Prostitution in Costa Rica is both abundant and legal. Unlike the US where the government decides career choices for its citizens rather than letting the citizens decide for themselves, the Costa Rican ladies are free to offer their services of sex without the government poking their noses into their bedroom windows to see what they are up to. While many women in the US and other countries become sex workers because of drug and alcohol addictions, rarely is that the case in Costa Rica (with the exception of the streetwalkers). Most ladies of the night in Costa Rica are there to better their economic situations and care for their families. Some will work only a few days per month, while others make it a career choice. You will find women from Nicaragua, Argentina, Venezuela, Columbia, and Dominican Republic and of course Costa Rican women known as Ticas. There are many places where you will find companionship, but one of the most economical and safest places are the massage parlors located throughout the San Jose area.
 
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Massage parlors for the most part in the San Jose area are not shall we say licensed therapeutic establishments. The term is widely used as a place where one can relieve stress in a variety of manners.
Several of the massage parlors that provide sexual services are located in less than desirable areas, providing low cost services to locals and foreigners. Several new, upper scale, massage parlors have opened in the last year or so in more prestigious neighborhoods, complete with sauna, steam and comfortable and clean rooms, and more important, security for their customers.

A typical massage parlor will have a variety of ladies for you to choose from.

Upper scale parlors offer private showers, lockers for your belongings, steam, sauna and a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Prices range from as low as 8.000 colones for ½ hour to as much as 20.000 colones for a full one hour session.

Prices are generally quoted in ½ hour and 1 hour sessions. However, you ask for more time and a change of girl if you so choose. We have heard of stories of guys spending hours with one girl!

On this page we only list those most commonly visited by foreigners and locals alike. It is believed that there are over 140 massage parlors in San Jose alone.

Most are licensed - that is in conformity with the local laws and regulations regarding their particular business - to others who are constantly being harassed by the authorities.

The quality and beauty of their girls will vary based on location of the establishment as well as the levels of service the actual massage parlor will provide. Pricing will be in line with the quality of the ladies for the most part.

Most establishments will be closed during national holidays, such as Christmas and New Years week, semana Santa holy week prior to the Easter holiday, Mothers day as well, just to name a few.
Attention!!
Prostitution in Costa Rica is tolerated. To promote it is illegal. According to some officials, it is illegal to say that prostitution is legal. The Costa Rican Government, doesn't support Sex Tourism in Costa Rica,

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