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Year XIII • No. 51
April-May 2016
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Por Jose Chaves
La Gallina de los
Huevos de Oro
Termina una temporada alta dónde dueños,
empleados, independientes y demás vinculados
a esta, no quedan satisfechos con los resultados
obtenidos. Es más, mencionan la preocupación de
que igual de baja estará la temporada verde.
Deudas, despidos y temor, eso deja esta temporada, caracterizada por la competencia exagerada,
desleal y desesperada en muchos sectores.
Manuel Antonio y Quepos lo sienten en este
momento más aun cuanto se trata de una zona
pequeña. Eso deja un descontento en muchos
habitantes tanto permanentes como temporales
que dependen del sector turismo.
Pero además el mal servicio, los precios altos y
la inseguridad han relumbrado por todos lados.
No solo en hoteles y restaurantes sino en tours y
tiendas.
Creo que estamos perdiendo el control, las cámaras hacen lo que pueden pero la gente hace lo que
le da la gana. Nadie piensa en un bien común sino
en un bien propio.
Esperemos esta nueva Alcandesa se ponga la
enagua bien socada, y comience a coordinar con
las cámaras de comercio y otras entidades, para
comenzar a ordenar este despelote.
Pero ella sola no puede, realmente TODOS tenemos
que poner de nuestra parte y acoger las directrices
que se dictaminarán, ojalá después de un proceso
de consulta a los sectores y a la población.
Y claro, comenzando a lo interno de los negocios
y las personas, levantando el servicio, haciendo
descuento y controlando la calidad en todo.
De otra manera seguiremos matando la Gallina de
los Huevos de Oro.
April 2nd / May 7th 12md
@ Hotel Villa Roca
PRIVATE PARTY
April 29th 12 md
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INDEX • INDICE
Three to Meet
Pag 4
Tips for a SAFE TRIP
Pag 7
THE TIDE / LA MAREA:
April-May
Pag 8
Learn Spanish the EASY way! Pag 13
Excursiones gay en Costa Rica Pag 14
Still the Best
Pag 17
Directory
Pag 18
CREDITOS
• Director: Jose Chaves
• Productor: Paul Sfez
• Diseño: Diego Hidalgo
• Playita Online: www.gaymanuelantonio.com/playita-magazine.html
• Website: www.gaytourscr.com
• Colaboradores: Don Willems, Todd Pequeen.
• Ventas: 83058044 / 88360024 / [email protected]
Todas las opiniones expresadas en este medio son entera responsabilidad del autor.
PLAYITA • Year XIII • No. 51 April-May 2016
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Three to Meet
By Don Willems
W
e would like to introduce you to 3 people who
make their home, and run their businesses
here in Manuel Antonio and Quepos. They
are 3 of the nicest people you could meet, and are
true friends of the local gay community, as well as to
those who visit.
The first of our featured guests is Marco Fallas.
Marco is a native Tico. He was born in San Jose in
1983 and has lived in the Quepos area for the last
5 years.
Three years ago, Marco began to see the need for a
livery service which could offer the highest quality,
while featuring the friendliest, and best trained, bilingual chauffeurs, for those visiting Costa Rica.
With this in mind, Samatransfer was born in 2013.
Samatransfer proudly provides deluxe travel for
groups of up to 6 people, between San Jose and
Manuel Antonio/Quepos, as well as, many other
destinations. Your comfort is assured in a new, fully
air-conditioned, Hyundai H1.
Your driver will greet you, upon your arrival and is
ready to give you professional and personal service.
He will gladly make all the stops you request, be
they for beverages, dining, rest breaks, or photo
opportunities, including the popular Crocodile Bridge.
Transportation from San Jose to Manuel Antonio is
$175 for 6 passengers. For other destinations please
contact Marco.
Our next guest is Roxidalia Quesada.
Roxidalia was born in 1985 and is a native of Quepos.
She attended the American University in San Jose,
for 5 years, where her field of study was in physical
therapy.
