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    • filter_dramaUnderstand
      Caye Caulker is popular with backpackers and budget travelers for its (relatively) cheap prices, laid-back vibe, and abundance of restaurants and bars. There aren't really any proper beaches to speak of, but plenty of docks are spread around the island where you can pull up a plastic chair and get your sun on, or hang out at one of the ocean front restaurants or walk down to "The Split" which is a popular swimming area and if you're feeling a bit thirsty, The Lazy Lizard Bar is just couple steps away from the water.

      There are only 3 roads in town, all sandy. Front Street runs along the east coast, Back Street along the west coast, and Middle Street exactly where you'd expect it. The vast majority of places of interest to a visitor will be found along Front Street and the west coast.

      The local cultural influences are Mestizo, Garifuna and Creole.
    • filter_dramaHistory
      On early British maps the island's name is spelled "Cay Corker." Known historically for its plentiful supply of exposed fresh water at La Aguada, one theory holds that this island was a favourite stop for sailors to replenish and cork water bottles. The Spanish name of the island is Cayo Hicaco, which means "the island of the cocoplum." "Caye Caulker" could be an anglicised pronunciation of Cayo Hicaco. Another theory is that boats were caulked in the protected bay, La Ensenada, on the western side of the island leading to the "Caulker" name.

      Recent history of Caye Caulker began when Mestizo refugees from the Mexican Caste Wars arrived. With few inhabitants, food could be grown with sustainable methods of agriculture. The coconut and the fishing industry became important economic staples of the island. Even today a few of the older women continue to process coconut oil for their own use and to sell, although generally the coconuts themselves are harvested and shipped to the mainland.
    • filter_dramaGet in
      • By air

        Caye Caulker Airport is located at the southern end of the island. Belize is served by both Maya Island Air [url=http://www.mayaregional.com/],][url=http://www.air-viva.com]air viva[/url[/url] and Tropic Air [http://www.tropicair.com/]. Flights leave hourly from Belize City to San Pedro, and will stop here if there is demand. These local planes leave from the international airport and the cost is approximately US$75 one-way and about $45 from the municipal airstrip, and takes about 10-15 min. These planes also leave from the Belize City Municipal Airport and the cost is less.

        If you're coming in from Mexico you can fly from Corozal, 20 min from the Mexican border at Chetumal. The flights stop in Ambergris and Caye Caulker if there's demand, and will save you the 4+ hour bus ride to Belize City.

      • By sea

        Catch a Water Taxi in [wiki=79c53fed650aeadc9445f6015b323abe]Belize City[/wiki] to Caye Caulker and they have frequent runs to the island everyday rain or shine.
        The ride takes about 45 min, and then continues on to San Pedro. On windy days the trip can be a little rough, but most times is smooth. Sit towards the back of the boat for a smoother ride.

        * Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association [url=http://www.cayecaulkerwatertaxi.com/]]- $10 USD one-way, or $17.50 USD round-trip. (Check their website for departures). Caye Caulker Water Taxi is located at the foot of the Swing Bridge in Belize City.

        * San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi [url=http://sanpedrowatertaxi.com[/url]]- $12.50 USD one-way and $22.50 USD round-trip. Boats leave Belize City from the Brown Sugar Marketplace. (Check their website for departures).

        If you are coming from Mexico you can get a boat directly from Chetumal to San Pedro and then to Caye Caulker, it runs everyday, leaving at 3PM and 3:30PM, US$35, 2.5 hr. While twice the cost, this route is a much better option than trekking down to Belize City and getting the boat there. Tickets can be bought at the Maritime Terminal or Muelle Fiscal itself or from a slow speaking large friendly dude at Chetumal ADO terminal.
        * San Pedro Water Taxi [url=http://www.belizewatertaxi.com[/url]]- $55 USD one-way and $100 USD round-trip. (Check their website for departures).
        * San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi [http://sanpedrowatertaxi.com[/url] - $50 USD one-way and $100 USD round-trip.

    • filter_dramaGet around
      There are only three main streets on Caye Caulker - Front Street, Middle Street and Back Street - none of which are paved. Front Street, the easternmost street, is the busiest and has almost everything for tourists on it. Everything is within walking distance, it takes approximately 20 min to slow-walk from the Front Pier to almost anywhere.

      There are few cars on the island, so everyone gets around on golf carts, bicycles or on foot. With a golf cart, you can go around the entire island in 30 min.

      There are many places on the island who rent bicycles.

      For golf carts check with C&N Golf Cart Rentals and Caye Caulker Golf Cart Rentals.

