The escorts in Costa Rica can be found in many ways, but I’m here to help you not get scammed and follow all local laws. It’s no secret that the gorgeous country of Costa Rica has a lot to offer, but what many people don’t know is that for decades, the Costa Rica sex scene has been a major draw for tourism.
This guide serves as a comprehensive Costa Rica sex guide, detailing various aspects of the sex industry in the country. I’ll get into the compelling, seedy underbelly of this scene in this complete guide.
Note: Please abide all local laws. We are not endorsing anything here, simply trying to get the facts out so you can follow the law and be safe in Costa Rica and follow the law.
Finding Escorts in Costa Rica
For starters, expatriates and tourists don’t really have any issues finding a willing partner in Costa Rica. The gorgeous local women of Costa Rica are genuinely intrigued by foreigners who show them love and support, as Costa Rican males are very macho and often have children with multiple women. That’s just a norm here, and a lot of the women are looking for more stability, especially in tougher areas around San Jose Costa Rica.
With that being said, this article is for the people looking to skip the games and courtship and go right to the cheat code and real reason a lot of men visit Costa Rica every year – the paid companionship. Many men visit for the women who offer high-quality and discreet services, whether it be a dinner date, massage, or just straight into having intercourse.
Prostitution is legal in Costa Rica, and it’s very easy to find independent workers who roam hotels, casinos, night clubs, and bars where tourists hang out looking for companionship.
In sadder situations, you will find the more down-trodden (read undesirable, perhaps with drug problems or even trans) roaming the streets of San Jose hanging out on dark corners. Be very careful of these women (or trans men) as many are posing simply to rob intoxicated tourists.
Other places you’ll find the sex trade thriving in Costa Rica is in “pensiones,” which serve as brothels but work under the guise of massage parlors. These operate in a gray area and are often investigated, shut down, and then re-opened eventually.
Lastly, sex is on the menu at all strip clubs in Costa Rica. Find a girl, pay a fee, and get a room. It’s pretty straight forward and abundant.
One thing that is NOT in a gray area is that sex with minors is strictly forbidden by law. Don’t even think about it, or you’ll end up in a Costa Rican jail cell for a very long time. There is no excuse for breaking this law and the country is very strict on it. You’ve been warned.
Escort Laws and Regulations in Costa Rica
While prostitution is legal in Costa Rica, there are very strict laws in place that prohibit pimping, trafficking, and sex rings. Sex workers in Costa Rica must register with the government and undergo regular health checks.
As a visitor, you are required to know and follow all laws. Simply saying “I’m not from here,” won’t get you very far. Sex workers have rights and are protected by law, including having the right to refuse services and report any abuse.
Here’s an official statement from the Costa Rica Immigration Experts:
Health and Safe Sex
All visitors who take part in such services or engage with a sex worker should take precautions and protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases. Use condoms and other protection.
Also, be aware of your surroundings. Theft is a big problem in Costa Rica, and escorts in Costa Rica, especially those found in public places and not through a trusted source, are not to be trusted.
Escort Agencies in Costa Rica
Now that I’ve mentioned all of the public places where you can find escorts in Costa Rica, let’s go with the more discreet, private route. If you are a visiting Costa Rica and want to avoid the public hunting route, risky massage parlors, and drugged up street walkers that might come with a surprise if you know what I mean, Costa Rica escorts are easily obtainable through online websites and apps.
Here’s a list of places you can use to find women in Costa Rica for hire for a one night stand, overnight bookings, dinner dates, a bachelor party, or just straight up sexual services. This is your best bet if you want to spend time with a woman and not get into the often fun, yet dangerous hunt in San Jose or Jaco, the tourist destination places with the most beautiful companions and sheer volume of escorts in the country.
Things to Know About Escorts for Hire in Costa Rica
You’ll first want to know if your hotel charges money for a guest. Many hotels do indeed charge a fee. These fees range from $10 – $100, depending on how intolerant they are of the sex worker scene. Family-oriented hotels will sometimes ban them all together, so know in advance before you become that guy with the obvious paid companion at the front desk arguing.
