Paraguay Gay Travel Index 2026
Score = Legal 32/60 + Scene 13/40 = 45/100
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 — 32/60 points
| Criminalization | Legal |
|---|---|
| Partnership | ● No not recognised |
| Anti-discrimination | ● No |
| Gender recognition | Not possible — no legal gender recognition |
| Enforcement reality | Harassment — 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%.
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.
- 1959Police under the Stroessner dictatorship arrested and tortured 108 gay men after a fire in Asunción, publicizing their names to incite hatred. ↗
- 1990Same-sex sexual activity became legal in Paraguay. ↗
- 1992The new Constitution limited marriage and de facto unions to one man and one woman. ↗
- 2004LGBTQ groups began organizing annual pride parades in Asunción. ↗
- 2019The Senate approved a declaration identifying itself as pro-life and pro-family, opposing same-sex marriage. ↗
- TodaySame-sex activity remained legal with an unequal age of consent, but no relationship recognition or comprehensive protections existed. ↗
Sources: ILGA World · Human Dignity Trust · Equaldex. Each milestone links to a reference source ↗.
Scene on the ground — 13/40 points
Detailed scene metrics (for researchers)
| Gay bars per million | 0.14 |
|---|---|
| Saunas per million | 0.43 |
| Events per million | 0 |
| Coverage grade | A |
| Scene score | 13/40 (raw scene index 33/100) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paraguay safe for gay travellers?
Paraguay is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 45/100 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?
Yes. GayOut lists 12 LGBTQ+ venues in Paraguay, including 1 dedicated gay bars, across 1 cities with a scene, and tracks 1 Pride parades there.
Which city in Paraguay has the biggest gay scene?
Asunción has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Paraguay, with 7 venues listed in the GayOut directory.
How many gay bars and saunas are there in Paraguay?
GayOut currently lists 1 dedicated gay bars and 3 gay saunas in Paraguay, and tracks 1 Pride parades there. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.