A 1 ½ hour of therapy is as little as $40. Massages
are between $75-$85, depending on duration.
Roxi is currently working hard to improve her english
language skills. She does her best and promises to
do all she can to help you to feel better. Her personal
philosophy is to take care of yourself and to love
yourself.
Rounding out our trio is Milton Valle.
Milton was born in 1981 and has been living in
Quepos for more than 7 years.
Milton has recently opened Creek Canyoning
Tours, which provides canyoning and waterfall
rappelling.
Canyoning is a multi-sport adventure in which you
explore a canyon and locate good streams and
waterfalls, of which to rappel, by sliding down by rope
and jumping into cool pools at the base of the falls.
Enjoy the cool waters and beauty of the area’s falls.
The tour is a full adventure lasting 4 hours. Tour
times are 7:30 am, and 12:30 pm.
Your tour will be lead by a bi-lingual guide. It will
include 5 Full rappels (1 free fall, 2 canyon walls,
and 2 waterfalls). A suspension bridge option can be
added. High quality gear is used in canyoning and
rock climbing.
Transportation is provided to and from your hotel. A
photographer is available to take quality shots of your
and your friends in action.
Finish up your adventure with an included full Costa
Rican style meal.
The cost of this exhilarating tour is $85 per person.
Photos can be purchased separately.
You may have seen Roxi at Manuel Antonio Fitness
Gym, where she currently works as a gym instructor
and personal trainer.
A portion of your cost goes directly to aid a small
local community called Los Campesinos and its
residents.
When not at the gym, Roxi fills her time with her skills
as a physical therapist. Her specialty is helping those
with sport injuries. She also practices holistic therapy
techniques. When feeling tense Roxi will help you
work things out with a great massage.
We hope you get a chance to meet all 3 of our special
guests. Marco, Roxi and Milton are proud of what
they do and love their work, and it shows. Look for
their contact information and find their ads on pages
10-11 in this issue of Playita.
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•
No. 51 April-May 2016
You are Invited
Te invitamos
Marcha de la Diversidad
2016
• Sunday June 26th /
Domingo 26 de Junio
• 12 noon • 12 medio dia
• Start/Comienza: Estatua de León Cortés
• Route/Recorrido: Paseo Colón, 2nd Av.
We need your help/ Necesitamos tu ayuda
CONTACT US / CONTÁCTENOS
Infoline: 8305-8044
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Croissants
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Falafel
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Tips for a SAFE TRIP
By Jose Chaves
W
elcome to Costa Rica. We are a
peaceful country but no different
than any other destination around
the world.
• When you use ATM’s don’t allow strangers
to stand near you and avoid taking unsolicited
help. Put your money away prior leaving the
ATM.
Here are some recommendations for a pleasant trip to be used here or any other country
you visit.
• If you need to check a map, do so in a public
and secure area or ask police officer for help.
• Keep your documents in a safe place and
carry a copy of your passport with all the relevant information and the arrival stamp.
• Don’t leave unattended your possessions
whenever you are in a public area (hotel lobby,
transport, airports, the beach, restaurants,
etc.)
• Ask for information at the front desk of your
hotel about the safest routes and means of
transportation, especially during nighttime.
• Exchange money currency only at banks and
approved change offices. Bank transactions
requires a passport (not a copy).
• Keep car windows closed and doors locked
when traveling and parking. Do not leave
items in your car.
• If you get a flat tire, or something tells you
something is wrong with your car, you are
bumped from behind or you are being followed, DO NOT STOP. Call 911 (even without
cell line it works) and seek police assistance or
drive to a gas station, busy shopping center or
police station.
Enjoy your trip. Little caution will make it better
and unforgettable.
