{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/belize/belmopan","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T02:04:07.053Z","place":{"city":"Belmopan","country":"Belize","countryCode":"BZ","lat":17.25376,"lon":-88.76401},"safety":{"score":46,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":35,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[{"max":46,"reason":"Homicide rate 28/100k"}],"databaseScore":46,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe Belmopan as calm and welcoming during daylight hours, with visitors feeling comfortable exploring the city center, though some note heightened vigilance after evening darkness.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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hidden"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is most frequent in crowded markets and during large public events; keep bags closed and front‑facing"},"safeAreas":["Downtown Belmopan","San Juan","Santa Elena","West Belmopan (Guanacaste area)"],"avoidAreas":["East Belmopan (near the river)","Southside outskirts of Belmopan"],"scams":["Overcharging for tours or souvenirs","Fake taxis charging inflated fares","Currency exchange scams at street kiosks"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Belmopan","level":"safe","note":"well‑patrolled, daytime activity, low violent crime; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"San Juan","level":"caution","note":"residential area with occasional petty theft; avoid walking alone at night"},{"name":"Santa Elena","level":"caution","note":"border‑town traffic hub; pickpocketing reported near bus terminal after dark"},{"name":"West Belmopan (Guanacaste area)","level":"caution","note":"tourist‑friendly but watch for opportunistic car break‑ins at park entrances"},{"name":"East Belmopan (near the river)","level":"avoid","note":"poor lighting and limited police presence; higher risk of robbery after dark"}]}}