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Our first stop in Belize was just north of Belize City, on the very small island of Caye Caulker. I say it is worth paying a bit more for accommodations (and US$40 is not bad) if you can get a good beach access like the Trends Beachfront Hotel provided. We spent some time here every day in the hotel lawnchairs, drawn up near the rustling palm trees. It was a perfect spot to catch the breezes, watch the activities on the beach, read our books and take a short stroll up to our refrigerator every now and then to replenish the drinks!
While there, we watched the antics of some of the local school boys in the back of the village's dump truck (one of the few 'official' vehicles on the island) as it was parked beside one of the palm trees not far from us. They each plucked one of the leaf strands off a branch of the tree and then, by pulling some other part of the leaf, were shooting the fronds at each other like arrows! It was just like in Africa, the kids know how to make a toy out of anything!
However, since you have come all the way to little Caye Caulker, you should also make the time to walk it's amazing beach - along the the eastern 'reef-side' of the island. With the numerous small boats bobbing on the water, the waves breaking off-shore on the reef and the many interesting buildings, there is no shortage of things to observe. It also really helps to settle you into the slow pace of life on Caulker, as both locals and tourists go about their business with no great hurry - it will only take a few days before you too can no longer remember what day of the week it is! Leave a Comment Directions: Trends Beachfront Hotel at the Water Taxi Wharf
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Do a beach barbeque with a tour group. I recommend Rocque and Jerry who can be found at Sol Caribe. It is the best meal you will have all week. Combines cooking out, fishing and snorkeling.
A really fun day that has a bit of everything. You can try spear fishing. The snorkeling is great and you get fed the freshest fish. Leave a Comment Directions: Most tour groups do this. Check out Rocque and Jerry at Sol Caribe-the small dive shop just south of Paradise Villas, in front of the cemetary.
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We booked with Hicato Tour (the friendly Ecuadorian guide is called Carlos) and paid 30 Bel $ per person, everything included.
The boat is adequately called Reef Rat.
From 10 till 5 pm, you stop at several reefs, at an island for lunch and at a shipwreck. Leave a Comment
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The only snorkeling you can do off the beach is at the split. There isn't much to see and the currents are quite strong so you have to be careful. We saw some barracuda and smaller fish hanging around. To make it worth your while you have to take a boat out, but chilling out on Caye Caulker is a lot of fun in itself! Directions: The split
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Unless you are a party animal, you will probably prefer Caye Caulker over Ambergis. There are hardly any cars, just golf carts and bicycles, whereas, Ambergis has lot's of cars and noisy trucks. The shopping on Caye Caulker is just as good as on Ambergis and there are plenty of restaurants. Leave a Comment
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As any other tropical places there is some interesting flora. Leave a Comment
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Leave Belize City and head for the Cayes! I love Caye Caulker for its non-touristy mellowness. Leave a Comment Directions: Check the Bible (Lonely Planet guidebook)
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Many guesthouses attract tourist with their interesting painting on theit walls. Leave a Comment
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My sister and I were combing the beach for some shells in Caye Caulker. While we were there, we saw some conch shells drying in the sun and sand. Being completely ignorant to the practice we picked them up adn held them to our heads just long enough to take a few pictures.
Then we realized the shells were dying conch, and just like all dying things, emit a nasty stench.
If you see this scenario, dont pick these up! The stench sticks and stays to your hands for hours! It is not pleasant. Directions: Rough Guides provide very detailed maps and info on the tiny country.
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No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem. This is the motto of Caye Caulker and life takes on a much slower pace here. Spending the day reading in a hammock or under a palm tree is the norm.
If you feel adventurous, there are many tour companies that will take you out for a day of snorkelling on the world's second largest reef. You can also book a tour to see the gentle sea cows of the ocean, the manatees.
There are many, many accomodations available for the budget traveller. If you are looking for something a little posher, then Caye Caulker may not be for you.
See more photos and tips on my Caye Caulker pages. Leave a Comment
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