The organization UNIBAM (United Belize Advocacy Movement) is the bilingual organization that organizes the Pride Week events and continues to advocate greater understanding and integration of all people in Belize.īelize is also a festive, Caribbean and Latin country with many exuberant and colorful parades, street festivals, and celebrations. Officially, there has never been a Gay Pride parade 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. Belizeans are also renowned for their genuine friendliness, curiosity, and hospitality, and most gay and lesbian travelers are made to feel right at home. English is the official language, but many people speak the Mayan, Garifuna, or Spanish tongue.Īs a result of their long history and diverse population, Belizeans are tolerant, welcoming, and open-minded about differences. Widespread acceptance of homosexuality has not yet been achieved, but a recent Supreme Court decision that struck down a law banning sodomy is a step in the right direction.īelize is a melting pot society composed 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.
Although Belize continues to be a largely conservative country, it is increasingly becoming a popular destination for gay and lesbian travelers.