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Stories, Guides & Queer Life in Costa Rica

From expat diaries to local spotlights, this is your inside look at living and traveling proudly in paradise.

Featured Blogs

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Meet OUT in Costa Rica: Your Guide to the LGBTQ Costa Rica Community

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Why Queer Joy Is Costa Rica’s Most Powerful Export

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How Supporting Queer-Owned Businesses Strengthens Costa Rica’s Economy

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The Ultimate LGBTQ Costa Rica Travel Guide 2026

Costa Rica is one of Latin America’s safest and most welcoming destinations for LGBTQ travelers. This 2026 guide covers queer-friendly beaches, inclusive hotels, nightlife, trans travel resources, Pride events, cultural etiquette, and the best regions for every type of traveler. Explore Costa Rica with confidence, connection, and pura vida pride.

Waymon Hudson

Nov 154 min read

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What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Costa Rica as a Queer Expat

Moving to Costa Rica as a queer expat is both beautiful and challenging. This personal guide shares what I wish I knew: how safe Costa Rica truly is, how pura vida changes your pace of life, how queer community is built, not found, and what to expect with housing, cost of living, and trans visibility. If you’re dreaming of a fresh start, this is your roadmap to belonging.

Waymon Hudson

Nov 84 min read

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How to Move to Costa Rica as an LGBTQ Expat

Thinking about moving to Costa Rica? This LGBTQ expat guide covers everything you need: digital nomad and residency visas, queer-friendly regions to live in, finding housing, navigating bureaucracy, healthcare, cost of living, and building community. Learn how LGBTQ expats create safe, joyful lives in Costa Rica — and how to start your own pura vida chapter.

Waymon Hudson

Nov 44 min read