PLAYITA • Year XIII • No. 51 April-May 2016
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THE TIDE
April
May
date
time
01 Fri 01 Fri 01 Fri 01 Fri 02 Sat 02 Sat 02 Sat 02 Sat 03 Sun 03 Sun 03 Sun 03 Sun 04 Mon 04 Mon 04 Mon 05 Tue 05 Tue 05 Tue 05 Tue 06 Wed 06 Wed 06 Wed 06 Wed 07 Thu 07 Thu 07 Thu 07 Thu 08 Fri 08 Fri 08 Fri 08 Fri 09 Sat 09 Sat 09 Sat 09 Sat 10 Sun 10 Sun 10 Sun 10 Sun 11 Mon 11 Mon 11 Mon 12 Tue 12 Tue 12 Tue 12 Tue 13 Wed 13 Wed 13 Wed 13 Wed 14 Thu 14 Thu 14 Thu 14 Thu 15 Fri 15 Fri 15 Fri 15 Fri 16 Sat 16 Sat 16 Sat 16 Sat 17 Sun 02:34
09:00
14:56
21:23
03:36
10:05
16:05
22:31
04:41
11:10
17:13
23:36
05:44
12:09
18:15
00:35
06:40
13:03
19:11
01:29
07:32
13:53
20:03
02:19
08:22
14:41
20:52
03:07
09:10
15:29
21:40
03:55
09:58
16:16
22:28
04:44
10:46
17:05
23:17
05:33
11:35
17:54
00:07
06:26
12:27
18:48
01:01
07:22
13:24
19:45
01:59
08:24
14:27
20:49
03:03
09:31
15:37
21:58
04:12
10:39
16:51
23:06
05:19
height
1.47
6.76
1.88
7.07
1.55
6.87
1.80
7.16
1.37
7.27
1.40
7.53
0.94
7.92
0.77
8.09
0.35
8.68
0.01
8.73
-0.29
9.44
-0.71
9.32
-0.86
10.07
-1.29
9.76
-1.25
10.48
-1.63
9.97
-1.39
10.59
-1.69
9.92
-1.25
10.41
-1.46
9.63
-0.86
9.94
-0.99
9.15
-0.27
9.29
-0.36
8.56
0.42
8.56
0.31
8.01
1.05
7.91
0.88
7.63
1.49
7.47
1.23
7.50
1.63
7.30
1.33
date
time
17
17
18
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
21
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
25
25
25
25
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
30
30
30
30
11:43
17:57
00:08
06:18
12:37
18:51
01:00
07:07
13:23
19:36
01:46
07:48
14:04
20:15
02:26
08:25
14:41
20:51
03:03
09:01
15:16
21:26
03:40
09:35
15:51
22:00
04:16
10:10
16:26
22:35
04:52
10:45
17:01
23:11
05:29
11:22
17:38
23:49
06:08
12:01
18:18
00:29
06:49
12:45
19:02
01:13
07:37
13:35
19:53
02:04
08:31
14:33
20:53
Sun Sun Mon Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Fri Fri Fri Fri Sat Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Mon Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Fri Fri Fri Fri Sat Sat Sat Sat height
7.60
1.50
7.38
1.24
7.84
1.22
7.58
1.06
8.13
0.89
7.82
0.86
8.41
0.57
8.06
0.67
8.66
0.30
8.25
0.54
8.82
0.09
8.35
0.48
8.89
-0.00
8.35
0.52
8.84
0.02
8.25
0.65
8.68
0.17
8.06
0.85
8.42
0.40
7.83
1.10
8.11
0.69
7.59
1.36
7.77
0.98
7.42
1.57
7.49
1.21
7.36
1.66
7.32
WEATHER:
www.imn.ac.cr
date
