South America
LGBTQ+ travel in Uruguay
Marriage equalityLegal status
Is Uruguay LGBTQ+ friendly?
Latin America's most accepting country; same-sex couples are a common sight in Montevideo. Small interior towns are more conservative but rarely hostile.
LGBTQ+ laws
| 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 by place in Uruguay
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Montevideo | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Punta del Este | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Colonia del Sacramento | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Punta del Diablo | 4/5 · Welcoming |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Uruguay
- Hoja de identidad provisoria (gub.uy)
- Speedtest Global Index: Uruguay
- World Bank open data
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