      Recommended: Hire golf cart driver Peter Rash to give you a tour of the island and ask to hear his stories of his Mayan family and Caye Caulker. The 45-minute ride is very interesting. Peter's taxi office also offers very reasonable bike rentals if you want to pedal yourself around.
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      The Forest Reserve covers the northern 100 acres of the island. It's mostly dense mangrove forest. The local Audubon group sometimes organizes morning birdwatching tours.

      *Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, also known as the local reef. The local reef is close enough that you can see the waves breaking on it from the island itself.

      * Has been protected for longer than the local reef, and so it usually has more mature marine life (i.e. bigger fish) as well as more people, though it's never terribly crowded. It's further away than the local reef.

      * Shark and Ray Alley. Tour operators will toss food into the water in order to attract nurse sharks and southern sting rays. You can swim with them, and even touch them if you're quick. Nurse sharks can bite, contrary to myth, but they are also territorial so these sharks are very used to humans.

      * The Blue Hole is circular in shape, over 300 m (984 ft) across and 124 m (407 ft) deep, with many fish, sharks, and corals. The Blue Hole is possibly the most famous dive site in Belize, even though it's nearly straight down. It's at least an hour boat ride away from Caye Caulker. The dive depth is normally described as 40 m (130 ft).
    • filter_dramaDo
      Caye Caulker is a small, very laid-back Caribbean island. In fact, its motto is "Go Slow" and that is exactly what you should do. It is an ideal place to spend a few days while taking a break from travelling around the rest of [wiki=ec70c3bdf0d9840a8e3c74aad6d27c82]Central America[/wiki].

      Chill out at "the split". There is a little bar near what can only be described as the island's only beach, however, do not expect Rio or Hawaii - there is no sand here. The "beach" is a sunken area of a picnic area surrounded by cement sea walls, damage from the hurricane and smartly kept as it was in 1961. On the walls you'll see the young and hip lazing about, catching a tan. When it gets too hot, you can jump into the water and climb back again, or make the short walk to the bar to refresh your drink.

      ====Snorkelling and diving====

      Much of the activity on the island centers around snorkelling and diving (about a dozen operators offering trips) and scuba diving. The prices at all the shops are basically the same. The local diving is at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a 30 min boat ride away. A little further out is Spanish Bay, Caye Chapel, and some other sites. Long distance trips to Turneffe Atoll and the famous Blue Hole are regularly available.

      =====Snorkeling=====

      Short "half-day" snorkeling tours are offered by numerous local businesses for approximately $70Bz per person. They usually leave at 10:30AM and 2:30PM. Stops include the local reef, the Coral Garden, and Shark and Ray Alley.

      Longer "full-day" snorkeling tours are offered by numerous local businesses, for approximately $130Bz. They usually leave around 10AM and return around 4:30PM. Stops include the Coral Garden, Shark and Ray Alley, and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Be sure to check whether your tour guide will include lunch, since some only include snacks. Some of them include lunch, snacks, and a Rum Punch "happy hour" on the way back. With all operators, check to make sure they have equipment that is in good shape.

      The creation of Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary - a manatee reserve near Belize City is due to the efforts of a Caye Caulker local named Chocolate. Be warned that you don't get to swim with the manatees in the sanctuary and some days may be more difficult to see them. Most manatee tours include one or two snorkeling stops. Manatees can be seen all year long, and in the summer months can be seen near Hol Chan Marine Reserve as well as other local areas. The younger ones are curious and will swim close to you, unlike the more mature manatees, which generally avoid people (for good reason).

      *Carlos Tours is located next to Cafe Amore. An eco-friendly tour and quite respectful of the reef. The locals living on the island will say that his tours are one of the best. The tour includes 4 stops: Hol Chan Marine Reserve, San Pedro on Ambergris Caye for lunch (not provided), Shark-Ray Alley, & Coral Gardens. The price is $130Bz (as of May 2014). Carlos will take multiple underwater pictures during the trip and can supply them on a CD after the trip for $30Bz. This is much better than getting $40Bz underwater disposable camera.

      *Eco friendly small group snorkel tours to local sites and Turneffe Atoll.

      *Seagull Adventures, about a block from the Front Pier, offers snorkeling tours to more distant locations that most other tour guides will only go to for diving. Examples include Blue Hole (about $230Bz per person), Tourneffe Atoll (about $120Bz per person), etc. Ask the owner a few days in advance to find out what the schedule is. The best time to catch her is in the evening, around 6PM, during the day she's usually gone on the snorkeling trips.

