South America
LGBTQ+ travel in Bolivia
LegalLegal status
Is Bolivia LGBTQ+ friendly?
Laws are progressive but society is conservative, especially on the Altiplano. Santa Cruz is more relaxed; La Paz has a small scene.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | Yes |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Yes |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Bolivia
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| La Paz | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Uyuni | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Sucre | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Copacabana | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Santa Cruz | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Rurrenabaque | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Potosí | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Bolivia
- Banco Central de Bolivia
- Dirección General de Migración
- Speedtest Global Index: Bolivia
- World Bank open data
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