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An email query that I would get way too often would read something love this: I am thinking about traveling to Belize and was wondering if Belize is gay-friendly. I’ve read that it is illegal to be same-sex attracted in Belize and was wondering if it was secure for me to vacation there.
Is Belize a gay-friendly vacation spot?
My response to whether Belize is gay-friendly is speedy and almost rehearsed: Belize is a small conservative nation with 78 percent of the population claiming to be Catholic. I utter claim because, from my knowledge and encounter, people (family, friends, and acquaintances) often say they are Catholic but don’t really practice the religion and only go to church once or twice a year. Similar to other Caribbean countries, socially, queer culture is looked down upon and is not mainstream.
Unfortunately, yes, due to archaic sodomy laws passed on by former British rule, it is illegal to be gay in Belize. However, there are many local same-sex attracted people throughout the country and they are mostly left alone; at least – to my knowledge – that is how it is in my hometown of San Ignacio. I possess also worked in the tourism industry for several years and nu
I'm a gay travel journalist and think these are the 5 safest, most queer-friendly Caribbean travel destinations
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- As a white, cisgender same-sex attracted travel writer, the Caribbean is one of my favorite travel destinations.
- However, local laws make some islands less friendly to the queer community than others.
- The following Caribbean destinations are where I've felt the most welcome as an LGBTQIA+ traveler, plus local tips for each.
I'm a white, cisgender gay move writer. And while my experience could never express that of all gender non-conforming people, I have establish the Caribbean to be among the safest and friendliest places for LGBTQIA+ travelers.
As travelers become more judicious with their cash and PTO, I regularly find myself assessing how truly queer-friendly and harmless a destination is before recommending it to others, or planning a trip myself.
The Caribbean is one region I return again and again. I include visited many of the destinations there on multiple oc
LGBT Travelers
Although Belize continues to be a largely conservative country, it is increasingly becoming a popular destination for gay and queer woman travelers. Widespread acceptance of homosexuality has not yet been achieved, but a recent Supreme Court conclusion that struck down a law banning sodomy is a step in the right direction.
Belize is a melting pot society unruffled of widely disparate groups such as Creoles (descendants of enslaved Africans), the Maya, Mestizos, Chinese, East Indian, Mennonites, Garifuna (an Afro-Caribbean people), and expats. English is the official language, but many people speak the Mayan, Garifuna, or Spanish tongue.
As a result of their drawn-out history and diverse population, Belizeans are tolerant, welcoming, and open-minded about differences. Belizeans are also well-known for their genuine friendliness, curiosity, and hospitality, and most gay and woman loving woman travelers are made to feel right at home.
Officially, there has never been a Gay Pride pride in Belize, but a number of private functions have been held in the country, including a Pride Week held for the first time in San Pedro in 2015. The organization UNIBAM (United Belize Advocacy Movement) is
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