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Aniversario 15th AnniversaryPag 4

Year XV • No. 57 December 2017-January 2018

Tel. 2777-0669 6452-4883

BesoLocoBoutique

Ask for Sheldon

PLAYITA • Year XV • No. 57 December 2017 - January 2018 3

We are pleased to welcome Sheldon Winters, the new owner of Beso Loco, to Manuel Antonio and to our Playita family.

Sheldon is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since he’s arrived he has embraced this Costa Rica and its wonders. He volunteers in beach cleaning and maintenance and in GLBTI committees and projects. Soon he’s going to immerse himself into learning Spanish.

Beso Loco is THE surf shop for men and women in Manuel Antonio with exclusive Costa Rican brands of swim and surf wear. He believes in producing and working with the people of his adopted homeland: working with companies that produce their own line of beach and swimwear and developing the ‘Beso Loco’ clothing brand with an eye to future locations in Uvita and Tamarindo as well. “Keep it local,” is his motto.

Beso Loco carries Monkey Mafia, DKoko, Jungle Soul, Coral, Uttu, Zilan and Monkey Buziness. His line of men’s board shorts is the only Costa Rican brand sold available in Costa Rica. His staff: Adriana, Itzel and Maryeling are from Quepos/Manuel Antonio. He is working with local artisans to craft unique jewelry items. He is also bringing in a line of local sunglasses with bamboo frames and has beach pillows and quick dry towels from Marche. Shirts range in price from $25 to $35 and his board shorts start at $32.

Beso Loco welcomes Everyone! The store is located on the second floor of the plaza across from Barba Roja and is open seven days a week from 8 until 8. Stop in and say hello. They’ll be happy to serve you. 2777-0669 / 6452-4883

Bienvenido a Sheldon Winters, el nuevo propietario de Beso Loco. Sheldon es de Calgary, Alberta, Canadá. Desde que

llegó a Costa Rica, ha abrazado este país y sus maravillas. Es voluntario en los esfuerzos de limpieza y mantenimiento de la playa y en comités y proyectos de GLBTI. Pronto se sumergirá en el aprendizaje del español.Beso Loco es LA tienda de surf para mujeres y hombres en Manuel Antonio. Lleva marcas exclusivas de ropa de baño y surf costarricenses. Él cree en producir y trabajar con la gente de su país de adopción: trabaja con compañías que producen su propia línea de playa y trajes de baño y desarrollando la marca de ropa ‘Beso Loco’ y quizás franquicias en Uvita y Tamarindo también. “Mantenerlo local”. Es su lema.Beso Loco tiene las marcas ticas: Monkey Mafia, DKoko, Jungle Soul, Coral, Uttu, Zilan y Monkey Buziness. Su línea de pantalones cortos para hombres es la única marca costarricense disponible en Costa Rica. Su personal: Adriana, Itzel y Maryeling son de Quepos / Manuel Antonio. Él trabaja con artesanos locales para elaborar artículos de joyería únicos. Trae una línea de lentes de sol con marcos de bambú y tiene almohadas de playa y toallas de secado rápido de Marche. Las camisas tienen un precio desde $25 a $35 y sus pantalones cortos comienzan en $32.Beso Loco da la bienvenida a ¡TODOS y TODAS! La tienda está ubicada en el segundo piso de la plaza frente a Barba Roja y está abierta los siete días de la semana desde las 8 hasta las 8. Pasá a saludar. Estarán felices de servirte. 2777-0669 / 6452-4883

Bienvenido Beso Loco

PLAYITA • Year XV • No. 57 December 2017 - January 20184

Es increible como el tiempo pasa de rápido y eficaz.

Parece ayer cuando comenzamos esta aventura de colaboradores y clientes, de reunir y organizar la informacion de los lugares verdaderamente amigables con la comunidad y claro los exclusivos LGBTI.

Hemos visto negocios abrirse y cerrarse, a como también hemos presenciado el desarrollo de muchos que permanecen y han crecido.

