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Monday, March 17th, 2008

Chillin in Belize V.1: Caye Caulker

Brendan

The Global Nomad

Caye Caulker, Belize

How fast can you go on an island where the only vehicles are golf carts? The biggest event you’ll find on Caye Caulker is watching the sunset every evening from the beach bar at the end of the island.

One great thing about Caye Caulker is its easy access from Belize City. From the main pier regular speedboats leave for Caulker, taking about 45 minutes, about USD$10 each way. Be aware that these are usually open air boats so brig whatever sunscreen you need for the trip or cover up. If you fly it’s a short, beautiful hop.

Once you’re there, you may even choose to go barefoot. The island consists of only a few main streets, only one or two of which you will likely need. Accommodation is reasonable, and there are enough options for restaurants that you aren’t likely to get bored.

Diving, snorkelling and drinking are the main pursuits, with excellent reefs all around and reasonable access to the Blue Hole—a perfectly circular limestone sinkhole 500 feet deep, 300 feet across and 60 miles off the Belize coast—a Mecca for divers.

Oh, and for the record: “Caye” in Belize is pronounced “KEE.” There, I said it.

Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association
www.cayecaulkerwatertaxi.com

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