Belmopan - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?

Although it is not widely accepted for Belizeans, they are used to LGBT expats and I did not hear any bad things from my LGBT friends having specific problems. I think women have more issues with safety than LGBT folks. As for local LGBT community or businesses here, it is non-existent. - Aug 2026


It can be difficult for the LGBT community. - Feb 2019


I don't really know. There is unfortunately significant overt homophobia among Belizeans. - Jun 2015


No. Homosexuality is illegal in Belize and it is a very macho culture. - Jun 2015


It's probably somewhere in the middle. - Jan 2011