Gay club havana
Regina Cano
HAVANA TIMES — A friend was telling me that more gay* parties being held in Havana today than before.
Are people more tolerant now? Is there more money to be made organizing these parties? Or are people who attend these parties making more money and able to go more often?
My friend is right about the change that the lives of queer people have experienced in Cuba. Today, “everything is ok” at the institutional level.
The fact of the matter is that, before we arrived at this “official pardon”, before gays could freely travel about the city without being harassed, we heard stories that were adorable much “horror films” (as they say here).
There were violent and even physical reactions to the sight of a homosexual walking down the street. Not all homosexuals were simply minding their own business, but the beatings were not, and are not, any kind of acceptable response. Many homosexual men and women also suffered police repression.
In the Cuban capital, there have always existed “public” homosexual gathering places, generally for men (we haven’t heard of any such spot where women meet, and it is said the spots for men are rather dangerous for women).
These not many spots
LGBTQ+ Nightlife: Six Gay-Friendly Venues to Visit in Havana
This famous El Vedado bar hosts LGBTQ+-themed parties regularly. Every Wednesday, they host glam for “PaZillo Pride” events. Each one celebrates a different subgroup of Cuba’s queer society – from ladies-only internet dating events to drag queen parties.
No matter when you go, you will operate into a welcoming and trendy atmosphere. The meal menu is relatively basic and limited to burgers and standard appetizers that will help you prolong the night.
Meanwhile, the drinks menu is constantly switching as they come up with new signature blends. Still, their specialty remains creamy, rum-infused blends with unorthodox fruit juices – from tropical berries to coconut milk or guava extract.
This is a boisterous, dance-oriented place, so predict the music to involve the years’ Billboard hits, and to gravitate strongly towards salsa, reggaeton, and other tropical rhythms. The dress code is flexible, but comfy shoes are recommended.
One last pro tip: The door fee for any of their parties doubles as an entry for a nightly raffle. You’ll be given a numbered sticker, which you should immediat
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“Which direction should we walk?”
My friend and I had arrived at Mi Cayito beach in Cuba, a stretch of shoreline 15 miles east of Havana, in search of gay Cuba travel experiences. It looked as though the beach extended quite a distance in both directions, so we were unsure where to locate the gay section of beach that supposedly existed. The Internet hadn’t been much help in that regard.
Just then, a college-age guy with a sassy demeanor sauntered past with a female friend. We were evidently on the right track. “Follow him!”
Our hope that the dude would lead us to the gay beach were realized when, after five minutes of walking west, we spotted the rainbow flag.
Visiting Mi Cayito, The Gay Cuba Beach
On this weekday afternoon, the same-sex attracted beach had maybe 100 people at most, but it was still incredible to see signs of gay life in Cuba, where acceptance is growing but still not nearly at the same level as in most western nations.
As of this writing, Cuba still has no official gay bars (just the occasional gay evening at a club). So the gay beach was our best shot at finding the LGBTQ crowd in Havana. And w
Havana Tours > Gay Havana Tour
At a Glance
| Duration | 5 hours | |
| Time | 7:00pm | |
| Availability | Daily (except Jan 1, Dec 25) | |
| Group Size | 12 | |
| Meeting Point | A private home in Vedado (address provided after booking) | |
| Ending point | Bar or nightclub in Vedado |
Detailed Description
Join us to learn about the fascinating and tumultuous history of Cuba’s LGBTQ+ communit!
Your experience begins with coffee and snacks hosted in a local Cuban abode. Delve into the prosperous queer history of Cuba while engaging in earnest discussions about life as an LGBTQ+ individual on the island. This is your opportunity for authentic conversation. It is a door to understanding and friendship—a chance to attach and exchange experiences and perspectives.
Afterwards, we embrace the spontaneous spirit of Cuban nightlife, where the rhythm of the night is never fixed. Venture with us into gay-friendly bars and nightclubs that welcome and celebrate diversity. Whether it’s a mellow coffee-house atmosphere or a boisterous drag night, you’re in for a fun night! The venues we call on will depend on the day of the week, the city's pulse, and
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