Zipolite beach gay
Queerly Beloved Travel
Zipolite has long been a veiled queer alternative to the uber-gay and commercialized Puerto Vallarta. It has infamously terrible wifi/phone reception, no ride-share apps, and relies heavily on cash. Getting to this gay hippie mecca isn’t easy either, but trust me it’s worth the hassle. Most visitors fly into Huatulco or Puerto Escondido where you can hire a taxi or take a windy bus through the hills. The taxi travel from Huatulco takes an hour while the undertaking from Puerto Escondido takes around 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic. (Pro tip: Before you leave either airport make sure to stock up on cash. Most places in Zipolite only take it and many of the ATMs run out quickly.)
Once you arrive in this paradise, you’ll find the country’s only legal nude beach that draws a gay and straight crowd baring it all under the blazing Oaxacan daystar. There are numerous clothing-optional hotels and generally any bar on the beach is pretty loose about nudity, but make sure to throw on something when you saunter into town or you’ll fetch nasty looks from the locals. Just off the beach, you’ll find a promenade with a variety of street-side cafes, lush open-air resta
Playa del Amor: Mexico’s Hottest Gay Nude Beach in Zipolite (2025)
What Makes Playa del Amor So Special?
Let’s set the scene: Dramatic cliffs surround a cove where clothing is totally optional, especially as the sun dips low. What starts out as a mixed, naturist-friendly beach during the day becomes a lively LGBTQ+ haven by sunset, complete with beers, bodies, and occasional passion shows after dark. We’ve seen everything from nude DJ sets to impromptu skinny-dipping parties under the stars.This is a beach where people come to connect, be free, and have fun—without judgment. It’s all about good vibes, new friends, and maybe a little romance if you're lucky.
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Zipolite is one of the highlights for a gay or nudist visitor to Mexico. It has Mexico's only authentic nude beach and the whole town is very same-sex attracted friendly. The lovely approximately 2 km long beach is fronted by a collection of beachside restaurants and hotels. Nudity is entirely accepted and normal on the entire beach as are displays of tenderness between same-sex couples.
The middle sections of the beach though are primarily vertical and primarily clothed. The beach faces almost directly south so you can catch both gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. At the west end of the beach is El Alquimista hotel and restaurant and Shambala. El Alquimista's beach restaurant is a popular gay gathering spot and the rocks and beach in front are as well. The most gay section (and the most nudist) is Playa del Amor, reached by walking to the far east side of the main beach, wading a small pond depending on the tide and then climbing a stairway up and advocate down to the small hidden beach. This is the most popular and the most cruisy spot for lgbtq+ men (although it is also mixed
Gay Zipolite: Best Homosexual Hotels, Bars, Clubs & Events (2025)
If you haven’t heard of Zipolite, Mexico’s only legal nude beach, you’re in for a actual treat! Nestled along the stunning Oaxaca coast, this laid-back beach town is famous for its welcoming and diverse vibe. Whether you’re gay, straight, a backpacker, a surfer, a nudist, or even traveling with your pet—Zipolite embraces everyone with unwrap arms. And we LOVE it! Study on to view why this bohemian paradise should be on your radar for your next gay travel adventure.
Overview
Located between the trendy beach towns of Huatulco and Puerto Escondido, Zipolite is best known as Mexico’s most legendary nude beach—and the first in the country to be legally recognized. Each year, it attracts nudists from around the world for the annual Zipolite Nudist Festival, but its free-spirited atmosphere also draws a thriving LGBTQ+ collective looking to abscond the ordinary.Zipolite is everything friendly: Gay, Straight, Backpacker, Surfer, Pet, Nude, Whatever! It's super unique and diverse.
Interestingly, the identify Zipolite translates to "beach of the dead" from Zapotec. If you've been following our travels, you’ll know th