Nuestro objetivo siempre ha sido el informar convincentemente de los lugares, que realmente son amigables LGBTI y evitar los que buscan solamente el “dinero gay”.

Hemos aportado diversos eventos con los años, tratando de ayudar al entretenimiento de los visitantes y locales.

También hemos apoyado la apertura de espacios para interacción y diversión de todos.

Gracias a todos y cada uno de los que han colaborado con nosotros, que sin ustedes no seríamos lo que somos.

Gracias a nuestros lectores e impulsadores que sin ustedes no estaríamos donde estamos.

Gracias a nuestros anunciantes por creer en nosotros y apoyar este proyecto que al fin y al cabo, siempre ha buscado proyectar la zona a nivel nacional e internacional.

Esperamos poder seguir cumpliendo nuestra meta y permanecer al menos otros 15 años.

¡A Grito Pelado!

Por Jose Chaves

CREDITOS• Director: Jose Chaves• Productor: Tim Dwyer• Diseño: Diego Hidalgo• Playita Online: http://gaytourscr.com/Playita.html• Website: www.gaytourscr.com• Colaboradores: Paul Sfez, Don Willems• Ventas: 8305-8044 / 8814-6251 [email protected]• Fotografía de portada: Fabián Alvarado• Tranformista y Quiceañera Honoraria: Dian Nicol de B’rok LA GOGO.

Todas las opiniones expresadas en este medio son entera responsabilidad del autor.

Bienvenido Beso Loco ...................Pag 3

Whats New in Manuel Antonio! ......Pag 7

THE TIDE/LA MAREA:December- January ......................Pag 8

Manuel Antonio Gaymap ....... Pag 10-11

El Arado Restaurant ....................Pag 13

Club Karma Lounge ....................Pag 14

11 Reasons Not To Feed The Monkeys

..................................................Pag 17

Directory ....................................Pag 18

INDEX • INDICE

15 AÑOS

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Best lunch and

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sunset dinner.

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5 Star Luxury without the attitude

The only Green Boutique Hotel -Gay Friendly / Adult Only

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True Costa Rican Gastronomy in an

Urban Chic Atmosphere *Now in two fun locations

Verdadera Gastronomía Costarricense en una

Atmosfera “Urbano Chic” *Ahora en dos lugares.

Manuel Antonio

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7285 9561

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The Latest for you hair

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Tel: 2777 0328

50 m. Sur Oeste de plaza de futbol in Manuel Antonio Town, Quepos.

Tel: 2777 0328 Sushi Los AmigosSushi Los Amigos

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica2nd floor Raphael Terraces

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from 4 to 8 pm NO COVERfrom 4 to 8 pm NO COVER• Happy Hour 4 to 6 • Select Cocktails 2x1 ¢3.500 ($7)• Domestic beer Imperial / Pilsen ¢1.250 ($2,50)

Infoline: 8305-8044 • [email protected]

+506 70762043


Costa Rica’s green season here has seen several changes in the area. Although tropical storm Nate dropped

a couple of ‘feet’ of rain on the area, we have cleaned up, dried off and are happy to receive a new high season with a renewed spirit of Pura Vida.

Mogambo BarCafe has recently changed ownership. Trevor and Franklin have taken the reins of this local watering hole so well known for its commanding view of the ocean and stunning sunset vistas. Enjoy good conversation and good times in air conditioned comfort or out on the deck where. They offer drink specials, snacks, food, local and imported beers and a full range of cocktails. Gay Tours’ Sunset Sessions is back again every Sunday from 4 to 8 pm. Everyone is welcome at Mogambo, Manuel Antonio’s bar where “everybody knows your name.”

