A Walk Down Memory Lane
Caye Caulker was uninhabited until the middle of
the nineteenth century, when a small number of the
refugees fleeing civil war on Mexico's Yucatan
Peninsula ended up there. The settlers planted
coconuts and eventually developed a profitable
fishing industry based on cooperatives.
Beginning in the 1960's, small numbers of tourists
began visiting Caye Caulker. Tourism has increased
substantially since then, especially since the new
airstrip was built at the outskirts of town in
1992.
But Caye Caulker is still a relaxed beach town..
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2nd in Price and Size,
but First in Your Heart
Caye Caulker, located 21 miles
northeast of Belize City and 11 miles south of
Ambergris Caye, is the second largest of the
Belizean cayes.
While Ambergris Caye started attracting tourists
first, Caye Caulker has recently started to become
the preferred destination for many travelers.
The island is about 4 miles long, but the village
is only around a mile long. Most shops and
restaurants are located on Front Street, the main
road that runs parallel to the Beach.
Over the past few years, as tourism increased,
new businesses and services have begun to appear.
There are restaurants serving everything from old
style Belizean Dishes to Fresh Pastas and Seafood.
You can even get Cappuccino and Fresh Made Bagels
at a local Cafe. Caye Caulker now boasts a High
Speed / Satellite Cyber Cafe offering the most up
to date internet service available country wide.
Caye Caulker is a popular destination. It's old
style Caribbean Charm is apparent in everything
from the Colorful Cottages lining Front to the
friendly warm- hearted Locals always will to lend
a helping hand and to remind you to "Go
Slow".
Although Caye Caulker originally attracted Scuba
Divers, Snorkellers, Anglers, and Budget
Tourists, travelers of all types are now
booking Caye Caulker as their destination, taking
advantage the relaxed atmosphere and more
affordable prices, unique to Caye Caulker.
Services
Available
Atlantic Bank
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - Noon
Cash Advances available. Travelers Cheques can be
cashed for a small fee. Don't forget your
PASSPORT.
No ATM.
Chan's Grocery Store
Hours: Monday - Sunday 8am - 9pm
Small Healthcare section including non-prescriptive
drugs.
Post Office
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Health Clinic
Hours: Open Daily; Nurse always on call
(Air ambulance service to Belize City available
for Emergencies)
Caye Caulker Airport
Hours: Open Daily, until Sunset.
There are no running lights on the airstrip,
therefore the last plane must land before the sun
sets.
Only small planes are permitted to land.
Service provided by Tropic Air and Mayan Air.
***Airstrip is currently being
resurfaced. Expected to reopen by the end of 2004.
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Other Options
Caye Caulker is located between
Caye Chapel and Ambergris Caye (San Pedro)
Caye Chapel is a privately owned island that has
been turned into a high end Golf Resort.
Ambergris Caye is the most developed Caye. They
allow cars and truck, and tend to be much more
congested than Caye Caulker.
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