LGBT rights in Costa Rica

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Costa Rica may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual relations have been legal since 1971. Since 2013, households headed by a same-sex couples can obtain some domestic partnership benefits.

LGBT rights in Costa Rica

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Costa Rica may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual relations have been legal since 1971. Since 2013, households headed by a same-sex couples can obtain some domestic partnership benefits.