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Ecuador — Gay Travel Index 2026

68/100
Welcoming #40 of 208

Score = Legal 57/60 + Scene 11/40 = 68/100

Ecuador ranks #40 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 68/100 — a legal safety component of 57/60 and a scene score of 11/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 57/60 points

CriminalizationLegal
Partnership● Yes (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● Yes
Gender recognitionSelf-ID — statutory self-declaration, no medical gatekeeping
Enforcement realityCalm — no active persecution documented

Research note: 2024 law removed medical/witness requirements — GayOut Index 2026.3 legal research (ILGA World / Human Dignity Trust / Rainbow Europe / Equaldex).

Legal composite, five components

Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.

Scene on the ground — 11/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed41
Dedicated gay bars2
Gay saunas6
Gay bars per million0.11
Saunas per million0.33
Events per million0.11
Cities with a scene2
Pride parades2
Queer film festivals0
Coverage gradeA
Scene score11/40 (raw scene index 28/100)

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41 venues tracked in the frozen 2026.3 dataset (all categories) · 25 browsable venue pages in the live directory today.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ecuador safe for gay travellers?

Ecuador is rated Welcoming on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 68/100 overall with a legal safety component of 57/60. On enforcement reality, no active persecution is documented.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Ecuador?

Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Ecuador. Overall legal status: Legal.

Does Ecuador have a gay scene?

Yes. GayOut lists 41 LGBTQ+ venues in Ecuador, including 2 dedicated gay bars, across 2 cities with a scene, and tracks 2 Pride parades there.

Which city in Ecuador has the biggest gay scene?

Quito has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Ecuador, with 16 venues listed in the GayOut directory, followed by Guayaquil (9 venues).

How many gay bars and saunas are there in Ecuador?

GayOut currently lists 2 dedicated gay bars and 6 gay saunas in Ecuador, and tracks 2 Pride parades there. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.