📅 PUERTO VALLARTA: A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
This 2017 feature in Passport Magazine was a major milestone for Puerto Vallarta. While the original video has moved into the archives, the message remains the same: PV is the premier LGBTQ+ destination in the world.
THINKING OF RETIRING WHERE THE WORLD VACATIONS?
Since this feature was published, thousands of gay travelers have moved from “Vacationer” to “Resident.” To see what life in PV looks like in 2026, explore our updated guides:
Puerto Vallarta has been featured in Passport Magazine April 2017. Models Mark Conte and Andrew Vecchio have been filmed at some interesting places in Puerto Vallarta…We don’t need to say more… Images from Passport Magazine.
See the feature here
Why Passport Magazine Chose Puerto Vallarta
In 2017, the world was just starting to see the true potential of the Zona Romántica and our world-class gay hotels like Piñata PV. Today, that legacy continues with the 2026 “Friendly District” initiative, which has invested 10 million pesos into infrastructure, making the city more walkable and safe for gay retirees than ever before.
Whether you are coming for the swimwear or the sunsets, the Banderas Bay lifestyle is no longer just for a magazine feature—it’s a reality for a thriving community of expats.
Author: Tim Wilson
Wilson is the founder of GAYPV.com and www.gaybartour.com and has been the leading LGBTQ+ travel and lifestyle authority in Puerto Vallarta since 2005. With over two decades of local expertise, Wilson specializes in being a community advocate and leader for Puerto Vallarta , and local cultural insights that only a long-term resident can provide. He has dedicated 20+ years to advocating for safe, inclusive travel in Banderas Bay, establishing GAYPV as the region's most trusted resident insider.. His work has been cited by major travel publications, and he is widely recognized as a trusted insider voice on Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.
