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Originally Published: 19 November - Click here to view the original article. Since then, Queer Destinations has been working with the Yucatan State government to train, develop and certify tourism players in Merida and throughout the region. Liver be damned: Merida is a day drinking city! The parties center around its cantina culture, starting at noon and closing at 10pm.

Though many locals have their favorite neighborhood spot, the most popular cantina in Merida is La Negrita.

Merida, Mexico: The Yucatan Capital of Gay & Day Drinking

Literally, every single person I asked for a recommendation mentioned La Negrita. Expect fantastic live Cuban music, dancing and a very friendly crowd. The musical vibe of Merida has a strong Caribbean influence and salsa dancing reigns supreme, so this Cuban boy felt quite at home. Recently, they announced they were closing temporarily.

Check their Facebook page before visiting for an announcement of a new location. Nighttime is Papi time. The stripper bar Papis does its name juicy justice, with a plentiful selection of muscular muchachos strutting on the bar and leaving little to the imagination. The cheesiness of their costumes is part of the charm.

During my visit, I saw a cowboy, fireman, cop and construction worker—all started fully dressed and ended with a fully erect lasso, firehose, billy-club and hammer. Yes, there is nudity. And though the audience was primarily gay men, the crowd also had a nice mix of adoring ladies enjoying the show.

Ubers are inexpensive and plentiful in Merida, so travel within the city is very easy to navigate. My night started gay a drag performance that was challenging to follow even though I speak Spanish. You should know the crowd was also pretty mixed, so all will feel welcome. For a change of scene, Deseo is next door and also owned by Blue.

The bar feels more intimate and has an outdoor patio and also go-go boys. And though I did not partake of their company, it was clear that private dances were available from the fellas at both bars. Why not add an adorable, merida gay guide? Category was Merida Gay and these kids slayed.

Merida is a contemporary city with reverence to its Mayan and Spanish colonial history. Merida is also fun, beautiful and exploding in popularity. Pedestrian-friendly Merida Photo merida of Yucatan. Municipal Palace in Merida Photo courtesy of Yucatan.