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7th Anniversary FREE INFO BULLETIN

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¡A Grito Pelado!

TAMAL FEST 2010 LA TAMALEADA

Por Jose Chaves

¡A Divertirnos, Gente!

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on mucho entusiasmo abrimos una nueva temporada y celebramos el Sétimo Aniversario del info boletín Playita.

Esta vez, el verano, viene cargado con nue-­ vas adiciones a nuestra comunidad como lo es la apertura de dos bares gay: el Bar Mogambo en las Terrazas de Rafael y el Bar Tutu cerca del Pájaro Azul.

Además, Gaytours cambia en su horario regular de tours los Martes con Hiking in the park with Estelle y los Domingos el nuevo Villa Vanilla Spice plantation tour and fla-­ vors of the world tasting.

Le damos la bienvenida a la tienda Arte Indio y al Jungle Loft, dos nuevos negocios propiedad de queridos miembros de nuestra comunidad.

No nos olvidemos del Barba Roja con sus G Dance todos los Domingos 4 pm, Salsipuedes con el G Lounge todos los lunes a las 9 pm y por supuesto el Liquid Lounge el cual introduce el nuevo restauran-­ te Monkey Bridge.

Así mismo el Restaurante Kúkula se declara gay friendly y nos abre sus puertas con un menú basado en mariscos a precios muy accesibles.

En un placer ver como la comunidad se ha unido ofreciendo una variedad de lugares y actividades en las cuales nos vamos a sentir cómodos;; pero también le tenemos al turista muchas opciones de qué hacer cuando están en sus vacaciones.

Agradecemos infinitamente a todos por su aporte en concretar a Manuel Antonio como un destino gay internacional con mucha diversión y variedad. Les deseamos la mejor de las temporadas y a divertirnos gente. Q

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas in Costa Rica without the traditional dish Tamale.

Come and enjoy a night of friendship, eating, drinking and fun.

27 december @ Salsipuedes Starts 5 pm till...

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,1'(; ,1',&( 7 Reasons not to feed the Monkeys

Pag 4 The righteous hustle Pag 7 THE TIDE/LA MAREA: December-­Januar Pag 8 Manuel Antonio Gaymap Pag 10 Quepos Gaymap Pag 12 As Manuel Antonio Changes, It Just Gets Better!

Pag 13 Directory

Pag 14 Entertainment Pag 18 * Playita is the name given by locals to one of the beaches in Manuel Antonio which attracts a high concentration of gay and lesbians from Costa Rica and visitors from all over the world. This beach is accessible just two hours before and after high tide.

CREDITOS Director: Jose Chaves Productor: Paul Sfez Diseño: Diego Hidalgo Colaboradores: Kelly Ernst, Todd Pequeen Ventas: Paul Sfez -­ Tel 8836 0024 paulsfez@gaytourscr.com Todas las opiniones expresadas en este medio son entera responsabilidad del autor.

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7 reasons NOT to feed the monkeys

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containing pesticides, can be upsetting to the monkeys' delicate digestive system and cause serious dental problems that can lead to eventual death.

5. Feeding creates a dangerous dependency on humans that diminishes the monkeys' survival abilities.

1. Monkeys are highly susceptible to diseases from human hands. They can die from bacteria transferred off your hand that has no ill effect on you.

6. Feeding interferes with the monkeys' natural habits and upsets the balance of their lifestyle centered on eating wild fruits, seeds, small animals and insects.

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3. Irregular feeding leads to an aggressive behavior towards humans and other species.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are only two places in all of Manuel Antonio on this list, The Manuel Antonio Park and the BARBA ROJA Restaurant.â&#x20AC;?

& Sushi Bar Ottawa Citizen: Barba Roja, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica "One of the Top 5 Places in the World to Stare at Water"

"See it Costa Rica" 2009 Fodor's: Barba Roja, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

"with glorious panoramas of MA, this is one of the areas most popular eateries, as much for the setting sun as for the daily menu, which specializes in seafood dishes"

