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Gaylife News, Comments, Activities and Information Year VII • No. 35 April-May 2012

Gays Lead the Pack Pag 5

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¡A Grito Pelado!

Por Jose Chaves

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CPL

PL son las iniciales de la palabra en ingles “Complementary” (complementario) y se usa en el sector turismo para designar cuando una persona recibe algo gratis con propósitos meramente mercadológicos y de promoción.

De esta forma a quien se le da un CPL puede ir gratis a un tour, tener una noche de hotel, una comida en un restaurante, una entrada a un club, etc. Así la persona puede vender, promocionar, recomendar o simplemente hablar del negocio con propiedad y conocimiento.

Normalmente un CPL es para personal de hotel, agencias de viajes, dueños de negocios y todo el que trabaja en relacionados con el turismo.

Dado el significado y propósito del CPL, a quien se lo dan, debería ser tratado de igual forma o mejor que alguien que paga.

Sin embargo, muchos negocios en la zona están cometiendo varios errores al dar estos complementarios ya que omiten servicio y tratan de forma inferior al CPL porque” como es gratis…”

Grave error se comete cuando se hace algo así, ya que evidentemente el CPL va hablar de como fue recibido, tratado, lo que vio, sintió y experimentó.

Hacemos un llamado a todas las compañías para hacer un uso apropiado de lo que es verdaderamente un CPL. n

INDEX • INDICE

Gays Lead the Pack

Pag 5

THE TIDE/LA MAREA: April-May

Pag 6

Manuel Antonio Gaymap

Pag 8

Quepos Gaymap

Pag 10

Tips About Playita

Pag 11

Remedy or Poison

Pag 13

Entertainment

Pag 14

Directory

Pag 16

* 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: Todd Pequeen, Don Willems • 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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Gays Lead the Pack

By Jose Chaves

between how gay and straight people use or acquire new technology.

If you wanted to watch cable, for instance, you’d have more luck finding a cable box at a gay person’s home. More than twothirds of gay households.

Gay people may also stay slightly better connected than their straight counterparts - at least when it comes to cell phones.

Eight in 10 gay people, or 79 percent, have cellular service, as compared with 72 percent of straight people. The survey also showed slightly more gay people pick their cell phones and cell phone plans according to their friends’ and family’s advice.

While showing the difference between the two communities, the survey also suggests that such market information is important for companies to know if they want to attract more gay customers.

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“It’s no secret that the cellular market is becoming increasingly saturated, and this data can help marketers distinguish between GLB and heterosexual consumers’ use and purchase considerations,” Jake Stafford, senior marketing strategist at Witeck-Combs, said in the firm’s press release. “The research also suggests that as gays continue to embrace emerging technologies such as HDTV, there is room for innovations that would continue to spur the buying preferences of trendsetting gay customers.” n

rend-setters once more, gay people are slightly ahead of the curve when it comes to using technology, particularly when it comes to communications, a new online survey reveals.

Harris Interactive, in conjunction with Witeck-Combs Communications, a strategic public relations and marketing firm that focuses on the gay market, conducted an online survey of technology usage and found some real differences 5

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April

THE TIDE

May

date

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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

03:23 09:54 15:53 22:18 04:27 10:57 17:00 23:23 05:28 11:55 18:01 00:20 06:23 12:46 18:56 01:12 07:13 13:34 19:45 02:01 08:01 14:21 20:32 02:47 08:48 15:07 21:19 03:34 09:35 15:54 22:06 04:22 10:22 16:41 22:54 05:10 11:11 17:30 23:44 06:01 12:03 18:22 00:36 06:57 12:59 19:19 01:33 07:58 14:01 20:23 02:36 09:04 15:12 21:32 03:45 10:14 16:26 22:43 04:54 11:20

