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LGBTQ+ travel guide

Travel Costa Rica as yourself

Costa Rica was the first country in Central America to allow same-sex marriage, on May 26, 2020. Attitudes still vary by place and person. This guide sets out what the law says, with sources, plus practical safety habits and trip ideas.

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Blue hour at Punta Uva, South Caribbean
Blue hour at Punta Uva, South Caribbean · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Start here

San José and the Central Valley (network archive image)
San José and the Central Valley (network archive image) · Photo: Network archive (stand-in)
Know

Laws & rights

What Costa Rican law says, with sources.

Pacific coastline, Puntarenas (aerial)
Pacific coastline, Puntarenas (aerial) · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Prepare

Safety

Practical habits from official guidance.

Rock arch on the Pacific coast, Costa Rica
Rock arch on the Pacific coast, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Go

Destinations

San José, Manuel Antonio and beyond.

Cartago from above
Cartago from above · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Celebrate

Pride & events

How to find current Pride dates.

Trip ideas

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Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

A small-group cultural walking tour of San José.

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Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour with TICKET INCLUDED

A guided Manuel Antonio National Park tour with the ticket included.

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Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise Sea Quest

A Manuel Antonio catamaran cruise.

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Guides

San José and the Central Valley (network archive image)
San José and the Central Valley (network archive image) · Photo: Network archive (stand-in)
Guides

Same-Sex Marriage in Costa Rica, Explained

A timeline, with sources.

Pacific coastline, Puntarenas (aerial)
Pacific coastline, Puntarenas (aerial) · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Guides

First LGBTQ+ Trip to Costa Rica: A Checklist

Ten minutes of prep before you go.

Rock arch on the Pacific coast, Costa Rica
Rock arch on the Pacific coast, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Guides

Manuel Antonio for LGBTQ+ Travellers

IGLTA describes Manuel Antonio as one of Costa Rica’s LGBTQ+-friendly centres [5]. Here is how to plan a visit.