time
01 Sun 01 Sun 01 Sun 01 Sun 02 Mon 02 Mon 02 Mon 02 Mon 03 Tue 03 Tue 03 Tue 04 Wed 04 Wed 04 Wed 04 Wed 05 Thu 05 Thu 05 Thu 05 Thu 06 Fri 06 Fri 06 Fri 06 Fri 07 Sat 07 Sat 07 Sat 07 Sat 08 Sun 08 Sun 08 Sun 08 Sun 09 Mon 09 Mon 09 Mon 09 Mon 10 Tue 10 Tue 10 Tue 10 Tue 11 Wed 11 Wed 11 Wed 12 Thu 12 Thu 12 Thu 12 Thu 13 Fri 13 Fri 13 Fri 13 Fri 14 Sat 14 Sat 14 Sat 14 Sat 15 Sun 15 Sun 15 Sun 15 Sun 16 Mon 16 Mon 16 Mon 16 Mon 17 Tue 03:02
09:32
15:38
21:59
04:05
10:35
16:44
23:04
05:07
11:35
17:47
00:05
06:07
12:32
18:45
01:02
07:03
13:25
19:39
01:55
07:56
14:16
20:30
02:46
08:47
15:06
21:19
03:36
09:37
15:55
22:09
04:26
10:27
16:45
22:58
05:17
11:18
17:35
23:48
06:09
12:11
18:28
00:41
07:04
13:07
19:24
01:36
08:02
14:07
20:24
02:34
09:04
15:12
21:28
03:36
10:06
16:19
22:32
04:38
11:05
17:21
23:32
05:35
height
1.30
7.50
1.55
7.37
1.21
7.85
1.19
7.65
0.90
8.40
0.63
8.12
0.44
9.05
-0.02
8.68
-0.07
9.68
-0.65
9.22
-0.53
10.20
-1.15
9.64
-0.84
10.50
-1.44
9.86
-0.94
10.54
-1.47
9.87
-0.80
10.32
-1.25
9.66
-0.45
9.86
-0.82
9.28
0.07
9.24
-0.25
8.81
0.65
8.57
0.37
8.35
1.19
7.94
0.94
7.99
1.59
7.48
1.36
7.79
1.76
7.24
1.59
7.78
1.71
7.22
1.64
date
17 Tue 17 Tue 18 Wed 18 Wed 18 Wed 18 Wed 19 Thu 19 Thu 19 Thu 19 Thu 20 Fri 20 Fri 20 Fri 20 Fri 21 Sat 21 Sat 21 Sat 21 Sat 22 Sun 22 Sun 22 Sun 22 Sun 23 Mon 23 Mon 23 Mon 23 Mon 24 Tue 24 Tue 24 Tue 24 Tue 25 Wed 25 Wed 25 Wed 25 Wed 26 Thu 26 Thu 26 Thu 27 Fri 27 Fri 27 Fri 27 Fri 28 Sat 28 Sat 28 Sat 28 Sat 29 Sun 29 Sun 29 Sun 29 Sun 30 Mon 30 Mon 30 Mon 30 Mon 31 Tue 31 Tue 31 Tue 31 Tue 7.86
time
height
11:58
18:15
00:25
06:25
12:45
19:02
01:12
07:10
13:28
19:43
01:55
07:50
14:07
20:21
02:35
08:28
14:45
20:58
03:13
09:06
15:22
21:34
03:51
09:43
15:59
22:11
04:29
10:21
16:37
22:48
05:07
11:01
17:16
23:26
05:47
11:42
17:57
00:07
06:30
12:27
18:42
00:51
07:16
13:17
19:32
01:40
08:07
14:13
20:29
02:34
09:04
15:13
21:31
03:33
10:04
16:17
22:35
7.90
1.51
7.35
1.57
8.11
1.22
7.56
1.42
8.35
0.91
7.81
1.25
8.59
0.61
8.04
1.09
8.78
0.36
8.23
0.96
8.90
0.20
8.34
0.90
8.93
0.15
8.38
0.91
8.85
0.20
8.35
0.98
8.68
0.33
8.28
1.09
8.45
0.52
8.20
1.22
8.19
0.73
8.14
1.33
7.94
0.92
8.14
1.37
7.76
1.04
8.24
1.30
7.72
1.06
8.48
1.06
WEATHER:
www.imn.ac.cr
How to read the Tide (example): High Tides at 04:37AM (9.90 feet high) and at 17:06PM (10.23 feet high).
