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Belize it or not: Caye Caulker; where backpackers outnumber locals
Isn't this heaven? (Sorry if these photos find you in the middle of cubicle hell.)I took these pictures last week in Caye Caulker, one of the northern islands off the coast of Belize. Most people opt to go to the bigger Ambergris Caye, which is a bit more family friendly, but also more expensive.
Caye Caulker is smaller (about 5 miles x 1 mile), cheaper and hence packed with backpackers. The last time I saw so many backpackers in one place was probably Yangshuo, China. These are the kinds of places where you literally see more backpackers than locals. Kind of defeats the point of adventure travel, doesn't it.
There are a few great things about Caye Caulker, though:
- Seafood. Especially when conch is in season.
- Cheaper than other Belize islands. I already mentioned that.
- Closer to Belize City than Ambergris Caye. Ferries to Ambergris Caye stop here first.
- Close to the Belize Barrier Reef (about 10 minutes by boat)
- Best of all: Beach. It is one of the few places in Belize you can find a nice beach for swimming. Most of the shallow cost here on the islands is covered with sea grass, which makes it a little hard to swim. The northern side of Caye Caulker has a great little beach (see pictures) which is almost completely sea grass-free! There is a bar right there on the beach, with tables in the water. A backpackers' take on resort swim up bars.
Filed under: Belize, Budget Travel
