Gay-Friendly Activities & AttractionsĬosta Rica is best known for its environment and incredible conservation efforts protecting its rich and diverse wildlife. Costa Rica offers a great range of activities for travelers. When to VisitĬosta Rica's climate is tropical, with a heavy wet season in winter and warm summers peaking in the month of August. There are even gay hotels catering specifically to gay men which you'll find in either Manuel Antonio or one resort hotel in San José. You may spot pro-LGBTQ graffiti and street art in San José, and many hotels in the resort towns offer special packages for LGBTQ events.
Most of Costa Rica's gay and lesbian nightlife takes place in either Manuel Antonio or in the capital city, San José, though the country is very welcoming for LGBTQ travelers in general. The country's biggest LGBTQ pride event takes place in San José each June, with up to 100,000 participants and spectators. Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado Quesada took office in May 2018 on the promise of legalizing gay marriage, which was approved by a constitutional court in August 2018. Costa Rica was one of the earliest countries in Central America to recognize gay and lesbian relationships, and to this day it's generally regarded as one of the best Latin American countries for LGBTQ travelers.
