Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel – Gay Costa Rica Hotel

Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel - Gay Costa Rica Hotel

GAY COSTA RICA HOTEL IN UVITA

Pura Vida! Welcome to Paradise at our gay Costa Rica Hotel!

Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel sits on a the gorgeous ridgeline of Uvita Mountain in Costa Rica’s well-known Southern Pacific Region. Our Costa Rica retreat’s jungle oasis paradise offers an escape from your everyday life, and offers amazing vistas and chic accommodations in an intimate boutique resort.

Our adults-only gay Costa Rica hotel and retreat was created with tranquility and relaxation in mind. We’re just minutes from Uvita and the famous Whales Tail National Park, surrounded natural beauty – rivers and waterfalls, beaches and jungles.

There are so many things to see and do here:

* Ocean water sports: surfing, kayaking and paddle boarding
* Nature hikes
* Horse-back and ATV rides
* Ziplining
* Mangrove river tours

You can also spend the day at the resort relaxing poolside, practicing yoga, or enjoying an in-room massage. We can even arrange a private chef to give you a cooking demonstration.

See the Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Costa Rica: San Jose Gay Bars – Globetrotter Guys

Costa Rica: San Jose Gay Bars - Globetrotter Guys

Like any country, if there is going to be a gay scene it is going to be the biggest in the capital city. If you are flying to Costa Rica, you are likely to be flying in to San Jose.

San Jose Gay Bars

Most people move straight on, but we think it is worth spending the weekend here first, there are a lot of gay bars in the capital city to check out first. It’s relatively modern by Latin America standards and is said to be one of the safest and least violent cities in the region. We felt perfectly safe while we were here and at night, used Uber to be extra safe.

We had one of the craziest nights out yet in San Jose. A lot of bars have the concept that you pay your entry fee and then its an open bar (which can be somewhat dangerous if like us your are a lightweight!).

Here is our list of San Jose gay bars and clubs.

Full Story at The Globetrotter Guys

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Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel – Costa Rica Gay Hotel

Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel - Costa Rica Gay Hotel

COSTA RICA GAY HOTEL IN UVITA

Pura Vida! Welcome to Paradise at our Costa Rica gay Hotel!

Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel sits on a the gorgeous ridgeline of Uvita Mountain in Costa Rica’s well-known Southern Pacific Region. Our Costa Rica retreat’s jungle oasis paradise offers an escape from your everyday life, and offers amazing vistas and chic accommodations in an intimate boutique resort.

Our adults-only Costa Rica gay hotel and retreat was created with tranquility and relaxation in mind. We’re just minutes from Uvita and the famous Whales Tail National Park, surrounded natural beauty – rivers and waterfalls, beaches and jungles.

There are so many things to see and do here:

* Ocean water sports: surfing, kayaking and paddle boarding
* Nature hikes
* Horse-back and ATV rides
* Ziplining
* Mangrove river tours

You can also spend the day at the resort relaxing poolside, practicing yoga, or enjoying an in-room massage. We can even arrange a private chef to give you a cooking demonstration.

See the Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Puntarenas Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Manuel Antonio Gay Beaches – The Globetrotter Guys

Manuel Antonio Gay Beaches - The Globetrotter Guys

Manuel Antonio is one of the most popular LGBTQ+ destinations in Costa Rica so it should come as no surprise that there are a fair number of Manuel Antonio gay beaches.

In fact, this stretch of the Pacific coast has been said to have some of the best beaches in the world boasting clear warm waters and long stretches of sand.

In this mini guide we will share 3 gay beaches in the area, including (of course) a nude beach. So grab you best speedos and let’s take a look!

Best Manuel Antonio Gay Beaches

The main and most popular beach is Playa Espadilla. The south end of the beach meets the edge of the most visited national park in Costa Rica, the beautiful national park. At this end of the beach, you with find plenty of shops, restaurants and many other tourists.

Full Story at The Globetrotter Guys

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Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel – Gay Owned Hotel in Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Nature's Edge Boutique Hotel - Gay Owned Hotel in Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

JUNGLE CANOPY BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Pura Vida! Welcome to Paradise!

Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel sits on a the gorgeous ridgeline of Uvita Mountain in Costa Rica’s well-known Southern Pacific Region. Our Costa Rica retreat’s jungle oasis paradise offers an escape from your everyday life, and offers amazing vistas and chic accommodations in an intimate boutique resort.

