Mexico & Central America
LGBTQ+ travel in El Salvador
LegalLegal status
Is El Salvador LGBTQ+ friendly?
Socially conservative, and the government has rolled back LGBTQ+ programmes. San Salvador has a small scene; avoid public affection elsewhere.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in El Salvador
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| El Tunco | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| El Zonte | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| San Salvador | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice: El Salvador
- Government of Canada travel advice: El Salvador
- Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería
- Speedtest Global Index: El Salvador
- World Bank open data
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