El Bochinche has been part of the San Jos? gay scene for long enough that regulars measure their relationship with it in decades rather than years. It is not a trendy venue chasing the latest aesthetic ? it is a genuine neighbourhood bar that has served the community through shifting fashions and changing times. The crowd is predominantly local and Costa Rican, making it one of the better places for international visitors to experience the scene as it actually exists rather than as it performs for tourists. The drinks are affordable and the atmosphere consistently welcoming.
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