Information About Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker (pronounced Key Cocker) is a four mile long island, and is part of a chain of islands inside the Belize Barrier Reef. The reef is about a mile east of the island, creating a protected area of water between the reef and the eastern side of the island.

In 1961, Hurricane Hattie divided the island in two, creating a narrow waterway between the two islands. The fishermen deepened 'the split" as small dugout canoes gave way to larger boats. Mother Nature took over and tidal forces have formed it into a wide, deep, swift moving channel that truly divides Caye Caulker into two islands, the North and the South sections. Nearly everyone lives on the southern island, which is about two miles long. The village has about 1500 residents, mostly on the narrow northern part of South Caye Caulker. However, both the North Caye and the South Caye are slowly developing as Caye Caulker becomes more and more of a retirement and tourist destination.

The beautiful tropical village of Caye Caulker is quaint, quiet and friendly. Nearly every part of the island is within walking distance, and the preferred mode of transportation is either golf cart or bicycle. There are basically no vehicles on Caye Caulker. The roads are clean white sand, and the motto is "Go Slow"...

This beautiful little village has all the services you really need including:
 - Great restaurants, low to mid-range in price
 - A variety of hotels, ranging from budget to high end
 - There are 2 internet cafes
 - 2 Cash machines and banks
 - A bakery, tortilla factory and a number of mid size grocery stores
 - There are lots of great activities to do in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean including, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and windsurfing, just to name a few.

The weather is usually quite pleasant year round on Caye Caulker, with it's continuous onshore breeze. Summers, during the rainy season, can be a bit hotter and more humid, however, the rest of the year you enjoy mostly sunny days, clear skies and a wonderful onshore breeze.

Come to paradise and experience all that Caye Caulker has to offer!
 

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