On 10th August 1998, the constitution of Ecuador was reformed to "recognize the equality of all before the law without discrimination against age, sex, ethnic origin, color, religion, political affiliation, economic position, sexual orientation, state of health, incapacity, or difference of any kind."

Since then, an active gay culture has emerged, with more and more guys choosing to be live only gay lives, lobbying for gay rights, and promoting gay culture in Ecuador.

A very respectable gay scene has developed in Quito and Guayaquil with the opening of gay or gay friendly bars, clubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels, and saunas. Ecuador certainly sounds like a fun destination for gay and lesbian travelers.
The gay scene in Quito is free of dress code, uniforms, and clones; dress for all occasions and places are casual lightweight summer wear (although you will need a light sweater) You will find very friendly and kind people. Most of the gay places are in or near the districts of Mariscal and Colon in Quito new town.

In Quito, we have several gay and gay friendly bars, restaurants and hotels where you can enjoy great moments with us, some of them are:

Pride Lounge Discotheque, La Boca Del Lobo (Café –Bar), Rincon de Sicilia. Restaurant Orisha, El Cafecito, El Pobre Diablo, every one with special scenery.

The following Hotels are known to be gay-friendly: Hotel Vieja Cuba - One of the most beautiful hotels in Quito- Hotel Windsor our own gay friendly hotel located in the tourist center of Quito , Hotel Cafe Cultura, Hotel Sebastian, Hotel JW Marriot, Swissotel, Hotel Quito, Hilton Colon and many others.

Gay & Gay Friendly locals in Guayaquil: The Coast tends to be more liberal, Guayaquil has an active gay scene, and its nightlife is very interesting: VULCANO (Disco) Strippers Show. IBIZA (Disco) QUEER (Café – Bar). Club RETRO. Gay & Gay Friendly locals in Manta: Akropolis: Disco – Bar Gay & Gay Friendly locals in Cuenca: Evanos Discotheque, Disco Bacilus, El Cafecito.