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The  righteous  hustle

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just  returned  to  Manuel  Antonio  after  a  short  vacation  in  the  United  States.  Like  all  good  trips  it  got  me  thinking...thinking  about  the  parallels  between  Manuel  Antonioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  growth  and  globalization  as  a  whole.  At  times  I  feel  like  I  am  caught  in  a  time  warp.  Surely  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  the  only  one,  can  I?  I  feel  bombarded  by  advertise-­ ments,  big  money,  and  American  culture  seeping  into  this  tiny  jungle  town.  I  have  never  believed  that  the  biggest  and  newest  equates  to  the  best  in  quality.  Local  word  of  mouth  has  always  been  P\ JR WR P\ DFH LQ WKH KROH ZKHUH , ÂżQG P\ best  meals  and  best  experiences.  There  seems  to  be  more  depth  and  cultural  verisimilitude  when  one  experiences  the  authenticity  of  a  business  run  with  love  and  passion  rather  than  greed  and  envy.  Real  estate  and  big  development  is  a  part  of  life  but  I  also  know  what  brings  tourism  into  Manuel  Antonio....  it  is  not  condo  towers,  pollution,  traf-­ ÂżF DQG D ZKLWH ZDVKLQJ RI VHUYLFHV WR SURYLGH DQ assembly  line  instead  of  an  unique  experience.  Consumers  must  be  aware  that  big  and  bold  does  not  necessarily  mean  better,  especially  here  in  a  developing  nation  on  the  fast  track  to  perhaps  be-­ coming  just  another  tourist  destination. Â

By:  Todd  Pequeen

city  truly  renewed  instead  of  taxed,  in  more  ways  than  one.

In  my  ultimate  dream  Manuel  Antonio  would  become  a  Utopia,  without  walls  and  security  bars  blocking  the  best  views.  People  would  earn  their  living  out  of  love  of  their  craft  creating  a  healthy  give  and  take,  as  well  as  a  solid  community.  In  my  altered  reality  I  would  love  to  see  the  beach  a  place  of  neutrality,  exempt  from  the  hustle.  What  I  imagined  when  I  moved  here  was  a  place  where  we  all  have  the  time  to  talk  on  the  street,  to  sit  and  to  laugh,  to  blow  off  the  rest  of  the  day,  be-­ cause  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;right  nowâ&#x20AC;?  is  more  important.  A  place  where  visitors  can  let  their  hair  down,  explore  themselves,  minus  the  problems  they  may  have  at  home.  There  is  a  richness  and  quality  in  this  community,  I  hope  we  do  not  lose  this  gift  with  the  inundation  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;bigger  and  betterâ&#x20AC;?.  Some  say  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  a  dreamer,  but  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  the  only  one.  Q

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The local that works on localsâ&#x20AC;?

It  is  my  opinion  after  eleven  years  of  living  in  Manuel  Antonio  the  best  products,  the  ultimate  experiences,  and  the  bloodline  of  Costa  Rica,  are  preserved  by  the  families  born  here  and  the  jet-­ setting  expats  who  sought  out  for  themselves  a  new  dream.   I  adamantly  want  people  who  come  here  to  experience  that  side  of  Costa  Rica  and  not  to  be  swayed  by  giant  billboards  and  all  inclu-­ sive  resorts.  For  the  weary  and  wise  the  reason  to  live  in  a  place  like  Manuel  Antonio  is  not  solely  for  the  rate  of  return.  We  know  when  something  seems  too  good  to  be  true  it  often  is.  IInternet  has  replaced  conversations  and  one  on  one  time,  we  all  must  be  careful  on  what  we  do  and  where  we  put  our  money.  There  are  still  so  many  wonderful  spots  to  explore,  all  you  need  to  do  is  get  to  know  a  friendly  local  and  have  the  time  to  share.  Try  to  sink  into  the  jungle  vibe  and  return  to  your  home Â

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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).

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MANUEL ANTONIO: 1. Tutú 2. Coyaba Tropical B&B 3. Hotel Gaia 4. Restaurante Mar Luna 5. Jungle Loft 6. Casa Nelda 7. Casa Bosque Verde 8. Rest. Salsipuedes (tapas)

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As  Manuel  Antonio  Changes,  It  Just  Gets  Better!

By:  Kelly  Ernst Owner/Operator,  Casa  Bosque  Verde

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fter  15  years  of  coming  to  Manuel  Antonio,  I  have  seen  many  changes  to  this  area.  Even  after  owning  and  operating  Casa  Bosque  Verde  for  3  years,  0DQXHO $QWRQLR KDV HYROYHG VLJQL¿FDQWO\ But  one  thing  has  remained  the  same;͞  Manu-­ el  Antonio  remains  a  gay  destination.

as  its  competitor,  and  Raphaels  Terezzas  of-­ fers  not  only  a  sunset  happy  hour  but  also  a  pre-­party  happy  hour  to  Liquid  and  Tutus.  Barba  Roja  also  offers  Sunday  tea  parties  and  Salsipuedes  has  Monday  movie  nights.  As  I  get  older,  it  is  nice  to  see  options  open  that  allow  not  only  late  night  partying,  but  also  afternoon  and  early  evening  lounge  ex-­ periences  as  well.

