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San Jose, Central Valley

 

Al Depiste Bar 

Bochinche 

Buenas Vibraciones Bar 

Casa 69  

Casa Cari

Club Oh 

Colours Oasis Resort 

Hispalis Sauna 

Hotel Kekoldi 

Hypnotic Club 

La Avispa 

Las Termas de Paris  

Nuestras Letras 

Parque National

Puchos Night Club 

Secret Garden 

Top San Jose 

 

Arenal/La Fortuna, Central Highlands

 

Arenal Bungalows 

Hotel Abercam 

 

Cahuita, Caribbean Coast

 

Playa Negra Guesthouse 

 

Chirripo National Park, Central Highlands

 

Hotel Monte Azul 

 

Dominical, Central Pacific Coast

 

Las Aguas Jungle Lodge 

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Al Depiste Bar 
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Popular hangout in the Zapote part of San Jose. Well known for the "bocas", great variety of tasty foods. Live music and activities all the week. Karaoke on Fridays and Gogo dancers on Saturdays.

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Bochinche 
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Popular Trendy bar for younger types. Mostly locals.
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Buenas Vibraciones Bar 
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Lesbian owned bar popular with both lesbians and gay men. Good gathering place to hangout with or meet new friends. Open 7 days a week
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Casa 69 
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Historic house renovated to a charming B&B. Located just four blocks east of the National Museum, no more than 10 minutes walking distance to the center of town. Gay owned with 50% gay clientele. The friendly owner Kurt is happy to give you advise of where to go out etc in San Jose.
Visit www.casa69.com
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Casa Cari
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Center for LGBT culture and spirituality. A project initiated by the Rainbow Community in February 2008 to create a physical space for group meetings. Dedicated to promoting culture and spirituality of the LGBT community in Costa Rica. Home of the following groups:
- Comunidad Arco Iris (LGBT spirituality)
- Fenix (personal growth)
- Vivencias (spiritual and group support)
- Cinema CARI (LGTB Cinema)
- Colectiva Lesbica (Women's group)
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Club Oh 
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Trendy Dance Bar. More North American Style

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Colours Oasis Resort 
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Only all gay place in San Jose. Great for traveler looking to hang out at their hotel. Pool jacuuzi and bar. Cab ride to all bars and gay activities.
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Hispalis Sauna 
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Largest and most popular of all saunas in San Jose. Mixed crowd. Bar, Restaurant, Cruising Areas, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room. 7 Days a week Noon - 1am. Wednesdays are Naked Nights. Note: saunas in Costa Rica tend to be busier early evening and after work versus late night
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Hotel Kekoldi 
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Gay owned hotel located in central San Jose. Mixed clientele.
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Hypnotic Club 
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Disco, bar, lounge in La Uruca area of San Jose. Map location is approximate.

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La Avispa 
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Popular dance club favoured by locals. Good age mix and local dance club experience. Sunday afternoons are legendary with a mix of latin disco and salsa.

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Las Termas de Paris  
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Look for door on corner with purple curtain. More middle aged crowd. Uninhibited crowd.
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Nuestras Letras 
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The first gay bookshop in Costa Rica is now open! Librería Nuestras Letras providing a place to find a selection of alternative literature. Open Mon-Fri 3-7pm and Sat/Sun from 12noon-5pm.

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Parque National
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Downtown central cruising park.
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Puchos Night Club 
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Popular place with all types and featuring erotic dancers. Darkroom.

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San Jose
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The capital city is the most gay friendly place in Central America and has one of the most vibrant and lively gay scenes in Latin America. A variety of bars, discos, bathhouses and cruisy areas will satisfy many different tastes.
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Secret Garden 
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Gay owned bed & breakfast in the Rohrmoser embassy district.
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Top San Jose 
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Gay bar and restaurant. Formerly Kashbah. A touch of class in San Jose. Rooftop patio. Public Parking across the street. Open 4pm - 2am daily except closed Tuesdays. Happy hour 4PM-9PM. Come join us.

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Arenal Bungalows 
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Newly renovated gay owned and gay friendly resort with 10 Cabins. Pool, bar, outdoor kitchen for cook outs, etc. Beautiful full view of Volcano Arenal.

