{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/belize/san-ignacio","updatedAt":"2026-09-14T00:57:57.226Z","place":{"city":"San Ignacio","country":"Belize","countryCode":"BZ","lat":17.1588,"lon":-89.0696},"safety":{"score":51,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":42,"confidence":0.62,"caps":[],"databaseScore":47,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe during the day in San Ignacio, especially in established tourist zones, but express caution about nighttime movement and isolated areas due to sporadic crime reports.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":39,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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going in The Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador","distanceKm":219}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — San Ignacio is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, though moderate risks of robbery and pickpocketing exist, particularly in tourist areas and after dark.","summary":"San Ignacio has a moderate safety profile with a composite index of 57/100, reflecting national crime concerns but lower risk in tourist zones. While violent crime like armed robbery occurs, it is infrequent in visitor areas; petty theft is more common in crowded spots. Most travelers report feeling safe during the day, but caution is advised at night and on isolated routes.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery poses a moderate risk to visitors, particularly on isolated roads or after dark; incidents have occurred in San Ignacio Town and surrounding areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are moderate risks in crowded areas such as the San Ignacio market, bus stations, and tourist hotspots."},"safeAreas":["Cahal Pech Maya Site vicinity"],"avoidAreas":["Outskirts toward Guatemalan border (due to smuggling and drug-related activity)"],"scams":["ATM skimming and card cloning","Overpriced or unlicensed tour operators","Fake taxi drivers charging inflated fares"],"zones":[{"name":"San Ignacio Town Centre","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe by day; petty theft and pickpocketing reported in market and bus areas, especially after dark."},{"name":"Santa Elena (adjacent to San Ignacio)","level":"caution","note":"Similar to San Ignacio Town Centre; exercise normal precautions, avoid isolated areas at night."},{"name":"Cahal Pech Maya Site vicinity","level":"safe","note":"Well-visited archaeological site; low crime reported, but avoid visiting alone after hours."},{"name":"San Ignacio Market area","level":"caution","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching moderate risk in crowded areas; keep valuables secure."},{"name":"Road to Xunantunich (via San Jose Succotz)","level":"caution","note":"Popular route; armed robbery possible on isolated stretches, especially after dark—use reputable tours."},{"name":"Macal River banks near town","level":"caution","note":"Scenic but isolated spots; avoid walking alone after dark due to robbery risk."},{"name":"San Ignacio Bus Terminal","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk of petty theft; use official taxis and avoid unlicensed drivers."},{"name":"Outskirts toward Guatemalan border","level":"avoid","note":"Increased smuggling and drug-related activity reported; avoid non-essential travel near border zones."}]}}