Mexico City Gay District: Zona Rosa

The heart of gay Mexico City is the lively quarter ‘Zona Rosa’, which translates to pink zone. Here you will find wall-to-wall bars spilling with party revelers who are more than up for mingling and having a good time. The district is named after its pink cobblestones, and its main thoroughfare is Calle Amberes. Despite Mexico’s generally conservative and religious attitude, gay culture in the capital is more than alive and you’ll find locals to be incredibly open and accepting.  

Zona Rosa has more than enough gay bars and clubs to keep you entertained, and we suggest stopping by popular El Almacen first. This is a two-floor venue that attracts a broad mix of people, and it regularly welcomes go-go dancers on the bar. If you want to turn the heat up and get a little kinky for a night, head to Kinky Bar - the name says it all! The bar is housed in the original location of Lipstick, and is a sure fire bet if dancing is what you’re looking for. Expect good party hits in both English and Spanish alongside classics to up the mood.    

While Zona Rosa is buzzing with gay life anytime throughout the year, Mexico City Gay Pride is arguably the city’s most iconic gay party, and it takes place each year towards the end of June. During Pride, Zona Rosa is abuzz and the celebrations include one epic parade which winds its way through the city streets.