Caye Caulker
Belize has about 10-15 inhabited cayes (key-z) dotted near their eastern coastline on the barrier reef (second largest in the world) We chose Caye Caulker for its location and accessibility….but would have liked to have gone to one of the Southern Cayes as they are more remote and less busy. But Caulker gave us everything we were looking for. Known as the “backpacker;s caye” the culture is slow and laid back. Just how Ben likes it.
We unfortunatley hit the caye during bad weather. The small island, about a mile around, was pelted with heavy rain and strong wind. Instead of staying 3 nights, we cut it down to 2 to enjoy more time in the sun on the mainland. We eventually got sun, but the wind made it difficult to truly enjoy being outside (or go kayaking or snorkeling…my only disappointment of the trip!)
Highlights:
- Yuma Backpackers hostel with tons of hammocks
- De Real Macaw Inn: Tom the owner is so sweat. Aww
- Habaneros: the most expensive restaurant on the island. We splurged and treated ourself to a gourmet meal. The sautéed onions were to die for. YUM
- Amor Y Cafe: great, quick breakfast
- Roses: yummy salad and nachos (yes we are obsessed with nachos)
- Iguana Inn: a luxury hotel on the island we snuck onto and enjoyed their lounge chairs
- Pina Coladas all around
- “Go Slow Man” Caye Caulker slogan
