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Gym training
Coached sessions at the gym on 3 to 4 days, calibrated to you, from first-timer to advanced lifter.
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Playas del Coco
Costa Rica
Unite. Empower. Transform.
March 11 to 16, 2027•6 days, 5 nights
Apply for Costa RicaOur flagship gay men's retreat in Costa Rica, based in Playas del Coco on the Guanacaste coast. Six days of real training, jungle and ocean excursions, and a small group of gay and queer men who show up as strangers and leave as the people you call first. This is where VISITING WRLD started, and it's still the one guys come back for.
What makes Costa Rica special
Coaching in the morning, the country in the afternoon, the group at night.
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Jungle and ocean
Waterfall hikes, beach mornings, and a private yacht day with snorkeling.
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Luxury villa
Private pool, ocean views, and chef-prepared meals every day.
Why Costa Rica for a gay fitness retreat
Costa Rica is one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly countries in Central America. Same-sex marriage became legal in May 2020. Public attitudes are warmer than most of the region. The country's fitness and wellness infrastructure is mature, especially in Guanacaste and the Pacific coast. English is widely spoken. Travel logistics are straightforward for first-time international travelers.
Beyond the social and travel factors, the geography rewards a fitness retreat format. Sun, ocean, jungle, and waterfalls are within an hour of most coastal accommodations. The contrast between morning gym training and afternoon excursion makes the week feel like both a reset and an adventure.
Who this retreat is for
LGBTQ+ men who want physique work, brotherhood, and six real days abroad. Most of our retreaters come solo. They don't leave alone. You'll spend six days with a small group of gay and queer men training hard, eating well, exploring Costa Rica, and building brotherhood that lasts long after you fly home.
Most retreaters are first-time international travelers. We walk you through the passport process, handle visa guidance, and coordinate airport pickup. First-time international should not be a reason to skip this.
Day by day
What the 6 days look like.
Day 1
Welcome
Airport pickup, villa check-in, welcome dinner, and orientation.
Day 2
Waterfall hike
Morning workout, waterfall hike excursion, group lunch, evening recovery.
Day 3
Gym day one
Strength training, nutrition workshop, mindset session, group dinner.
Day 4
Private yacht
Morning gym, private yacht with snorkeling, sunset cruise.
Day 5
Final push
Final workout, transformation photos, farewell celebration.
Day 6
Departure
Breakfast and airport transfers.
What's included
You show up. We handle the rest.
From the moment you land. Ground transport, meals, training, excursions, all of it.
✓Luxury private villa
✓Coached training at the gym, 3 to 4 days
✓5 expert workshops: mindset, nutrition, strength
✓Chef-prepared meals, three a day
✓Private yacht excursion with snorkeling
✓Curated excursions and day trips
✓All ground transportation
✓Group dinners out
✓24/7 on-trip support
✓A community you keep long after you land
Flexible 0% payment plans available. A $500 deposit holds your spot while you complete onboarding.
On the itinerary
Excursions built into the week.
Private yacht with snorkelingWaterfall hikeSunset beach sessionsLocal food and culture
Choose your room
Pick your room. Everything else is already handled.
Same retreat, same coaching, same community. Every tier includes the full experience. The bigger the room, the more you get.
Shared
Shared room
6 days, 5 nights
The full experience, shared digs.
- Shared room in the villa
- Coached training at the gym and workshops
- Chef-prepared meals, three a day
- Private yacht excursion with snorkeling
- Signature destination excursion
- All curated excursions and day trips
- All ground transportation
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Private
Private room
6 days, 5 nights
Your own space to recover and reset.
- Private room in the villa
- Coached training at the gym and workshops
- Chef-prepared meals, three a day
- Private yacht excursion with snorkeling
- Signature destination excursion
- All curated excursions and day trips
- All ground transportation
VIP
Room priority
8 days, 7 nights
Everything, dialed all the way up.
- Room priority, with first shot at a master suite
- Two extra days, before the group lands
- Coached training at the gym and workshops
- Chef-prepared meals, three a day
- Private yacht excursion with snorkeling
- Signature destination excursion
- All curated excursions and day trips
- All ground transportation
- Round-trip flights, booked and paid by us
- VIP excursion and activity, your pick
- Private 1:1 training session
- Advanced nutrition session with the head coach
- Private photo shoot with a professional photographer
Flexible 0% payment plans available. A $500 deposit holds your spot while you complete onboarding. Full details on your call.
Common questions
Costa Rica questions, answered.
What is the VISITING WRLD gay men's retreat in Costa Rica?+
It's a 6-day, 5-night fitness retreat for gay and queer men in Playas del Coco, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast in Guanacaste. The dates are March 11 to 16, 2027 and July 15 to 20, 2027. You train with a coach at the gym on 3 to 4 days and sit in on five workshops covering mindset, nutrition and strength. You stay in a luxury private villa with a chef cooking every meal, hike to a waterfall, and spend a day on a private yacht snorkeling. Ground transport is covered. Most guys come solo. A $500 deposit holds your spot, and the rest goes on a payment plan we set up on your call.
Is Costa Rica safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?+
Yes. Costa Rica legalized same-sex marriage in 2020 and is one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly countries in Central America. Public attitudes in tourist regions like Guanacaste and the Pacific coast are warm. Standard travel safety practices apply.
How fit do I need to be for the Costa Rica retreat?+
Any starting level. Coaches scale the program to your experience. Most retreaters arrive at a normal fitness level and leave with significantly more capacity, not because the lifts were brutal but because they were programmed.
Do I need a passport for Costa Rica?+
Yes. US citizens need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica. Visa not required for tourist stays under 180 days. We help first-time international travelers through the passport process if needed.
What's the weather like in Playas del Coco in March and July?+
March is the height of the dry season in Guanacaste: hot, sunny, almost no rain, high 80s to low 90s F. July is the start of the green season. Mornings are typically sunny, afternoons can have brief rain, temperatures in the 80s F. Either way, pack light layers, sun protection, and rain-friendly footwear for excursions.
How is this different from other gay men's retreats in Costa Rica?+
Most gay options in Costa Rica are resorts and hotels where you plan your own days, or wellness and plant-medicine retreats. This one is a coached fitness program. You train at the gym on 3 to 4 days, go through workshops on mindset, nutrition and strength, and do every excursion with the same small group all week. The retreat is for guys who want to change something specific, not just see the country.
Is this an adults-only retreat?+
Yes. The cohort is LGBTQ+ men 18+. The format is built for adults who want serious training, real conversations, and a brotherhood they can lean on long after.
Costa Rica is filling up. Apply before it's full.
Spots are limited so the group stays tight. Applying is free, and you only put down a deposit after we talk.
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