Colombia
Marriage since 2016.
Updated
- Same-sex activity
- Legal
- Recognition
- Same-sex marriage
- Region
- Americas
- Cities covered
- 6
- Confidence
- High
- Reviewed
- September 16, 2026
Sources:UK FCDO travel adviceEqualdexLinks checked Every country in one table
Acceptance
Moderate; rural and armed-group risk.
Travel advice
Go, and stay in the cities and beach towns on our list. Read the room once you leave them.
Where the boys go
Bogotá, Medellín.
Coming up in Colombia
Questions people ask
Safety and the law
Is Colombia gay-friendly?
Yes, especially in the cities. Colombia is Tier 2, accepted in the cities. Marriage since 2016. Bogotá, Medellín.
Is it legal to be gay in Colombia?
Yes. Same-sex activity is legal in Colombia, Tier 2 on our ranking: legal and open in the big cities. Read the room once you leave them. Read more →
Is same-sex marriage legal in Colombia?
Yes. Marriage since 2016. Married or not, Colombia is Tier 2: relaxed in the cities, read the room outside them.
Can gay couples hold hands in Colombia?
In the cities, yes: Medellín, Bogotá and Cali will not look twice. Go, and stay in the cities and beach towns on our list. Read the room once you leave them.
Are dating apps safe to use in Colombia?
Yes. In Colombia the apps are simply how the boys find each other. Meet in public first, the same as at home.
Can two men share a hotel room in Colombia?
Yes. Book the double; in the cities it needs no explanation, least of all in Medellín.
How accepting is Colombia of gay people?
Moderate; rural and armed-group risk. Legal and open in the big cities. Read the room once you leave them.
Why is Colombia Tier 2?
Tier 2, accepted in the cities, means legal, with some or partial protections. Openly accepted in the major cities and tourist areas; rural or conservative regions less so. Colombia sits at #10 in the tier. Where two tiers are plausible we choose the more cautious one. Read more →
The scene
What is the best gay city in Colombia?
Medellín, gay destination. Eternal spring, a huge scene around El Poblado and a Pride in July. The scene sits around El Poblado and Laureles. Read more →
Which cities in Colombia have a gay scene?
Medellín, Bogotá, Cali and Cartagena. We cover 6 places in Colombia, each with its own page, so you can look up wherever the trip puts you. Read more →
Pride, parties and beaches
When is Pride in Colombia?
Most years: June: Bogotá. July: Medellín. Exact dates land on each city page as they are announced, and the club hears first. Read more →
What gay events are coming up in Colombia?
Misterio International Festival in Bogotá (Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2027). Countdowns and details on the event pages. Read more →
Planning the trip
When is the best time to visit Colombia?
It depends on the city. Medellín: Year round. Bogotá: June – July. Cartagena: Dec – April. Pride weekends and the big parties are on each city page with countdowns.
Which countries are in the same tier as Colombia?
Tier 2 also holds United States, Taiwan, Greece, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and 20 more. Legal and open in the big cities. Read the room once you leave them. Read more →
How reliable is this rating for Colombia?
Confidence is high. The tier comes from ILGA World, the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Human Dignity Trust, the Williams Institute, Pew, the Spartacus Gay Travel Index, Equaldex and court rulings, last reviewed September 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us and it moves. Read more →
Method
Tiered on the legal status and social acceptance of gay men and LGB people using ILGA World, the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Human Dignity Trust, the Williams Institute, Pew, the Spartacus Gay Travel Index, Equaldex and court rulings. Where two tiers are plausible we choose the more cautious one. How we tier. Last reviewed September 2026.