Our adults-only Costa Rican retreat was created with tranquility and relaxation in mind. We’re just minutes from Uvita and the famous Whales Tail National Park, surrounded natural beauty – rivers and waterfalls, beaches and jungles.

There are so many things to see and do here:

* Ocean water sports: surfing, kayaking and paddle boarding
* Nature hikes
* Horse-back and ATV rides
* Ziplining
* Mangrove river tours

You can also spend the day at the resort relaxing poolside, practicing yoga, or enjoying an in-room massage. We can even arrange a private chef to give you a cooking demonstration.

See the Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Puntarenas Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Eco-Friendly Costa Rica is Gay Friendly Too

eco-friendly costa rica - advocate

If there’s one thing Costa Ricans value above all else, it’s community. Pura vida is more than a friendly motto written on hats or T-shirts for tourists to buy at souvenir shops. Directly translated as “pure life,” it is closer to American ideas of the “simple life.” And in Costa Rica, the concept is part of their heritage and runs deep in the soil. The phrase is a reminder to not sweat the small stuff and instead focus on things that matter: friends, family, and most importantly, love.

In a country that’s home to five million people and nearly a thousand species of birds—including two of my favorites, the keelbilled toucan and the scarlet macaw — pura vida permeates through every experience you have. Whether you’re staying at a fancy resort or hiking on a crowded trail, you’ll find pura vida is a shared human language that transcends differences and unites those who embrace it.

For many LGBTQ people living in Costa Rica, social norms have noticeably shifted in recent years, thanks to wider visibility in smaller communities. While the country is widely known for its environmental efforts (embracing eco-tourism early) and lack of an army (the nation instead chooses to invest its money in agriculture) and Catholic traditions, citizens are still hungry for social progress.

By David Artavia – Full Story at the Advocate

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Gay Costa Rica – The Globetrotter Guys

gay Costa Rica - The Globetrotter Guys

Since Costa Rica is well known and perhaps more touristy than other parts of Central America we expected ‘Gay Costa Rica’ would not be too hard to find.

As ever, we wanted to find out what it is really like and not just through a tourists lens. We contacted 23 year old Gabriel who is studying architecture to find out more.

What is the stereotypical view (people’s attitudes) on the LGBTQIA community in Costa Rica?

The stereotypical view of the LGBTQ community depends on so many things. In the last few month’s we’ve seen so many opinions, all because of the presidential elections. There are only 2 options, just like Trump and Clinton. One of them is very open to diversity, and the other is too conservative, traditional and religious.

This has caused a ”social war”, there are people who think that gay marriage is ok, they don’t care or maybe they’re fighting for it. And there are so many people who think that gay marriage is an abomination, it’s something unnatural, or something that is gonna cause the end of the world.

There are so many factors that affect that stereotypical view. But let me tell you about the most significant;

Age: most of the young people are ok with gay marriage

Location: People from coastal zones or mountains are traditional and conservative so, some of them support LGBTQ community rights, and some them think LGBTQ is against God’s law.

By Full Story at The Globetrotter Guys

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Queer Costa Rica – The Globetrotter Guys

Queer Costa Rica - The Globetrotter Guys

Costa Rica is a country that had been on our bucket list for a long time. With what we knew about the place, and feedback from friends that had visited, we had some very high hopes! However, we didn’t need to be worried. Costa Rica exceeded our expectations in every possible way!

Costa Rica boasts the highest density of biodiversity worldwide. Despite being such a small country, almost 5 percent of all animal and plant species are found here. It also offers some of the best adventure activities, such as hiking, ziplining, or white-water rafting. Or if you simply want to relax, it has both Pacific and Caribbean beaches.

For us, finding the right balance between time and experiences is crucial. Costa Rica has so much to offer, meaning that trying to fit everything in involves a lot of logistics.

We had limited time and a long list of things we wanted to do. For this trip, we decided it would be nice to let someone else take over the reins and do all the planning for us. We contacted Destination Costa Rica and after learning they were wanting to expand their offerings to the LGBT community, we thought they would be the perfect fit.

