Sports Events in Caye Caulker

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If you feel like going off the beaten path a little, one of the best ways to explore the "residential" part of the island (on the opposite end of the Split) is to rent a bicycle. There are plenty of places in Caye Caulker where you can rent bikes - we got ours at Mario's Tours and I believe it only cost us $5 for the day. The bikes had large, sturdy tires that were perfect for the dirt path that goes to the other end of the island, and they adjusted the seats for us to make sure we'd have a comfortable ride. We made our way to the airport and crossed the landing strip (it's legal to do so), went past the small cemetery and followed the path all the way to the end of the island. It was a really fun ride, and we met several other visitors and locals along the way who were also out to enjoy some exercise before the day got too hot!

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The shallow lagoon that stretches from the island of Caye Caulker to the Barrier Reef makes it a great place for windsurfing or kiteboarding. Whether you've got a lot of experience or are a first timer, the staff at KiteXplorer will help you choose the right equipment and time to go, and give you a lesson if need be. Sylvain had some experience windsurfing on a lake, but he'd never tried it out at sea. When we showed up at KiteXplorer to get some information, Jerome was there to answer all our questions. The price for renting windsurfing equipment was US$25 for an hour, which was fairly reasonable considering its quality. Sylvain had a great time out on the water, and I had a great time watching him while sipping a drink on the beach!

Equipment: You can rent all the equipment you need, but there's also a little shop should you decide to buy your own equipment.

Belize is known for its beautiful azure waters ... snorkeling and scuba diving abound. There are two sites around Caye Caulker that are a lot of fun to visit, with something a bit unique. You have the opportunity to swim and snorkel with Southern Stingrays, a rare treat.

The first place to visit these creatures is in the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, a place known as Shark and Ray Alley. Many half-day snorkel trips stop here, and when we were there it was possible to swim in the shallow water (not much swimming needed, it was only about 4-5 feet deep). The rays were there by the dozen-full, it was sublime. They were like cats, playful and shy ... when you try to touch them, they skitter away, but if you leave them be they swim around and between you legs, sometimes swimming up a leg to your torso. If you hold a fish in the water for them to see, they will literally clamber all over you in order to get at it! they do not sting when swimming, so there was no danger. It was such a great experience.

There is a second spot, known by the same knickname, is found in Hol Chan reserve. There, there were not as many rays, but a few know the boats and did follow us and swim playfully along. It was fun.

Equipment: For snorkeling, a good snorkel mask, fins, and lots of sunscreen!

For scuba diving, the usual tanks, regulartors, and equipment is good to have.

Most of the tour companies provide equipment, either snorkel or scuba, for those taking tours.

My son and I rented a double kayak from the Seaside Cabanas to venture out into the beautiful blue ocean of the Caye. Much of the underwater life consists of seagrass which is abundant in and around the island. We saw a baby sting ray glide throughout the grass. Lots of colorful fish darting around us and among the corals. Beautifully colorful!!

Equipment: rented a kayak from the seaside cabanas for $20.00BZ dollars an hour. Unfortunately, the Seaside Cabanas has since had a fire just a few weeks after my son and I left the island and is no longer in operation. There are many other guesthouses that do rent kayaks for just about the same price.

Heather, at Tsunami's is the WOMAN. She can do it all for you. From renting gear, arranging snorkeling/diving tours, to making bus reservations, to calling the airport so you can change your flight and stay 3 more days!

She was great! Freindly and very knowledgeable.

Belize Diving is the name of one of Caye Caulker's best dive shops. Established in 1978, Belize Diving Services is one of the longest operating dive shops in Belize. The shop is owned and staffed by Master Instructor Kathy Dalton and Master Scuba Diver Trainer Dawn Williams. I did two dives with Kathy and Dawn. At that time they had an old WWII boat, but it worked. According to their website, they now have a new boat.

Equipment: I had my dive computer, mask, and snorkel, and rented everything else. They supplied oranges and water, and we anchored for lunch (Bob brought me a sandwich while I checked in)