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GLD CITY SCORE

MEDIUM
69/100
GLD City Score
0100

Foz do Iguaçu

The local perspective, within Brazil.

YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX

Cities in Brazil#17 of 17
Cities · Americas#138 of 344
Cities worldwide#452 of 1166

Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →

YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT

Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & GLD City Score

Foz do Iguaçu has a published GLD City Score of 69/100, in the Medium range.

Foz do Iguaçu is defined by Brazil’s gateway to Iguaçu Falls and a three-country border region. The GLD City Score adds the Brazil national context to the local evidence available for this destination.

DestinationCity
GLD levelMedium
Brazil · Country score76/100
Understand the methodology

STAY, WITH MORE CONTEXT

Selected hotels in Foz do Iguaçu

A small tourism shortlist based on location, character and useful travel features. LGBTQ+ evidence is shown separately when documented.

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No hotel has received a GLD score or a guarantee of safety. “LGBTQ+ welcome documented” is only shown where an explicit, attributable source has been found. There are currently no paid placements or affiliate links.

BEYOND THE NUMBER

LGBTQ+ travel in Foz do Iguaçu: the local context

Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.

Planning a visit to Foz do Iguaçu

Park transport and border formalities require time. Conditions, opening patterns and transport should be checked close to departure rather than inferred from the city’s headline image.

Sources: Official tourism information for Brazil

How to read the local LGBTQ+ context

The current GLD record for Foz do Iguaçu combines the national environment in Brazil with a local adjustment of 34/100. Dedicated venues may be limited or seasonal, so current community, event and provider information remains important.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

Reading Foz do Iguaçu's GLD score

Foz do Iguaçu's GLD City Score is 69/100. It offers comparative context for LGBTQ+ travel; it is not a venue certification, a personal safety guarantee or a substitute for current local advice.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

Questions about Foz do Iguaçu

What defines a visit to Foz do Iguaçu?

The destination stands out for Brazil’s gateway to Iguaçu Falls and a three-country border region. Park transport and border formalities require time.

Sources: Official tourism information for Brazil
Does Foz do Iguaçu's score guarantee the same experience everywhere?

No. Neighbourhood, venue, timing and personal circumstances can differ; use the score with current local information.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

HOW TO READ THIS SCORE

Local experience, national context

A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.

Very Low 0–29Low 30–49Medium 50–69High 70–100

BEHIND THIS SCORE

What shapes the local picture?

The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.

National foundation75.6/10075.6/100
Local adjustment34/10034/100

Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.

Source context

Foz do Iguaçu uses Brazil national LGBTQ+ travel context plus local tourism, Pride/event, scene or venue evidence where available. Official LGBTQ+ tourism visibility is conservative where no city-specific official page was found.

Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.

Before you go.

Does this score guarantee safety?

No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.

Where does this score come from?

This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 19 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.