Gay Guide to León
Same-sex marriage is legal across Mexico, though the state of Guanajuato remains one of the country's more conservative, Catholic strongholds. Its largest city, León, has quietly built the biggest gay scene in the state, and a steadily growing one.
A cluster of gay bars and clubs, from La Madame to high-energy dance venues, anchors a nightlife that is beginning to draw visitors away from busier destinations.
The annual León Pride march each summer is a notable show of visibility for a conservative city, drawing bigger crowds in recent years.
Given the region's traditional tenor, visitors tend to keep public displays of affection to the city's queer-friendly spaces.