Caye Caulker Local Customs

  Fresh fish for dinner!
by Jefie
 
  • Fresh fish for dinner!
      Fresh fish for dinner!
    by Jefie
  • Dinner at my in-laws' Barefoot Beach suite
      Dinner at my in-laws' Barefoot Beach...
    by Jefie
  • Mennonite community along the New River
      Mennonite community along the New River
    by Jefie
  • Here's all you need to make a good rum punch!
      Here's all you need to make a good rum...
    by Jefie
  • Lobster and stone crab dinner
      Lobster and stone crab dinner
    by Jefie
 

Most Viewed Local Customs in Caye Caulker

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Barefoot

Barefoot, Caye Caulker

 1 Review  I saw "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem" signs at several places around town. Life truly is laid back here - I know I keep using this phrase, but I can't think of a better way to describe it. People are... 

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Fresh fish on the pier

Fresh fish on the pier, Caye Caulker

 Jefie Says:  Every night just before dinner time, we could see birds flying in circle over the beach near the Island Magic hotel - that was a sure sign that fresh fish had... 

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Caye Caulker's Chinatown!

Caye Caulker's Chinatown!, Caye Caulker

 Jefie Says:  It is rather surprising that there should be such an important Chinese population on such a tiny Caribbean island but if I remember correctly, I counted no less... 

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Find a fisherman and have a feast!

Find a fisherman and have a feast!, Caye Caulker

 Jefie Says:  Fishing is Caye Caulker's second biggest industry (after tourism, of course), and practically everybody on the island knows someone who fishes. If you ask... 

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Rum punch, panty ripper & Belikin beer!

Rum punch, panty ripper & Belikin beer!, Caye Caulker

 Jefie Says:  It is virtually impossible to spend more than a day in Caye Caulker without having some rum punch - every restaurant has its own delicious recipe, and... 

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Mennonites in Belize

Mennonites in Belize, Caye Caulker

 Jefie Says:  It is always slightly surprising at first to spot a Mennonite family in the middle of all the tourists clad in beachwear, but given that there are now thousands... 

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Mennonite Colonies

Mennonite Colonies, Caye Caulker

 Bwana_Brown Says:  Belize is a diverse country with a mixed population of 49% Mestizos (Spanish-speaking Mayan/European mix), 25% Creoles (English-speaking African/European mix),... 

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Stilt Houses

Stilt Houses, Caye Caulker

 Bwana_Brown Says:  In some ways, our arrival on Caye Caulker was almost like a flashback to the days when we lived in Papua New Guinea! During a morning walk along the eastern... 

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Respect man!

Respect man!, Caye Caulker

 LotusV8 Says:  The locals are a mix from the past, slaves, Indians, Chinese, Koreans and Europeand are the most common nationalitys in Belize, they speak Creole and a feeling... 

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Laundry

Laundry, Caye Caulker

 JetlagCity Says:  I know hanging your laundry out to dry is common in many places around the world, but this is the only place I've been where a hotel has actually encouraged it.... 

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Be nice... and patient

Be nice... and patient, Caye Caulker

 LostBoyPN Says:  Folks on the island are totally laid back. They just want you to have a good time. So, enjoy their company. They move s-l-o-w, though. I had "fast food" once... 

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Brightly coloured shacks are the norm

Brightly coloured shacks are the norm, Caye Caulker

 Assenczo Says:  Do not expect luxury, just local atmosphere and lots of it. 

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say it with a smile

say it with a smile, Caye Caulker

 dovalyn Says:  "go slow" with a smile and a wave is all that you need here. 

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Something different under the sun!

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 Caye Caulker is a tiny island located off the coast of Belize, Central America, in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. It is perhaps not as well known as other "sun" destinations for the main reason that... 

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Caye Caulker - Ya Betta Belize It!

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 Caye Caulker, that idyllic little atoll only 21 miles from Belize City, was one of the main destinations on our 3-week trip to Belize - in fact, our first stop! After having read the intriguing... 

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I Miss Caye Caulker Already

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Caye Caulker. I'd love to share with you the 25 tips I've written, the 42 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

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RELAXING IN PARADISE

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 Caye Caulker is a small island outside of Belize. It's a true paradise! With a laidback atmosphere, reagaemusic and plenty of happy people. It's impossible not to fall in love with this place! If...... 

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Caye Caulker

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 Caye Caulker is the perfect place to go if you like a quiet laid back place with a very slow pace. If you are looking for nightlife and parties this is definitely not the place for you. There is not... 

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