‘Lesbian Costa Rica’ Archives
COSTA RICA: A Day of Multi-Coloured Splendor »
By Daniel Zueras SAN JOSÉ, May 16 (IPS) - Government institutions and civil society organisations are holding talks, workshops and other activities aimed at raising awareness and overcoming intolerance, in preparation for the National Day Against Homophobia on Sunday in Costa Rica. President Óscar Arias issued a decree in March 2008 [...]
Lesbian Bachelorettes Say Farewell to the Single Life »
Traditionally a bachelorette party was designed as a way for friends of the bride-to-be to send their friend off on a final farewell from the single life. Similar to the bachelor party women have enjoyed one final hoorah before taking the leap into married life. However, as relationships in the United States change so do the traditions [...]
No Woman No Cry, Costa Rica Welcomes Lesbians & »
In sharp contrast to Costa Rica’s outright welcome to lgbt people, its becoming known for tolerance and its friendly “live-and-let-live attitude”, is Jamaica’s continuing treatment of lesbians and bisexuals that hasn’t apparently improved since a Jamaican town’s announcement of a “Gay Eradication Day” in 2007. Jamaica has been a [...]
Vibrators & Customs »
Interesting blog post that asked the question ... WHERE DO ALL THE VIBRATORS GO? "After moving to Oman, I met a woman who had a funny story about having her vibrator taken out of luggage as she entered the country. The ROP guard who found it actually brandished it like a sword and held it high and asked what it was and what she was doing [...]
Nude Beaches »
Beach goers who like to have the option to go nude should have no problem doing so on a Costa Rica beach. While it is slightly frowned upon outside of major hotels and resorts in tourist areas; for the most part it is widely excepted. In smaller beach towns it rarely causes a reaction. If you feel uncomfortable being nude around groups of [...]
Tolerance & Liberation »
Costa Rica is the most liberal country in Central America with progressive attitudes on homosexuality. This is reflected in the relatively large gay scene in San Jose where we you will find many western style bars, restaurants, clubs, saunas, hotels and guest houses. There is even a small scene in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast with gay [...]
