Caye Caulker

Belize, Belize

A smaller, more laid-back island known for excellent snorkelling at Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan.

Places in Caye Caulker

Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine Reserve The country's premier snorkelling sites, reachable from both Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, known for close encounters with nurse sharks and rays.

Best time to visit: December to April brings the driest weather and calmest seas for reef access, though prices rise correspondingly during this peak season.
Getting around: Small domestic flights or water taxis connect Belize City to Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker; the islands themselves are compact and best explored by golf cart or on foot.
Currency: Belize Dollar (BZD)
Language: English, Kriol. Spanish is also spoken.
Timezone: CST (UTC-6)
Current trends: Ambergris Caye continues to add dive-focused beachfront resorts within a short distance of the barrier reef, with properties increasingly offering on-site PADI dive centres and private reef charters as standard.

Ambergris Caye — Belize's largest island, with resorts within 200 yards of the barrier reef and the country's most developed tourism infrastructure.
Secret Beach — A newer destination on the western side of Ambergris Caye with calm, shallow water bars and an off-the-beaten-path feel.