Caputie Residences stands as a groundbreaking Eco-Lux living space in Belize, marking the first community championing LGBTQ inclusivity and allyship within an eco-luxury rainforest setting. Our vision is to cultivate an environment that not only embraces diversity but also pioneers a space where the LGBTQ community and their allies can live authentically and vibrantly.
At the heart of Caputie Residences is a commitment to inclusivity, safety, and warmth, making it an ideal haven for LGBTQ individuals, their families, and allies. This development is a vibrant testament to our dedication to fostering a community that celebrates the diversity and dignity of every member. Here, each villa and lot symbolizes our commitment to creating a harmonious space that allows LGBTQ persons and allies to thrive together.
By joining Caputie Residences, you become part of a global family that values mutual respect and understanding above everything else. We invite you to be part of this pioneering journey, creating a home in Belize's first LGBTQ forward-thinking Eco-Lux community dedicated to celebrating and supporting LGBTQ lives and their allies.
Tourism
Belize has long been a popular tourist destination for LGBT people. Many holiday resorts host LGBT events. San Pedro Town is considered to be the most gay-friendly destination for tourists in Belize. It has a thriving gay nightlife during the high season. Many businesses are openly owned and run by LGBT people in the town.
Check out a recent article in Gay City News titled “Make Belize your next big gay escape” from February 14, 2024
Community Acceptance
Belize residents have been recognized as having the highest acceptance of the LGBTQ community of any Caribbean Country.
Since 2016:
Same-sex sexual activity legal
Equal age of consent
Anti-discrimination laws in employment
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services
Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech)
Legal Protections
Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalized in Belize in 2016, when the Supreme Court declared Belize's anti-sodomy law unconstitutional.
Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin also clarified that "sex" as mentioned in Section 16(3) of the Constitution, includes sexual orientation. Therefore, the Constitution of Belize prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation
December 2019, the Appeals Court upheld the unconstitutionality of Section 53 (2016 rulings) and the expansion of protections in the Constitution against discrimination to include sexual orientation and freedom of expression to include sexual expression
Benefits for the LGBTQ Community
In 2018, during a Universal Periodic Review, Belize accepted 15 LGBT-related recommendations, from addressing discrimination, violence and hate crimes against LGBT people to ensuring that LGBT people have access to proper HIV treatment.
The recommendations called for legislative measures to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and government services against LGBT people, reducing societal stigma through educational campaigns, training police officials to properly respond to violence, and taking concrete steps to ensure universal access to HIV treatment.