They offered us a completely tailor-made package from start to finish based on our personal requirements. We had already made arrangements to stay at certain gay-friendly properties in Manuel Antonio and San Jose. Destination Costa Rica factored this in – not booking accommodation for these nights but still assisting with our transport needs and arranging our excursions.

Booking with Destination Costa Rica meant not having to think or spend time planning what we were to do in Costa Rica. They organised everything from our accommodation, to transportation and all our activities and experiences.

Full Story at The Globetrotter Guys

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Prana Rainforest Retreat – Gay Manuel Antonio Retreat

Prana Rainforest Retreat

Welcome to Costa Rica’s Prana Rainforest Retreat, a luxurious bali-style villa in Manuel Antonio, made just for you and your partner. Come stay with us and experience expert massage therapy, yoga and exotic gourmet meals.

You can spend your whole day here, if you want, lounging together on your romantic day bed, suspended over a private tropical pool. Practice yoga on the deck by our peaceful waterfall, surrounded by a tropical forest filled with monkeys and toucans.

Our Costa Rica retreat sits on the border of Manuel Antonio National Park, just minutes away from world-famous white sand beaches.

Your hosts Mark and Jon, built the Prana Rainforest Retreat as an extension of their business, Prana Spa, in Key West. We offer our retreat as a bed and breakfast – a full breakfast is served each morning, including items such as:

  • Omelets filled with fresh homemade goat cheese and herbs from our greenhouse, made with eggs from our own chickens
  • Fresh homemade granola and yogurt served with organic fruit from our own trees
  • Almond pancakes topped with maple syrup infused with homegrown ginger and cardamom
  • Fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices, and organic Costa Rican coffee.

The retreat’s Guest Villa offers 1,400 square feet of living space, and includes a king-sized bed, large living room, and a step-through “rain shower” room opening up onto the pool deck. You can look up from your shower and see a flock of toucans in the trees above!

Our Manuel Antonio villa is furnished with museum-quality furnishings collected from India, Indonesia and Thailand, and the open air design allows cool jungle breezes to pass through, or if you prefer, you can fully air condition the rooms.

Prana Rainforest Retreat was made for relaxation – lay in a hammock on your private covered deck by the waterfall, read a book on the cushioned Bali Bed suspended over your private pool, have a glass of wine in your living room, or take a nap on your comfortable antique king-sized bed.

Each of these spaces has a wonderful view into the surrounding rainforest, and there are also have trails traversing the property which you can explore while you are here.

The Prana Rainforest Retreat is a wonderful, private getaway which you’ll have all to yourself. It’s also a great base for exploring the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica – head off after breakfast each day to experience the beautiful beaches and adventure excursions that make Manuel Antonio a world-class resort destination.

See the Prana Rainforest Retreat Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Hotel Banana Azul – Costa Rica Gay Hotel

Hotel Banana Azul - Costa Rica Gay Hotel

Are you ready for an authentic Caribbean vacation in Costa Rica? Lush jungle, bountiful wildlife, colorful local flavor and private unspoiled beaches are just a few things that make Puerto Viejo so magical. Beachfront on the black sands of Playa Negra you will find Hotel Banana Azul, a tucked away haven perfect for couples and friends alike.

The main hotel consists of 14 guest rooms, rustic in style with a touch of tropical elegance, and built from local hardwoods. Just across the street are the new and modern Villas Banana Verde, four two-story luxury accommodations with fully equipped kitchen and private plunge pool.

Hotel Banana Azul - Costa Rica Gay Hotel

Next door is Casa Las Brisas, our sister property, which consists of four rooms boasting ocean views and rustic hardwood design. Throughout the properties there are a variety of outdoor living spaces, open air kitchens, tropical outdoor baths and meticulously manicured gardens. All areas (including the beach club) are equipped with high-speed fiber optic wireless internet and are in close proximity to the pool, beach and restaurant.

The hotel grounds are equally impressive, surrounded by tropical gardens, ocean views, and a beautiful pool to take a cool dip after a sunny day. Some guests choose to cook and dine private outdoor spaces while others prefer sitting in the shade under a rancho sipping pina coladas on the beach, by the pool or in the restaurant, Azul Beach Club.

It’s a perfect vacation spot for couples looking for a romantic getaway, or for adventurous travelers looking for a comfortable, tranquil place to stay while visiting the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.

By AUTHOR – Full Story at Hotel Banana Azul

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