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La Avispa

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Barrio Amon

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About this place La Avispa

La Avispa ? The Wasp ? has been a cornerstone of San Jos?'s LGBTQ+ scene for decades. Originally established as a lesbian bar, it has evolved into a beloved mixed venue while retaining its identity as a safe space for lesbian and bisexual women. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, the music spans Latin pop, salsa, and reggaeton, and the crowd spans generations in a way that reflects the bar's deep roots in the community. Weekend nights are the most lively, with occasional themed events and live music.

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Gay Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Mixed ethnicities Chill / Relaxed Dance Local favorite Pop Latin Themed parties Late night (after midnight) Live music

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4.3
★★★★☆
256 reviews

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Marcus P
Marcus P Aug 2026
★★★★★
Francisco Estrada
Francisco Estrada Aug 2026
★★★★★
Carlos Russ
Carlos Russ Aug 2026
★★★★★
Juan Sanchez
Juan Sanchez Jul 2026
★★★★★
Walter Loria Castillo
Walter Loria Castillo Jul 2026
★☆☆☆☆

The atmosphere is changeable, it's not the same as before, consumption is somewhat expensive, the area isn't safe to walk around in, especially if you're a tourist, which is normal for cities due to its location far from the center.

Crey K. Bubblefields
Crey K. Bubblefields May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Gringos beware! It could be fun if the service wasn't so bad. The bartenders are terrible. Especially the larger short lesbian with a Mohawk. She will not serve you if you're gringo until she ignores you 5 or 6 times to serve someone else. And then she took my drink, I hadn't even had a sip of it. I asked for a replacement and she refused to acknowledge me. The management talked to her, and she lied to say someone else took it. And they refused to replace it. Ruined my night. Terrible service and management. One of the waitresses bumped into someone dancing and brought the management over to threaten him for touching her inappropriately. It was ridiculous. Spare yourself and stay home if there's nothing else to do. I'll never go back. Could be fun if the service wasn't so bad. The bartenders are terrible. Especially the short, thick, lesbian girl with the mohawk. If you're a foreigner, they won't serve you until after ignoring you five or six times to attend to other people. Also, they took my drink away before I'd even taken a sip. I asked for it back, and they simply refused. Management spoke to her, and she lied, saying someone else had taken it. In the end, they refused to replace it. They ruined my night. Terrible service and awful management. One of the waitresses bumped into someone who was dancing and then called management to threaten him, saying he had touched her inappropriately. It was ridiculous. Save yourself the trouble and stay home if there's nothing else to do. I'll never go back.

Cats
Cats May 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 13 October 2026

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