After a two hour bus ride to Belize City and an hour in a water taxi we arrive at Caye (pronounced 'key') Caulker, as island off the Caribbean coast. It reminds me a little of Utila in Honduras with its laid-back, can't-be-arsed mentality. In fact the motto here is 'slow down'. Not really possible unless you were dead.
Like Utila chilled-out reggae tunes fill the air. Locals and tourists alike amble down the dusty beach road to swim, snorkel or dive as, like Utila, there isn't a lot else to do. The big diving attraction here is the Blue Hole, a large sinkhole in Lighthouse Reef about 122 metres deep. Divers descend to 40 metres and swim beneath a stalactite-laden overhang among a variety of sharks. I'd love to do this but it's only for advanced or experienced divers. Instead I opt to snorkel with (hopefully) sharks and rays.
(Photo - view from the hotel)
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Hi,
Caye Caulker is a popular destination for scuba divers, snorkelers, anglers, and tourists who just want a beach-oriented relaxation at budget prices. The island is basically a sand bar over a limestone shelf. Thanks...
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