13 Chill Things To Do In Caye Caulker Belize 2024

Did you ever think of visiting crocodiles on a beautiful island in the Caribbean? There's an estuary in Caye Caulker that includes a unique nature trail in the northern part of the island.

While I wasn't able to do this tour because of covid, my friends were able to recommend Richard's Adventures Tour Company. The tour involves a lot of walking but you're rewarded with possibly the most interesting thing to do on the island.

Should you rent a bike or not? I think you should. Riding on a caye where there are mostly golf carts, is a special experience. Add the cool sea breeze, and you get lost in complete freedom & relaxation.

Bikes can be rented at any Chinese store, but I recommend supporting local vendors like West Coast Tours. The iconic beach cruiser bikes even have a front basket for snacks or beer. Bike rental fee is for 24 hours.

Caye Caulker is literally just 5 miles (8km) long by 1 mile (1.6km) wide. Kayaking around the entire caye will be a fun adventure especially if you're a beginner.

If you're not a fan of kayaking, you can try paddleboarding.

The north side of the caye is undergoing development at the moment, so it's somewhat of the wild side of Caye Caulker. You can also take your bike using the local ferry.

While you're exploring the north side, look out for the famous Pineapple Dome Home - a strange but cool looking structure. It reminded me of Sponge Bob's house in Bikini Bottom.

I've snorkeled at the reef a couple of times now, and I never really appreciated marine life until I had a guide explain to me how everything in the sea is a living breathing rainforest. I guarantee this will be one of your trip highlights.

If you can, choose a tour company that practices responsible tourism meaning they don't feed wildlife or carry single use plastic out to the ocean. I recommend walking on the main street and shopping around a bit before deciding.

Unfortunately there are not a lot of beaches on the island. But there is The Split – a division said to have been created by a hurricane. But guess what? That's a lie.

It was actually a man-made drench created to provide passage for canoes which grew through natural erosion. Not quite as exciting as a hurricane splitting a caye in half right?

Beachside bars like Lazy Lizard are grossly overpriced because of location. Bring your own beer or beverage and chill.

Belize has one of the largest concentrations of manatees in the world. If you would like to swim with these gentle giants, I suggest taking a trip to Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary. You can go by the main street and inquire with tour companies about Manatee Watch Tours.

And, remember to do so responsibly and not touch them, feed them or put them in any danger. Be patient and enjoy the magical encounter.

Caye Caulker is so tiny. It's literally four streets with water surrounding it. But if you walk all the streets, you get to meet locals, look at unique wooden houses, mangroves, and even some birds.

Wear sunscreen. The white sand means the sun hits twice: directly on your face and from the reflective ground. Don't forget to take bug repellent as well. Mangroves are breeding grounds for mosquitos.

Described by many as the trip of a lifetime, going on a three-day sailing adventure hopping from island to island can be a magical experience. If three days is too much, you can opt for a same-day sunset tour.

The multi-day tours is designed as an island hopping adventure visiting tiny islands like Rendezvous Caye, Tobacco Caye, Goffs Caye and South Water Caye.

One of the magical things about cayes is that it's the only place in Belize where you can watch the most perfectly undisturbed sunset ever. The cayes are special because there are no buildings or mountains to get in the way of the sunset.

Street food is unique throughout Belize since it has influences from the bordering countries. It's no different at Caye Caulker. While strolling down the main street, it won't be hard to spot a food vendor.

While there, I tried my favorite treat, Coconut Tart – an open pastry with sweet coconut. I've loved it since I was a kid. There are a lots of barbecue vendors on the main street as well and the action doesn't stop at night.. It's a lifestyle here.

Doing sunrise yoga on a dock is next level. If yoga classes are more your style, Namaste Cafe offers classes for $10 USD (Previously by donation). I highly recommend the food at the cafe. It's also an excellent location to do some remote work.

This isn't a local activity nor is it cheap, but I watched my friend go through her scuba diving refresher course in Belize while I snorkeled, and it struck me as a beautiful experience.

The Belize Barrier Reef hosts 65 species of coral and around 500 species of fish. It's like an underwater rainforest.