Isla Rio Cuale (Cruising)

The wooded paths of Isla Rio Cuale, the island that splits the river between Zona Romantica and the Centro, are Puerto Vallarta's best-known after-dark gay cruising ground. By day it is a tourist walkway of market stalls and cafes; after the shops close the quieter, unlit stretches draw a discreet crowd. Mexico recognises same-sex relationships nationwide, but this is a public park: keep it discreet, stay aware of your surroundings, watch your belongings, and remember that public-decency rules still apply.