The  number  of  hotels  has  exploded  in  the  past  15  years,  as  have  the  restaurants.  There  are  now  many  fantastic  choices  for  dining,  enjoying  the  sunset,  or  relaxing  over  a  drink.  Regardless  of  the  venue,  Manuel  Antonio  is  one  spot  in  Central  America  where  you  can  be  yourself.

Of  course  Gaytours  is  a  stable  in  Manuel  Antonio,  and  continues  to  offer  many  differ-­ ent  choices  for  tours  of  a  wide  variety.  It  is  wonderful  to  be  able  to  take  a  tour  with  new  Manuel  Antonio  â&#x20AC;&#x153;familyâ&#x20AC;?  members.  As  the  area  continues  to  have  gay  and  lesbian  trav-­ ellers,  I  have  noticed  more  gay  groups  com-­ ing  here  to  enjoy  this  destination.

Casa  Bosque  Verdeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  street,  which  has  sometimes  been  referred  to  as  Castro  Street,  has  a  number  rental  and  other  properties  which  have  gay  owners  and  operators.  Many  other  houses  in  the  area  have  gay  owners,  and  there  continues  to  be  choices  among  ho-­ tels  for  gay  and  lesbian  travelers.  Although  Villa  Roca  and  Casa  Blanca  are  most  exclu-­ sive  to  the  gay  market,  other  choices  such  as  Gaia  will  ensure  the  gay  traveler  is  well  accommodated.  As  things  change  in  Manuel  Antonio,  the  local  market  continues  to  cater  to  its  historical  roots  of  the  gay  and  lesbian  traveler,  and  the  people  in  Manuelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Castro  area  continue  to  be  friendly  and  welcoming  and  understand  their  importance  to  the  local  ecomony.

The  gay  travel  industry  is  also  important  to  the  local  economy.  The  local  people  here  and  local  business  owners  here  know  this  important  fact  and  have  not  forgotten  their  roots.  Manuel  Antonio  continues  to  act  as  an  example  how  important  the  gay  and  lesbian  travel  industry  can  be  in  both  starting  and  maintaining  a  tourist  destination.

So  as  tourism  here  evolves,  the  options  for  the  gay  traveler  seem  to  be  increasing  in  Manuel  Antonio.  Yes,  it  is  different  than  15  years  ago,  but  Manuel  Antonio  still  remains  an  important  gay  destination.  As  you  holiday  here,  you  will  experience  how  not  only  how  Manuel  Antonio  serves  the  gay  and  lesbian  travelers  well,  but  also  how  important  this  market  is  to  the  area.  Q

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MANUEL ANTONIO FROM A TO Z

V Exclusive Gay BARS AND DISCOS V Liquid Lounge: 2777 5158 Buena Nota Building X Mogambo at Rafael Terrace Top Floor 2777 6310 X Salsipuedes: 2777 5019 Tapas Bar Across the street from Banca Promerica V Tutú Bar 2777 1314 Road to Manuel Antonio, in front of the second entrance of Pájaro Azul HOTELS V Casa Blanca: 2777 0253 Corner of the road to the gay beach X Coyaba Tropical B&B 2777 6279 Next to Hotel Gaia X Hotel Gaia 1 800 226 2515 Manuel Antonio V Villa Roca: 2777 1349 Next to Hotel Si Como No RESTAURANTS

X MarLuna: 2777 5107 Near Manuel Antonio School

X Gay friendly X Sunset Sails 2777-­0837 / 2777-­1304 REAL ESTATE

X Mira Olas 2777 0811 Hotel Best Western Kamuk, Quepos X Monkey Bridge 2777-­5158 Second floor of Liquid Lounge, Buena Nota Building X Raphael’s Terrazas 2777 6310 Main road to the National Park, beside the entry to Arboleda Hotel SERVICES X Arte indio 2777 0552 / 8960 3206 Centro Comercial Manuel Antonio, downstairs Promerica’s bank V Gaytours S. A. English 8305 8044 Spanish 2294 06 06 X Gym Mucho Músculo 2777 3400 Going out of Quepos to Manuel Antonio, on the left just before the first hill X Manuel Antonio Park Estelle Profesional Guide 8719 2065 Quepos