Prostitutes come in all shapes and sizes. Not all of the escorts in Costa Rica are local. You’ll find Nicaraguans, Colombians, Cubans, Dominicans, and Venezuelans, among others.
Always confirm the woman’s age by asking for a passport or a “cedula.” Sex with minors is illegal and you have zero excuses.
Make sure you always conduct business in a safe place. Dark streets in San Jose are not safe and if you encounter hookers in an area like this, know that you are probably being watched by one of her accomplices and it’s a robbery set-up.
Prostitution is legal, but pimping is not. The country enforces all laws governing prostitution very strictly and they have made examples of many people who have broken the laws.
There are many bars in downtown San Jose, and even Jaco, where you can find “ladies of the night.” In other areas of Costa Rica, not so much.
Use Common Sense. If you are asked to advance money, pre-pay prior to your trip, or anything like that, know that you may be falling into a scam.
You don’t need to change money to the local currency as the US Dollar is widely accepted.
San Jose Escort Venues
San Jose was once the epicenter of it all, with the Hotel Del Rey’s Blue Marlin Bar being about the only place you needed to go to find sex. Across the street, they had the Key Largo as well, where women danced the night away, often to live music.
Those days are gone. As is the New York Bar, the Monkey Bar, and Horseshoe Casino, which were all big parts of the San Jose sex scene as men would drink at those venues and women would gladly follow them there seeking companionship.
These days you can find women at the Sportsmen’s Lodge as well as the Hotel Taormina, but the San Jose scene isn’t 1/10th of what it used to be.
While you can still enjoy strip clubs downtown or even the luxurious Tango India in La Urruca, the “Gringo Gulch” isn’t what it used to be.
Jaco Escorts and Prostitution
These days, the game has moved largely to Jaco Beach. You’ll find no shortage of escorts available in Jaco. It’s about a 90 minute drive from San Jose and the most popular place right now is the Cocal Hotel & Casino.
Here you’ll find music, women, and men on the prowl looking for girls. (Well, I should say women, as they must be of age.)
Gay and Lesbian Scene
As a progressive country, Costa Rica has a vibrant gay and lesbian scene. There are several bars, like La Avispa, that cater to this. Even sex clubs. Visitors can find LGBTQ escorts in Costa Rica, although since it’s a small country, it may be more difficult than in other destinations.
Sex Clubs in Costa Rica
This is something I’m not into, but I’ve got friends who have experience here. Reddit has a great list of places you can find lifestyle clubs in Costa Rica.
The overwhelming consensus is that this destination is the place to go. Again, I have no experience with this but putting out information that was well researched was my goal here.
The thing is, you really don’t need to visit specific sex clubs to find sex in Costa Rica. Girls show up at resorts, casinos, bars, and night clubs in addition to the places I mentioned earlier in this list on where to find escorts in Costa Rica for sexual services. And if gay clubs are your thing, here’s a list of 4 in San Jose.
Safety Tips
If you are going to play this game, here’s some tips to follow when looking for escorts in Costa Rica.
First, never hire an escort from Craigslist or any site where personal ads are place. You are likely setting yourself up to get robbed, scammed, or worse.
Next, be very careful with street walkers in Costa Rica. Many are transgender and even more are there to rob you. Nothing against trans people, if that’s your thing, but it’s a warning shot to men who aren’t looking for a surprise “down under.”
Lastly, wear protection. For such a small country Costa Rica has a very high rate of HIV.
Summary
Costa Rica escorts are everywhere. The quick and easy way is the massage parlors. The more discreet route is using an online service. The more adventurous ones will enjoy the pursuit in places like the Cocal, Sportsmen’s Lodge, and other venues I listed above. Whatever route you go, abide by all local laws, be safe, and don’t even think about sex with minors.
About Peter C.
Peter is a digital nomad who largely writes from Asia, Europe, and South America. Always following the "vibe," he sets up shop in hostels and AirBNB's and continues to entertain us with wild stories from life abroad. Ask him anything in our community forum.
