guerrero, at Tercera and Cinco de Mayo, often has local art, blankets, jewelry and such for sale among the park benches. It's easy to find a partner for chess hereabouts - and sometimes partners for other games too, if you're gentlemanly (and careful).
Crossing this border one cannot avoid the stark reality of the wall, or the political complexities
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Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana: This pedestrianized street just over the border is packed entire of tourists but is also the center of the gay community with a number of lgbtq+ bars and discos located here. Photo by Radio Arco Iris TJ
Cross border clubs and a large party scene
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Tijuana has a vibrant same-sex attracted scene right in the heart of the capital, just a short hike from the border. The pedestrianized Plaza Santa Cecilia has several gay bars and many more are just a short stroll away.
Most places have a mix of tourists and locals. Big thumping boogie clubs, small bars and everything inbetween are accessible including several bathhouses.
Hustlers are fairly commmon in a number of places so make sure you grasp what you're getting into. Pickpockets can also be a problem in backrooms or in lap dancing places so keep your wallet and phone safe.
Tijuana's annual pride parade is in June.
Rosarito is also covered on this page but we currently possess no listings there but they do have an annual pride parade.
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