O GREEN
Arenal/La Fortuna
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The town of La Fortuna and the surrounding area are the base for many travelers to explore the Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal, the hotsprings and other popular area attractions.
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Hotel Abercam 
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Now closed.

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Cahuita
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Town with a strong Caribbean vibe and history. The lovely Cahuita National Park is right beside.
Visit www.puertoviejosatellite.com
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Playa Negra Guesthouse 
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Small sea side gay owned hotel located at Cahuita's Playa Negra, one km north of the centre of town. Opened in Dec 2008, the hotel offers upscale accommodation consisting of two lovely, fully equipped Caribbean style cottages, three tastefully decorated guest rooms, swimming pool and pool house. The cottages and rooms overlook lush, carefully maintained gardens. For nature lovers, the Cahuita National Park is only a ten minute walk and has hiking trails running adjacent to pristine white sand beaches.
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Chirripo National Park
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The highest peak in Costa Rica is Chirripo and the national park is a popular spot for hiking and bird watching. The town of Rivas is the nearest town with services and the area is dotted with nature lodges.

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Hotel Monte Azul 
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gay-owned upscale mountain artist retreat
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Dominical
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Town popular with surfers, backpackers and adventure travelers.
H AQUA
Las Aguas Jungle Lodge 
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A gay destination in the rugged mountains of the Southern Pacific Zone. Adjacent to the lodge are the waterfalls - twin 40-foot-high falls located in a preserve of tropical forests, rivers, cascades and swimming holes and a natural water slide. The main lodge has deluxe accommodations, café, bar, nightly movies and Wi-Fi. Pool, spa and workout center are in the gardens.
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Barba Roja 
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Restaurant and bar especially popular for spectacular sunset views and 4:30 to 6:30 happy hour. Mixed crowd except for Sunday's "Totally Gay" Tea Dance 4-8pm
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Cafe Milagro 
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Gay friendly coffee shop popular for an afternoon espresso as it is directly across the main road from the access road which leads down to Playa Espadilla and the gay beach Playita. Great for people watching.

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Casa Nelda 
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1 and 2 bedroom, fully furnished apartments, secure parking, pool. Telephone, cable and wireless internet available. cdnguy59@yahoo.com

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Coyaba Tropical Bed and Breakfast 
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A reasonably priced accommodations that can be used as a base camp to explore the Central Pacific region. Coyaba Tropical Bed and Breakfast provides a unique fusion of Jamaican and Canadian hospitality, in an ideal location close to everything, attractions, adventure tours, shopping, restaurants, and beaches.
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Gaia Hotel and Reserve 
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Adults only luxury boutique "5 star" hotel and resort. Terraced suites and villas offer views of lush and pristine wild surroundings. Gym, spa, pool, restaurant. Mixed clients. Gay owned.
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Hotel Casablanca 
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The first gay hotel to open in Manuel Antonio, more than 20 years ago, Casablanca has a convenient hillside location, pool, great views, pool and pool bar, rooms and suites. Exclusively for gays, lesbians and their friends.
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Hotel Mandarina 
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Gay friendly hotel with pool centrally located on the hillside in Manuel Antonio business district. Former Hotel Kekoldi location.
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Hotel Villa Roca 
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Gay-owned and exclusively for gays, lesbian and their friends. Clothing optional infinity pool with stunning views. Hillside rooms and apartments.
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Latino Lounge 
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The former Tutu Bar is now known at the Latino Lounge and is now mixed. This rooftop bar on top of the Hotel Gato Negro (neither the hotel or restaurant at Gato Negro have ever been known to be particularly gay friendly).