Low Tides at 10:45AM (-1.18 feet high) and at 23:13PM (-0.82 feet high).
01 Wed 04:37 9.90
01 Wed 10:45 -1.18
01 Wed 17:06 10.23
01 Wed 23:13 -0.82
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No. 51 April-May 2016
WARNING:
To go to Playita DO NOT Cross the rocks 2 hours after or before High Tide
The Best Gay Sunset Bar of Manuel Antonio
A/C Lounge - Dance Floor DJ - Resident Thurs & Sat.
• Open Thursday to Sundays 4 pm to 1 am
Reservations: 2777-6310
barmogambo@gmail com
(closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
[email protected]
• Special in drinks 5 to 7
Follow us on Facebook: Bar Mogambo
Raphael Terrazas
• New TAPAS MENU, come and try our great food
Estelle Mansuelle
to San José
1
CERTIFIED TOUR GUIDE
Visit of Manuel Antonio Park
Boca Vieja
2
Personalized attention
3
Contact:
Ph.: (506) 2777-0562
Cell Ph.: (506) 8719-2065
E-mail:
[email protected]
4
5
Bus Station
NEW English-Speaking Counseling
7
to Manue
Jeff Olson
(M.A. in MFT)
Compassionate Consultation / Constructive Change
M. Antonio / Quepos / Dominical / Jaco
1
2
CR 8913-4278 / US 612-532-4928 / www.4cservicescr.com
3
13
Deluxe Private Transportation
to and from Manuel Antonio
[email protected]
Waterfall Rappelling
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica
The Canyoneering Specialists
Tel: (506) 2777-9079
[email protected]
www.creekcanyoningadventures.com
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•
No. 51 April-May 2016
MANUEL ANTONIO:
1. Hotel California
2. Tico Tico Villas
3. Rest. Mar Luna
4. Jungle Loft
5. Casa Bosque Verde
6. Karma Lounge
7. Rest. Salsipuedes
8. Emilio’s Café
9. Re/max - Vida Realty
10. LUSH Tapas & Lou
11. MA Fitness Gym
12. Hotel Villa Roca
13. Hotel La Mansión
14. Rest. Raphael’s Te
& Bar Mogambo
15. Hotel Vela Bar
16. El Faro Restauran
5
6
to the Airport
QUEPOS:
1. Aventuras Tropicales
2. Kukulas Restaurant
3. Tres Niñas
4. Midworld
5. Escalofrío
Pizzería y Restaurante
6. Rancho Los Tucanes
7. Z Seafoods & Grill
Restaurant & Pizzería
Open 2:30 pm (close on mondays)
Reservations
Ph: (506) 2777-1902
Ph/Fax: (506) 2777-0833
[email protected]
Drag Bingo
el Antonio
6
8 9
10 11
4
FUN NIGHT
FOR A GOOD CAUSE
FRIDAY May 20th, 8 pm @
7
1
5
12
Restaurant & Pizzería
• Best Seafood in Town
• Best Ceviche in Quepos
Open everyday (except Monday)
2 pm - 11 pm
14
unge
15
16
700m before the entrance bridge of Quepos
(main entrance to Boca Vieja)
2
Tel: (506) 2777-2735 1
Inn
errazas
nte
Terpia Física,
Entrenadora Personal
y Spa
(506) 7111-5506
[email protected]
Quepos
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Tel: (506) 2777 1234
Fax: (506) 2777 1062
Toll free number:
1-877 2722356
skype-msn:
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www.hotel-california.com
Hotel California,
Manuel Antonio,
Costa Rica.
