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Quick Facts: Drag Shows at Paco’s Ranch
| Schedule | Every night. Doors open 10:00 PM. First drag show around midnight, second drag show 3:00 AM. |
| Venue | Ignacio L. Vallarta 237, Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48380 |
| Cover Charge | Monday–Tuesday: 50 MXN · Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 100 MXN · Friday–Saturday: 150 MXN |
| Monday Special | Lunes de Cubetazo — bucket drink specials all night |
| Go-Go Dancers | Nightly from 11:00 PM: 2 dancers Sunday–Thursday, 4 dancers Friday–Saturday |
| Music | Pop hits and music videos early (10:00–11:30 PM) · dance music of all kinds between the shows · Latin and pop dance after the second show |
| Live DJ | 1:30–3:00 AM and 4:30–6:00 AM |
| Busiest | Weekends. It can also be busy on weeknights, even when nothing else is. |
| Accessibility | Step-free entrance. The upstairs balcony overlooking the dance floor requires stairs. |
| Getting There | Very easy by taxi or rideshare, and both are always available for late-night pickups. Use an official taxi with credentials and a properly identified vehicle. |
| Minimum Age | 18+ |
| Payment | Credit cards accepted; cash recommended as backup |
| Known For | Puerto Vallarta’s oldest gay nightclub — operating since 1989 as the original Club Paco Paco, a pioneer of the city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene |
How the night flows: The dance floor is the stage. When a drag show starts, the show takes over the dance floor, and everyone clears out and watches from the edges. When the show ends, the crowd goes back to the dance floor and the dancing picks up again.
🍺 Drink Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Domestic beer | 40 MXN |
| Modelo / Ultra | 50 MXN |
| Bucket of 8 — Corona, Pacífico, Victoria, XX, or Tecate Light | 350 MXN |
| Bucket of 8 — Modelo Especial or Ultra | 400 MXN |
Prices as posted on-site, confirm current pricing before visiting.
Tipping the performers: As always in Puerto Vallarta, it is customary and encouraged to tip the performers, dancers and singers. Tips are very much appreciated and a good way to give to the local community.
🎭 Current Show Theme
The current lineup features celebrity-tribute drag performances, including Katy Perry, Whitney Houston, and María José. Lineup rotates — check Paco’s Ranch’s own channels for what’s playing the night you’re in town.
❓ FAQ
What time are the drag shows at Paco’s Ranch?
There are two drag shows every night. The first is around midnight and the second is at 3:00 AM. Doors open at 10:00 PM.
Where do the drag shows happen at Paco’s Ranch?
The drag shows take over the dance floor. When a show starts, everyone clears the floor and watches from the edges. When it ends, the crowd goes back to the dance floor and the dancing picks up again.
What kind of music does Paco’s Ranch play?
The night moves through three styles. Pop hits and music videos play early, from 10:00 PM until about 11:30 PM. Dance music of all kinds plays in between the shows. After the second show, the music shifts to Latin and pop dance.
Is there a live DJ at Paco’s Ranch?
Yes. A live DJ plays from 1:30 to 3:00 AM and again from 4:30 to 6:00 AM.
When is Paco’s Ranch busiest?
Paco’s Ranch is busiest on weekends. It can also be busy when nothing else is, especially during the week, because it has been around so long and is a gathering spot for Mexican nationals.
Is Paco’s Ranch accessible?
The entrance is step-free. The upstairs balcony overlooking the dance floor requires stairs.
How do I get to Paco’s Ranch, and how do I get home?
Paco’s Ranch is very easy to reach by taxi or rideshare, and both are always available for late-night pickups to get you home. Make sure you are picked up by a valid taxi with official credentials and a properly identified taxi vehicle. For more tips, see our ride share safety guide.
Is there a minimum age to enter?
Yes, Paco’s Ranch is 18+.
Do they accept credit cards?
Yes, credit cards are accepted, though cash is always a safe backup for a late-night club.
Is Paco’s Ranch the same as Club Paco Paco?
Yes — Paco’s Ranch is the same venue under a new name. It operated as Club Paco Paco at Ignacio L. Vallarta 278 until the early 2000s, when it moved to its current location at 237. That original address is now home to a different club, CODE.
More in the Zona Romántica: See the go-go boys at Paco’s Ranch, who start every night at 11:00 PM, and the drag shows at La Noche, which start at 9:00 PM.