LGBTQ Etiquette in Ecuador

In Ecuador, LGBTQ people are generally free to live openly in major cities, and public displays of same-sex affection are usually accepted in urban areas but can still draw stares or discomfort in more conservative towns and rural communities. Same-sex marriage is legal, and while the country has anti-discrimination protections, travelers should expect a more traditional social atmosphere outside Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca, where discretion may still be the smoother choice in family settings or small communities.