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Santiago has an excellent choice of gay nightclubs, dance parties and themed nights that cater to the LGBT crowd.

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A hub of cosmopolitan living situated in the middle of the Andes, Santiago is packed with culture, culinary adventure and natural beauty.

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Since March 10, 2022, joint parenthood of same-sex couples is legal after the entry into force of Law 21,400 on Equal Marriage, which explicitly guarantees non-discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for custody purposes, filiation and adoption whether or not the couples are married or whether or not they had their children through assisted human fertilization In addition, the motherhood of transgender women and the fatherhood of transgender men are recognized on the birth certificates of their children.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

Chilean law stipulates that single gays are allowed to adopt, but gay couples may not. 

Age of consent equalized to 14 years since 2022.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

Article 365 of the Penal Code establishes 18 as age if consent for gay couples, whereas 14 is the standard age if consent for straight couples.

The Chilean Health Ministry repeals the blood ban after a year of lobbying by the country's leading LGBT organization, Chilean Homosexual Integration and Liberation Movement (MOVILH).

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

In Chile, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Since 2019, the Law that Recognises and Protects the Right to Gender Identity (Law No. 21,120) allows transgender people over the age of 14 to legally change their name and gender on all official documents. For persons over 18 years of age, the change is requested by submitting a request to the Civil Registry and Identification Service. Article 4(c) of the law stipulates that it will not be a requirement to have undergone any type of intervention or appearance-modifying treatment. 
In 1974, Marcia Alejandra Torres became the first person in Chile to legally change her name and gender on the birth certificate after undergo sex reassignment surgery.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Change of name and gender legal since 2007 

Since 2021, Law on the recognition and protection of the rights of people in mental health care (Law 21.331) (2021) prohibits mental health professionals from diagnosing patients based on their sexual identity or orientation. In March 2023, the Ministry of Health issues Circular B2 No. 6 instructing all individual and institutional health providers, both public and private, the prohibition of the implementation of "conversion therapies" for not be valid clinical practices. It also states that diagnoses of mental health status cannot be based on criteria biasedly related to sexual orientation or gender identity and gender expression. 
The Senate approved the bill that modifies and strengthens Law No. 20,609, which establishes measures against discrimination, adding as arbitrary discrimination any act, practice and/or medical, psychological, psychiatric treatment or of any other nature that aims to modify the sexual orientation or gender identity and expression of a person or a group of people.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

The Law on the Adoption of Measures against Discrimination (Law No. 20,609) (2012) bans discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

The anti-discrimination law penalizes the arbitrary discrimination and includes protection for discrimination of sexual orientation and gender identity

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

The anti-discrimnation law penalizes the arbitrary discrimination and includes protection for discrimination of sexual orientation and gender identity

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

The Chilean president has signed into law a bill that was approved by the Congress legalizing same-sex marriage.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Since 2015, same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples have the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples, within a civil union - except for adoption rights and the title of marriage.

Since 2012 the Chilean Armed Forces allow gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people to openly serve. Chile has an anti-discrimination law on the military. In 2020, the Chilean Army officially incorporated a transgender man into its ranks for the first time.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Non-binary gender "x" is recognized, but court order is required. "I" option for intersex children is available on birth certificates

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

Birth certificates allow for an "indeterminate" sex to be recorded.

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Club Burdel is a LGBT+ friendly bar situated on the gay strip of Bombero Nunez Street in Santiago, Chile. 
 
This small bar is popular with groups of friends who come to enjoy the extravagant drag comedy performances before heading across the street to Bunker.

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Club Burdel

Club Burdel is a LGBT+ friendly bar situated on th...

Dionisio is a gay bar situated on the famed gay strip in Santiago, Bombero Núñez street. This venue is home to the spectacular Dionisio Divas, a revolving cast of comedic drag queens. 
 
The exciting and hyperactive comedy routines draw in crowds from the street's as they catch a glimpse of the fun inside. Dionisio is open until the early hours so this a great place to spend your night.

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Dionisio

Dionisio is a gay bar situated on the famed gay st...

Nightclub &amp; entertainment venue in Santiago, popular with the local LGBT crowd. Situated in a 4-story basement venue, BLONDIE's gritty interior gives a downtown NYC vibe while in Chile. 
 
This club holds one of the biggest (mixed and LGBT+) events in Chile with crowds regularly gathering to enjoy the concerts, kitschy karaoke and dance parties. 
 
Open on Friday and Saturday nights. Check their Facebook page for event schedule.

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BLONDIE

Nightclub &amp; entertainment venue in Santiago, p...

Popular gay bar situated in Santiago, Bar 105 is an intimate venue that regularly draws in a large crowd and is a great place to start your night. 
 
The layout of Bar 105 is a great for the solo traveler looking for a place to mingle. This bar features an extensive menu of drinks including Kunstmann, a beverage from one of the oldest breweries in Chile. The staff are also on hand to give the best drink recommendations for you.

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