{"id":1432474,"date":"2025-05-13T16:40:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaytimes.com\/?p=1432474"},"modified":"2025-05-13T16:44:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:44:56","slug":"mexico-city-queer-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaytimes.com\/travel\/mexico-city-queer-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico City, here\u2019s how to make the most of it"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can spend a lifetime here and not scratch the surface, but here\u2019s where we\u2019d start<\/span><\/p>\n

WORDS RHYS THOMAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Back in 2013, if it were an independent country Mexico City (known variously as Ciudad de M\u00e9xico, CDMX and DF), would have been the fifth-largest economy in Latin America. It is simply massive, and has one of the most varied, sensorially stimulating energies you\u2019ll find. An architectural paradise, a food-lover\u2019s utopia and, above all, a chaotic beautiful unforgettable place to experience. So, how should one experience it? Let\u2019s begin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The queer scene has always been vital but has grown exponentially in the 2020s. In terms of legislation, equal marriage has been legal in the city since 2009 (the first place in Mexico to do so) and it also recognises same-sex unions. This makes the city generally tolerant and accepting. It\u2019s recommended to stick to neighbourhoods which have a friendlier reputation though, as sadly like anywhere, hate crimes exist. For that reason, we\u2019d stay in and stay mainly around <\/span>Juarez, Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Escand\u00f3n, and Santa Maria la Ribera. PDA is very much a thing through the city though, so in these places especially, you will see queer affection all around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Zona Rosa<\/b><\/h3>\n

The pink zone is in Juarez, and has been present in one form or another there since the 1950s. This is the hub of the capital\u2019s gay community, and is where Pride is hosted each June. In this area alone there\u2019s over 50 LGBTQ+ nightlife venues and bars. If you want to call one small part of CDMX home, this will do very well. If you\u2019re not sure you\u2019re there, check the floor, its iconic pink cobblestone streets will indicate home. Calle Amberes is the main street in the area, you\u2019ll find everything you need. Of course, for the more alternatively curious, other places might be more to your taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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