GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Costa Rica.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Manuel Antonio has a published GLD City Score of 81/100, in the High range.
Manuel Antonio combines Pacific beaches, rainforest wildlife and one of Costa Rica’s best-known national parks. Its local experience should be read alongside the Costa Rica national context and current destination-specific evidence.
Understand the methodologySTAY, WITH MORE CONTEXT
A small tourism shortlist based on location, character and useful travel features. LGBTQ+ evidence is shown separately when documented.
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No hotel has received a GLD score or a guarantee of safety. “LGBTQ+ welcome documented” is only shown where an explicit, attributable source has been found. There are currently no paid placements or affiliate links.
BEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
Park entry rules, capacity limits and licensed guidance should be checked in advance. The settlement is spread along steep roads between Quepos and the park, while rain seasons and wildlife protection affect access.
Sources: Visit Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio informationManuel Antonio has a longstanding reputation among LGBTQ+ visitors and a selection of welcoming properties. It remains a small resort area rather than a full urban scene, so verified operators and transport arrangements are especially useful.
Sources: Visit Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio information · Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyManuel Antonio's GLD score is 81/100, with a recorded local-adjustment component of 84/100. The result combines the Costa Rica national foundation with available local evidence; it is context, not a venue certification or safety guarantee.
Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.No. Entry procedures, opening arrangements and visitor limits should be confirmed through official sources before the visit.
Sources: Visit Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio informationNo. Neighbourhood, venue, timing and personal circumstances can all differ; use the score with current local information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Manuel Antonio uses Costa Rica national LGBTQ+ travel context plus local tourism, Pride/event, scene or venue evidence where available. Official LGBTQ+ tourism visibility is conservative where no city-specific LGBTQ+ tourism page was found.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.