Playita is pleased to welcome Manuel Antonio Jet Ski Tours to its roster of Gaytours. They offer a local wave-runner tour exploring Manuel Antonio National parks spectacular coastline. Mitch Eicoff, the company’s operator is originally from Miami, FL, and has lived in the area for over 10 years. Having lived by the ocean his entire life, he made the choice to move to Manuel Antonio to enjoy nature and a more peaceful lifestyle. The Jet Ski tour explores the best of Costa Rica, beautiful shoreline, mountains

and takes in the large variety of birds and animals on land and sea. Join us on Tuesday for an exclusive gay tour. Bring along swim gear, sun screen and plenty of adrenalin!

Salón Montenegro is run by Luis Montenegro who brings to the center of Quepos his expertise in presenting the latest styles of cuts and color for men and women. His shop is located across from Pollolandia, a block north of the Mercado Central and the Bus Depot. Follow the hallway to the back and then right to his salon where he works his magic. Appointments aren’t always necessary. Stop in and say “Hello” to Luis! You’ll be glad you did.

We welcome Sushi Los Amigos to our Playita family of advertisers. Sushi chef Jader Moraga has been tempting our palate in Manuel Antonio for several years. He offers a wide variety of rolls and dishes using the freshest ingredients available. The space might be small but the quality is exceptional. He also offers daily specials, home delivery and is open from 12 noon to 10 PM.

Express Burrito is our go to spot for great burritos and so much more. Look for a new menu and new food items in addition to their traditional Costa Rican food offerings in their fully licensed restaurant and bar. Still open until midnight. Still offering delivery. Still great prices!

Whats New in Manuel Antonio!

By Tim Dwyer


THE TIDE 01 Fri 00:09 8.77 01 Fri 06:24 0.67 01 Fri 12:40 8.17 01 Fri 18:36 0.76 02 Sat 00:59 9.36 02 Sat 07:15 0.03 02 Sat 13:31 8.73 02 Sat 19:28 0.26 03 Sun 01:49 9.90 03 Sun 08:04 -0.55 03 Sun 14:21 9.26 03 Sun 20:18 -0.17 04 Mon 02:38 10.31 04 Mon 08:53 -0.99 04 Mon 15:10 9.67 04 Mon 21:08 -0.46 05 Tue 03:27 10.52 05 Tue 09:41 -1.23 05 Tue 15:59 9.91 05 Tue 21:59 -0.56 06 Wed 04:17 10.50 06 Wed 10:31 -1.24 06 Wed 16:50 9.95 06 Wed 22:51 -0.46 07 Thu 05:08 10.23 07 Thu 11:21 -1.02 07 Thu 17:42 9.81 07 Thu 23:45 -0.16 08 Fri 06:01 9.77 08 Fri 12:13 -0.60 08 Fri 18:37 9.52 09 Sat 00:41 0.26 09 Sat 06:57 9.18 09 Sat 13:08 -0.07 09 Sat 19:35 9.15 10 Sun 01:41 0.72 10 Sun 07:57 8.57 10 Sun 14:06 0.49 10 Sun 20:35 8.79 11 Mon 02:46 1.12 11 Mon 09:02 8.04 11 Mon 15:08 0.99 11 Mon 21:38 8.52 12 Tue 03:54 1.36 12 Tue 10:08 7.69 12 Tue 16:12 1.34 12 Tue 22:41 8.40 13 Wed 05:01 1.41 13 Wed 11:13 7.56 13 Wed 17:15 1.52 13 Wed 23:40 8.40 14 Thu 06:02 1.29 14 Thu 12:13 7.59 14 Thu 18:12 1.56 15 Fri 00:33 8.48 15 Fri 06:54 1.09 15 Fri 13:05 7.74 15 Fri 19:03 1.51 16 Sat 01:20 8.60 16 Sat 07:40 0.86 16 Sat 13:52 7.93 16 Sat 19:47 1.40 17 Sun 02:03 8.73

