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LGBTQ+ travel in Dominican Republic
LegalLegal status
Is Dominican Republic LGBTQ+ friendly?
Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial has gay bars and a small Pride; elsewhere attitudes are conservative and public affection draws attention.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Dominican Republic
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Punta Cana | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Santo Domingo | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Cabarete | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Las Terrenas | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Puerto Plata | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| La Romana | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Sosúa | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Dominican Republic
- Dirección General de Migración e-Ticket
- Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism: entry requirements
- World Bank open data
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