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LGBTQ+ travel in Paraguay

Capital: AsuncionSpanish, GuaraniUpdated October 2026
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Is Paraguay LGBTQ+ friendly?

One of South America's most conservative countries on LGBTQ+ issues. Asunción has a small scene and a Pride march; elsewhere discretion is the norm.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsNo
Legal gender changeNo
Anti-discrimination lawNo

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Paraguay

PlaceRating
Asunción2/5 · Hostile
Encarnación2/5 · Hostile

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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