      =====Diving=====

      Caye Caulker is popular with divers and there are several dive shops on the island. Contact them a few days in advance to find out what their schedule is. PADI certified dive shops are available offering both recreational diving and open water courses. These courses normally take 3-4 days, providing the weather is fair. The certification includes 2 shallow-water dives, and 4 open-water dives. All dives are done in the ocean.

      The local dive shops all offer dive trips to the Blue Hole, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, Spanish Bay, Turneffe North, and Turneffe Elbow, prices vary depending on the dive site.

      * PADI Resort facility. Small groups, safety conscious and is the only dive shop to offer technical diving services. Usually offer high end diving services (and priced accordingly)

      * EXPELLED from PADI.

      * Run by a Belizean. Very friendly and laid back or not caring really (depending). PADI Certified.

      * PADI Certified. Only provide services for Esmeralda, no Blue Hole or Turneffe

      There are also operators on nearby [wiki=5f5d0ee50a54dc3876c192b6b0bd9b0b]Ambergris Caye[/wiki] that can pick you up if the local shops aren't going where you want. Some shops in Caye Caulker are also teaming with Ambergris dive shops for trip to the Blue Hole.

      The cost of various trips varies according to the distance from Caye Caulker. Typical costs are:

      *Local dives (Hol Chan, Spanish Bay): $US90 (2 tank dives)

      *Turneffe Atoll: $US150 (3 tank dives)

      *Blue Hole: $US225 (3 tank dives) plus $US40 park permit

      ====Sea Kayaks====

      *Tsunami Adventures, extreme north end of Front St., [url=http://www.tsunamiadventures.com/].]This is a great way to explore the northern mangrove forest. Head for the leeward side of the island (the west side) for smoother water and to avoid paddling into the wind. Cost for a two-person kayak is $20Bz per hour for the first hour, then $20Bz for each additional hour.

      ====Other Activities====

      You can also book various activities at many places on the island, such as

      *Sailing tours. With the Ragga muffin tour you can do a sailing trip of three days (two nights). Sleeping on little islands, snorkeling, fishing your own meal, a wonderfull experience.

      *Tours to [[Belize#Maya_ruins|Maya ruins[/url]] (on the mainland).

      *Cave tubing (on the mainland).

      *Manatee watching Tours normally include a snorkeling stop at Sergeant's Caye (on the barrier reef) and a short visit to St. George's Caye. There are many tour operators out of Caye Caulker, San Pedro and Belize City who do manatee watching trips. Visit Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary that was set up by Chocolate Heredia, Belizean native and award winning conservationist. 9,000 acres of sea and mangrove became a protected area in July of 2002. For more information see the Friends of Swallow Caye. [http://www.swallowcayemanatees.org]

      *Kite Boarding
    • filter_dramaBuy
      Like most of Belize, most shops accept US Dollars, US$1 equals $2 Belizian. Prices will be posted in Belizian dollars, but always confirm before making a purchase.

      There are 2 ATMs on the island. One ATM is for local cards only and another ATM accepts foreign cards. Often on weekends, ATMs run out of money, so stock up on your money in Belize City.

      Gift shops along the Front Street sell mainly t-shirts, hammocks and souvenirs. Vendors can be found along the main street selling a variety of crafts and jewelry.

      *Caribbean Colors Art Gallery, Front Street. Art gallery on Caye Caulker.

      *Chocolate's Gift Shop, Front Street near the split. Sells beautiful sarongs and clothing from Bali. Nice sarongs and silver jewelry.

      * For your grocery needs during your stay in Caye Caulker.
      *Seleni etches beautiful work in slate, in particular representations of the Mayan calendar and panels representing Mayan gods.
      *Michael Grimes owner & artist. Features local artists. Gifts & art. Paintings, handmade jewelry, mobiles, wood & coconut carvings, baskets, & more.
    • filter_dramaEat
      • Budget

        Auntie's Fast Food is on the Middle Street. It offers delicious Belizean and Chinese take out with a relatively low price. Famous dishes include Stew Chicken, Baked Chicken, Rice and Bean and Cow Foot Soup.

        * Meldy's also on Middle Street is tops for breakfast. The varying menu includes stew chicken with beans and crisp, fluffy fry jacks; juevos rancheros; luscious pancakes layered with banana slices and honey; fresh fruit, and good coffee. Meldy treats her customers like members of her family! Dishes range from 8 - 12 Bz.

        * The Bamboo Grill next to Rasta Pasta has good fish and shrimp dishes, but chicken is also available. Features swings instead of chairs at some tables and the bar. Friendly hostess.

