Main village strip

Caye Caulker, Belize

Home to De Real Macaw and Sari Nenas Hostel & Spa, the walkable centre of restaurants and hostels.

Places in Main village strip

Caye Caulker beachfront seafood restaurants Beachfront restaurants serving fresh seafood, with lobster a local specialty.
Hostel restaurants with rum punch Many hostels have restaurants and bars offering rum punch.
Main village strip cafes Casual cafes along the walkable centre of Caye Caulker.

Best time to visit: December to April (dry season) offers the best conditions for snorkeling, diving, and calm seas.
Getting around: The Split is the main social and swimming hub at the island's north end, with most hostels, restaurants and dive shops clustered along the walkable main strip.
Currency: Belize Dollar (BZ$); US Dollar widely accepted
Language: English and Belizean Kriol; Spanish is also spoken.
Timezone: CST (UTC-6)
Current trends: Caye Caulker's backpacker scene continues to lean into its 'go slow' identity, smaller, quieter and significantly more affordable than Ambergris Caye, with Tropical Oasis Hostel's snorkeling trips and Bella's Backpackers' hammock-and-shared-kitchen simplicity defining the island's stronger local character and daily hostel-run snorkelling sessions.

The Split district — Home to Bella's Backpackers, a laid-back backpacker stay near the Split with a shared kitchen and hammocks.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve access point — The departure point for snorkeling and diving trips into the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.