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LGBTQ+ Safety — Bolivia

What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Bolivia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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LGBTQ+ Safety in Bolivia: what every traveler should know.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal in Bolivia, though same-sex relationships are frowned on by many Bolivians — more so in the Altiplano than in Santa Cruz, where attitudes tend to be more liberal.

§ UK FCDO — Bolivia

Verified Jul 30, 2026

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