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Donde Candi

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Visitors praise Donde Candi for its energetic drag shows, good music, and affordable drinks, noting a great atmosphere and friendly crowd. However, some reviewers complain about the venue not opening at the advertised time and one mentioned that beer tasted bad when coolers were turned off.

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Address
frente al antiguo Bochinche, Av. 10, San José, Soledad, 10101, Costa Rica
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Phone
6398 9036
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Website
www.facebook.com

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About this place Donde Candi

Donde Candi is a gay bar on Avenida 10 in central San José, in the Soledad area near the old Bochinche club. It is a dedicated LGBTQ+ venue and draws mostly local Costa Ricans, with a smaller number of visitors. Google reviewers give it about 4.6 from roughly 300 reviews, a strong score for the city. No hours are on file; most San José gay bars get going late on Thursday to Saturday. The Facebook page (facebook.com/DondeCandi) is the place to check opening times and events. Central San José can be rough after dark, so take a taxi or ride-hail to and from the door.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Chill / Relaxed Touristy Local favorite Cocktail bar Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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4.6
★★★★★
306 reviews

Based on 306 Google reviews.

Tatiana Cuellar
Tatiana Cuellar Jun 2026
★★★★★
Deitrick Franklin
Deitrick Franklin Apr 2026
★★★★★

Great drag shows and energetic crowd. Drinks were affordable, even if there is limited options. Cover charge was low.

George
George Apr 2026
★★★★★

A place with a great atmosphere where you can have a really good time.

Sebastian Herrero Morera
Sebastian Herrero Morera Apr 2026
★★★★★
Aramis V.
Aramis V. Mar 2026
★★★★☆
Petr Píša
Petr Píša Mar 2026
★★★★★

Our Safe Place

José Lázaro
José Lázaro Mar 2026
★★★★★

A wonderful place

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Last updated on 20 October 2026

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