EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR DIRECT BOOKINGS!!! Our gay guests are able to enjoy a comfortable get away, where they are fully accepted and can find what they are looking for to fully relax and enjoy their gay vacation. Getting married in Costa Rica is simple and straightforward. You'll have to provide some basic information, including a copy of each passport , your dates of birth, your occupations, your current addresses, and the names and addresses of your parents.
The best beaches in Costa Rica where gay travelers and locals hang out are in Manuel Antonio. Playa Espadilla, Playa Playitas, and Playa La Mancha are gay-friendly. It may look hard to find a gay-friendly beach in Costa Rica, especially ones that are similar to the vibes you get at Island House in Key West. However, when you narrow your search to Manuel Antonio, it becomes easier to spot ideal areas.
Costa Rica checks every box. Homosexuality has been legal here since , and in , Costa Rica became the first country in the region to legalize same-sex marriage. Locals have grown increasingly supportive over the years, especially in urban areas like San José and along the Pacific coast in places like Manuel Antonio, where rainbow flags fly without hesitation. Pride events, public debates, and queer art initiatives are helping push the conversation forward.
Relationships between same-sex couples have been legalized since the s but it wasn't until that steps were taken to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption for same-sex couples by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights based in San Jose, Costa Rica. For this reason, travelers to Costa Rica don't need to be outwardly conscious of displaying affection for their same-sex partners while they're out and about. Some of the best queer bars to visit in San Jose are Club Venue, Club Teatro, La Avispa, Bocho, and Buenas Vibraciones with each one providing a safe and fun atmosphere to dance the night away in. Other destinations such as Manuel Antonio, Liberia, Cartago, and Puntarenas have a slightly more subdued queer scene but that's not to say there isn't plenty of places to party with each region offering several gay bars and events for travelers to choose from.