RÍO CUALE · ROMANTIC ZONE
Stay colorful.
Bold rooms. Rooftop afternoons. Old Town on your doorstep. Rivera del Río is a gay-friendly boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, welcoming LGBTQ+ couples, friends and solo travelers to a riverside stay with unmistakable personality.

Pool time together, above the rooftops of Vallarta.
A STAY WITH ITS OWN PERSONALITY
Your kind of room. Your kind of rhythm.
Wake up somewhere with character
Nineteen individually designed rooms and suites bring together expressive color, art and unexpected details. Pick the atmosphere you love, then compare the actual layout, views, balcony and bath features of your chosen room.
Take the afternoon upstairs
Move between three pools, the jacuzzi and the rooftop bar. Let the view across Puerto Vallarta set the pace for a little time together before the evening begins.
Step into the Romantic Zone
From our home beside the Río Cuale, explore Old Town’s restaurants, galleries, shops and LGBTQ+ nightlife. Stay out for another drink, or make a quiet evening of it. There is no single way to do Vallarta.

EVERY LOVE STORY IS WELCOME
A welcome for
all of you.
Whether you are two men planning a getaway, two women celebrating an anniversary, or LGBTQ+ friends finding a few days to reconnect, come as yourselves. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, nonbinary and queer guests are welcome here, along with solo travelers and allies.
Let’s plan your stayThe last light of the day, shared from the rooftop jacuzzi.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Make the Romantic Zone your own
The Romantic Zone is a natural starting point for gay travel in Puerto Vallarta, with LGBTQ+ nightlife, galleries and restaurants to explore. Spend part of the day around the Río Cuale, plan time at Los Muertos Beach, and return for a rooftop drink. Ask our team for current local suggestions and the best route for your plans.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Before you arrive.
Is Rivera del Río a gay-friendly hotel?
Yes. Rivera del Río is a gay-friendly hotel welcoming lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, nonbinary and queer travelers. Couples, solo guests, friends and allies are welcome.
Where is the hotel?
Rivera del Río is beside the Río Cuale in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. Restaurants, galleries, shops and nightlife are nearby.
Is Rivera del Río beachfront?
The hotel is riverside. For a beach day, ask about La Ola at our sister property Quinta Maria Cortez in Conchas Chinas. Access is separate from your hotel stay and carries a day-pass charge.
Which room is right for us?
Every room is different. Review its layout, bed configuration and amenities, then contact us for help choosing. Stairs and room access vary; please ask ahead if mobility is a consideration.
Can we plan a honeymoon or celebration?
Yes, you can contact the team about a honeymoon, anniversary or trip with friends. Any special arrangements, costs and availability will be confirmed individually.
RIVERA DEL RÍO · PUERTO VALLARTA
Make it your kind of getaway.
Choose your dates, explore the available rooms and book directly with us.
Lifestyle images feature AI-created models added to photographs of our property.