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1.76 6.68 2.06 6.85 1.66 7.02 1.72 7.14 1.31 7.60 1.13 7.64 0.78 8.32 0.40 8.24 0.17 9.06 -0.32 8.83 -0.41 9.72 -0.94 9.31 -0.86 10.20 -1.37 9.62 -1.10 10.42 -1.54 9.70 -1.10 10.35 -1.43 9.54 -0.84 10.00 -1.07 9.18 -0.36 9.43 -0.53 8.70 0.24 8.74 0.10 8.20 0.84 8.09 0.67 7.83 1.29 7.60 1.07 7.68 1.46 7.38 1.22 7.75

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16 16 17 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 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30

17:35 23:48 05:56 12:18 18:34 00:44 06:49 13:07 19:23 01:32 07:34 13:50 20:04 02:14 08:13 14:29 20:42 02:53 08:50 15:05 21:17 03:30 09:25 15:40 21:52 04:07 10:01 16:16 22:27 04:43 10:36 16:52 23:03 05:21 11:13 17:29 23:40 06:00 11:52 18:09 00:19 06:41 12:36 18:52 01:02 07:27 13:24 19:41 01:50 08:18 14:19 20:38 02:44 09:15 15:20 21:40

1.36 7.41 1.18 7.97 1.10 7.58 1.03 8.24 0.80 7.79 0.87 8.49 0.51 8.00 0.73 8.69 0.27 8.16 0.63 8.82 0.11 8.25 0.60 8.85 0.04 8.24 0.65 8.78 0.08 8.15 0.78 8.60 0.23 7.97 0.99 8.32 0.47 7.74 1.25 7.98 0.78 7.50 1.51 7.63 1.09 7.32 1.72 7.31 1.34 7.24 1.83 7.10 1.49 7.34 1.75 7.08

01 Tue 01 Tue 01 Tue 01 Tue 02 Wed 02 Wed 02 Wed 02 Wed 03 Thu 03 Thu 03 Thu 04 Fri 04 Fri 04 Fri 04 Fri 05 Sat 05 Sat 05 Sat 05 Sat 06 Sun 06 Sun 06 Sun 06 Sun 07 Mon 07 Mon 07 Mon 07 Mon 08 Tue 08 Tue 08 Tue 08 Tue 09 Wed 09 Wed 09 Wed 09 Wed 10 Thu 10 Thu 10 Thu 11 Fri 11 Fri 11 Fri 11 Fri 12 Sat 12 Sat 12 Sat 12 Sat 13 Sun 13 Sun 13 Sun 13 Sun 14 Mon 14 Mon 14 Mon 14 Mon 15 Tue 15 Tue 15 Tue 15 Tue 16 Wed 16 Wed

03:43 10:15 16:24 22:43 04:43 11:13 17:26 23:43 05:42 12:08 18:23 00:39 06:38 13:01 19:16 01:32 07:30 13:52 20:07 02:23 08:22 14:42 20:57 03:13 09:13 15:32 21:47 04:04 10:05 16:22 22:37 04:55 10:56 17:14 23:28 05:48 11:50 18:07 00:20 06:43 12:47 19:04 01:15 07:41 13:47 20:04 02:14 08:42 14:52 21:07 03:15 09:45 15:59 22:12 04:18 10:46 17:04 23:15 05:17 11:41

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1.45 7.63 1.45 7.28 1.23 8.11 0.95 7.68 0.83 8.71 0.33 8.21 0.34 9.34 -0.30 8.75 -0.14 9.88 -0.85 9.23 -0.52 10.26 -1.22 9.57 -0.73 10.42 -1.38 9.71 -0.73 10.31 -1.29 9.66 -0.52 9.97 -0.97 9.42 -0.12 9.44 -0.49 9.06 0.38 8.81 0.08 8.66 0.88 8.19 0.64 8.31 1.28 7.69 1.11 8.08 1.50 7.38 1.42 8.00 1.52 7.27 1.56 8.04

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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 Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Fri Fri Fri Fri Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Mon Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu

