Monterrey - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?

It is more traditional than the United States, but LGBT friends say it's much easier and more open here than other places they've lived overseas. I think it's probably comparable to the American South. - Feb 2021


There some machismo but mostly tolerant. Lots of LGBT bloggers and activities. - Sep 2018


Yes and improving - Aug 2015


It is a good city. There is tolerance. - Mar 2014


Our gay problems do not seem to have problems dating. There is a gay scene, although I do not know much about it. - Oct 2012


Good, but not great. There are some clubs, but gay life is still pretty under the radar. - Oct 2010


I haven't heard any complaints from the gay community. Everyone is welcome here with open arms. - Jul 2010


Co-workers and friends have made only compliments. This is a large, modern city. - Jan 2008


There are some gay bars downtown but generally homophobia is everywhere. I've heard more offensive 'impressions' of gay men here in a year than I have in my entire life. - Jan 2008


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