Puerto Vallarta Is Evolving — And Versalles Is Finally Getting Its Flowers
Puerto Vallarta Is Evolving — And Versalles Is Finally Getting Its Flowers ![]()
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Congratulations Korant Prieur Caille
If you’ve been paying attention to Puerto Vallarta over the last few years, you already know something real is happening here. Not the tourist-brochure version. Not the “same bars, same streets, same faces” version.
I’m talking about growth with intention.
New neighborhoods finding their identity.
New voices stepping up.
And new spaces being created for people who’ve always been here but haven’t always been centered.
That’s why the news about The Red Door opening in Versalles matters — and why it deserves more than a quick scroll and a like.
This isn’t just another bar opening.
This is a signal.
Versalles Has Been Ready — The Culture Just Needed a Door to Open
Versalles has quietly been one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta. Amazing food. Young creatives. Locals actually living their lives instead of performing for tourism.
But let’s be honest — for LGBTQ+ folks, Versalles hasn’t exactly screamed “come be yourself here after dark.”
That’s about to change.
The Red Door is preparing to become Versalles’ first openly LGBTQ+ cocktail bar, opening in early 2026 at the corner of Hamburgo and España, in the former La Bodega de Tony location.
And no, this isn’t about copying what already exists in Zona Romántica.
It’s about creating something intentional, inclusive, and grown.
Meet the Vision: Young, Bold, and Not Asking for Permission
Behind The Red Door is Kor Prieur Caille, a 26-year-old entrepreneur who decided to build something that didn’t exist yet — instead of waiting for someone else to do it.
That matters.
Because Puerto Vallarta doesn’t just need more bars.
It needs new perspectives.
The Red Door is being designed as a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge — intimate, stylish, and social. A place where conversation matters. Where you can start your night or end it without feeling rushed, judged, or boxed in.
The menu is expected to feature 30+ craft cocktails, mocktails, and curated bites. But what’s more important than what’s being poured is who feels welcome sitting at the bar.
This Is Bigger Than a Bar — It’s About Space
Let me say this clearly, because it needs to be said:
LGBTQ+ spaces are not just nightlife. They are community infrastructure.
They’re where people:
• Meet without code-switching
• Build friendships and businesses
• Feel safe expressing affection
• Exist without explanation
When a neighborhood gets its first LGBTQ+ space, it changes the energy. It says:
“You belong here too.”
Versalles becoming more visibly queer-inclusive doesn’t take anything away from anyone else. It adds depth. It adds culture. It adds truth.
And honestly? It’s overdue.
Puerto Vallarta Isn’t One Thing — And That’s the Point
One of the biggest misconceptions about Puerto Vallarta is that it’s static. That the LGBTQ+ scene begins and ends in the same few streets.
But cities evolve.
New neighborhoods rise.
New generations build differently.
And new spaces reflect where people actually are — not where they were 20 years ago.
The Red Door represents that shift.
It’s not trying to replace Zona Romántica.
It’s expanding the map.
Why I’m Personally Watching This Closely
As someone who lives here, works here, performs here, and builds community here — I pay attention to moments like this.
Because culture isn’t created by accident.
It’s created by people who are brave enough to open doors.
Literally.
I love seeing young entrepreneurs invest in Versalles.
I love seeing LGBTQ+ spaces move beyond just party culture.
And I love seeing Puerto Vallarta continue to grow without losing its soul.
If The Red Door does what it’s setting out to do, it won’t just be a bar people visit.
It’ll be a place people claim.
Watch Out Versalles
Mark my words — Versalles is on the rise, and The Red Door is part of that story.
If you live here, pay attention.
If you’re thinking about relocating, take notes.
If you’re visiting, expand your route.
Puerto Vallarta is bigger than one neighborhood.
And the future is being built — one door at a time.
I’ll be watching.
— Will Walker | Puerto Vallarta Insider









