Excursion to neighboring Caye Caulker!

Sunset Beach Resort, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Caye Caulker & the Split from above

There are lots of ways you can visit our island neighbor, Caye Caulker, where “Go Slow” is taken very seriously! There are no paved streets on this small island (actually split in to two by Hurricane Hattie in 1961; that divide is now called the Split) and it is a great place to spend a couple of hours or a day (or a week?).

How do you get there? Many tour operators offer a stop on Caye Caulker as part of a full day excursion that might include another activity, such as snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve or manatee watching at Swallow Caye. You can also hop aboard a water taxi (either San Pedro/Belize Express or Caribbean Sprinter) and take the 25 minute trip over and wander at your leisure (just don’t miss the last water taxi back at 6:15 pm!).

There are a number of restaurants & small shops, and of course the iconic hang out spot is at the Split, where you can swim, sun, eat, drink….

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