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Updated: October 29, 2026. Listings, schedules and prices change; always confirm on the booking page.

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San José and the Central Valley (network archive image)
San José and the Central Valley (network archive image) · Photo: Network archive (stand-in)
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Same-Sex Marriage in Costa Rica, Explained

A timeline, with sources.

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

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

The capital is easy to skip, and you would miss a lot.

Masked tree frog, Guanacaste
Masked tree frog, Guanacaste · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Travel Notes for Trans and Nonbinary Visitors

Practical, sourced pointers only. Your own government’s guidance comes first.