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Caye Caulker, Belize
Caye Caulker, Belize
Go slow is the motto of this 5 mile long island that is located just one
mile west of the Belize barrier reef. Caye Caulker is one of more than
200 Belize islands on clear blue Caribbean Sea. Known as a premier
out of the way laid back tourist destination where the uniform of the
day is tees, shorts and no shoes.
Caye Caulker has a long maritime history as a place for ships of the
Spanish explorers, pirates and the British Navy. Caste wars of the
1800 forced many people to flee the mainland and settle on the
offshore islands. Ship building and fishing were the main sources of
income up to the early 1970’s. Since then tourism has taken over
providing an income for the 1300 full time residents of the island.
Visitors will find great snorkeling, diving and fishing opportunities
await them. On Caye Caulker you have a selection of more than 50
accommodations to choose from that feature modern amenities
including air conditioning. There is no formal town on the island but
the South end of the island is populated with colorful homes and
resorts. The North end of the island is separated by a narrow channel
and features a forest and marine reserve. Many unique forms of
wildlife and marine species can be observed.
You can get to Caye Caulker by either water taxi from Belize City and
San Pedro Belize or by air via the small east west airstrip located on
the south end of the island. Round trip from the mainland via water
taxi is less than $20 us dollars.
Caye Caulker is a unique out of the way vacation destinations that
provides the perfect place to slow your life down. If you have a type A
personality that needs intense stimulation then we would suggest that
you seriously look elsewhere. Many people consider moving to Belize
after just one visit to this great tropical paradise.
Caye Caulker
mile west of the Belize barrier reef. Caye Caulker is one of more than
200 Belize islands on clear blue Caribbean Sea. Known as a premier
out of the way laid back tourist destination where the uniform of the
day is tees, shorts and no shoes.
Caye Caulker has a long maritime history as a place for ships of the
Spanish explorers, pirates and the British Navy. Caste wars of the
1800 forced many people to flee the mainland and settle on the
offshore islands. Ship building and fishing were the main sources of
income up to the early 1970’s. Since then tourism has taken over
providing an income for the 1300 full time residents of the island.
Visitors will find great snorkeling, diving and fishing opportunities
await them. On Caye Caulker you have a selection of more than 50
accommodations to choose from that feature modern amenities
including air conditioning. There is no formal town on the island but
the South end of the island is populated with colorful homes and
resorts. The North end of the island is separated by a narrow channel
and features a forest and marine reserve. Many unique forms of
wildlife and marine species can be observed.
You can get to Caye Caulker by either water taxi from Belize City and
San Pedro Belize or by air via the small east west airstrip located on
the south end of the island. Round trip from the mainland via water
taxi is less than $20 us dollars.
Caye Caulker is a unique out of the way vacation destinations that
provides the perfect place to slow your life down. If you have a type A
personality that needs intense stimulation then we would suggest that
you seriously look elsewhere. Many people consider moving to Belize
after just one visit to this great tropical paradise.
Caye Caulker
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