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# What's life like for LGBTQ people in Uruguay?
- URL: https://www.gtv.blue/uruguay/
- Published: 2026-10-12T13:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-13T01:26:59.000Z
- Description: Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
- Author: News
- Tags: An LGBTQ Guide to the World

What's life like for LGBTQ people in Uruguary? Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators. 

### Is it legal to be gay?

Same-sex sexual activity has been legal since 1934.

There is an equal age of consent for both gay and straight sex.

### Is there anti-discrimination legislation in place?

Comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation was introduced across Uruguay in 2004.

### Is there marriage equality?

Civil unions between same-sex couples have been recognised since 2008, and there has been marriage equality since 2013.

### What’s it like for LGBTQ people who live there?

Uruguay is one of the most progressive countries in South America.

There is a small gay scene in Montevideo and Uruguay is generally seen as a destination that welcomes LGBTQ visitors.

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