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Liquid Lounge 
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New Gay Bar, Lounge and Dance club. In the old Buena Nota bookstore building.
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Manuel Antonio
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For many years, Manuel Antonio was THE gay beach in Costa Rica. It still holds a number of gay hotels, one gay bar and gay beach area but its star has faded a little with increased development encroaching on cherished areas. But it still abounds in some of the country's lushest nature and wildlife.
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Playita Gay Beach
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The gay beach, called Playita (or little beach) by all, is often spoken of for what it once was: an isolated little beach, surrounded by nature, clothing optional, with cruising behind the beach. Since the 2007 opening of a hotel directly behind the beach, the gay beach is now a section at the end of the beach beyond the hotel and the hotel has been known to call the police when nudity is seen. Public access to this beach is to walk west (away from the park) along Playa Espadilla and cross the rocks. This crossing is not safe within several hours of high tide so check the tide tables before you go and plan your coming and go accordingly.

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The Falls Resort 
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This hotel is at the former La Plantación/Big Ruby's location. This listing is included only as a note that the La Plantación hotel no longer exists and while we have no info to suggest The Falls is gay-unfriendly, it is not being marketed to gay travelers at all.
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Casa LazDívaz 
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Lesbian owned bed and breakfast right on the beach on beautiful Playa Sámara. Relax in your own private cottage with a porch overlooking the sea. Five-minute walk down the beach from the bustle of central Sámara. The bay stretches for four miles, offering solitude, peace, and relaxation. Each casita has a queen-sized bed, modern bath with hot-water shower, ceiling fan, and security box.

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Playa Sámara
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The crescent-shaped beach at Playa Sámara is famous for its calm waters. The area is popular with a wide range of travelers: Tico families, backpackers, wealthy tourists and surfers. Village undergoing a transformation from a more relaxed vibe to a more upscale one.
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Banana Azul 
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Beachfront hotel with 13 rooms on a quiet section of Playa Negra. Pool. Variety of rooms so you can pick your pleasure: jacuzzi tubs, huge ocean view patios, kitchenettes, TVs. Friendly gay owners Colin and Roberto will make you feel at home.
Visit www.BananaAzul.com
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H YELLOW
Casa Las Brisas 
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Gay owned 2 room beach front bed and breakfast.
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Gecko Trail Adventures
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Gecko Trail Adventures is dedicated to promote diverse and individual tourism that gives you the opportunity to discover Costa Rica’s incredible variety based on your specific needs and wishes. Part of this effort also includes a special service to the gay community. Located at Hotel Banana Azul in Puerto Viejo.
Visit www.geckotrail.com
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KOKi Beach 
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Gay owned beachfront Bar and Restaurant in center of Puerto Viejo. Latin Fusion food. Overlooks street and beach. Great for people watching. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Visit kokibeach.blogspot.com
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O YELLOW
Puerto Viejo
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Lively and diverse Caribbean town. While there is no particular gay scene there are several gay-owned and many gay-friendly businesses in the area.
Visit www.puertoviejosatellite.com

Top Picks for Puerto Viejo:
Banana Azul Gay-Owned Caribbean Beachfront
Gecko Trail Adventures We make Costa Rica easy!
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Casa Rainbow Canyon 
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Exclusively gay B&B. Most of the the rooms face the pool with a spectacular view of the canyon. Bedroom suites with either balconies or private terraces, full kitchens and living rooms which can accommodate a 3rd person. Breakfast until 10am, clothing optional pool after 10am.
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Hotel Bula Bula 
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Gay owned hotel with restaurant and bar.
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Tamarindo
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The Tamarindo and Playa Grande area is home to long empty beaches and reliable sun. Some areas have a straight party vibe.

Manuel Antonio, Central Pacific Coast

 

Barba Roja 

Cafe Milagro 

Casa Nelda 

Coyaba Tropical Bed ... 

Gaia Hotel and Reserve 

Hotel Casablanca 

Hotel Mandarina 

Hotel Villa Roca 

Latino Lounge 

Liquid Lounge 

Playita Gay Beach

The Falls Resort 

Playa Sámara, Guanacaste & Nicoya

 

Casa LazDívaz 

 

Puerto Viejo, Caribbean Coast

 

 Banana Azul  

Casa Las Brisas 

 Gecko Trail Adven... 

KOKi Beach  

 

Santa Ana, Central Valley

 

Casa Rainbow Canyon 

 

Tamarindo, Guanacaste & Nicoya

 

Hotel Bula Bula