18:01 00:11 06:10 12:31 18:51 01:01 06:57 13:15 19:34 01:45 07:40 13:56 20:13 02:27 08:19 14:35 20:50 03:06 08:58 15:13 21:27 03:44 09:36 15:51 22:03 04:22 10:14 16:29 22:40 05:00 10:53 17:07 23:18 05:40 11:34 17:47 23:57 06:20 12:17 18:30 00:38 07:03 13:03 19:16 01:22 07:50 13:54 20:08 02:12 08:41 14:51 21:05 03:06 09:37 15:51 22:07 04:05 10:36 16:52 23:09

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1.39 7.33 1.58 8.16 1.18 7.48 1.51 8.33 0.93 7.67 1.40 8.50 0.69 7.87 1.28 8.65 0.48 8.04 1.18 8.74 0.34 8.16 1.12 8.75 0.29 8.22 1.12 8.67 0.34 8.21 1.17 8.50 0.46 8.16 1.26 8.27 0.65 8.09 1.37 8.01 0.86 8.04 1.46 7.76 1.05 8.05 1.50 7.56 1.19 8.13 1.44 7.47 1.24 8.31 1.26 7.54 1.17 8.61 0.93 7.78

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 01 Wed 17:06 01 Wed 23:13

-1.18 10.23 -0.82

WARNING: YOU CANNOT Cross the rocks 2 hours after or before High Tide

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MANUEL ANTONIO GAYMAP

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

9. Rest. Barba Roja 10. Vida Realty 11. Pizza and Pasta 12. Hotel Villa Roca 13. Hidden Bay Realty 14. Rest. Raphael’s Terrazas & Bar Mogambo 15. Liquid Lounge

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Tips about Playita*

Cosas sobre Playita*

* 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.

REMEMBER Don'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 FORGET Sunblock... Sunblock... Sunblock...

The sun is much stronger than you think.

PLEASE Take care about the tide, you can cross the rocks 2 hours before and/or 2 hours after the high tide (page 6), otherwise you may get hurt. Rocks are very dangerous in high tide period.

YOU MUST Dress 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!

RECUERDE No 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 OLVIDE Use suficiente bronceador: el sol es más fuerte de lo que usted piensa.

POR FAVOR Préstele atención a la marea. Usted puede cruzar las rocas 2 horas antes y/o 2 horas después de la marea alta. Las rocas son muy peligrosas en marea alta y puede accidentarse fácilmente en este periodo.

DEBE Usar 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 CUIDADO De no dejar que la arena entre en sus… Ouch!!!

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Remedy or Poison

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eturning to old sources of knowledge can be extremely rewarding. Also rewarding is the sense of pure freedom that comes with authentic travel. This is exactly why time is the truest form of wealth any of us can have.

On a whole, the more time one has, the greater the adventure. Committing to this philosophy and changing it into a style of living, a way of existing, is not for everybody. In reality, it is actually lived by a vast minority. If one can attain this state of being, it often attracts prosecution and dissidence by those who feel the need to judge by their own set of values. I see Manuel Antonio these days, in a similar circumstance - and with a great divide. Natural geographic beauty and an accepting community have brought the spotlight to Manuel Antonio’s present stage. In the audience, watching the show, are all types of men and women. Some of these people value the Manuel Antonio show for what it is, why it is, and feel that they are part of the whole. They would even like to add more of the same positivity, to meld their future intentions organically. There are other audience members that immediately search for ways to exploit for personal gain and selfishness. Their vision rarely has any thoughts on the community and exists for the sake of themselves and their investors.

By Todd Pequeen

is more beauty here now, or when they arrived ten years ago, is a good gage. If wealth is defined by having ample available time, I feel most of us are not as wealthy as when we first arrived.

I think it is important, no matter who you are in the audience, to not forget where we came from, and what got us here. I am simply saying that the magic of Manuel Antonio is evolving, and we should be very cautious with that. When a small group of people and total outsiders can scar a once ideal location, there comes a time to question, to regress, and to take a stand.

Beauty can never be enhanced by the discovery of it. When adventure is removed in the name of comfort, money, and security, so is freedom.

