Is panama lgbtq friendly
Panama Expat Forum
| roberg55 3/4/ EST We are an older couple, married only 3 years and looking to have a peaceful and protected and new life. What if anything might we need to look out for regarding how gays are treated in various areas of Panama and/or Costa Rica. |
| louisebelisle 3/4/ EST Safety for gays was my first question regarding Panama, if Panama was accepting, then they would be accepting of different cultures and races. My gay friend moved here and confirmed that he was very well treated, I also met a gentleman that was transitioning, he was at the beginning and awkward stage. He lived in a small village, everyone was friendly, waved and at no time did he feel threatened. That for me was the green light to come to Panama where people are treated as people, regardless. I have been here since and am happy with the all-inclusive culture we enjoy. Respect is key. |
SJB Global Connect SJB-Global is a top-rated financial advisory rigid specializing in expat financial advice worldwide, offering retirement planning & tax-efficient sol If you have not yet been to Panama it is an absolute must. We only spent ten days in Panama and were pleasantly surprised to detect gay owned hotels (like this luxury boutique in Bocas Del Toro) and a great gay scene in the Panama Metropolis itself. We met up with Roberto Broce in Panama City to find our more about ‘gay Panama’ and find out if Panama is gay friendly. Who is Roberto? ‘Hi! My name’s Roberto Broce, I’m 26 years adj and I work as a marketing analyst for the Innovation Centre of a foundation here in Panama called Ciudad del Saber. I’ve been travelling for 10 years living in almost every continent around the world, partaking in several social causes in places like China and Australia. I like kitesurfing, astronomy, and adventure travelling. !” Based on our discussion, we have lay together the below mini gay travel guide to Panama Is Panama Gay Friendly?It depends a lot on where you go and whether the people you are around were raised in an urban or a rural environment, their age, whether they were raised in a religious dwelling PanamaSame-sex sexual activity has been legal in Panama since , when Presidential Decree No. repealed the law that criminalized sodomy, Article 12 of Presidential Decree No. (), citing constitutional non-discrimination protections. However, same-sex couples cannot marry or adopt, and in March , Panama’s Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is not a human right. Religious groups and conservative lawmakers hold historically opposed the recognition of the rights of LGBTIQ people. There are no laws protecting against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics, making LGBTIQ people particularly vulnerable to harassment, hate crimes, and discrimination. Trans people can change their legal gender markers, but only after undergoing surgery. There have been reports of police abuse of trans women. The internal rules of the national police oblige also state that homosexuality is a “grave offense.” The situation of intersex people’s human rights in Panama remains largely unaddressed by the state, with no specif A Queer Guide To Panama CityThis post is also available in: Español (Spanish) This gay travel guide is your passport to exploring Panama City through a queer lens, discovering its LGBTQ+ friendly spaces, events, and experiences that will make your visit truly unforgettable. Panama City has become more tolerant of LGBTQ+ life over the last 10 years, and is now a place that same-sex couples will enjoy visiting. It’s not necessarily a place where you will see couples holding hands in public nor is same-sex marriage legal, but this hasn’t stopped a powerful queer community of locals and foreigners to be out and proud! There is now a huge yearly pride parade that takes place in Casco Viejo, lots of gay-friendly establishments, and overall so many unique experiences to have in Panama. Does Panama City include a gay neighborhood?Via Argentina is the unofficial “gayborhood” in Panama City. It’s not super gay, but is the most funky neighborhood in Panama City so you find a little bit of everything here. The main avenue of Via Argentina has several cafés, bakeri |