Welcome to Caye Caulker, the smaller island neighbor to Ambergris Caye off the coast of Belize! With the motto "go slow," Caye Caulker tends to draw more of a backpacker crowd and has fewer amenities compared to Ambergris, but for those seeking a slow pace without the luxury hotel crowd, it might be the right fit for you. At just 5 miles long and 1 mile wide, it can be easily explored on foot, bike, or golf cart (no vehicles to be found on this island!). Hurricane Hattie (1961) split the island into two - north & south island - and to this they they are separated by a small channel known as "the split." Visitors & locals can cross the channel easily on a ferry which runs back & forth throughout the day, though the majority of the shops, restaurants, and bars are found on the south island.
Blu Zen water taxi schedule into Caye Caulker (Jenna Fedyschyn)
Caye Caulker Belize (Jenna Fedyschyn)
We took the water taxi into town from our hotel on the north island and explored on foot, stopping for fresh fruit smoothies, "panty rippers" (the local rum cocktail), and a delicious BBQ lunch. While we felt quite comfortable and safe with our young child in tow, the typical demographic does skew towards a younger party crowd and also has quite a large community of American expats.
Downtown Caye Caulker (Jenna Fedyschyn)
If you ask the locals what to do, they'll all point you to the seahorse sanctuary and tarpon feeding sites. They're definitely worth a visit! We included both in a full day tour along with some nearby snorkeling.
It wasna great experience. The travel agent was very helpful and understanding. I would recommend them for all travels.
Chris Rhodes
3 months ago
Really enjoyed Thatch Caye. The staff was great. Really liked our guide Raffi. And snorkeling at night was wonderful.
Cheryl Brenton
4 months ago
Jess was great. Our plans changed and we had to make some adjustments and she was super helpful. Finding us a cost-effective alternative to our original trip plan.
Glenn
5 months ago
Jessica was wonderful! She made every effort to ensure our trip was just what we wanted.
Celine Krafft
5 months ago
Erin was easy to work with and very helpful. She was patient and helped us figure out the adventure tour we were hoping for in Belize. Can’t wait to go on this trip!