12+ photos of BeefDip beauty in Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta
Gay bears from all over the world have flocked to the Jalisco state resort of Puerto Vallarta over the past week
Growing in popularity year on year, one of the best-established dates on the international bear calendar is BeefDip Bear Week.
The furry gathering takes place at the end of January/beginning of February in the beautiful coastal resort town of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It lies on the Pacific coast in the state of Jalisco.
This year’s event — based in and around the Mantamar Beach Club — is just drawing to close. It included a week of pool time frolics, wining and dining, ‘bearoke’ and late night dance clubs.
‘It’s been amazing,’ US visitor Adam (@arobitai) told GSN. ‘This is our 8th time at the event. It’s so much bigger this year with guys coming from all over: From Canada, the US, the UK, Brazil, Costa Rica, Columbia, and even Abu Dabi.’
‘I’m the shy type but everyone is really friendly’
A Beef Dip virgin was Dave, originally from the UK but now living in Toronto (@ncldave).
‘I’m recently single after an 11 year and then three-year relationship and decided to give this a try. It’s a little overwhelming but so much fun. I’m the shy type but everyone is really friendly,’ he told GSN.
‘I’m hitting 40 this year and although I came out when I was 19, was never confident in myself or my body. It wasn’t until I turned 30 that I discovered the bear community and accepted myself for who I was. It was almost like I had to come out twice.
‘Events like this really help. It’s such a confident booster and welcoming environment. You’re accepted for who you are.’
‘Puerto Vallarta is a paradise’
‘This is the 15th anniversary of BeefDip in Puerto Vallarta,’ a spokeperson for the event said. ‘Bears come from literally everywhere: US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, several European countries, Middle East and Asia too.
‘This has been a great year and we’re proud to be one of the friendliest events for bears all over the world. Puerto Vallarta is a paradise, and it’s an amazing time to share together.’
Check out more images from the week below
Words by David Hudson
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Originally published at www.gaystarnews.com on February 4, 2018.