Manuel Antonio attracted all of us for different reasons, yet we all share one thing in common - the community. No matter how you arrived, we all must be aware of the snakes, because if a poison snake bites you, you’re poison too. n

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Old sources of knowledge show that visitors come for authenticity. The sense of freedom is gained when a bit of inconvenience, insecurity, and “going out on a limb” is a necessity, not an option. Often with growth comes a feeling of ‘white-washing’ the area, by making it similar to where the investment money is coming from.

This is complicated and confusing for every expatriot. Is the sales pitch to get people here to privatize, exclude, and segregate, by drastically changing the environment and vibration in this sensitive community? Or should the sales pitch (admittedly less powerful and marketable) to spread wealth in a different manner? A manner that is authentic to what most of us fell in love with when we first arrived. Asking a local if there

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The Village Festivals

ENTERTAINMENT ENTRETENIMIENTO

APRIL

• Holy Week:

1-7 of April. Religious processions of the crucifixes. All businesses are closed from Thursday to Sunday.

• Juan Santamaría Day:

April 11th. The national hero is remembered with parades, concerts, and dances, especially in Alajuela, birthplace of Juan Santamaría.

• Local Craft Fair:

Last week of April and first week of May in San José, Plaza de la Cultura.

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• Labor Day:

May 1st. A non-working holiday in most of the country, schools and government offices are closed. Art festivals in the parks of San Jose, downtown.

• San Isidro Labrador Day:

May 15th. All of the villages that are named after San Isidro, the patron saint of farmers, celebrate with carnivals and parades. Animals and crops receive blessings. San Isidro de Coronado and San Isidro de Heredia have nice parades on the 15th and a special fair all weekend.

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A Food Trip

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re you excited to be in this beautiful land?

Everything is different. Everything you see is new, fascinating, and intimidating at the same time.

You´ve had a long day. You´ve come a long way.

You´ve dealt with the airlines, passed through customs, and you have found your way to your hotel, despite the confusion.

You are on vacation. Now is your time to relax and enjoy.

Are you ready to explore Manuel Antonio, and Quepos? The first thing you want to do is EAT. Where is the Burger King?...Wendy´s?... Taco Bell?.... Surely there must be a McDonald´s on every corner?.... Sorry, but you won´t find any of the fastfood giants here in here.

Don´t worry. You will find plenty to eat. Good tasting and also good for you. You may even drop a few pounds during your vacation.

If you enjoy seafood, you´ve come to the right place.

Seafood is abundant here, and is served in every restaurant, most of which is caught locally, and served the same day.

You will find tuna, red snapper, mahi mahi, sea bass and much more.

A favorite dish is ceviche. Ceviche is a dish of pickled fish, shrimp or a combination of the two.

Great as an afternoon snack on a hot day, or as an appetizer for your evening meal. If you like pickled herring, you will love ceviche.

If you happen to be an avid fisherman, venture out for a day on one of the charter boats. Many of the restaurants in Manuel Antonio and Quepos will gladly clean your catch and prepare it for you to your liking. Generally, you will only be charged a small fee per person, or for the side dishes you have along with your own fresh caught fish. In Manuel Antonio, Barba Roja, Mar Luna and Salsipuedes, will gladly do this for you. Call ahead and let them know you are coming.

Fruit and vegetables are abundant here in Costa Rica.. The produce grown here is harvested at the peak of ripeness, juicy, and rich in flavor. Many of the items cannot be found in your home towns. Take advantage of what is available here. Be adventurous.

By Don Willems

If you have some free time on a Friday evening, or Saturday morning check out the fresh market in Quepos, La Feria. Local farmers bring their freshest produce each week. Did you know there is more than on type of banana? Have you had a white pineapple before? No, then what are you waiting for? I highly recommend you give them a try. You will also find juicy mangos and papaya.

Some of the fruits you may not be familiar with.

Many will look strange to you. Don´t be afraid.

Taste a tangy star fruit, kiwi, or if in season, mamone chino. They are a little strange looking, like a big red burr, that sticks to your pant leg when you walk through the woods. Peel the skin and find a juicy fruit inside, similar to a green grape.

