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Location: Calle 11, Av 8 & 10, upstairs
El 13 – San Jose
In the daytime this place is a café. We were so glad we had opted to do it here, rather than Monteverde, as the views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal were just incredible!
There are multiple ziplines and you really do feel like you are flying through the jungle!
Again, this was a really well run activity, with hotel pickup and drop off included, and all the staff were very friendly.
Gay Tours of Costa Rica
As a result of everything we have discussed so far, there are now a few Costa Rica gay travel companies to book trips with.
The pool area is lovely to relax in and they even have a BBQ area.
You can read more here.
Book here
Coyaba Tropical Elegant Adult Guesthouse – Manuel Antonio
Coyaba Tropical is another adults only bed and breakfast which calls itself ‘straight friendly’. Here is my travel guide to gay Costa Rica!
If you are looking for a Costa Rica gay travel company we highly recommend checking these guys out.
What we loved about Gaycations was their trip planner.
Just tick exactly what you want and submit to their team.
This includes your budget, transport preferences, what activities you like and what places you want to visit.
Head over to the Gay Trip Planner to put together your ideal itinerary and submit an enquiry (this link takes you to another page, the planner is at the bottom of the page).
Gay Trip Planner
Gay beaches in Costa Rica
When it comes to gay beaches in Costa Rica you will want to head to Manuel Antonio.
Manuel Antonio offers three gay beaches (or sections of beaches).
The majority can be found in either Manuel Antonio or San Jose, however there are a couple of great options in Puerto Viejo.
Colours Oasis Resort LGTBIQ Plus Property – San Jose
This is a luxury boutique style hotel in San Jose.
It’s gay and straight friendly welcoming all but does advertise itself as an LGBTQ property.
Great quality food and enjoy the bar area before or after dinner. However when it comes to gay destinations in Costa Rica both its capital city, San Jose and the coastal town of Manuel Antonio are on equal footing.
A third option to explore is Puerto Viejo, however please don’t restrict your travel to these places alone, I felt comfortable everywhere during our trip to Costa Rica.
GaySan Jose
If you are flying to Costa Rica, you are likely to be flying in to San Jose.
Read more about it here.
Book here
Tico Tico Villas – Adults only – Manuel Antonio
Tico Tico Villas is gay owned and run by Eugene.
We stayed here when we were in Manuel Antonio and loved it. You are able to use the common facilities of Banana Azul while staying here.
Hotel & Spa Aninga – Tortuguero
During my time I stayed at the beautiful Hotel & Spa Aninga.
Activities for Gay Travellers in Costa Rica
I had an action packed 10 day itinerary whilst in Costa Rica, here are some of the unmissible activities to do during our stay:
Sunset Cruise with GayTours – Manuel Antonio
Every Wednesday and Saturday GayTours run a sailing trip.
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It's always best to view a place from the eyes of the visitors. I felt perfectly safe while I was here and at night, used Uber to be extra safe.
The gay bars in San Jose were some of the best and there is a new gay hotel near San Jose to chekc out.
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio is a relatively small seaside town, immersed in lush jungle, home to the most visited national park in Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio National Park) and offers lots of exhilarating adventure activities.
The harbour area has seen a lot of development and it has been tagged as the ‘Miami of Costa Rica’ so perhaps it is no surprise that gay tourists are attracted here!
All the services and features of a luxury hotel are there, but there remains a cool and relaxed Caribbean vibe.
There are 22 rooms in the main hotel and 4 new stunning villas (Villas Banana Verde). There is an on-site restaurant, lounge and pool bar.
Book here
Club HEASA – Men Only (near San Jose)
One of the newer gay hotels near San Jose: Club HEASA.
Club HEASA, short for Happy Endings at Shameless Acres, is an exclusive vacation, retreat, and resort community designed specifically for gay men.
They provide beautiful, fully-equipped micro-apartments nestled in a serene natural setting, tropical climate, with abundant spaces crafted for relaxation, recreation, and meaningful connections.
Check rates and book
Casa 69 – San Jose
Casa 69 is owned by Steven and his 2 business partners.
It borders Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south.
As a result, Costa Rica boasts a Pacific coast to the west and Caribbean coast to the east meaning you can experience both kinds of beaches when you visit.
The main areas tourists will visit are San Jose (the city), Manuel Antonio (rainforests/beaches), Monteverde (cloudforests), Tortuguero (tropical rainforests) and Puerto Viejo for some Caribbean beach time.
Having so much diversity in one country is one of the many reasons I loved Costa Rica
Is Costa Rica Gay Friendly?
The short answer is yes.
Discrimination protections have been in place since 1998.
In general, I found that in most touristy places no one has a real problem with the LGBTQ+ community.
The same can be said for the younger generation, whereas some of the older generations are more conservative.
There are lots of progressive steps happening, and they do have Pride with La marcha del orgullo once a year.
The area is well know for its sprawling freshwater canals and wetlands and (if the name has not given it away) for the many green turles that nest on Tortugueros sandbars.
The forest and surrounding canals are is home to the likes of jaguars, tapirs and manatees.
There are many beautiful hotels nestled into the jungle, with stunning pools from where you can see lots of local wildlife.
You won’t find a gay scene in Tortuguero but that it not why you would come here anyway.
Tortuguero is a truly wonderful and immersive rainforest experience and should 100% be part of your Costa Rica Itinerary.
Gay Bars in Costa Rica
The biggest gay nightlife scene in Costa Rica is in San Jose followed by Manuel Antonio which has a more chilled vibe but rest assured, most bars in Manuel Antonio will be mixed by its very nature of being popular with LGBTQ tourists and locals alike.
I had very little expectations of a big gay night out in Costa Rica but were quickly proved wrong, I had one of the craziest nights out yet in San Jose.
A lot of gay bars in Costa Ricas have the concept that you pay your entry fee and then its an open bar which can be good value but also tricky to manage….
Listed below are the current gay bars in Costa Rica listed by destination.
La Avispa – San Jose
This is a long running (since 1979) gay bar in San Jose and is often open to the early hours of the morning.
They run great drinks promotions and have themed nights including Latin Dance, Reggaeton and Electronica – they simply want you to dance!
Location: Calle 1, Avenida 8 & 10, San José, Costa Rica
Club El Teatro – San Jose
This is one of the larger gay bars in San Jose.
Here you can expect to find drag shows, themed nights such as Glitter & Glam and then dedicated night to celebrities Beyonce and Demi Lovato.
This costs $15-$20 to enter depending on the night and the time you arrive but normally includes an open bar.
Location: Av 16, San José, 10103
Oráculo, Bar and Grill – San Jose
This is one of the more risqué clubs you will find in San Jose.
However, the nightlife that is on offer does have a laid-back attitude and a young crowd who are pretty open minded
Tortuguero
If you are looking for a jungle adventure, head up to the Northern Caribbean jungle paradise of Tortuguero National Park.
The national park is a rainforest that meets the Caribbean coast.
They have shows and themed parties.
Location: Avenida 14, Calle 9
CAFE MILAGRO Bar & Restaurant – Manuel Antonio
Cafe Milagro is long noted to be gay friendly. Last time that I went 5500 colones $9 as the colon is plunging. We recommend seeing as many different places as possible.
However, we had a bit of trouble getting from place to place.
Additionally, the restaurant at C3 Lab promises a sensory delight with its menu, designed to offer an exceptional culinary experience.
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