Gay-MART'S GUIDE TO PUERTO VALLARTA JALISCO, MEXICO Updated: 4 January 1999

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Accommodations

• Arco Iris - Voice: 011-52-322-15586 (Mexico), Toll Free Voice: 1 800 682 9974 (US and Canada). E-mail: arcoiris@pvnet.com.mx.
  Gay male clientele. Rooms, apartments and houses. Private heated pools. Tropical breakfast.
  Features in-room long distance telephone, direct television and VCR.
• Casa de los Arcos - Voice: 011-52-322-5990 (Mexico), Toll Free Voice: 1 800 424 3434 ext. 277 (US and Canada).
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele. Private Villa.
• Casa dos Comales - Calla Aldama 274. Voice: 011-52-323-2042. Toll Free Reservation: 1 888 881 1822.
  Gay-friendly operation. Kitchette apartments. Color television, phone, air conditioning, shower. Onsite laundry facilities. Wading pool.
• Casa Panoramica B & B - Voice: 011-51-322-2-3656 (Mexico). Toll Free Voice: 1 800 745 7805 (USA and Canada).
  Gay-friendly operation. All rooms with private baths. Private pool. Full breakfast.
• Casa Los Unicornios - Calle Cuauhtemoc #631, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 48300.
  
  Voice: 011-52-322-25903.
  E-mail: unicornios@zonavirtual.com.mx.
  Website: Casa Los Unicornios website.
  
  Gay-owned and operated guest house on the south side overlooking Old Puerto Vallarta and the Rio Cuale. 10 minute walk to the old town center, markets, shopping and gay and lesbian bars, clubs and discos. Easy walk from the town center to the beach. 3 guest rooms. Large common area including sun deck.
  
  Rates: $35 - $50.
• La Hacienda Bed and Breakfast - Calle Milan #274, Colonia Versalles, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
  Voice: 011 52 322 50358.
  E-mail: pavoreal@zonavirtual.com.mx.
  Website: www.traveldata.com/inns/data/lahacien.html
  
  Gay-owned and operated. Gay male and Lesbian clientele (and relatives). Villa-guesthouse bed and breakfast. 8 guest rooms. Wheelchair accessible.
  
  La Hacienda gay bed and breakfast is a tropical paradise in Puerto Vallarta. Palms, mango and banana trees, bougainvillea, and hibiscus surround the pineapple-shaped pool. This 1/2-acre resort is located in an elite Mexican neighborhood in central Vallarta. This area is the "real Mexico". Beaches, restaurants and shopping are within easy walking distance.
  
  The 4,000 square feet of La Hacienda contains expansive common areas with living and dining room separated by a stone fireplace. The dining room has a large table seating twelve. The colorful living room area provides a comfortable place for conversation, listening to music, watching movies or just relaxing. Nestled between the breakfast nook and bar, the lounge overlooks the pool and grounds. Its a great place to have a drink and discuss the day's adventures. The bar is well-stocked and open 24 hours a day. Self-service is available when the bartender is not on duty.
  
  Smoking permitted. Please, no children or pets.
  
  Rates: High season (November 1 thru May 5): $50 to $110, Low season (May 6 thru October 31): $37.50 to $82.50.
  Payment methods: cash, travellers' check, international money order.
• Paco Paco Descanso del Sol - 583 Pino Suarez. Voice: 011-51-322-3-2077 (Mexico). Toll Free Voice: 1 800 936 3646 (USA and Canada). E-mail pacopaco@pvnet.com.mx.
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele. Popular. 22 air-conditioned rooms, cable television, private baths, telephone, maid service and continental breakfast.
• Red Parrot B & B - Voice: (514) 581 8376. Toll Free Voice: 1 800 821 1619 (USA and Canada).
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele.
• Vallarta Cora - 174 Pilitas. Voice: 011-52-323-2815.
  Gay-friendly operation. Apartments. Swimming.
• Villa Feliz - Voice: 011-52-322-0798. Toll Free Voice: 1 800 424 3434 ext. 277 (USA and Canada)
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele. 5 air-conditioned guestrooms, each with private bath. Old Town location.
  Pool. Wet bar. Sunning terraces. Full breakfast.

Bars & Dance Clubs

• Blue Chairs (Tito's) - southern Los Muertos Beach.
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele. Food available.
• Club Paco Paco - Ignacio L. Vallarta 278. Voice: 22-1899
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele. Popular dance bar.
  Hours: 3:00 PM - 4:00 AM.
• Los Balcones - 182 Juarez & Libertad (upstairs). Voice: 24-671
  Gay male clientele. Dancing.
  Hours: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM.
• Paco's Ranch - Calle Venustiano Caranza 239.
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele. Popular dance and show bar. Videos.
  Hours: 3:00 PM - 4:00 AM.
• Paco's Sunset Bar - 583 Pino Suarez. Voice: 23-2077.
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele. Popular bar. Food. Swimming.
  Hours: noon - 10:00 PM.
• PorQue No? Why Not? (formerly Zotano) - 101 Morelos by Plaza Rio. Voice: 30-303.
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele. Dancing.

Cafes

• Adobe Cafe - 252 Basilio Badillo.
• Cafe des Artistes - Popular.
• Le Bistro Jazz Cafe - Isla Ria Cuale #16-A.
  Popular and expensive.
• The Net House - Ignacio Vallarta 232., Voice: 2-5764.
  Internet cafe.
• A Page in the Sun (formerly Rosa's Espresso) - Olasa Altas 399.

Restaurants

• Bombo's - 327 Corona.
• Cuiza - Isla Rio Cuale, West Bridge. Voice: 22-5646.
  Gay male and Lesbian clientele.
• La Palapa - Los Muertos Beach, near the pier.
• Memo's Casa de los Hotcakes - 289 Basilio Badillo.
  Popular.
• Papaya 3 - 169 Abasolo.
• Sego's - 625 Aguiles Serdan.
  Popular.

Information Lines

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Tour & Travel Services

• Amadeus Tours - Voice: 23-2815
• Discovery Vallarta - 101 Esq. Abedul, Costa Linda #11, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 48380.
  Voice: 011 52 322 26918, Fax: 011 52 322 23520.
  E-mail: mayomiguel@hotmail.com.
  
  Gay owned and operated. Discovery Vallarta is Vallarta's only gay travel agency and reservation service. Discovery Vallarta books gay-owned and gay-friendly hotels, B&Bs, villas, condos, guest houses and apartments. Discovery Vallarta also makes reservations for gay cruises, hot springs trips, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, city and jungle tours, and day trips by car.
  
  Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

• Doin' It Right Travel - Voice: (415) 621 3576. Toll Free Voice: 1 800 936 3646.
  Member: IGLTA.

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