If you are feeling thirsty, taste a pipa. Pipa is coconut water, served right in the coconut. The merchant will grab his machete, open the coconut for you and hand you a straw. Tasty, refreshing, and very healthy. If you should walk to one of the beaches you will likely find many coconuts along the way. Pick a few up and take them with you. If you dont have a machete with you, you can open them by hitting them against a rock or tree.

There are several types of plantain also. Plantain is a cousin to the banana. The are served often is soup, or fried for a tasty desert, alone or served with ice cream. Plantain can also be sliced, fried, and salted to be served as a snack like potato chips.

As for vegetables, make your own guacamole with some fresh avocados or try them sliced with a little salt and pepper.

If you like potatoes, Chayote is often used in many dishes.

Are you a french fry fanatic, substitute the potatoes with fried Yuca.

Another way to enjoy Yuca is to have a local dish called enyucado. This is a mashed yucca mixed with meat, and fried. Similar to hush puppies in the United States, they make a great snack between meals.

The feria is held in downtown Quepos along the shoreline. You will surely find something to enjoy here. If you are unfamiliar with a type of fruit, the merchants will gladly cut you a fresh sample to taste.

Provecho and Pura Vida!!! n

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MANUEL ANTONIO FROM A TO Z

s Exclusive Gay BARS AND DISCOS s Liquid Lounge: 2777 5158 Buena Nota Building u Mogambo at Rafael Terrace Top Floor 2777 6310

u Salsipuedes: 2777 5019 Tapas Bar Across the street from Banca Promerica HOTELS u Coyaba Tropical B&B 2777 6279 Next to Hotel Gaia u Hotel Gaia 1 800 226 2515 Manuel Antonio s Villa Roca: 2777 1349 Next to Hotel Si Como No RESTAURANTS

u Pizza and Pasta 2777 0355 extension 224 Hotel La Mariposa

u Raphael’s Terrazas 2777 6310 Main road to the National Park, beside the entry to Arboleda Hotel SERVICES u Canopy Safari 2777 0100 Downtown Quepos s Gaytours S. A. English 8305 8044 Spanish 2294 06 06 u Gym Mucho Músculo 2777 3400 Going out of Quepos to Manuel Antonio, on the left just before the first hill u Jaime Peligro Books & Adventure English and spanish books, music, tours and temporary tattos 2777 7106 Quepos, next door to Century 21

u Barba Roja 2777 0331 Next to Salsipuedes

u Manuel Antonio Park Estelle Profesional Guide 8719 2065 Quepos

u Emilio’s Café 2777 6807 Opposite the soccer field, Manuel Antonio

u Massage OS Massage & Physical Therapist 88-222-936

u Kúkula 2777 2735 700m before the entrance bridge of Quepos (main entrance to Boca Vieja) u La Luna & Ambar Lounge 2777 9797 Hotel Gaia u MarLuna: 2777 5107 Near Manuel Antonio School

u Massage Todd: 8830 7727 Professional Massage at your hotel u Sunset Sails 2777 0837 / 2777 1304 u Villa Vanilla 2779 1155 / 8839 2721 Villa Nueva

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VACATION RENTALS & REAL ESTATE • Casa Bosque Verde Canada contact (403) 246 8941 200 east from Super Joseth Manuel Antonio • Casa Nelda 8814 6251 1 mile from Manuel Antonio School u Hidden Bay Realty Real Estate 8366 1759 / 8395 1304 Manuel Antonio: in front of hotel Villa Roca Quepos: 2 doors down from Restaurante El Gran Escape • Jungle Loft 8836 0024 Behind Villa El Lirio @ Canyon Verde • Vida Realty Real Estate 2774 0287 / 2777 4945 8997 4129 / 8825 0434 Next to Barba Roja

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2777 5019

Road of Manuel Antonio, Quepos Phone: 2777-5107

Open daily at 10 am-10 pm (closed Tuesdays) 17

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 $75 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 $65 Pick up: 2:00 pm* •Sundays Barba Roja Sunset Session 4-8 pm *Times subject to changes

Reservations: • Español: 2294 0606 • English: 8305 8044

or ask at the front desk of your hotel.

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