What We Offer

Your Queer Guide to Costa Rica — From Vacation to Relocation

OUT in Costa Rica makes connection easy — linking you with safe, inclusive, and authentic experiences. Whether you're planning a trip here, wanting to move to paradise, or live in Costa Rica and want to connect with the community, we can make it happen!

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Queer Business Directory

The first verified LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ-friendly business directory in Costa Rica — restaurants, bars, hotels, realtors, healthcare providers, tour operators, and more.

Our information is validated and updated weekly for the most up-to-date information.

Find LGBTQIA+ Owned Businesses

Relocation Support & Referrals

Get matched with trusted experts who specialize in helping LGBTQ expats — immigration lawyers, real estate agents, and healthcare providers.

Relocation Services

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Personalized Trip Planning & Referrals

Our bespoke concierge service helps connect you with LGBTQIA+-owned travel experts that can help you design your vacation or scouting trip, connecting you with the right people before you arrive.

Plan Your Trip

Blog & Resource Hub

Practical guides and stories from queer locals and expats — covering visas, cost of living, safety, where to find community, and so much more!

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Partnerships & Advertising

Businesses can join our platform for visibility, featured listings, and verified badges that attract global queer travelers.

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

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.

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Why Queer Joy Is Costa Rica’s Most Powerful Export

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.

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

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.

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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.

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🏳️‍🌈 Is Costa Rica Safe for LGBTQ Travelers? Your 2026 Queer-Friendly Guide

Costa Rica is one of Latin America’s most welcoming countries for LGBTQ travelers. This 2026 guide covers legal protections, where queer visitors feel most at home (San José, Manuel Antonio, Guanacaste, Puerto Viejo), tips for trans and non-binary travel, cultural nuance, relocation options, and practical safety advice. Discover verified queer-friendly places and plan your pura vida getaway with confidence.