Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CAYE CAULKER ORIENTATION
Getting around the island is a breeze: you'll find three sandy main streets running roughly
parallel to the eastern shore. O
cially, these are called Avenida Hicaco, Avenida Langosta and
Avenida Mangle but the original names of “Front”, “Middle” and “Back”, respectively, are always
used. Outside the village, the main streets end and only a single road leads north and south,
turning into a winding path beyond the airstrip.
Carlos Tours
Front St
T
600 1654,
E
carlosayala
@gmail.com.
Tours, led by the conscientious guide Carlos
Ayala, place an emphasis on conservation and education.
Frenchie's
Towards the north end of the village
T
226
0234,
W
frenchiesdivingbelize.com.
This popular
company runs a wide range of dive tours, including to
Turneffe and overnight trips to the Blue Hole.
Red Mangrove Eco Adventures
Beachfront, near
village centre
T
226 0069,
W
mangrovebelize.com.
Offers educational and eco-aware small-group tours,
specializing in local sites and Turneffe.
Tsunami Adventures
Near the Split
T
226 0462,
W
tsunamiadventures.com.
This outfit runs a wide
variety of trips, from snorkelling and diving to fishing and
birdwatching, and also arranges inland tours, including
cave tubing and Maya sites.
W
sailingadventuresbelize.com.
This established, lively
company runs lovely sunset cruises and overnight sailing
trips that include Tobacco Caye.
Reef Watersports
Front St
T
635 7219,
W
reefwatersports.com.
For an adrenaline rush, zip
across the Caribbean on a jet ski. You can also try
flyboarding and waterskiing.
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FISHING
Anglers Abroad
Hattie St, near the Split
T
226 0602,
W
anglersabroad.com.
Fishing trips (including overnight),
from fly-fishing to deep-sea fishing to night fishing.
Get Hooked Up
Middle St, across from the bank.
This
bait and tackle shop is also a great source of info on local
fishing, and the owner occasionally charters out his
boat. Plus, at a small window behind the shop, you can
pick up what many say are the best fry jacks on the
island (Bz$2-4) - perfect for fuelling up before a day's
fishing.
SAILING, WINDSURFING AND JET SKIING
Raggamu
n Tours
North end of Front St
T
226 0348,
ACCOMMODATION
Caye Caulker has a range of accommodation, from simply furnished, inexpensive rooms in brightly painted clapboard
guesthouses to mid-range B&Bs to sleek resorts with swimming pools. The caye is easily walkable: even the furthest hotels
are no more than a half-hour walk from the Front Dock. For house rentals, check at
Caye Caulker Rentals
, south of the
Front Dock (
T
226 0029,
W
cayecaulkerrentals.com). The sandy streets and paths are far less busy in the
southern
part of
the caye, and most of the accommodation in this area is in the mid- to upper-range. Note that some of the places can be up
to a 25-minute trek from the centre, which can be a drag at night, as there are minimal streetlights. Consult the map
(see p.107) to confirm, and if you are staying at one of the further places, inquire about the availability of bicycles, which
are helpful for zipping into town.
large showers decorated with river stones. Take a dip in the
swimming pool, borrow one of the complimentary bicycles
or drin
k in the
lovely sea views from the large rooftop
palapa
.
US$100
Caye Reef
Front St
T
226 0382,
W
cayereef.com.
If
you're going to splurge on Caye Caulker, this is a perfect
spot to do so. Self-described as a “boutique apart-hotel,”
the well-groomed
Caye Reef
features a range of light-
filled apartments - perfect for a family, romancing
couples or a small group of friends - with a/c, two
bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and a private balcony
with hammock. There's also a spacious roof terrace,
where you can soa
k in the
jacuzzi while taking in the
breathtaking views.
US$155
★
IN AND AROUND THE CENTRE
Barefoot Caribe
North end of Front St
T
226 0161,
W
barefootcaribe.com.
Run by a friendly family, this
likeable spot has comfortable rooms, with either sea or
courtyard views, with a/c and private bath. The owners also
run
Sobre las Olas
across the str
eet, wh
ere you can fill up on
decent breakfasts and seafood.
US$40
Blue Wave Guesthouse
North end of Front St
T
206
0114,
W
bluewaveguesthouse.com.
Pleasant family-
run place just paces from the shoreline, with well-
maintained a/c rooms with showers and cable
TV, with
both shar
ed and
private bath. Shared-bath rooms
US$22
,
en suites
US$70
Caye Caulker Condos
One block from the Split
T
226
0072,
W
cayecaulkercondos.com.
Excellent-quality
apartments with full kitchens, a safe for valuables, a/c and
Colinda Cabanas
On the beachfront, south of the
cemetery
T
226 0383,
W
colindacabanas.com.
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