Caye Caulker
Close your eyes and picture
an idyllic tropical island with white sand beaches,
blue-green water, palm trees rustling overhead in the
warm breeze and a very laid back attitude. That's Caye
Caulker.
Caye Caulker is situated 21 miles northeast
of Belize City and 11 miles south of Ambergris Caye and
is the second largest of the approximately 200 small islands
located off the coast of Belize. Caye Caulker, one half
mile wide and less than five miles long, is also the second
most populous of the Belizean cayes with about 1,200
full-time residents.
Caye Caulker Village
Caye Caulker Village is located at
the southern end of "The Split" a watery passage
created in1961 by Hurricane Hattie. The Split divides
the north and south ends of the island and is the best
place to go for beach, sunning and swimming. The swampy
north end, now a Marine Reserve, is mostly a domain for
mangroves, coconuts and nesting birds. View a 360° Panorama of
the split and surrounding area from the roof-top Palapa
of Caye
Caulker Condos.
Within the village there are 3 main streets
which parallel each other and are named Front, Middle and
Back Street. ("Front" means
towards the reef,
"Back" towards the mainland). From Front Street,
the reef is clearly visible and follows the beach shoreline
where brightly colored clapboard houses, an array of small
shops, seaside pubs, restaurants and accommodations can
be found.
Caye Caulker
was once known for its tradition of shipbuilding, however today
fishing and the tourism industry sustain the economy. Many
islanders now own and operate the restaurants, hotels,
bars, gift and dive shops that visitors come to enjoy.
Caye Caulker offers world-class Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Fishing and is a popular destination for Nature and Water
Sport enthusiasts, as well as tourists looking for a beach vacation at modest
prices.
Despite its small size, Caye Caulker is
a full service island. In addition to the establishments
that support the tourism industry, Caye Caulker also provides
other services, such as:
- Grocery stores open everyday.
- Post Office open Mon-Fri
- Bank open Mon-Sat offering cash-advances on MC and Visa.
(No ATM machine; American Express and debit cards are
not accepted).
- Telephone office with full telephone and fax services
open Mon-Sat. Phone cards readily available throughout
the village.
- Cyber cafes open everyday for internet access, email
and other computer services.
- Laundry Facilities (coin operated or drop off)
- Medical Center with a doctor and nurse on duty and a
pharmacy.
Getting around Caye Caulker is easy, as the preferred
mode of transportation is walking barefoot. Golf carts
and beach bikes are available for rent by the hour or
day and you won't need a map because you can't get lost.
Where to Stay in Caye Caulker
 Caye
Caulker Condos
Modern Resort-Hotel with daily room service. Queen-size
bed, fully equipped kitchen, AC, tile floors - 100
feet from the beach and Caribbean.
Stay at Caye Caulker Condos as part of a Belize Explorer
Rainforest, Ruins & Reef Vacation Package |