17 Sun 08:20 0.64 17 Sun 14:34 8.13 17 Sun 20:28 1.29 18 Mon 02:42 8.84 18 Mon 08:58 0.45 18 Mon 15:14 8.30 18 Mon 21:07 1.18 19 Tue 03:21 8.90 19 Tue 09:34 0.32 19 Tue 15:52 8.42 19 Tue 21:45 1.12 20 Wed 03:58 8.88 20 Wed 10:11 0.27 20 Wed 16:30 8.47 20 Wed 22:23 1.11 21 Thu 04:36 8.78 21 Thu 10:47 0.32 21 Thu 17:07 8.45 21 Thu 23:01 1.17 22 Fri 05:14 8.58 22 Fri 11:23 0.46 22 Fri 17:45 8.36 22 Fri 23:41 1.28 23 Sat 05:53 8.31 23 Sat 12:01 0.68 23 Sat 18:24 8.24 24 Sun 00:22 1.42 24 Sun 06:34 8.00 24 Sun 12:40 0.93 24 Sun 19:05 8.12 25 Mon 01:06 1.56 25 Mon 07:18 7.69 25 Mon 13:22 1.18 25 Mon 19:50 8.03 26 Tue 01:55 1.65 26 Tue 08:07 7.43 26 Tue 14:09 1.39 26 Tue 20:39 8.01 27 Wed 02:49 1.66 27 Wed 09:03 7.27 27 Wed 15:02 1.50 27 Wed 21:34 8.11 28 Thu 03:48 1.53 28 Thu 10:04 7.29 28 Thu 16:00 1.47 28 Thu 22:32 8.34 29 Fri 04:49 1.23 29 Fri 11:07 7.51 29 Fri 17:02 1.28 29 Fri 23:32 8.71 30 Sat 05:50 0.77 30 Sat 12:08 7.93 30 Sat 18:03 0.93 31 Sun 00:30 9.18 31 Sun 06:48 0.21 31 Sun 13:06 8.48 31 Sun 19:03 0.53

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December

WEATHER:www.imn.ac.cr

W A R N I N G :To go to Playita DO NOT Cross the rocks 2 hours after or before High Tide

01 Wed 04:37 9.90 01 Wed 10:45 -1.18 01 Wed 17:06 10.23 01 Wed 23:13 -0.82

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).

How to read the Tide (example):

01 Mon 01:26 9.64 01 Mon 07:44 -0.33 01 Mon 14:02 8.98 01 Mon 19:59 0.08 02 Tue 02:20 10.05 02 Tue 08:36 -0.81 02 Tue 14:55 9.49 02 Tue 20:54 -0.29 03 Wed 03:12 10.31 03 Wed 09:27 -1.13 03 Wed 15:46 9.86 03 Wed 21:47 -0.51 04 Thu 04:04 10.36 04 Thu 10:17 -1.24 04 Thu 16:37 10.05 04 Thu 22:40 -0.53 05 Fri 04:55 10.19 05 Fri 11:07 -1.13 05 Fri 17:28 10.01 05 Fri 23:32 -0.35 06 Sat 05:47 9.81 06 Sat 11:57 -0.79 06 Sat 18:20 9.79 07 Sun 00:26 -0.00 07 Sun 06:39 9.26 07 Sun 12:48 -0.29 07 Sun 19:13 9.41 08 Mon 01:21 0.45 08 Mon 07:34 8.63 08 Mon 13:40 0.32 08 Mon 20:08 8.96 09 Tue 02:19 0.92 09 Tue 08:32 8.00 09 Tue 14:35 0.93 09 Tue 21:05 8.52 10 Wed 03:20 1.32 10 Wed 09:34 7.49 10 Wed 15:34 1.46 10 Wed 22:05 8.18 11 Thu 04:24 1.56 11 Thu 10:38 7.18 11 Thu 16:36 1.82 11 Thu 23:04 7.98 12 Fri 05:27 1.61 12 Fri 11:41 7.08 12 Fri 17:36 1.99 13 Sat 00:01 7.94 13 Sat 06:24 1.49 13 Sat 12:38 7.18 13 Sat 18:33 1.98 14 Sun 00:52 8.03 14 Sun 07:14 1.25 14 Sun 13:28 7.41 14 Sun 19:22 1.83 15 Mon 01:38 8.21 15 Mon 07:58 0.96 15 Mon 14:13 7.70 15 Mon 20:07 1.61 16 Tue 02:20 8.41 16 Tue 08:37 0.67 16 Tue 14:54 8.00 16 Tue 20:48 1.35 17 Wed 03:00 8.60

