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Practically any day of the week there’s something going on, although the days of most affluence and movement (literally) are Saturdays and Sundays at 8 in the morning. The policy here: keep it simple.
LGBTQ+
Fusion is already a Zona Rosa smash hit.
The decoration is not unlike the set of Gladiator – the Ridley Scott movie – but, with suggestive paintings of men mounted on golden frames. Mexico City is generally safe for gay travelers, especially in these neighborhoods where diversity is celebrated. The Zona Rosa, which emerged during the 50s, and the República de Cuba road in the centre of town are both landmarks in the city when it comes to going out.
All of this, in addition the 40 years of LGBTTTI Pride March celebration in Mexico City, shows that it’s not a coincidence that this is one of the cities with the biggest cultural and entertainment offering for the LGBT community.
Finisterre functions as an afterhours bar after the gay clubs close their doors. At one side of the Centro Cultural José Martí, you’ll find a plaque that features a relief of Reynaldo Velázquez, which commemorates the most famous story in Mexico’s history of homosexual discrimination. Mexico City is progressive and accepting, and public displays of affection are usually met with little to no issue, especially in gay-friendly neighborhoods like Zona Rosa, Condesa, and Roma Norte.
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Saul from Divercitours does a great tour for different part of the city. Zona Rosa and Condesa are safe and welcoming neighborhoods, but exercise caution when traveling alone at night and keep an eye on your belongings in crowded areas.
To get a good feel for the city, plan on spending at least 5 days but you can also be efficient and cut down to 3 days to hit the key highlights.
Mexico City offers options for every budget.
Exhibitions of contemporary art, design, performing arts, literature symposiums, lectures with thinkers and contemporary musicians are held.
The headline event is Marcha del Orgullo LGBT+ in late June, one of the largest Pride marches in the region, with parties across the week. Given the success of "Marra", as the regulars call it, the owners decided to open a second space.
This is La Perla, a cabaret that goes back to 1946, but had its moment in the 90s, when groups like La Lupita recorded their videos here. It’s not easy to grab a seat since there are few stools and they’re usually occupied. There’s no cover, no doorman, no velvet rope. Mexico City has several LGBT-oriented tours, including bar crawls in Zona Rosa, historical tours focused on LGBT landmarks, and cultural excursions around the city.
It turned out to be a gay party, which was scandalized in the press.
Sodome has evolved into a great option for a night out. This ensures you pay a flat rate and are not surprised by the fee, they take credit cars for payment. However, as with any destination, exercise discretion in more conservative areas or crowded public spaces.
One of the biggest events is the Mexico City Pride Parade in June, which attracts thousands of locals and tourists.
Mexico City’s metro is affordable and relatively straightforward to navigate.
The best time to visit is between March and May when the weather is mild and there are several events, including the Pride Parade in June.