OUT in Costa Rica was created to give LGBTQ travelers, expats, and locals a safe, trusted, inclusive community. Our mission — Connect. Empower. Belong. — guides everything we do, from our verified business directory to relocation resources and storytelling. Learn how we’re building a more visible, connected, and joyful queer future in Costa Rica.

Queer joy in Costa Rica is more than celebration — it’s resistance, culture, and economic power. This guide explores how visibility, community, and everyday kindness have shaped Costa Rica into a beacon of inclusion for LGBTQ travelers and expats alike. Discover the stories, people, and pura vida spirit that make queer joy one of Costa Rica’s most powerful exports.

Supporting queer-owned businesses in Costa Rica creates real impact — from economic empowerment to community visibility. This guide explains how LGBTQ entrepreneurs shape the country’s inclusive tourism economy, why supporting them matters, and how your choices as a traveler or expat help build safety, dignity, and opportunity across Costa Rica.