10 best lgbtq-friendly cities in South America

Where you can be yourself in the street, the office, and the dating apps.

Ranked by climate, cost of living, language access, safety, and lifestyle fit. Personalize this →

#1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
100
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Europe-by-way-of-Latin-America. Tango, late nights, steak, and bookshops that never close.
#2
Montevideo, Uruguay
100
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Calm, progressive Uruguayan capital. Beach boardwalk, asado, and the most LGBTQ-friendly country in Latin America.
#3
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
77
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Mountains plunge into the sea. Samba, futebol, and one of the most photogenic cities on earth.
#4
São Paulo, Brazil
77
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Latin America's biggest city. Concrete jungle, world-class food, the continent's startup engine.

Buenos Aires, Argentina