17 Wed 09:14 0.41 17 Wed 15:32 8.27 17 Wed 21:26 1.11 18 Thu 03:39 8.73 18 Thu 09:50 0.23 18 Thu 16:09 8.49 18 Thu 22:04 0.93 19 Fri 04:16 8.76 19 Fri 10:25 0.15 19 Fri 16:45 8.62 19 Fri 22:41 0.81 20 Sat 04:53 8.70 20 Sat 11:00 0.17 20 Sat 17:21 8.67 20 Sat 23:19 0.77 21 Sun 05:30 8.53 21 Sun 11:36 0.28 21 Sun 17:57 8.65 21 Sun 23:58 0.81 22 Mon 06:09 8.29 22 Mon 12:12 0.46 22 Mon 18:35 8.57 23 Tue 00:39 0.91 23 Tue 06:49 8.00 23 Tue 12:51 0.68 23 Tue 19:16 8.47 24 Wed 01:23 1.03 24 Wed 07:34 7.69 24 Wed 13:35 0.92 24 Wed 20:02 8.36 25 Thu 02:14 1.16 25 Thu 08:26 7.43 25 Thu 14:26 1.15 25 Thu 20:55 8.27 26 Fri 03:11 1.22 26 Fri 09:26 7.27 26 Fri 15:24 1.31 26 Fri 21:56 8.27 27 Sat 04:15 1.15 27 Sat 10:34 7.31 27 Sat 16:30 1.31 27 Sat 23:02 8.42 28 Sun 05:22 0.88 28 Sun 11:43 7.60 28 Sun 17:39 1.10 29 Mon 00:07 8.74 29 Mon 06:27 0.43 29 Mon 12:47 8.12 29 Mon 18:45 0.69 30 Tue 01:09 9.17 30 Tue 07:26 -0.12 30 Tue 13:46 8.75 30 Tue 19:46 0.18 31 Wed 02:06 9.61 31 Wed 08:22 -0.66 31 Wed 14:41 9.35 31 Wed 20:43 -0.30

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MANUEL ANTONIO:1. Hotel California2. Tico Tico Villas3. Hotel Gaia4. Coyaba B&B5. Rest. Mar Luna6. Jungle Loft7. Burrito Espress8. Sushi Los Amigos9. Karma Lounge

10. Beso Loco11. Emilio’s Café12. Vida Realty13. La Lambreta Pizza14. MA Fitness Gym15. Farmápolis Drug Store16. Hotel Villa Roca17. Bar Mogambo18. Rest. Raphael’s Terrazas

[email protected] • www.samatransfers.comCall us: Tel. (506) 8303 4666Call us: Tel. (506) 8303 4666

www.expressburrito.crwww.expressburrito.cr

Personalized attention

Contact:Ph.: (506) 2777-0562

Cell Ph.: (506) 8719-2065E-mail:

[email protected]

C E R T I F I E D T O U R G U I D E

Visit of Manuel Antonio Park

Estelle Mansuelle

MANUEL ANTONIO FITNESSFULL SERVICE GYM

(506) 2777 67 [email protected]

PUSH YOURSELF TO YOUR LIMITLLEVA TU CUERPO A UN NUEVO NIVEL


ReservationsPh: (506) 2777-1902Ph/Fax: (506) 2777-0833

Restaurant & PizzeríaRestaurant & PizzeríaOpen 2:30 pm (close on mondays)

