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Papi PV is an adult after-party for gay men in Puerto Vallarta, held from 4:00 AM until sunrise after the Zona Romántica clubs close. There are international DJs, go-go boys and a full dance floor, plus private play zones. Phones and cameras are not allowed in the play zones. Ages 18+.
Quick Facts: Papi PV
| Name | Papi PV (also written PapiPV) |
| Type | Adult after-party producer and event organizer |
| Who it’s for | Gay men. Ages 18+. |
| Founded | December 2025, by Zach Renovátes |
| Where | Rotating venues in and near the Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta (no fixed address) |
| Typical hours | normally 4:00 AM to about 8:00 AM or later |
| Annual events | Semana Santa, Vallarta Pride, Thanksgiving weekend, New Year’s Eve |
| Tickets | Sold online in tiers (Early Bird, Tier 1, Final). VIP is available and can sell out in advance. |
| Dress code | No dress code. A clothes check is available at every venue. |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | papipv.com |
| Social | Instagram @papipv_official · Facebook |
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ℹ️ About Papi PV
Papi PV is the after-hours party brand founded by event producer Zach Renovátes, one of the original producers behind Guapo PV. Zach has been creating events in Puerto Vallarta since 2020. Guapo PV has since concluded operations, and Papi PV launched in December 2025, during New Year’s Eve week.
Papi PV is an after hours dance party, and many guests are not there just for the music. It has international DJs, go-go boys and a full dance floor, but many come for the play zones and the atmosphere after the clubs close. Everything is optional, so you can dance all night or join in elsewhere.
Crowds are typically 100 to 200 guests, arriving in a continuous flow through the event window. Papi PV is the official after-party partner of Industry Night Club PV, and Industry and Mantamar are its sponsors.
🎉 Annual Events
| Semana Santa | Holy Week after parties |
| Vallarta Pride | Pride weekend after parties |
| Thanksgiving weekend | Thanksgiving weekend after parties |
| New Year’s Eve | New Year’s Eve week after parties |
| Next dates | Dates change every year and have not been announced yet. Check the GAYPV events calendar, Instagram and papipv.com. |
🎧 Past Parties & Guest DJs
Party names return each event, but the DJs change every time.
| Party | DJ | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Eve 2025–26 (Papi PV) | ||
| LICK | Murff | Tue morning, Dec 30 |
| UNCUT XL | Danny Verde | Wed morning, Dec 31 |
| THICC | Mascfish | Fri morning, Jan 2 |
| Vallarta Pride 2026 (Papi PV) | ||
| LICK | Luca Fernandez | Sat morning, May 23 |
| UNCUT XL | Alex Lo | Sun morning, May 24 |
| THICC | Mascfish | Mon morning, May 25 |
| New Year’s weekend 2023–24 (Guapo PV, by Zach Renovátes) | ||
| DEEP | Blacklow | Sat morning, Dec 30 |
| RAW | Mohammad | Sun morning, Dec 31 |
| JUICY | Matt Suave | Tue morning, Jan 2 |
📍 Venues & Sponsors
| Venues used | The venue changes by event and week, so always confirm the location before you go. Venues Papi PV has used include: |
| Industry Night Club PV | Official afterparty partner. See the Industry Night Club PV listing. |
| Club Jets PV | Insurgentes 322, Zona Romántica, a few steps from Industry. Door sales have closed around 6:00 AM. |
| Amaria The Experience | Camino Vallejo 1038, Paso Ancho. Part of the Amaria Villas complex, about 15 minutes from the Zona Romántica, with a heated pool. Used for some outdoor and pool events. |
| Sponsors | Mantamar and Industry |
🎶 Music & Entertainment
| DJs | International guest DJs. Lineups change with every event, so check Instagram for each event. |
| Go-go boys | Go-go boys at every event |
| Play zones | Private play zones for ticket holders. Participation is optional. Phones and cameras are not allowed in the play zones. |
| Clothes check | A clothes check is available at every venue |
🎟️ Tickets, VIP & Entry
| Tickets | Tickets are sold online through Eventbrite in tiers (Early Bird, Tier 1, Final). The ticket link is on papipv.com and Instagram. |
| Weekend passes | For multi-night events, weekend passes and single-night tickets are usually both offered. |
| VIP | VIP is sold for all events and can sell out in advance. It includes a VIP area and a shorter entry line. There is no special play zone access for VIP. |
| Door sales | Limited door sales are sometimes available, but do not count on them. |
| Re-entry | Re-entry is allowed. Keep your wristband or stamp for the security team. |
| Payment | Cards and cash at Club Jets. At remote venues, cards are accepted, but bring some cash for faster service. |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
🚕 Getting There & Home
| Most venues | Most Papi PV venues are easy to reach by taxi or rideshare. |
| If Amaria is used | The organizer arranges special transportation with Uber for Amaria events. Always check and confirm those details in advance. |
| Safety | See our ride share safety guide for tips on getting home at sunrise. |
📞 Contact & Follow
| [email protected] | |
| Website | papipv.com |
| @papipv_official | |
| facebook.com/papipv.official |
❓ FAQ
Who is Papi PV for?
