The boat trip to the reef from Hopkins takes about 30 minutes. From Caye Caulker the boat trip is only 5 minutes. Both had good snorkeling, but the sharks and rays off Caye Caulker were special. We liked the San Ignacio area a lot, but you might not be interested in caves and Mayan sites. Our experiences in Hopkins were fine but not really special. People were friendly and willing to talk and did not harass us to buy stuff, which was great. Some nice woodworking and crafts there.
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