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Info on Gay Travel To Costa Rica
Gays And Lesbians
There is alot of gays in Costa Rica, Lesbians in Costa Rica are not
frequently seen, travel for gays in Costa Rica should not be a problem.
There are many gay bars in Costa Rica, gay
restaurants in Costa Rica, gay discos in Costa Rica,
and gay hotels in Costa Rica, there is also a popular nude
beach in Costa Rica.
San José has been described as a "very actively gay city" and is
well known for its busy, if relatively underground, gay scene. Costa Rica seems
to be tolerant of homosexuality and has laws to protect gays from
discrimination. Although Costa Rica is nominally a Roman Catholic nation,
homosexual intercourse is legal (the consensual age is 17; for heterosexuals
it's 15). However, the Costa Rican government is zealous in protecting minors,
and as the age of majority is 18, gay travelers are advised against fraternizing
with anyone under that age.
Despite legal protection, discrimination clearly exists, and the general feeling
is that Costa Rican gays (particularly lesbians) remain, for the most part, in
the closet. Gay tourists should be discreet. Costa Ricans are non-aggressive
people and we don't expect that anyone would have problems in the
mainstream, however, there are many gay and lesbian friendly hotels and
night spots available for those who would feel more comfortable.
Following a list of recommended San José gay bars, hotels, restaurants, and
discos:
Casa Blanca in Manuel Antonio
La Plantacion in Manuel Antonio
Las Banderas in San Jose
Anochecer - 230-52-32 Aserri.
Café Mundo - 222-61-90 Barrio Amón. 200 east from parking lot of the INS
building. Highly recommended for good food and pretty atmosphere.
Bochinche - From Teather Lucho Barahona, 200 meters south.
La Esquina - 296-53-10 Hotel Colours. Rohrmoser.
Highlander - 258-07-74 6th Avenue. 2nd and 4th Street.
Kashbah - 258-07-74 From Hotel Europa Centro, 150 meters north.
Pucho´s - 256-11-47 13th Street and 8th Avenue.
Buenas Vibraciones - 223-45-73 In front of parquing lot of Mas X Menos,
Paseo de los Estudiantes.
Cantábrico - From Rex Cinema 100 meters south and 15 meters west.
Cockatoo - In Manuel Antonio, Pacific coast.
Marguiss - 443-53-10 250 meters south of Almacenes Llobet in Alajuela.
La Tertulia - 225-02-50 100 meter east, 75 North of San Pedro´s Church.
Victor Bar - 227-08-65 75 meters south of Centro Comenrcial del Sur.
La Avispa - 223-53-43 1st Street. 8th and 10th Avenue.
Dejá Vů - 223-37-58 2nd Street, 14th and 16th Avenue.
Los Cucharones - 233-57-97 6th Avenue, between Central and 1st Streets
La Playita Beach in Manuel Antonio located next to the Cockatoo Bar.
It's a clothing optional, secluded gay beach. The beach boasts beautiful
surf and a waterfall.