Town in Ceará, Brazil
Is Jericoacoara LGBTQ+ friendly?
3/5Tolerant, but be discreet
Is Jericoacoara LGBTQ+ friendly?
Relaxed, international crowd and accepting in the village; discreet outside, and the region is conservative.
LGBTQ+ laws in Brazil
São Paulo Pride is among the world's largest and big cities are open, but anti-LGBTQ+ violence is high and small towns are conservative.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes |
| Civil unions or partnerships | Yes |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Yes |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Brazil
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| São Paulo | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Florianópolis | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Búzios | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Pipa | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Belo Horizonte | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Brasília | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Itacaré | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Morro de São Paulo | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Chapada Diamantina | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Curitiba | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Porto Alegre | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Balneário Camboriú | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Foz do Iguaçu | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Salvador | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Jericoacoara | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Ilha Grande | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Paraty | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Fernando de Noronha | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Recife | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Fortaleza | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Manaus | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Natal | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Maceió | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Lençóis Maranhenses | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Bonito | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Ouro Preto | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Belém | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Porto de Galinhas | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Gramado | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
Quick answers
Is Jericoacoara safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Relaxed, international crowd and accepting in the village; discreet outside, and the region is conservative.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Brazil?
Yes.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil: Visas
- Brazil e-Visa portal
- Jericoacoara National Park (ICMBio)
- Fortaleza airport (Fraport)
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