GPS: N09° 25.324’ W084° 09.429’ ELEV: 117M
Tico Tico Villas
Flexible stay Studio Apartments
Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica
[email protected]
+(506) 8717-6012 CR Mobile
+(702) 524-9176 US Mobile
• Spectacular Sunset
• Dolphins & Marine Life
• Snorkeling & Swimming
• Delicious Food
• Professional Crew
• Magnificent Coastal Views
Phone:
2777-1304 • 8308-9912
[email protected]
Keep it Happy, Keep it Snappy, Keep it
Gay… Learn Spanish the EASY way!
By OS
¡Hola amigos! ¿Todo en orden? I hope you have
read my cinco previous articles. If not, contact me
and I will e-mail them to you. They are ESSENTIAL
because they teach you important stuff about
español.
Before to continue, translate these words to
inglés:
¿QUÉ?=
¿QUIÉN?=
¿DÓNDE? =
¿CUÁNTOS? =
¿CUÁNTO? =
¿CUÁL? =
¿CUÁNDO? =
¿CÓMO? =
¿POR QUÉ? =
¡Beautifully done guys! Last issue we talked
about the super important “¿QUIÉN?” word…
This month, we are gonna talk about the ¿DÓNDE?
one:
¿DÓNDE está el baño? = ¿WHERE is the bathroom?
¡Yes! It’s a saver one phrase indeed; when you need
to peeh (or something else) and need to find where
the toilet is you can say: ¿DÓNDE está el baño?
But what if you interested in knowing where someone is? What if you want to know the location of a
man named Waldo? Well, you can ask: ¿DÓNDE
está Waldo?
And what if you wanna know where a place
or thing is? Is is as simple as: ¿DÓNDE está
__________? and say the name of the place or
the object you are looking for… Let’s translate this:
Where is Karma? = ¿__________________?
Where is the beach? = ¿__________________?
Where is the supermarket? = ¿____________?
Where is the bus stop? = ¿_______________?
Where is my telephone? = ¿_____________?
Where is my drink? = ¿__________________?
Where is my key? = ¿_________________?
YOUR HOMEWORK. Ask to your friends or people
you know about where other people, places and/or
objects are!!!
Os has been teaching Spanish for more
than 2000 days to ALL levels and ages…
¡Let him help you learn!
Schedule a FREE Spanish Trial Lesson
here in Manuel Antonio or through SKYPE
www.OsCostaRica.com (+506) 88-222-936
On location or In studio
 Deep
 Relaxing
 Therapeutic
(+506) 88-222-936
[email protected]
www.OsCostaRica.com
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•Costo: ¢12,500
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DESTINO: CONCIERTO Y TOPE PUNTARENAS
•Fecha: Sábado 09 de Abril.
•Paquete: 1 Día
•Costo: ¢7,500
•Transporte+ Chiliguaros
DESTINO: BALDI
•Fecha: Domingo 08 de Mayo.
•Paquete: 1 Día
•Costo: ¢30,000
•Transporte, Almuerzo y Entrada
•Disfrute de las 25 piscinas de aguas termales, 3 toboganes,
sauna, jacuzzi y 15 caídas de agua.
DESTINO: CARNAVAL Y CONCIERTO PUNTARENAS
•Fecha: Domingo 10 de Abril
•Paquete: 1 Día
•Costo: ¢7,500
•Transporte + Chiliguaros
DESTINO: NICARAGUA
•Costo: $275
•Fecha: 15,16,17 de Abril.
•Paquete: 2 Noches y 3 Días
•Transporte, Hospedaje , Desayunos
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DESTINO: COMPLEJO TURÍSTICO LAS HORNILLAS
•Fecha: Domingo 24 de Abril
•Paquete: 1 Día
•Transporte + Entrada al Complejo
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•Paquete: 2 Noches
•Costo: $265
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•Fecha: 22 de Mayo
•Paquete: 1 Día
•Costo: $85
•Transporte, Merienda, Almuerzo, Copa de Vino, Transporte
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love Manuel Antonio. I sincerely do, with all my heart.
