Sunday, April 5, 2009

Gay Friendly Places, Cancun

By Ricardo d Argence

Cancun offers something for everyone with its warm beautiful beaches of pristine white sand, unsurpassed nightlife and rich cultural history. This city is especially gay friendly and there are places exclusively for the gay traveler. No one should go to Cancun without sampling a bit of everything from the rich tradition of the Mayans to the spicy food and nightlife.

Cancun offers both modern day fun in the busy city and historical, educational benefits in the ancient ruins nearby. Make sure you plan for at least a day to tour the Temple of Kukulcan. The place of prayer is worth seeing, however there is a valid excuse to come soon when one travels when it is Spring or Autumn Equinox.

At the Temple of Kukulcan, as the sun makes its way across the sky, you will see the pyramid make a shadow of the great serpent Kukulcan. This is just one of the magical sites to visit.

This beautiful city on the Yucatan Peninsula in an area referred to as the Mexican Caribbean, had only three residents, caretakers for a coconut plantation, until the building of the city in 1970. Until then, it contained the remnants of the Mayans, natural beauty and of course, coconut trees. Today, you'll find the magic of the ancient mixed with a modern city whose oldest building came after 1970.

Cancun is appropiate place for those who like water and sun. While all the beaches in Cancun are beautiful, the white sand beaches across from Ruinas del Rey is a mainstay for the gay scene. A gay friendly location, Cancun offers fantastic places to meet a special someone, especially on the sandy, sunny beaches.

If you want to do more than bake under the rays or walk along the shoreline, there are plenty of more physical activities available. You want something different to do at night, enjoy you supper on the bow of a boat.

With such a busy day, plan to rest after dinner before going out for the night. The partying really doesn't start until after 10:30 and then it goes on all night.

While there are an abundance of bars and clubs for both straight and gay people, the Karamba is strictly gay. There's entertainment to suite every taste in popular music. This establishment brings in people from all over the world and seats 450, but after midnight, the locals begin to arrive so you best find a seat early.

Picante a gay bar in Cancun, and it is the oldest one in the city. Every night there's a party here, but on special occasions, such as holidays, fantastic performances and fun costumes spice them up. Go on Thursday for Tequila night and free shots.

The gay friendly hotels are many. The best known include the Gran Melia Cancun, Hyatt Regency Cancun, Hotel Antillano, Presidente InterContinental, The Ritz-Carlton and Villas Tucal Boutique Hotel.

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