What to do in Mexico City's gay district

Dec. 23 2013

by misterb&b

Any gay and lesbian traveler who visits the gay district of Mexico City will tell you that their primal senses explode. What we know about the Mexican capital is without a doubt the traffic, the people and the food of the country. All of this mixture exists.

Mexico City allows travelers to discover its culture. It is developing at the rhythm of the society and homosexuals are involved in it. The city's gay and lesbian district is always lively and entertaining.

Mexico City's gay district is called Zona Rosa, which can be translated as the Pink Zone. This neighborhood is very popular with gay tourists, but also more general ones. It is said that this neighborhood never sleeps! You can easily have a party in the morning, noon and night if you want.

We invite you to take a tour with us. Here are five places not to be missed in its neighborhood.

Explore the Zocalo
Zocalo is located just a few steps from the gay district. It is a very large square where you can find the cultural epicenter of Mexican life. You can easily spend a whole day exploring all the corners of the square. Whether it's the cathedral, the Government Palace or contemplating a magnificent painting by Diego Rivera, you'll have a great time. The place is safe for gays and lesbians during the day. However, you have to be careful when it gets dark.

Visit Frida Kahlo's house
For gay art lovers, this house will definitely charm you. Among other things, there are several paintings by Diego Rivera, where he lived. Frida Kahlo is a Mexican painter who played an important role in the art movement of her country in the mid-1930s. Her painting is very reminiscent of the homosexual art of a bygone era.

Relaxing in a park in Mexico City
After long hours of walking and exploring the city, why not take the time to relax in a park near the gay district of Mexico City? What's nice is to see how people live and function. You can get to know new people. One of the most interesting parks in the neighborhood is without a doubt Chapultepec Park. It has a very interesting artistic aspect. In the summer, several attractions and festivals take place. A park to discover!

Zona Rosa : gay district of Mexico City

Zona Rosa: I give you my love!
Zona Rosa is not a person! It is the gay district of Mexico City where you can find most of the gay and lesbian establishments. Many gay and lesbian bars and gay friendly hotels are located here. The district is rich in stores where many straight people come to be in fashion. It is in this district located close to the Insurgentes subway that all the homosexual activities take place, in particular the famous Gay and Lesbian Pride march of Mexico City. This charming district is pleasant to visit on foot.

Between cocktails and fajitas
Try your taste buds: it will be difficult to choose if you are a person who likes good food. Mexico City offers very good food as well as very good cocktails. In the gay district, there are several award-winning restaurants. You can choose from fancy a la carte restaurants to a small vendor outside who will sell you his fajitas. Be careful with water and ice, as your system may not tolerate it!

Mexico City is a city to discover or rediscover. Its cosmopolitan city becomes an essential point for your vacation in the sun. You can easily travel to Puerto Vallarta or Cancun by bus or plane. Mexico City is only a few hours away from the Mayan ruins. To discover Mexico City is to discover a civilization rich in history.