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Puerto Rico — Gay Travel Index 2026

66/100
Welcoming #41 of 208

Score = Legal 47/60 + Scene 19/40 = 66/100

Puerto Rico ranks #41 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 66/100 — a legal safety component of 47/60 and a scene score of 19/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 47/60 points

CriminalizationLegal
Partnership● Yes (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● Yes
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%.

Scene on the ground — 19/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed22
Dedicated gay bars1
Gay saunas0
Gay bars per million0.31
Saunas per million0
Events per million1.25
Cities with a scene1
Pride parades1
Queer film festivals1
Coverage gradeA
Scene score19/40 (raw scene index 47/100)

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Explore 29 venues in Puerto Rico

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22 venues tracked in the frozen 2026.3 dataset (all categories) · 29 browsable venue pages in the live directory today.

Frequently asked questions

Is Puerto Rico safe for gay travellers?

Puerto Rico is rated Welcoming on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 66/100 overall with a legal safety component of 47/60.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Puerto Rico?

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

Does Puerto Rico have a gay scene?

Yes. GayOut lists 22 LGBTQ+ venues in Puerto Rico, including 1 dedicated gay bars, across 1 cities with a scene, and tracks 1 Pride parades there.

Which city in Puerto Rico has the biggest gay scene?

San Juan has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Puerto Rico, with 29 venues listed in the GayOut directory.

How many gay bars and saunas are there in Puerto Rico?

GayOut currently lists 1 dedicated gay bars and 0 gay saunas in Puerto Rico, and tracks 1 Pride parades there. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.