Category: Caribbean

Belize City, Belize

23/12/2024

Airport Rating *****
Reception of locals *****
Cost: ££ (a little more on the islands)

The only English-speaking country in Central America
A mix between Caribbean and Central American culture
No issues as a Sikh in the airport or around the city
Main Sights: Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Museum of Belize, Swing Bridge, Baron Bliss Lighthouse

24/7/2023

Airport Rating *****
Reception of locals *****
Cost: £££

Islands off the coast of South America with a strong Afro-South Asian culture
Stunning landscapes and natural scenery
City can feel hot and stuffy, but there is plenty to see and do beyond beaches
No issues as a Sikh in the city or the airport, but had plenty of reminders to be careful and vigilant
Reasonably priced, with local bars and restaurants significantly cheaper than those made for tourists
Main Sights: Queen's Park Savannah, Maracas Beach, Caroni Swamp, Fort George, Maracas Lookout, Paramin Lookout, second oldest Gurdwara in the western hemisphere