Papi PV events are produced for gay men, ages 18 and over.
Is Papi PV a regular dance party?
Yes and no. It has the DJs, go-go boys and dance floor of any good party, so you can dance all night. Most guests, though, come for the play zones and the atmosphere after the clubs close. Everything is optional.
What are the play zones, and do I have to go in?
Play zones are private areas for ticket holders. Participation is always optional, and you can come just to dance. Phones and cameras are not allowed in the play zones, and anyone who uses one is removed immediately.
What time do Papi PV parties start and end?
Papi PV parties start at 4:00 AM, as the main Zona Romántica clubs close, and most run until about 8:00 AM. Main events can run later, past sunrise.
What time should I arrive?
Doors follow the clubs closing, and the party is at its busiest from about 4:00 AM. Arrive early if you want a ticket at the door. At Club Jets, door sales have closed around 6:00 AM.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold online through Eventbrite in tiers: Early Bird, Tier 1 and Final. The link is on papipv.com and Instagram. For multi-night events, weekend passes and single-night tickets are usually both available.
Can I buy tickets at the door if it says sold out online?
Sometimes. Limited door sales are available at some events, but do not count on them. Buy online in advance if you can.
What are the VIP benefits at Papi PV?
VIP is sold for all events and can sell out in advance. It includes a VIP area and a shorter entry line, which helps when everyone arrives at once after the clubs close. VIP does not include special play zone access.
Is there a dress code at Papi PV?
No. You can wear whatever you like. A clothes check is available at every venue.
Can I leave and come back?
Yes, re-entry is allowed. Keep your wristband or stamp for the security team.
Do Papi PV venues take credit cards?
Yes. Club Jets accepts cash and cards. At remote venues, cards are accepted, but bring some cash for faster service.
What is the minimum age for Papi PV events?
The minimum age is 18.
Where does Papi PV hold its parties?
The venue changes by event and week. Venues Papi PV has used include Industry Night Club PV and Club Jets PV in the Zona Romántica, and Amaria The Experience in Paso Ancho. Confirm the location before you go.
How do I get to Papi PV and back home?
Most venues are easy to reach by taxi or rideshare. If an event is at Amaria, the organizer arranges special transportation with Uber, so check and confirm the details in advance. See our ride share safety guide.
How far is Amaria from the Zona Romántica?
Amaria The Experience, in Paso Ancho, is about 15 minutes from the Zona Romántica by car. It has not been used for every event, so confirm the venue first.
When are the next Papi PV events?
Dates have not been announced yet. Papi PV produces after parties for Semana Santa, Vallarta Pride, Thanksgiving weekend and New Year’s Eve, and the dates change every year. Follow Papi PV on Instagram for announcements.
Is Papi PV the same as Guapo PV?
No. Guapo PV has concluded operations. Papi PV is a new brand founded by Zach Renovátes, one of the original producers behind Guapo PV, who has been creating events in Puerto Vallarta for five years. Papi PV launched in December 2025.
Who plays at Papi PV events?
Papi PV hosts international guest DJs and go-go boys. The lineup changes with every event, so check Instagram for each event’s DJs.
🔗 Related Guides & Places
- The full scene: Puerto Vallarta after parties guide
- Official partner: Industry Nightclub
- Browse every bar and club: Night Play directory
- More dance floors: Puerto Vallarta gay clubs guide
- After the party: Puerto Vallarta gay nightlife guide
- Getting home at sunrise: Ride share safety guide
- See where everything is: Puerto Vallarta gay map
- Stay close: Puerto Vallarta gay hotels
