8 Latina-Led Spaces to Find Community and Friends

Everybody needs community, but especially Latinas who so often feel like the only Latina or woman of color in certain spaces. Fostering friendships is important, especially for Latinas who struggle with finding time in between all their responsibilities to socialize. These Latina-led spaces are here to provide curated experiences, celebrate la cultura, and make friends along the way. Recently, there have been more Latina-centered or Latina-led social clubs made specifically to give women, primarily Latinas and BIPOC women, a safe space to try new things and meet new people. Some are all about the social aspect with fun activities, some include a professional development side to support jefas, and others also take time to amplify local businesses. Regardless of their approach, these spaces bring the community together. From the City Señoras to Chicago Chicas y Cafecito, read along to learn about eight Latina-led spaces helping Latinas find friendships, tap into their adventurous spirit, and meet new people.

City Señoras

Founded by Mexican-American roommates Alexis Mendias and Jaqueline Padilla, the City Señoras encourage trying out the señora lifestyle, embracing slow living and the small joys in life. This New York-based social club uses their platform and curated meet ups to support Latinas, many first-generation, in their self-care journey and make friends along the way. From cute picnics in the park to playing loteria, City Señoras hopes to expand their message of slow living beyond NYC and help fellow señoras on their path towards caring for themselves.

Amigas Latinas

Amigas Latinas is a Latina-led community with virtual and in-person events in New York City and Los Angeles curated for women and nonbinary individuals. With Amigas Latinas you can tap into your creativity with craft days or even wind down with a yoga session. While there is a social aspect to this club, Latinas can also expect to foster their personal and professional growth through their professional development events which include resume building and networking. Whether you are looking to make new amigas or step into your power in the professional world, the Amigas Latinas is a great place to start.

Queer Latines

Founded just this year, Queer Latines is a space made for queer Latines looking to build community, practice their heritage language, and become closer to their culture. They hold in-person and virtual events for queer Latinxs everywhere. Their online community is based on their Patreon, where members can join with a membership to access their Discord and meetups. In past events, they’ve attended drag brunch, Pride events, picnics, and recently held their first online virtual welcome event. On top of curating events, founder Alyssa also posts reels on the community’s Instagram speaking about Latinidad and queerness.

Cultura Takeover

Cultura Takeover is a platform amplifying Latinx & BIPOC brands through their events curated for “Self Care for Señoritas Finas”. Peruvian jefa Annie, who is also a professional event planner, used her talents to start Cultura Takeover to bring together Latinxs and help build connections and generational wealth among the BIPOC community. This platform celebrates la cultura with events like yoga, zumba and an upcoming Mercadito for the first day of Latinx Heritage Month while bringing together Latinas and amplifying Latinx-owned businesses. 

Chicago Chicas y Cafecito

There isn’t a better pairing than cafecito and amigas. That’s exactly what Chicago Chicas y Cafecito offers Latinas and BIPOC women in their city. Established in 2023, what began as a few Latina content creators exploring their city has now expanded to more Latinas in the area exploring local coffee shops together. Besides fun coffee runs, the club has also ventured into fun game nights including playing the Latina-owned Preguntas from Hija de tu Madre and an collaborating with fellow Latina-owned businesses.

Collective 29 Studios

When Latina owner Valerie isn’t using her studio for photography, she turns Collective 29 Studios into a fun girls’ night oasis. The Downtown LA studio hosts weekly Girl Nights every Friday after 6 PM to bring together women in the area and connect them with their inner niñas. From movie nights to wine nights to Y2K-themed DIY activities, this community has something for everyone and is budget friendly. Collective 29 Studios has also recently hosted events outside of the studio in the Los Angeles area such as an all-girls bonfire at Dockweiler Beach.

The Amiguis Social Club 

The Amiguis Social Club was founded by first-generation, Mexican American podcast host Melina. The club is made to foster friendships in the Inland Empire and Orange County in California. Open to all women, the club provides social and networking opportunities to create community and find support. In the past, the Amiguis have delved into Hot Girl Walks, beach days, cafecito dates, and nights out. Melina’s podcast “Unbreakable Latina” also embodies the message of the club by holding space for Latinas to use their voice and representing first-generation Latinas.

Latina Social Club DFW

Mexico-born founder Alejandra Garcia-Ponce is bringing together Latinas in Dallas-Fort Worth by providing a safe, empowering space for Latinas to gather and socialize. What started out as a few members on an app called Geneva, has turned into Latina Social Club DFW and has now grown into 1,000 followers on Instagram. With her and her team’s commitment to sisterhood they have hosted a number of events ranging from creative outlets like a clay earring workshop to supporting Latina-owned businesses with a Sip N’ Shop event.