Discover Caye Caulker Belize
Less than an hour by boat from the Belizean coast, Caye Caulker is an island with an atmosphere now considered lost to most of the world. Caye Caulker is more than ideal if one seeks an island adventure. It is a place where relaxation is the norm, timekeeping is optional, and going barefoot is as easy as breathing.
Caye Caulker, a small fishing village for a small group of Mestizos, is now a metaphor for what Belize truly is: “the melting pot of races.” Many visitors arrive expecting to stay just a night or two and end up spending their entire vacation on the”Go Slow island.”
The island is ” less than five miles long, and most attractions are less than 15 minutes away on foot. If walking is not appealing, bikes and Golf carts are the local solution to quicker transport modes.
Belize possesses the most significant barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, and the island boasts one of the most pristine views of its breaking waves, which are less than a mile away. Its proximity to some country country attractions makes it an ideal jumping-off point for those seeking to enjoy all that Belize offers.
If you like nature and adventure, you can choose from bird watching to snorkeling, scuba diving, and even swimming with manatees. If your goal is mainly relaxation, the “split” is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a few beers.
The variety of arts and crafts available is too numerous to describe. Almost every local culture has contributed to the vast amount of available trinkets, necklaces, carvings, and paintings.
Accommodations range from high-end Condominiums and rental houses to Cabanas on the beach overlooking the turquoise Caribbean waters. The abundant array of foods available can satisfy the palette of even the pickiest eater. It is expected to enjoy fresh seafood, drink cocktails, and have Coladas flavored with freshly picked fruit while listening to the sound of the reef in the distance.
Caye Caulker maintains a charm unlike any other. It truly is in a world of its own. It isn’t easy. There isn’t a better holiday picture than the spectacular memories awaiting those who decide to set their bare feet on this tiny island.