        * Glenda's, Back Street near the microwave tower, serves eggs, bacon, a cinnamon roll, and coffee for just $US3.50.

        * Syd's is on Middle Street and is famous for a plate of juicy fried chicken surrounded by amazing french fries, for about 9 Bz. But show up before 1-2 because he sometimes runs out of those chicken dinners.

        * Femi's Bar and Lounge, Front Street, a little south of the Lazy Lizard. Great lunch, dinner, and drink specials on a pier overhanging the sea.

        * Caye Caulker Bakery, Back Street, just North of Chan's Grocery. Opens at 7:30AM. Serving a mixture of sweet and savory foods. The ham and cheese turnover (if available) is exceedingly delicious and is a filling breakfast on its own.

        * Pirates located near the supermarkets offers cheap food for the budget traveller. A generous portion of Chicken and Chips can be had for $7Bz.

        * Pizza Caulker is on the way to the ATMs (about two blocks away), has an interesting vibe and very accommodating owner and staff. Pizza is fresh and spiced well with Belizean hot sauce added in, and starts at $9 BZ/ large* slice or from $17-35 BZ for a pie (depending on size and toppings). Happy hour: strong, yet well-balanced rum drinks- 2/$8 BZ for happy hour. Opportunity to meet many people- he's a bartender (and owner) who brings everyone together. They also deliver. On Tripadvisor and Facebook for more info.

      • Mid-range

        Bar and grill offering contemporary seafood dishes for between $20Bz-$40Bz

        *Owned by a Dutch woman, this is a great (though small) breakfast place on Front Street just south of Dock Street. They offer home-made bread, yoghurt and fruit juices.

        * For $25Bz you can get catch of the day (lobster, snapper, baracuda) with garlic bread, mashed potatoes, rum punch and a small desert. The grilled seafood is delicious (like everywhere else), but the lack of hygiene and running water means you need a robust digestive system and a bit of luck if you want to avoid food poisoning.

        * Serving fresh catches of the day like Fishes, Barracudas, Crab Claws, Kabobs, Conch Octpus and even Lobsters

        * Not a traditional restaurant. It's more like you're showing up at someone's BBQ. There are no set hours. You basically have to show up and ask when he's going to start cooking. Then you sit down, chill out, have some rum punch and wait till the food comes out. It could be awhile, so patience is key.The food is fantastic. The menu varies day to day.

    • filter_dramaDrink
      Holidays and long weekends are when events and dances are held on the island by individual committees of the island.

      * Nice vibes and hang out spot to meet with friends or meet new friends. Great place to relax on a hammock or swing with a cocktail. From the top deck you can see the whole island, eerily peaceful at night.

      Things pick up around 10:30 - locals notoriously wait until then to come out and dance dancehall until midnight when it closes (usually) and everyone moves the party to Oceanside, walking together through the streets.

      * Karaoke nights Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and Lady's Nights. It has dancing and DJs every night, though it doesn't get busy until midnight. Fridays are generally considered "tourist" nights, during which the locals suffer the more westernized pop music for the burst of activity. Saturdays are "locals" night, though this is mostly based on the greater air time for reggae dancehall and punta music - there's still no shortage of travelers and mainland visitors to keep things interesting.


      * The split is the place where hurricane Hattie split the island in two in 1961, a bit of dredging and currents subsequently formed the split. There is a bar just next to the split. Good place for a binch while watching large tarpons and rays just swimming by. Happy hour starts at 5PM and offers two rum drinks for $5Bz; try the "Panty Ripper" included in this deal.

      * The Sports Bar (they have several TVs tuned in to sporting events) is next door to Cubans and close to the Police Station. If there is a big game of any type you can meet like minded people there to watch with. They have live music every Friday and trivia on Wednesdays. The food is good and the staff is great. It's a nice place to grab a beer in the shade on a hot day. You may hear a riotous mix of music and thoroughly enjoy yourself watching the dancers.

      * Sunset View - a disco on the back side of the island just north of the soccer field. It is only open from 11PM on weekends (it doesn't get going until 1AM), but you will see a different side of the island. DJs spin reggae, punta, and other caribbean music and the locals cut loose and dance in a surprisingly large room. Be prepared to be one of the few tourists there, but it is great fun if you like music and dancing.
    • filter_dramaSleep
      Caye Caylker offers a good spread of high quality lodging facilities ranging from budget accommodation to higher end hotels and serviced apartments. Many good quality lodging facilities are available for US$20-30 per night. Do some thorough research first to ensure that you are getting what you want.