This year I have been asked more than ever about the
validity of the community and its future. The doubts,
questioning, and negativity often gets filtered through
to me when I am massaging my clients, socializing
with tourists, and sharing the many wonders of Manuel
Antonio. Having lived in this little beach town for almost
two decades, my opinion on local happenings and the
status of past glory days are always in question. Typically
the questions revolve around construction worries,
crowds, and particularly the loss of freedom on the now
almost forgotten about gay beach. All of these concerns
are valid and are things which I had to go through a
process to stand where I do today, with absolute positivity.
Change is so important, natural, and fundamental that
if Manuel Antonio was not experiencing growing pains I
would be alarmed.
All of us, as humans and adults, can remember when
change rocked our worlds, either by intention or by fate.
I know for me the more drastic the change, the more I
was forced to deal with it, eventually (sometimes a long,
long time) it produced knowledge and wisdom. Often
times exactly what I needed at that stage of my life. I
could have gone on kicking and screaming, fighting what
was happening, but that would not have altered reality
no matter how hard I tried. Change is as natural birth
and death. Very often I was unable to comprehend the
benefits, joys, and wisdom that resulted in one door being
closed, then being forced into another room. I feel this
way about Manuel Antonio. I cannot resent, I will not be
a victim, and my personal resistance with these matters
will only lead to bitterness and dis-ease. I refuse to
accept either of those things. Instead of being a downer,
a depressant, I want to be a stimulant.
I choose to embrace the construction as housing for
possible new friends, clients, and the possible missing
links who may help to solve old problems. These people
could possibly be the ones who may begin ambitious
new community projects. Construction means a
vigorous economy and is proof the pura vida style life
and love is spreading to more people, and they like
it! The new establishments are giving this community
a greater variety of night life, restaurants, and options
previously impossible just a few years ago. The growth
has added DJ´s to our mix, and the possibility of more
art and culture, as well as... yes, condos and traffic. No
matter how developed Manuel Antonio gets rarely have I
thought of it as crowded. Admittedly, a bar or bus may
be full but the jungle and ocean have ample room for
decompressing. Finally, the intrusion and presence on
the gay beach I admit I still need some time to come to
terms with. Gay or strait, a beach or a mountain, when
money lays claim to any public natural oasis I cannot help
to feel sad. I will not let that affect my comfort or my
routine. I firmly believe that nothing is big or bad enough
to alter Manuel Antonio’s magic.
Yes, change is in the air as it has always been. The beauty
of the environment and the local community will never be
altered. Manuel Antonio will always be recognizable and
in my opinion, still the best.
(Todd Pequeen is a pioneer of the spa industry
since 2000. A graduate of the New York Institute
of Massage he works independently at his tree top
studio or at your location and can be reached at
8830-7727. His free time is spend reading, writing,
surfing, traveling, and spreading the love.)
FINE BODY WORK
A pioneer of the
massage industry
USA Nationally Certified
New York Institute of
Massage Graduate
Dedicated to deep,
therapeutic bodywork
since 1998
The First professional
male massage therapist in
Manuel Antonio
Cel: 8830-7727
Tree Top Home Studio or on Location
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MANUEL ANTONIO
