This complete travel manual to Gay Costa Rica will provide you with everything you need to know about Costa Rica as a gay traveller, whether that be the best gay destinations in Costa Rica like San Jose or Manuel Antonio, as well as a the optimal gay bars, hotels and things to do.
When it comes to gay commute in Central America, Costa Rica is our number one choice.
We found it to be one of the most welcoming and uncover countries in Core America for same-sex attracted travellers both in terms of laws, attitudes and a surprisingly large male lover scene.
As a destination, it has been one of our favourites.
We have never seen such a diverse range of stunning wildlife in such a small amount of time.
From sloths to red eyed tree frogs, tarantulas and spider monkeys, we can almost guarantee that wherever you depart you will be immersed in wildlife.
Not only that but you’ll find beaches (inc gay beaches), rainforests, cloudforests, desiccate forests and of course the metropolis, a little something for everyone’s tastes.
When we started to look into the Costa Rica male lover scene, we were very surprised (for good reasons)! Here is our tour guide to same-sex attracted Costa Rica! We hope you enjoy!
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Playitas Beach
This small, immaculate beach northwest of Espadilla Beach is recognizable as the gay and dyke gathering spot in Manuel Antonio. Although nudity is not permitted anywhere in Costa Rica, nudists have frequented this beach for more than 30 years -- but not as much in recent times due to the construction of a large hotel. Access to Playa Playita is closed off for roughly two hours before and after lofty tide, when waves block entry to the shore.
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Espadilla Beach
Playa Espadilla's toasted barley sands stretch out along the coast for more than a mile across the Manuel Antonio coastline. It's the most popular beach with tourists and the closest to downtown Manuel Antonio. On ...
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Manuel Antonio National Park
The canopies of Costa Rica's most visited national park wriggle with playful capuchin monkeys leaping between trees and scurrying down branches. Momma monkeys lag behind carrying newborns on their backs while off in ...
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Last updated: Oct 21, 2023
The Ultimate Gay-Friendly Commute Guide to Costa Rica
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Manuel Antonio is one of the most popular homosexual destinations in Costa Rica so it should arrive as no surprise that it has its impartial share of gay amiable and gay beaches.
In truth, Manuel Antonio’s pacific coast has been said to have some of the best beaches in the world boasting clear friendly waters and long stretches of sand. [no_toc]
In this mini guide we will share 3 gay beaches in Manuel Antonio including (of course) a homosexual nude beach. So seize you best speedos and lets take a look!
For more on Manuel Antonio, check out our occupied ‘Gay Travel Guide to Manuel Antonio’.
Best Gay Beaches in Manuel Antonio
Playa Espadilla, Manuel Antonio – Queer Beach
The main and most popular beach in Manuel Antonio is Playa Espadilla.
The south end of the beach meets the edge of the most visited national park in Costa Rica, the beautiful Manuel Antonio National park.
At this end of the beach, you with find plenty of shops, restaurants and many other tourists.
It is perhaps no surprise that the unofficial gay section of this beach can be found in the complete opposite direction at the north end which is much less crowded and away from all the restaurants and shops.