Sights in Caye Caulker
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Caye Caulker Marine Reserve
This section of the Belize barrier reef was declared a marine reserve in 1998. It's a subterranean paradise for divers and snorkelers with an array of colorful sponges, blue and yellow queen angel fish, Christmas tree worms, star coral, redband parrotfish, yellow gorgonians and more. Keep your eyes peeled for turtles and manatees from April to September.
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Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary
Southwest of Caye Caulker, the vast Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary spans nearly 9000 acres, including Swallow Caye and some parts of nearby Drowned Caye. Here, the ocean floor is covered with turtle grass beds, which support a small population of West Indian manatees. For years, guides have been bringing tourists to this spot, in the hope of catching a glimpse of these gentle creatures as they chow down on the turtle grass. But the constant traffic put stress on the habitat, having the unintended effect of harming the manatees. After tireless efforts on the part of conservationists and guides, a wildlife sanctuary was finally established in 2002. Now, strict guidel…
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Caye Caulker North Point Sanctuary Forest Reserve
The protected northern tip of Caye Caulker, declared a reserve in 1998, is a beautiful entanglement of mangrove forest and lagoons, and is only accessible by boat. There's a visitors/research center and picnic area, and a platform trail so you can tiptoe through the mangroves. Look out for birdlife and maybe nesting crocs, turtles, iguanas and lizards.
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Caye Caulker Mini Reserve
Just north of the airstrip, the Caye Caulker Mini Reserve is run by the Caye Caulker branch of the BTIA. The small visitors center has information on the island’s flora and fauna, while a short interpretative trail (always open) runs through the littoral forest.
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The Split
A narrow channel splits Caye Caulker into two distinct islands, and it's at the Split where you'll find a small public beach and the best swimming. It might look a bit postapocalyptic, with beach-goers lounging on bits of a broken wall, but its a popular and fun place to get to know the locals.
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