[email protected]

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10. Beso Loco11. Emilio’s Café12. Vida Realty13. La Lambreta Pizza14. MA Fitness Gym15. Farmápolis Drug Store16. Hotel Villa Roca17. Bar Mogambo18. Rest. Raphael’s Terrazas

www.jungle-loft.com • [email protected]: (506) 8836 0024

• Vacation Rental •

QUEPOS: 1. Aventuras Tropicales2. El Gran Escape2. Midworld3. Escalofrío Pizzería y Restaurante4. Salón Montenegro 5. Z Gastro Bar6. Tucanes Tours7. Manuel Antonio Jet Ski8. Sunset Sails9. Reel In Sport Fishing10. 2CR Real State

Phone:2777-1304 • [email protected]

• Cocktails and Soft Drinks• Dolphins & Marine Life• Snorkeling & Swimming• Delicious Food• Professional Crew• Magnificent Coastal Views

• Cocktails and Soft Drinks• Dolphins & Marine Life• Snorkeling & Swimming• Delicious Food• Professional Crew• Magnificent Coastal Views

Phone: +506 2777-0928

Cell: +506 8554-6390

[email protected]

www.elaradorestaurante.com

Abierto de martes a domingo

de 8:00 am a 12:00 md

HAPPY

HOUR

de 4:00 pm

a 7:00 pm

en cócteles

2x1

Restaurante El Arado elaradorestaurante

EL ARADO RESTAURANT

Manuel Antonio, CR


El Arado Restaurant is located on the old road to Quepos, just 100 meters west of Mono Azul Hotel. Owner and

chef Jesús Villalobos hails from San Vito in the southern part of Costa Rica and has been a fixture at local food establishments for many years. Three months ago, with the help of his wife Sara and his three sons, he took over El Arado Restaurant, making many changes in the locale as well as the menu. He and staff offer you breakfast, lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. The rustic setting belies the high quality of food experience. Choose from a wide variety of food styles, fusing Asian, Continental, Tex-Mex and Costa Rican tastes onto your plate. Beautifully presented and delectable tastes at very reasonable prices. Appetizers from $7 to $12 and entrées start at $9 to $20. Open till midnight. Happy hour cocktails from 4 to 7 PM.

We are also pleased to announce that Gay Tours will be holding its annual Tamaleada Party at the El Arado on December 28 where we celebrate the Costa Rican tradition of sharing tamales around the Christmas Season. Come and enjoy!

El Arado Restaurant

Tips about Playita*

REMEMBERDon't bring valuables to the beach, you will not need them. If you do swim, or walk, ask someone you know to watch your things.DON'T FORGETSunblock... Sunblock... Sunblock...The sun is much stronger than you think.PLEASETake care about the tide, you can cross the rocks 2 hours before and/or 2 hours after the high tide (page 8), otherwise you may get hurt. Rocks are very dangerous in high tide period.YOU MUSTDress in a bathing suit. Nude bathing is restricted on the beaches. Police do patrol the beaches.BORED?Walk to the end of the beach and climb a bit to the end of the rocks and get a fantastic view… of the coast, wear good shoes and have fun.AND MOST IMPORTANTLY...Don't get sand in your ...OUCH!

Cosas sobre Playita*

RECUERDENo lleve cosas valiosas a la playa, no las necesita. Si vas a caminar o a nadar pídale a alguien que vigile tus cosas, es mejor prevenir que lamentar.NO OLVIDEUse suficiente bronceador: el sol es más fuerte de lo que usted piensa.POR FAVORPréstele atención a la marea. Usted puede cruzar las rocas 2 horas antes y/o 2 horas después de la marea alta (pág. 8). Las rocas son muy peligrosas en marea alta y puede accidentarse fácilmente en este periodo.DEBEUsar traje de baño en todo momento. La policía esta controlando esto la playa.ESTÁ ABURRIDO???Vaya camine por las rocas al final de la playa y verá qué linda que es la vista desde ahí. Use zapatos y diviértase.TENGA CUIDADODe no dejar que la arena entre en sus… Ouch!!!