      * Has a private pool, fenced tropical garden with sea views. Owner is kind and knowledgeable of this island paradise.

      *Has a nice beach. The rooms have A/C, TV, hot water and fridge, and are all in one concrete building with an ocean view.

      * old couple running this very clean and nice place. They have cabañas for 60 bzd (own kitchen and bathroom) or rooms for 20/25 bzd (shared kitchen and bathroom but own sink in the room). Best budget opportunity in Caye Caulker! You find it facing the football field.

      * Rooms with balcony, cableTV, private bathroom. Nice and new.

      * Boutique apartment hotel with 6 spacious units accommodating 2-6 guests. Swimming pool, roof top hot tub, spectacular views, balcony, A/C, cable, WiFi, safe, fully equipped kitchen, telephone.

      * Ideal for the budget traveler. On the beach front. Nice sea view, private hot/cold shower, cableTV, fridge, coffee pot, microwave, toaster, balcony with hammock. Split unit A/C, 1 double bed, WiFi and complementary bicycles. Good for a couple or a single person and safe for females traveling alone.

      *Beachfront location facing the reef with frequent easterly breeze. Ten units available. Beachfront units have a/c and full kitchens. Other units have several wall fans only. All units have private bathrooms with hot and cold reverse osmosis purified water. Each unit also has a fridge,toaster, basic dishes + cutlery, coffee pot, Organic Belizean coffee beans and grinder. Every unit also has a nice sized outside covered porch with chairs and hammock. 2 free bicycles per unit, complimentary snorkel gear and 2 kayaks available on a first-come basis. A 175 ft dock with palapa and hammocks and several private seating wings and safe swimming area.

      * Great place, quiet, hammocks on porches right across from beach.

      * Hotel with private pool, beach, dock, free continental breakfasts, safes and small refrigerators in each room, A/C, free Wifi and shower. They have their own bar. No children under 10 years old allowed.

      *3-room guest house located south of downtown, near the airstrip. Each suite has a kitchen, porch with hammock and free use of bicycles.

      *Immaculately clean and very comfortable rooms, with charming garden just 50 yards from the waters edge.

      *The Tropics Hotel offers an alternative for those on a budget who don't mind getting cosy. A "Sunset" room costs $55Bz and comes with a shower and two double beds to share.

      * The islands hostel, between 2 of the water taxis on the beach. It has new management and the rooms have been renovated. A social place and this is the way a hostel should be.
      *Cheap cabins, especially if you're 2 or 3 people, they also rent kayaks and snorkel gear for the day. The owner, Ruben, is really friendly and helpful, as are all his family, they're willing to push down the prices and haggle a little, at least in low season, and half the cabins have a spectacular view looking directly out onto the ocean. Rooms are basic but breezy and comfortable. Two night stay minimum though.
      *Clean, comfortable, rooms. Private cabanas for just $40 US close to the ocean. On the upper end you could get a King bed suite, with futon sitting area, refrigerator, and balcony overlooking the sea for just $90 US. A/C is included in all rooms. Staff is very accommodating. Has private dock.
      *Quite new Backpacker's place. Clean rooms, good matresses, enough space. 6 Dorm rooms with 6 beds and 4 private rooms available. Public kitchen. This place is missing a hangout zone.
      *Marin's Guesthouse has four suites in the newly built expansion building - two upstairs and two on the ground floor. All are decorated hacienda style, including verandas and deck chairs so you can enjoy the tropical sunshine to the fullest. Each room has a queen bed, cable TV, WiFi, microwave, fridge, and a private bathroom with hot water.
    • filter_dramaContact
      Caye Caulker has internet access, but the island is served by a single hard line to the mainland and is therefore prone to bandwidth problems and interruptions.

      There are a few internet cafes and Wi-Fi hotspots on the island.

      *Cayeboard Connection is open from 8AM-9PM.

      *Caye Caulker Cyber Cafe open from 8AM-10PM.

      *The Island Link Internet Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor is open from 8AM-9PM. They also have delicious ice creams and is owned by a local Caye Caulker native.

      *Young's Internet Cafe on the back street
    • filter_dramaGet out
      • By sea

        Water taxis [url=http://www.gocayecaulker.com/members/ccwta.html]]leave the island for [[Belize City[/url]], San Pedro and [wiki=9c395beea3c21ee027d792d4d0f773f8]Chetumal[/wiki] in Mexico from early in the morning till the end of the day.

        For more information on the Chetumal option read the Get In section of the Chetumal artical. [http://wikitravel.org/en/Chetumal#Get_in]

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