Mexico & Central America
LGBTQ+ travel in Belize
LegalLegal status
Is Belize LGBTQ+ friendly?
Decriminalised in 2016. San Pedro and Caye Caulker are relaxed; elsewhere couples, especially men, avoid public affection.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Belize
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Caye Caulker | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Ambergris Caye | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Placencia | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| San Ignacio | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Belize
- Government of Canada travel advice: Belize
- Belize Immigration and Nationality Department
- Belize Tourism Board: Work Where You Vacation
- Speedtest Global Index: Belize
- World Bank open data
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