Gay destinationTier 2 · Accepted in the cities

Manuel Antonio

Costa Rica's gay beach: gay hotels on the hill, Playitas below and monkeys in the trees.

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Country
Costa Rica
Scene
Gay destination
Same-sex activity
Legal
Recognition
Same-sex marriage
Best time
Dec – April
Where
Playitas and the hotels on the hill

The scene

  • Where Playitas and the hotels on the hill
  • The vibe Beach · Jungle
  • Best time Dec – April

Costa Rica's gay beach: gay hotels on the hill, Playitas below and monkeys in the trees.

Advice Book the weekend. Go in season, stay near the scene and tell the boys.

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Method

The scene rating says how much there is to do: gay destination means a gayborhood, a beach or a whole town the boys plan trips around. Safety comes from the Costa Rica country page, tiered on ILGA World, Human Rights Watch, the Human Dignity Trust, Equaldex and court rulings. Ratings come from our editors and club members who were just there. How we rate. Last reviewed September 2026.