D I R E C T O RY
t Exclusive Gay
(506) 2777 5012
Inside La Mansion Inn
t Karma Lounge
Below Victoria’s restaurant
Cockatoo Building
t Mogambo
(506) 2777 6310
By Raphael Terrazas Top Floor
HOTELS
• Hotel Vela Bar
(506) 2777 0413
150 m before Manuel Antonio Park
• Hotel California
(506) 2777 1234
Next to Villa Las Palmas
• La Mansión Inn
(506) 2777-3489 / (506) 2777-5009
Road to El Parador
t Villa Roca:
(506) 2777 1349
Next to Hotel Si Como No
MASSAGE & WELLNESS
• MA Fitness
(506) 2777 6767
Plaza Vista 2nd Floor
• Massage Manuel Antonio
(506) 8627 9504
Jesus Sancho
• MASSAGE THERAPY by Os
Massage - Physical Therapist
(506) 88 222 936
• Massage Todd:
(506) 8830 7727
Professional Massage
at your hotel
RESTAURANTS
• Cousteau Restaurant
(506) 2777 5012
At La Mansión Inn
• Emilio’s Café
(506) 2777 6807
Before Hotel Mariposa, Manuel Antonio
• El Faro Restaurant
(506) 8705 9525
150 m before Manuel Antonio Park
• Escalofrio Restaurante y Pizzería
(506) 2777 1902
Quepos Downtown
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• Kukula Restaurant
BARS
• Bat Cave
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(506) 2777 2735
Boca Vieja, Quepos
• Lush Tapas & Lounge
(506) 2777 3939
Plaza Vista 2nd Floor
• MarLuna
(506) 2777 5107
Near Manuel Antonio School
• Raphael’s Terrazas
(506) 2777 6310
Main road to the National Park,
beside the entry to Arboleda Hotel
• Salsipuedes Tapas Bar
(506) 2777 5019
Across the street from Banca
Promerica
• Z Seafood and Grill
(506) 2777 6948
At Marina Pez Vela, Quepos
SERVICES
• Jeff Olson
M.A. in MFT
CR (506) 8913-4278
US 612-532-4928
• Sama Transfers
Delusxe Private Transportation
(506) 8303-4666
• Sarah Yunker
LGBT Professional Photography
Services (506) 8935-2907
• Roberto Estrada Konig
Architect
(506) 8321-2183
• Roxidalia Quesada
Physical Therapy,
Personal Trainer & Spa.
Quepos
(506) 7111-5506
TOURS
• Aventuras Tropicales
(506) 5019 5889
Damas
• Creek Canyoning Adventures
(506) 2777-9079
Manuel Antonio
t Gaytours
(506) 8305 8044
Fax (506) 2294 4205
• Manuel Antonio Park
(506) 8719 2065
Estelle Profesional Guide
Quepos
• MidWorld
(506) 2777 7181
Canopy
Centro Comercial La Garza
Quepos downtown
• Rancho Los Tucanes
(506) 2777 0775
Quepos in the road to the airport
• Sunset Sails
(506) 2777 1304 / (506) 83089912
• Tres Niñas
English (506) 8305-0041
Español (506) 8707-2092
Quepos
VACATION RENTALS & REAL ESTATE
• Casa Bosque Verde
Canada contact
(403) 246 8941
200 east from Super Joseph
Manuel Antonio
• Jungle Loft
(506) 8836 0024
Behind Villa Lirio @ Canyon Verde
• Re/Max Vida Realty
Real Estate
(506) 2774 0287 / (506) 2777 4945
(506) 8997 4129 / (506) 8825 0434
Across the street from Cafe Milagro
t Tico Tico Villas
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• EVERYDAY
Make Your Own Tour by
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Starting $195 2 hours
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• EVERYDAY
Hiking in
Manuel Antonio Park
$55 Pick up 12:30 pm*
• MONDAYS
Damas Island
Mangrove Tour
$65 Pick up:
High Tide of the day
• TUESDAYS
Mountain Bike Tour $65 Pick up
12:00 noon*
• WEDNESDAYS
Sunset Sail
$80 Pick up 2:00 pm*
• THURSDAYS
Canopy Tour
$80 Pick up 12:30 pm*
• FRIDAYS
Horseback Riding
$69 Pick up: 11:30 am*
• SATURDAYS
Sunset Sail
$80 Pick up 2:00 pm*
Follow Us
• SUNDAYS
White Water Rafting
$89 Full Day Pick up 8:00 am*
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RESERVATIONS: (506) 8305 8044 / [email protected]
*Times subject to change.
Between December 1st and April 30th, (High Season) the tours tend to be more
in the afternoons and are more exclusively LGBT. From May 1st till November
30th, (Green Season) the tours tend to be in the mornings, with mixed crowds,
but always with the most gay friendly tour operators and crew.