Thursday, April 9, 2009

Cancun is Mexico's Most Popular Gay Friendly Beach

By Ricardo d Argence

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.

Most give credit to the turquoise colored water that reminds people of crystals and the soft white sandy beaches that entice people to keep coming back for more.

Mexico and Cancun in particular have also found great popularity with gay vacationers. The country has a relaxed and friendly feel and tourists from all parts of the globe and of all walks of life are made to feel welcome here and of course, every tourist absolutely loves the spectacular beaches that Cancun has to offer.

While of course Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta are also popular choices with gay tourists, Cancun has them both beat. The beauty of the city draws tourists gay and straight alike, but there is nowhere else in Mexico which has the number and quality of gay-friendly resorts and as much gay nightlife as does Cancun.

There is a main strip in Cancun which houses the main resorts and hotels for both gay and straight tourists, and that is called Zona Hotelera. Approximately 15 minutes from this strip, you will find some of the best in nightlife with clubs galore.

The Karamba club is the most popular of Cancun's gay nightclubs. Its been around since the 80's and has been consistently popular since the day it first opened. The Karamba features nightly shows and has an enormous (and always packed) dance floor. If youre looking to go out dancing, this should be your first stop.

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.

May might be the best time to visit if youre looking for gay-friendly cultural events. May is the month of Cancun's annual International Gay Festival; this event has been held for 5 years now and draws a large crowd.

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. - 16887

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