When looking for a place in Belize to spend warm evenings watching the sunset, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye often comes up first in a web search. Known for its fantastic dive sites and snorkeling, San Pedro is a major player in Belize tourism. However, despite the many options San Pedro offers, tourists are increasingly looking for a less busy, low key Caye like Caye Caulker.
Caye Caulker is tiny in comparison to the bustling peninsula of Ambergris Caye. It stretches only five miles long and is one mile wide, just wide enough for an airstrip. The modest size of Caye Caulker makes it a minor Caye but it boasts some charming qualities that keep tourists from all over the world coming year after year.
Belize Barrier Reef
The Belize Barrier reef is a three to four minute boat ride from Caye Caulker's white, sandy shores. While snorkeling, you are treated to a wide variety of tropical fish, turtles and manatees. You can even swim with sharks and stingrays. The Reef is a protected area and a highly prized jewel for Caye Caulker locals. Tours are offered every day and can be booked for either a half day or a full day.
Belizean Sea Food
Because of its plentiful sea life, Caye Caulker's cuisine is known for its succulent sea food. It is often said you cannot go hungry on Caye Caulker because the sea is all around you, just drop a line. When in season, restaurants serve lobster, conch, red snapper and barracuda. You can have it steamed, fried, stewed, grilled or served with a soft taco or bowl of ceviche. Once a year, to celebrate the opening of lobster season, Caye Caulker hosts the famous Lobster Fest. This weekend is full of music, events, lobster and fun. It is a true celebration of this tasty Caribbean treasure.
There are many other fascinating features to this little known caye. What it seems to lack in size it easily makes up for in culture and beauty. Check out Caye Caulker vacation rentals and book your trip here today.