גאה באקוודור

Yes — same-sex marriage is legal in אקוודור. See the Legal Status panel on this page for the specifics. Civil unions recognised from 2019 (Constitutional Court ruling). Marriage equality from June 2023 (Constitutional Court ruling). No specific federal anti-discrimination law, though Constitution guarantees equality. LGBTQ+ rights advancing rapidly in legal terms despite social conservatism outside cities. Score: 62/100.

The cities listed on this page have the most active LGBTQ+ scenes in אקוודור, typically anchored by the capital and the largest tourist cities. Each city page links to verified LGBTQ+ venues and upcoming events.

Yes — gay-friendly and gay-popular hotels are listed on each city page in אקוודור. International chains in central districts are reliably welcoming; independent boutique options are flagged where the community has verified them.

Pride events take place in אקוודור — check the events calendar on this site and each city page for the current year's dates.