Embassy of Belize in Mexico City, Mexico; address Bernardo de Galvez Calle 215 Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000, Ciudad de México; phone +525555201274. Head…
Head of mission: Mr. Oscar Lorenzo Arnold, Ambassador (as of 2021)
Also accredited to: Argentina
Head of mission: Mrs. Sandra Isabel Vazquez Castillo, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Mexico, 20 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Jose Luis Kelly, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Mexico, 20 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Sandra Isabel Vázquez Castillo, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Raymundo Perez Lancon, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Miguel Ángel José Couchonnal Miranda, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Belize is an appealing destination for some Mexican travelers, offering a unique blend of nature and culture along its Caribbean coast. While it attracts a modest number of foreign visitors annually, the potential exists for a portion of the 7.3 million Mexicans who travel abroad each year to choose Belize for their trips.
Belize's safety for tourists coming from Mexico can be assessed through various crime statistics. According to the Global Peace Index, Mexico ranks 136th out of 160 countries, while there is no specific ranking for Belize. In terms of murder rates, Belize has a higher rate at 31.2 per 100,000 people compared to Mexico's 28.2. However, female murder rates are slightly lower in Belize (5.5) than in Mexico (6.2). The Global Organized Crime Index provides further insights, with Mexico scoring worse than Belize in several categories related to organized crime. For instance, Mexico has a mafia groups index of 9.0, while Belize is at 6.5. Similarly, crime networks score 9.0 for Mexico and 3.5 for Belize. Despite these statistics, travelers should remain vigilant and informed about their surroundings in both countries. Overall, while Belize has its challenges, it may present a different risk profile compared to Mexico.