X Barba Roja 2777 0331 Next to Salsipuedes

V Massage Javier: 8372 2647 Gay therapist Experienced & certified

X Kúkula 2777-­2735 700m before the entrance bridge of Quepos (main entrance to Boca Vieja)

X Massage Todd: 8847 2010 Professional Massage at your hotel

X La Luna & Ambar Lounge 2777 9797 Hotel Gaia

X Quad Tours 2777 7500 Downtown Quepos

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Taste  the  Tropics

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illa  Vanilla/Rainforest  Spices  tour  is  a  gentle  walk  through  the  plantation  and  is  hands-­on  with  sensory  stops  along  the  winding  â&#x20AC;&#x153;epi-­ phyte  trailâ&#x20AC;?.  The  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flavors  of  the  Worldâ&#x20AC;?  tasting  is  an  assortment  of  gourmet  va-­ nilla,  cinnamon  and  chocolate  treats  pre-­ pared  by  their  pastry  chef.

able  development,  they  are  also  proud  to  demonstrate  the  cultural  practices  they  apply  on  the  plantation  which  has  been  FHUWL¿HG RUJDQLF VLQFH DQG 'HPH-­ ter/biodynamic  since  2000.  (Demeter  is  WKH ROGHVW DQG PRVW UHVSHFWHG FHUWL¿HU RI sustainable  agriculture  -­  since  1935) Hotel  pick  up:  Sundays  12:30  pm,  price:  $50,  includes:  Transportation,  Gourmet  Spice  Tasting,  and  a  bilingual  guide.  Q

1.  The  afternoon  tour  will  start  at  the  post-­harvest  warehouse  where  they  dry,  process,  and  package  the  spices  and  ex-­ plain  their  ancient  origins,  history  and  properties.  2.  Then  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  take  a  gentle  walk  through  the  plantation  on  our  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Epiphyte  Trailâ&#x20AC;?  (air  plants),  a  winding  garden  path  where  you  will  experience  the  sights,  WDVWHV DURPDV DQG Ă&#x20AC;DYRUV RI WURSLFDO VSLFHV HVVHQWLDO RLO SODQWV WURSLFDO Ă&#x20AC;RZ-­ ering  plants  and  rock  gardens. <RX ZLOO WKHQ SDVV WKH ÂżVK SRQG RQ your  way  to  the  Punta  Mira  Viewpoint,  where  in  addition  to  the  view;Íž  you  will  taste  an  assortment  of  gourmet  treats.

4.  The  last  stop  is  at  the  famous  Spice  Shop,  where  you  can  stock  up  on  vanilla  beans  and  extract,  True  Ceylon  cinna-­ mon,  cocoa  nibs,  and  other  spices  for  use  in  your  kitchen  or  as  gifts.

Come  and  try  a  tour  that  makes  your  senses  come  alive.

"Flavors of the World" Spice Tasting Tour & Spice Shoppe Villa Nueva, Costa Rica

Villa  Vanilla  provides  a  unique  â&#x20AC;&#x153;foodieâ&#x20AC;?  experience  with  a  major  focus  on  sus-­ tainability.  As  proponents  of  sustain-­

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Party

1st time in Costa Rica

Be Proud

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January 29th 2011 9:00 pm Presale 10.000 colones (limited for 300 people)

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CafĂŠ / Bar Lounge

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Tel: 2777-0822 2777-1314

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Your way to fun in Manuel Antonio

Mondays Damas Island Mangrove Park $65 Your choice Kayak or Motor Boat Pick up: High tide of the day Tuesdays Hiking in Manuel Antonio Park with Estelle $45 Pick up 12:30 pm* Wednesdays and Saturdays Sunset Boat $75 Relax and enjoy Pick up: 1:00 pm* Thursdays Canopy Tour $70 Lots of adrenaline Pick up: 1:00 pm*

Fridays ATV Tour in the mountains $95 s. / $130 d.

Pick up: 10:30 am* Ocean Kayak in the park $50 Pick up: 2:00 pm* Sundays Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation Tour and Flavors of the World Tasting $50 Pick up 12:30 pm* *Times subject to changes

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