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Uruguay — Gay Travel Index 2026

78/100
Welcoming #27 of 208

Score = Legal 60/60 + Scene 18/40 = 78/100

Uruguay ranks #27 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 78/100 — a legal safety component of 60/60 and a scene score of 18/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 60/60 points

CriminalizationLegal
Partnership● Yes (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● Yes
Gender recognitionSelf-ID — statutory self-declaration, no medical gatekeeping
Enforcement realityProtective — the state actively protects LGBTQ+ people

Research note: Ley Integral 19684 administrative change, no judge — 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 — 18/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed24
Dedicated gay bars1
Gay saunas1
Gay bars per million0.29
Saunas per million0.29
Events per million5.88
Cities with a scene1
Pride parades1
Queer film festivals0
Coverage gradeA
Scene score18/40 (raw scene index 46/100)

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24 venues tracked in the frozen 2026.3 dataset (all categories) · 11 browsable venue pages in the live directory today.

Frequently asked questions

Is Uruguay safe for gay travellers?

Uruguay is rated Welcoming on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 78/100 overall with a legal safety component of 60/60. On enforcement reality, the state actively protects LGBTQ+ people.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Uruguay?

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

Does Uruguay have a gay scene?

Yes. GayOut lists 24 LGBTQ+ venues in Uruguay, including 1 dedicated gay bars, across 1 cities with a scene, and tracks 1 Pride parades there.

Which city in Uruguay has the biggest gay scene?

Montevideo has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Uruguay, with 11 venues listed in the GayOut directory.

How many gay bars and saunas are there in Uruguay?

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