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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).
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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).
Over the next few years Colin plans to create more of these villas which would be perfect for groups of friends or two couples visiting
You can read our full review here
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Casa Las Brisas – Puerto Viejo
Casa Las Brisas is operated by the Banana Azul group and offers three different room options including a beachfront apartment.
We had a great time and would love to do this activity again!
Night Tours – La Fortuna
In the evening, we took a guided night-tour out to La Tigra.
This was a great location, in the grounds of a large family home. 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.
All the villas are unique, and are set up for mid to long term stays. 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.
You are not obligated to use the link but we appreciate it if you do. Sunday afternoons Teva hosts a fun pool party with Gaytours, open to the public.
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Hotel Banana Azul – Puerto Viejo
We stayed at Hotel Banana Azul and can’t say enough good things about it. This was prepared locally, on a traditional wood burning stove – it was nice to have such a local touch!
Most people move straight on, but I think it is worth spending the weekend here first.
It’s a relatively modern city and is said to be one of the safest and least violent cities in the region. Pick up, drop off, food and drinks are all included.
This was a fantastic activity, and we were even lucky enough to spot dolphins on our way back to Quepos.
Pedal Boarding – La Fortuna
Something new for me – pedal boarding!
This was a great way to see the stunning Lake Arenal and volcano in a completely different way than just regular paddle boarding or kayaking.
The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife we saw.
Read more about it here.
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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. Their staff are very diverse and you can just be yourself here and relax.
The bed and breakfast is set in two renovated Spanish Colonial buildings, it has 5 rooms, a pool and a jacuzzi.
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Teva Hotel & Jungle Reserve
A modern eco hotel with on-site jungle hiking trails.
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It's always best to view a place from the eyes of the visitors. It offers a unique blend of amenities including a disco, bar, restaurant, and a spa equipped with a sauna, whirlpool, and private spaces, catering to a diverse range of preferences.
The bar at C3 Lab stands out for its wide variety of cocktails, which are crafted with a molecular mixology approach.
Typically we would expect you would fly with Aviana, Air Panama or Copa Airlines depending on your direction of travel
However if like us, you might be planning a trip through Central America then you will enter from Nicaragua or Panama.
If not by air, take a look at the routes offered by Nicabus if coming from Nicaragua or Caribe Bus if heading onwards to Panama.
Whether you are travelling to Costa Rica for an action packed adventure, a romantic getaway to celebrate your honeymoon or anniversary, or you are a solo traveller Costa Rica has something for everyone.
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He was also super friendly and his instructions were so clear. Sing along/dance along to the nightly live music. See my gay travel guide to Manuel Antonio for more.
Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo is the perfect place to end your trip and sit back in a hammock drinking a coconut on a Caribbean beach.
It does not have an ‘official’ gay nightlife scene like Manuel Antonio or San Jose.
The distances between places are quite large and there aren’t any trains.
If you only have a couple of weeks (or less) we highly recommend letting someone else do all the organising for you!
You will see more, be less stressed and probably save money because these type of companies have better rates with hotels, activities and transport.
Gaycations Costa Rica
We came across Gaycations Costa Rica when we stayed at the gay owned and gay friendly Banana Azul.
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