Is homosexuality legal in Costa Rica?

Same-sex sexual relations have been legal in Costa Rica since 1971. A universal age-of-consent was also introduced at this time.

Is there Marriage Equality in Costa Rica?

Following the 2018 decision by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, Marriage Equality came into effect in Costa Rica in May 2020.

Some initial legal recognition of same-sex partnerships was introduced in 2013.

Is there anti-discrimination protection for LGBTQ people in Costa Rica?

There are some protections in place, but LGBTQ people are not currently comprehensively protected from discrimination based on sexuality or gender-identity.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Costa Rica?

A socially conservative country, it appears that public attitudes are slowly changing.