Gay Friendly

Out of all Central American countries, Costa Rica is by far the most welcoming for gay travelers. It is also one of the only places where same-sex couples are fully protected by the constitution. Plus it is also full of gay-owned and gay-friendly resorts and cozy inns. Add that to the fact that Costa Rica is a multi-destination travel spot here are some inside goods on any of these popular spots: San Jose, beaches, rain forests, volcanoes and more.

When you first arrive to Costa Rica I recommend you take a day or two to explore San Jose. Its nightlife and great eats will keep you fully entertained. You’ll enjoy staying at a number of small inns and guest houses that are gay-owned and very gay-friendly; like Casa 69 or the very popular Colors Oasis Resort. The nightlife is one of the best attributes of staying in San Jose with a large variety of high-quality restaurants and trendy bars. Check out these popular clubs: Deja Vu, La Avispa, Club Oh!, Puchos Night Club and Why Not?

Beach time! Manuel Antonio is the mecca for gay travelers in Costa Rica. It has the largest selection of top-notch exclusively gay resorts. Here you’ll enjoy the tranquility of the crystal blue ocean with full service spas, superb restaurants, and a ton of adventure packed trips like: canopy tours, horseback riding tours, and sailing, to name a few. Then, at the end of the day you’ll be getting more of an adrenaline rush from the exciting club scene. Some of the most popular resorts are: Hotel Villa Roca, Hotel Casablanca with its Sea Glass Spa, and Big Ruby’s La Plantacion. The majority of the restaurants are run by world-famous chefs offering all sorts of international and authentic cuisines. However, to catch a stunning sunset and start the night off right, your best choice for a gay bar would be Tutu’s.

The majority of the restaurants are run by world-famous chefs offering all sorts of international and authentic cuisines. However, to catch a stunning sunset and start the night off right, your best choice for a gay bar would be Tutu’s. And while you’re in Costa Rica, don’t miss out on a volcano adventure. Arenal Volcano is one of the top ten most active volcanoes in the world and at the very foot of it are natural hot springs to simmer your bodies in while catching the lava flowing action. Tabacon resort is one of the hottest resorts here with thermal baths, swim up bars, and a restaurant that is built into the pools. Now for all you adventure junkies this is the place to be.

Now for all you adventure junkies this is the place to be. What’s your flavor? Wind surfing, hiking, horseback riding, canopy tours, and/or white water rafting extravaganzas. There aren’t any gay-owned establishments here, Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, Palo Verde Resort are very gay-friendly with good food and a fun bar scene. I know you might prefer to stay in gay-owned or exclusively gay locations. But don’t dismay, if you want to go to another location there are tons of welcoming and high quality hotels that can be found all over the country.