Adult Entertainment Laws in Ecuador

Yes. Prostitution (sex work) is legal in Ecuador.

Yes. Brothels may operate legally in Ecuador.

Street prostitution is restricted in Ecuador — typically permitted only in designated zones or at certain hours, if at all.

Advertising is restricted in Ecuador: some channels or wordings are permitted while others are not.

There is moderate legal risk for clients in Ecuador. Enforcement varies, and related activities such as soliciting can still be offences even where paying itself is tolerated.

Sex workers face a moderate level of legal risk in Ecuador. Enforcement varies, and some related activities remain offences.

Sex work is legal in designated tolerance zones. Licensed "casas de tolerancia" (tolerance houses) operate legally. Workers must register and have regular health checks. Quito and Guayaquil have established zones.