Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker is the second largest of Belize's cayes, located 21 miles northeast of Belize City and 11 miles south of Ambergris Caye. Although the island is around 4 miles long, the settlement is just about a mile long. Caye Caulker, like Ambergris Caye, was predominantly a fishing hamlet, but its economy has shifted to tourism. Scuba divers, snorkelers, fishers, and tourists looking for beach-oriented pleasure at a reasonable price go to Caye Caulker. Although it was formerly a peaceful fishing village, this fun-loving isle is now known for its nightlife and parties rather than diving and fishing.

The caye is well-known among backpackers as a low-cost island getaway because of its proximity to the Barrier Reef. One of the cornerstones of tourism activity in Caye Caulker is hostels and low-cost housing. The Caye Caulker Marine Reserve offers diving and snorkeling opportunities, and the Belize Barrier Reef is only one mile away. Manatee trips are available from Caye Caulker for marine and ecotourism enthusiasts. Although swimming with these gentle mammals is prohibited, young manatee frequently swim up to boats to fulfill their curiosity and surprise visitors. There are no cars on Caye Caulker, which is accessible only by water taxi or ferry from Belize City

Location: Caye Caulker, Belize