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Gay Cochabamba

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LGBTQ+ Legal Status in Bolivia

Based on national laws as of 2025

62/100

Partial Rights

Legal 50/60 · Scene 12/40 · Bolivia national score

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Legal rights details

✓ Same-sex relations legal

✓ Equal age of consent

✗ Partnership / union

✗ Same-sex marriage

✗ Adoption rights

✗ Anti-discrimination law

✓ Legal gender change

Decriminalised since 1943. No same-sex marriage, civil union or partnership recognition; constitution defines marriage as man-woman. No national anti-discrimination protections for sexual orientation/gender identity. 2016 Gender Identity Law permits administrative name/gender change. Socially conservative (Catholic + indigenous). La Paz is the most visible scene.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — Cochabamba has an active LGBTQ+ scene with bars, clubs and Pride events. Browse the venues on this page for the most-reviewed spots, and check the calendar for upcoming events.

We list the top-reviewed gay bars and clubs in Cochabamba on this page. Filter by category and rating to find dance clubs, cocktail bars, cruise bars and more — every venue is verified by the GayOut community.

Pride season (typically June–July in the northern hemisphere) is the most lively time, with parades and parties. Spring and early autumn are also great for sightseeing without summer crowds. Check the events calendar above for specific dates.

Yes — see the "Where to stay in Cochabamba" map above for hotels with current prices, including LGBTQ+ welcoming properties recommended by our community.

Cochabamba is generally safe for LGBTQ+ visitors in tourist and central areas. Standard travel-safety advice applies. Check the country page for an LGBTQ+ rights overview specific to Bolivia.