Solo Female Travel: Discovering Belize
Solo female travel in Belize requires awareness and precautions, as in any destination. While Belize generally offers warm hospitality and friendly locals, it’s essential for you to remain vigilant, particularly in urban areas like Belize City where petty theft can occur. You will meet plenty of other females in places like San Ignacio and the tropical islands. Just be careful whilst wandering around the bigger less touristy cities.
In Belize, you can dress however you like as it is a liberal place. Feel free to wear shorts or skirts and short-sleeved tops. However, if you feel as though the attention you’re receiving from men is too much then wear longer floaty clothes.
What to expect:
Staring – it isn’t an unfriendly stare as people are just interested in you and not used to seeing tourists
Catcalling – this is extremely common but again nothing unfriendly, it just may make you feel uncomfortable at times with a number of men approaching
Safety and Scams:
Taxis/Tours/Guides – Make sure to always agree on a price before starting the journey or tour as if you don’t they will rip you off and charge you a lot more than what you should have paid so make sure to always do this.
Robbery – petty theft is common even in touristy areas so be sure to keep all your belongings hidden away. Carry small amounts of cash and don’t use ATMs at night or on the streets. Try to use ATMs in shopping centres or inside banks. If someone tries to rob you DO NOT resist, your life is more important than your belongings.
Violent Attacks – violent attacks are common but usually will not affect tourists and are usually gang-related. Try to not travel in buses or cars at night due to the risk of carjacking and armed robberies.
Protests – avoid protests and large gatherings as these could turn violent
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