Is Belize safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Belize for female travelers?
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based on 19 experiences from female travelers
Sam
United Kingdom
Belize, Solo travel
Really enjoyed my recent solo trip to Belize. My first stop was in San Ignacio at the Maya Mountain Lodge. I felt very safe in San Ignacio - no harassment, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. Really felt in love with the place and there are fun adventurous things to do such as the ATM caves and Mayan sites. I felt very safe walking around in the day (but as with all holidays, refrained from walking alone at night - but that’s my own universal rule) Travelled through Belize City to catch a ferry. The city is known for high crime rates and is generally somewhere for tourists to get out of quick. I was asked for money (begging) in my first 5minutes of arrival and felt uneasy with all my belongings, but otherwise I got out quickly and without issue as most tourist guides will recommend you do so. Then I went to on to Caye Caulker. This place is truly remarkable. There is plenty to do and I felt safe there. The island is busy, small and well lit. Men do make comments (‘Hi beautiful’ for example) which is unnerving but comments stayed at that level. The island is beautiful and there is so much to see and do. It feels like a dream island Lastly, I spent my final day in San Pedro. Whilst nothing happened, I felt uneasy there though I can’t put my finger on why. I wouldn’t recommend or return although I’ve heard from many others who loved the place. Maybe it was just that in comparison to San Ignacio and Caye Caulker where I felt so at ease, San Pedro felt different No troubles through my whole 8 days in Belize where I went out and explored every day. Would recommend to female solo travellers - 7/10
Posted: January 27, 2025Belize, Couple travel
Felt very safe as a couple, I wouldn’t walk alone as a female at night in Belize city however. The villages felt very safe, as well as the islands. The people were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was good—stay local for the best experiences.
Posted: October 9, 2024Placencia, Solo travel
Spent the week solo, relaxing indulging in spa, kayaking, biking and just frocking around and enjoying the beauty. It was my first time there, definitely, not my last. Super safe for solo female travelers.
Posted: April 6, 2024
Anna
United States
Belize, Solo travel
Felt very safe in Caye Caulker Belize. Beach time, walking/biking around the island Took a day trip to San pedro. I was on a low budget so stayed at reputable hostels If you like any more details feel free to ask!:)
Posted: March 7, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Belize, Solo travel
I visited San Pedro, Caye Caulker and San Ignacio, falling in love with each of these places. On the mainland I traveled by chicken bus and felt very safe. I stayed in hostels all the time, which were great, except those on Caye Caulker, where the hostels were quite rundown. Belize is more expensive than other Central American countries, but there are ways to travel on a limited budget.
Posted: December 26, 2023Safety in Belize
