Caye Caulker is a wonderfully small island paradise on the Belize Barrier Reef. A paradise for divers. Belize has the second largest reef in the world and is home to an array of marine life. Over 150 miles of barrier reef form the edge of the coastal shelf, with Cayes strewn along and three of the four atolls of the Caribbean Sea. The drop-offs from the atolls are spectacular and the variety of dive sites is semingly endless. Immense canyons have been formed by large coral ridges rising upward.  The barrier reef swarming with life waiting for you to explore. Visibility ranges from 50 to 100 feet. Water temperature is 80F. We hope you come to experience Belize's natural wonders.

 

A short 12 minute flight from the Belize International Airport or a 45 minute water taxi ride will reach you to Caye Caulker. Locals are very friendly and welcoming to their country and island home that they are so proud to live in. No one ever visits Belize just once. There is so much to see, you could spend months exploring all the dive locations Belize has to offer. From the north Bacalar Chico to the south Sapodilla Cayes. Caye Caulker is the best starting point to experience the best of Belize diving has to offer. Caye Caulker has so much more to offer as you walk out the door of your hotel. You can explore The Great Blue Hole today and tommorrow be cruising New River to the hidden Mayan ruins of Lamanai.

 

 

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Banking services through the Atlantic Bank. Visa and Mastercard cash advances. ATM Machine available. Travelers checks (in USD) and U.S. currency can be exchanged at bank or at Belize Diving Services or local shops at a rate of 1 to 2 ($1U.S. = $2 Belize)

 

Electricity: 110 volts.

 

 

 

 

Bottled water is readily available and may be delivered to your doorstep through Bowen and Bowen distributors. Sodas and beer delivery. 

 

Bicycle rentals available at many shops on the island

 

Fishing rod rentals available close to Belize Diving Services and by the split.

 

Golf carts may be rented by the hour, day or week.

 

Grocery stores: There is several general grocery and fruit stands.

 

Internet services: There are several internet cafes open daily. DSL high speed internet available and some hotels offer wireless access.

 

Book exchange: There are several places to exchange or buy books. 

Population of Caye Caulker: 1800 people

Population of Belize: 250,000

Size of Belize: 8,865 sq. miles

Size of Caye Caulker: Length from North to South

8.2km or 5 miles & width is .25 - 2km or .15 - 1.2 miles

Ethnic Groups: Mestizo 44%, Creole 30%, Maya 11%, Garifuna 7%

Principal Language: English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib) Creole

Chief Religions: Roman Catholic 62%, Protestant 30%

Capitol: Belmopan

Government: Parliamentary democracy. PUP - People's United Party

Prime Minister: Said Musa

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Weather:

Annual mean temp: 79F

Average Humidity: 85%

Average water temp. 75-84F

Hurricane Season: June - November

Dry Season: February to May

Rainy Season: June to August

The Belize Weather Bureau's Offical

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