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LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & City Directory
Based on national laws as of 2025
Legal since 1832. Constitution (2009, Art. 14) and Ley 045 ban discrimination; Art. 63 limits marriage to man-woman. Same-sex de facto unions registrable since March 2023 (SCP 0577/2022); no marriage or adoption. Ley 807 (2016) allows name/sex change. Socially conservative; Pride marches in La Paz, Santa Cruz and Cochabamba.
The Marcha del Orgullo LGBT de Santa Cruz de la Sierra was Bolivia's first Pride march: about 50 people walked in the Parque…
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Same-sex relations are legal in Bolivia, but social attitudes vary and public displays of affection can attract negative attention. Legal since 1832. Constitution (2009, Art. 14) and Ley 045 ban discrimination; Art. 63 limits marriage to man-woman. Same-sex de facto unions registrable since March 2023 (SCP 0577/2022); no marriage or adoption. Ley 807 (2016) allows name/sex change. Socially conservative; Pride marches in La Paz, Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. Major cities and international tourist areas are usually more welcoming than smaller towns and rural areas.
No — same-sex marriage is not currently recognised in Bolivia. Some form of registered partnership is available, providing partial rights (see the Legal Status panel on this page for specifics). Legal since 1832. The 2009 constitution (Art. 14) and Ley 045 (2010) ban discrimination on sexual orientation and gender identity; Art. 63 defines marriage as between a man and a woman. Since March 2023 (SCP 0577/2022) the civil registry must register same-sex de facto unions; no marriage or adoption. Ley 807 (2016) allows administrative name and sex change. One court-ordered marriage was registered (Santa Cruz, Aug 2026).
The cities listed on this page have the most active LGBTQ+ scenes in Bolivia — typically the capital and the largest tourist cities. Each city page lists verified LGBTQ+ venues.
Many hotels in tourist areas of Bolivia welcome LGBTQ+ guests without explicit marketing. International chains in central districts are the safest choice; smaller boutique hotels vary. See each city page for verified LGBTQ+-friendly options.
Pride events do take place in Bolivia — see the events calendar for the current schedule and each city page for local specifics. Attendance sizes and dates vary year to year.
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