Gay Travel in a Straight Costa Rica

Traveling GAY in Costa Rica is different than living GAY in Costa Rica.
It's TRUE, traveling gay in Costa Rica IS different from living gay in Costa Rica.

Normally, I don't post gay stuff on this blog, (since I have a gay blog dedicated to GAY Costa Rica) but every now and then I think something gay may be relevant, helpful or educational, so I do. If you're not in the mood, I totally understand. But I'll keep it short... or you could just scroll down and check out the video.

I guess I just want the 'straight' crowd to realize how easy they have it when traveling abroad. You don't usually have to consider what might happen if you hold hands in public or god forbid, kiss... We do. It sucks. We have to research a country's attitude towards gay before traveling there and adjust accordingly. Can you imagine being on your honeymoon and not being able or comfortable to express your affection in public? Really, it sucks.

So, if you have a gay friend, gay family member or are just curious how gay-friendly Costa Rica actually is, I think you just might find this video helpful. And by all means, share it with anyone gay thinking about traveling to Costa Rica. Thanx for indulging me.



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Tabacon Hot Springs La Fortuna Costa Rica

Tabacon Hot Springs is 'THE' Hot Springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica.
If you plan on visiting La Fortuna, Costa Rica, home of the Arenal Volcano, only one time in your life, a trip to Tabacon Hot Springs is a 'MUST DO'. Tabacon did it right- VERY right. Tabacon Hot Springs could have been god's house warming gift to Adam and Eve- I think he just wanted them to have the ultimate bathtub (or maybe he just wanted to show-off and give the BEST gift... who knows?)

Tabacon has 2 drawbacks- the price, and the fact it can get VERY crowded. Other than that, it's all positive.

Me chillin' and practicing my peace sign at Tabacon Hot Springs.
If you'd like a comparison of Baldi Hot Springs VS. Tabacon Hot Springs. Much more perspective and comparison at this link.

Here's our VIDEO of Tabacon Hot Springs.



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La Fortuna- Danaus Eco Reserve

Danaus Eco Center is a couple miles outside of La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
Technically it's called, Ecocentro Danaus, but for us gringos it's also known as, Danaus Eco Reserve. It's located only a couple miles east of La Fortuna Costa Rica.

Initially, Danaus was going to be a butterfly garden, but one thing led to another, and Danaus quickly became a small oasis smack dab in the middle of pasture and cattle land... really, Danaus is surrounded by cows. Before La Fortuna became a popular tourist destination due to the Arenal Volcano, it was just like many parts of Costa Rica, a lush forest, but with deforestation, the entire area became farm land. Danaus created a small reserve in order for the wildlife to have a place to call home.

We did this video because we love helping out the 'little guy', the people trying to give back, and aren't always the most publicized places to go in the tour books.

We think Ecocentro Danaus is worth a look. Especially if you got an hour or two to spare before going on your next adventure.

CHECK it out- Ecocentro Danaus



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Tabacon FREE Hot Springs- Backpackers Delight

Tabacon Hot Springs located just outside La Fortuna, Costa Rica is considered fairly pricey to most. But Tabacon isn't just any hot springs- Tabacon is 'THE' hot springs... and they know it. Tabacon does have a little competition with the newer and maybe more luxurious The Springs Resort and Spa but just comparing hot springs, Tabacon is still #1 in my mind, but then again, I still prefer Michael Jordan over Kobe, there's just those hard to explain intangibles... know what I mean? Tabacon doesn't care if you can afford them or not, because plenty of people can and DO on a daily basis so they keep their prices 'pricey' and keep the little people wishing. Unfortunately, the locals who live in and around La Fortuna ARE the little people and the closest most will ever come to Tabacon is by working for them, other than that Tabacon offers NOTHING in the way of 'discounts' for people in the area. It's their right, but something just seems WRONG... but I digress.

Chillaxin at Tabacon's FREE Hot Springs.
That's why all who live in the La Fortuna area go to the
FREE hot springs at Tabacon. It's like our very own, 'fuck you' to 'the man'. So as the tourist pays upwards of $100 bucks per person for the privilege of drinking high priced umbrella drinks in hot water, us little people take a cooler of beer and some greasy chicken and soak up the hot water for FREE. The best part- not an alligator skinned, saggy-titted, blue hair from Florida in SIGHT and trust me, that's a good thing, because during high season, they often arrive by the bus loads and turn Tabacon into a series of huge geriatric jacuzzis.

Here's our VIDEO about the FREE Hot Springs at Tabacon



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