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Paraguay — Gay Travel Index 2026

36/100
Some caution #121 of 208

Score = Legal 32/60 + Scene 4/40 = 36/100 · thin scene coverage — legal-weighted provisional score

Paraguay ranks #121 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 36/100 — a legal safety component of 32/60 and a scene score of 4/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 32/60 points

CriminalizationLegal
Partnership● No (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● No
Gender recognitionNot possible — no legal gender recognition
Enforcement realityHarassment — police or state harassment documented

Research note: Courts deny changes; loitering-law targeting documented — 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 — 4/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed4
Dedicated gay bars1
Gay saunas2
Gay bars per million0.14
Saunas per million0.29
Events per million0.43
Cities with a scene1
Pride parades1
Queer film festivals0
Coverage grade—
Scene score4/40 (raw scene index 10/100)

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4 venues tracked in the frozen 2026.3 dataset (all categories) · 3 browsable venue pages in the live directory today.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paraguay safe for gay travellers?

Paraguay is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 36/100 overall with a legal safety component of 32/60. On enforcement reality, police or state harassment is documented.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Paraguay?

No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Paraguay. Overall legal status: Legal.

Does Paraguay have a gay scene?

Paraguay has a limited documented gay scene: GayOut lists 4 LGBTQ+ venues, including 1 dedicated gay bars.

Which city in Paraguay has the biggest gay scene?

Asunción has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Paraguay, with 3 venues listed in the GayOut directory.

How many gay bars and saunas are there in Paraguay?

GayOut currently lists 1 dedicated gay bars and 2 gay saunas in Paraguay, and tracks 1 Pride parades there. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.