* This is the name of one of the beaches in Manuel Antonio, which attracts a high concentration of gay

people, from the area and visitors to Costa Rica.

* Este es el nombre de una de las playas en Manuel Antonio que atrae una alta concentración de gays

turistas y locales.

By Tim Dwyer


If you have been around for a little bit, you will no doubt notice some major changes happening at Club Karma Lounge,

located on the lower level of the Cockatoo Building. Mark Schurtz is the new owner of the club and we would like to welcome him here to Manuel Antonio! Mark is originally from Grand Rapids but left there a long time ago (good idea Mark…winter’s too cold in Michigan!) He has spent most of the last 20 years in Southern Florida working in hotel and resort marketing and management.

For the first six week Mark used up lots of frequent flyer miles going back and forth to Florida but he’s now here full time. In October a new wind swept through Karma and, after a lot of busy days, the newest rendition of the bar has emerged. It’s been completely repainted and looks as fresh and clean as the new owner!

Karma offers great dance music and videos on its huge screen provided by both House DJ’s and Guest DJ’s. Every day there are early evening drink specials. As of our publication, this is still the only (legal) nightclub/disco in Manuel Antonio, open and serving right up until 2:30 AM. Karma also has a sheltered smoking area and has barrier-free access as well. Look on their Facebook page for announcements of Drag Shows and other special events.

Mark is also looking forward to making a few more changes to Karma. He’s planning to open earlier and have more of a lounge type atmosphere in the evening before the Nightclub/Disco vibe for later on. Theme nights, more drink specials are in the works as well. Introduce yourself to Mark. He’s loving his new home, business and meeting new people. We are proud to have him in our community! Welcome Mark!

Club Karma LoungeBy Tim Dwyer

email: [email protected]

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Relaxation and comfort through aremarkable massage session.

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• Deep Tissue • Swedish

• Warm stone massage:

Performing Thai in table,

Stretching, Reflexology

and Trigger Points

• Deep Tissue • Swedish

• Warm stone massage:

Performing Thai in table,

Stretching, Reflexology

and Trigger Points

@ EL ARADO Starts 5 pm till...

Tamaleada

Hosted by / Organiza:

It's not Christmas in Costa Rica without tamales. Come over, try them and enjoy this great tradition.It's not Christmas in Costa Rica without tamales.

Come over, try them and enjoy this great tradition.

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EVERYONE IS WELCOME BIENVENIDO A TOD@S

Open until 2:30 AM Manuel Antonio’s Latest Bar

(506) 8703 7483 [email protected] Club Karma Lounge Cockatoo Building, Manuel Antonio Rd, Lower Level, below Victoria’s Restaurant.

Music Videos Dancing Drink Specials

Club Karma Lounge Manuel Antonio’s LGTBQ Club

• Vacation Rental • • Minimalist loft •

• In the heart of Manuel Antonio •

• Sleeps 2 to 4 •

www.jungle-loft.com • [email protected]: (506) 8836 0024

“The local that works on locals”

Home Studio or On Location

USA Nationally Certi�edNew York Institute of

Massage Graduate

Dedicated to deep, therapeutic bodywork

since 1998

The First professional male massage therapist in

Manuel Antonio

USA Nationally Certi�edNew York Institute of

Massage Graduate

Dedicated to deep, therapeutic bodywork

since 1998

The First professional male massage therapist in

Manuel Antonio

Cel: 8830-7727

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called Mangrove!

