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Yes — Argentina was the FIRST country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage, in July 2010. Same-sex couples have full and identical rights, including joint adoption. The gender identity law (2012) is one of the most progressive in the world.

Buenos Aires is the gay capital — Palermo and San Telmo neighborhoods, with most gay bars and clubs around Palermo Soho. Mar del Plata has a summer gay scene. Córdoba and Rosario also have small established scenes.

Buenos Aires Pride (Marcha del Orgullo) is mid-November (late spring in the southern hemisphere) and draws hundreds of thousands. Mar del Plata holds a summer Pride in February.

Yes — Axel Hotel Buenos Aires (Palermo) is the city's flagship gay hotel. Many boutique hotels in Palermo and San Telmo are gay-friendly. See the Buenos Aires city page for current options.