{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/belize/san-ignacio","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:19:41.150Z","place":{"city":"San Ignacio","country":"Belize","countryCode":"BZ","lat":17.1588,"lon":-89.0696},"safety":{"score":61,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":58,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":61,"travellerSentiment":{"score":61,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While some travel blogs offer general reassurances about Belizean safety, specific news reports from late 2025 indicate ongoing concerns about robberies in San Ignacio, suggesting a cautious sentiment among locals and potentially visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":50,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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human trafficking. Visitors should be aware of opportunistic crime, particularly theft and robbery, and exercise caution, especially after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Reports of robberies, including suspects escaping and being recaptured, indicate a moderate risk, particularly in San Ignacio."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly detailed, opportunistic theft and distraction scams suggest a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["Bullet Tree Falls Village","San Jose Succotz Village"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for taxis or goods, especially in tourist areas.","Distraction theft, where one person distracts you while another attempts to steal your belongings."],"zones":[{"name":"San Ignacio Town Center","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk of petty crime; exercise vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Santa Elena","level":"caution","note":"Adjacent to San Ignacio, shares similar risks of petty crime and occasional public disturbances."},{"name":"Bullet Tree Falls Village","level":"safe","note":"Generally peaceful rural village, but maintain standard travel precautions."},{"name":"San Jose Succotz Village","level":"safe","note":"Quiet village, recommended for a more relaxed experience, but be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Areas surrounding Xunantunich Mayan Ruins","level":"caution","note":"Tourist area, but be aware of opportunistic theft; secure belongings."},{"name":"Areas surrounding Caracol Mayan Ruins","level":"caution","note":"Remote site, travel with reputable tour operators; be aware of potential for opportunistic crime."}]}}