For more info: (506)5019 5889

[email protected] of Manuel Antonio, Quepos

Phone: 2777-5107

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1. Monkeys are highly susceptible to diseases from human hands. They can die from bacteria transferred from your hands to the monkeys, bacteria that have no ill effect on you. 2. Migration to human-populated areas where they are fed increases their risk of dog attacks and road accidents. 3. Irregular feeding leads to an aggressive behavior towards humans and other species. 4. Contrary to popular belief, bananas are not the “preferred” food of monkeys in the wild. Bananas, especially those containing pesticides, can be upsetting to the monkeys’ delicate digestive system and cause serious dental problems that can lead to eventual death. 5. Humans feeding monkeys in the wild creates a dangerous dependency which diminishes the monkeys’ survival abilities. 6. Humans feeding monkeys interferes with the monkeys’ natural habits and upsets the natural balance of their lifestyle centered on eating wild fruits, seeds, small animals, and insects. 7. Contact with humans facilitates poaching and the trade in illegal wildlife. 8. Pregnant females in the wild who are fed by humans during their pregnancy will not give birth to healthy infants. The babies will be malnourished, or never develop to term, and die before birth. 9. Monkeys need to travel an average of 17 kilometers each day to be in good physical condition. If they know that food is available in a particular location, they will not leave that area. 10. Not only do we pass on diseases to animals when we feed them by hand, but they can pass diseases to us as well. 11. The Law of the Wildlife states that it is prohibited to feed wild animals. The only exception is in the case of a dire emergency where a species would perish without food. The monkeys do not realize any of this. Now YOU do! Don’t contribute to the extinction of one of nature’s most amazing creatures for your own pleasure or for financial gain.Please help save the monkeys by reporting anyone feeding the monkeys to: 2777-25-92

Puede que usted encuentre que alimentar a los monos (y otros animales silvestres) sea una experiencia emocionante, pero usted no le está haciendo ningun favor a los monos, de hecho, usted los está dañando. He aquí por qué:1. Los monos son altamente susceptibles a las enfermedades humanas. Ellos pueden morir por bacterias transferidas de nuestras manos que no tienen efecto perjudicial para nosotros. 2. La migración hacia centros de población humana para ser alimentados aumenta el riesgo de que los monos sean atacados por perros o sufran accidentes en las carreteras. 3. La alimentación irregular conduce a un comportamiento agresivo hacia los seres humanos y otras especies. 4. Contrario al estereotipo, los bananos no son la comida preferida de los monos en la naturaleza. Los bananos en especial, contienen altas cantidades de pesticidas, que pueden trastornar seriamente el sistema digestivo y la dentadura de los monos e incluso causarles la muerte. 5. La alimentación crea una peligrosa dependencia en los monos, que puede disminuir sus habilidades naturales de sobrevivencia. 6. El alimentar a los monos interfiere con los hábitos alimenticios naturales de los monos, los cuales se centran en frutos, semillas, pequeños vertebrados y principalmente insectos. 7. El contacto con los humanos facilita la captura y comercio ilegal de la vida silvestre. 8. Las hembras embarazadas que dependen de personas ingieren una dieta desbalanceada que causa malformaciones en los bebes e incluso abortos.9. Los monos para mantenerse en buena condición necesitan correr mucho diarios y en este recorrido pueden encontrar todo tipo de alimentación adecuada para su organismo, pero si son alimentados se harán sedentarios y estarán mal alimentados. 10. Los animales silvestres tienen enfermedades que se pueden transmitir a personas como: virus, bacterias, hongos y parásitos.11. Además ahora según la Ley de Vida Silvestre de Costa Rica se prohibe la alimentación de animales silvestres, con la única excepción de una emergencia grave que una especie perecería sin alimentos.Ahora usted lo sabe. No facilite la extinción de una de las criaturas mas sorprendentes de la naturaleza, para su propio placer y ganancias económicas. Por favor, ayude a salvar a los monos reportando si alguien los está alimentando: 4070-0340

THERE ARE AT LEAST 11 REASONS NOT TO FEED THE MONKEYS

11 RAZONES PARA NO ALIMENTAR

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*Times subject to change. All groups need a minimum of people.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.

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