Honduras Gay Travel Index 2026
Score = Legal 35/60 + Scene 8/40 = 43/100 · thin scene coverage — legal-weighted provisional score
Updated 7 Oct 2026 · release 2026.3.
A live score, not an annual report — it recomputes as laws, rulings and the scene itself change. See what moved in 2026.
Legal composite · Legal milestones · Scene on the ground · Plan your trip · Frequently asked questions
Legal composite — 35/60 points
| Criminalization | Legal |
|---|---|
| Partnership | ● No not recognised |
| Anti-discrimination | ● Partial |
| Gender recognition | — |
| Enforcement reality | — |
Legal composite, five components
Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.
Legal milestones
Background, not travel advice — how the current status came to be. For planning a trip, rely on the current score, tier and scene sections above; 2026 movements are tracked in the sourced change log.
- 1899Honduras decriminalized consensual same-sex activity under its penal code, decades before most of the region. ↗
- 2005A constitutional amendment banned same-sex marriage, de facto unions and adoption by same-sex couples. ↗
- 2013Decree 23-2013 added sexual orientation and gender identity to anti-discrimination and hate-crime provisions in the criminal code. ↗
- 2021The Inter-American Court of Human Rights held Honduras responsible for the 2009 killing of trans woman Vicky Hernández, ordering protections for trans people. ↗
- TodaySame-sex activity remained legal and hate-crime protections existed, but the constitutional ban on marriage and adoption still stood. ↗
Sources: ILGA World · Human Dignity Trust · Equaldex. Each milestone links to a reference source ↗.
Scene on the ground — 8/40 points
Detailed scene metrics (for researchers)
| Gay bars per million | 0 |
|---|---|
| Saunas per million | 0 |
| Events per million | 0 |
| Coverage grade | A |
| Scene score | 8/40 (raw scene index 20/100) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Honduras safe for gay travellers?
Honduras is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 43/100 overall with a legal safety component of 35/60.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Honduras?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Honduras. Overall legal status: Legal.
Does Honduras have a gay scene?
Honduras has a limited documented gay scene: GayOut lists 8 LGBTQ+ venues, including 0 dedicated gay bars.
Which city in Honduras has the biggest gay scene?
Tegucigalpa has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Honduras, with 2 venues listed in the GayOut directory.