Nature Tours
Mini-Reserve & Resource Center
The Caye Caulker Belize Tourism Industry Association's 1.5
acre Mini-Reserve & Resource Center is located next
to the airstrip. Here visitors can explore trails labeled
with information about the flora and fauna of the area.
Manatee Watch
Tours from Caye Caulker take you to visit these docile creatures,
in their natural habitat. Manatees are found in a
number of areas in Belize, however Swallow Caye off Belize
City nearly always has a good concentration of them.
Manatee Watch Tour: A quick 40 minute speed boat
ride gets you to Swallow Caye to watch the manatees and
where a knowledgeable guide informs you about the behavior
of these gentle sea creatures. Next boat to Goffs Caye.
This unspoiled little caye has great snorkeling. You can
snorkel from the beach, or relax up against a coconut
tree.
Birding
Nearby mangrove and forested areas near
the airstrip are good place to get in some birding. There are over 100 species of birds which have been identified
on Caye Caulker, some of which are rarely seen elsewhere.
The white-crowned pigeon, rufus-necked wood-rail, and black
catbird are commonly seen here. Other creatures may be encountered
on these nature walks, such as the saltwater crocodile.
Expert tour guides offer guided walks to look for birds.
The Caye Caulker Forest Reserve
Located on the northern most 100 acres of the island,
this area was declared a Forest Reserve in May,1998. Miles
of reef, grass flats, lagoons and mangroves are now part
of this protected forest and marine reserve system.
Prior to Hurricane Hattie in 1961, this area was used
as a coconut plantation. Since the hurricane's devastation
the plantations have been inactive, allowing the native
flora and fauna 40 years to regenerate. Today, guided birding
and ecology tours can be arranged to visit the Reserve.
Sunset Cruise and Crocodile Spotting begins every
evening at 6pm with a relaxing cruise to the west side
the island to enjoy the sunset. With nightfall, lights
on and a check of the mangroves for crocodiles. In the
dark, their eyes glow red. Cruise lasts 3 hrs. (Bring
your own snacks and flashlight).
Guided Inland Tours leave Caye Caulker by boat
to visit the Maya archeological sites of Altun
Ha and Lamanai,
or travel inland to Caves
Branch for an underground float trip.
While you're there, experience a jungle Zip-line
Canopy Tour.
Where to Stay in Caye Caulker
 Caye
Caulker Condos
Modern Resort-Hotel with daily room service. Queen-size
bed, fully equipped kitchen, AC, tile floors - 100
feet from the beach and Caribbean.
Stay at Caye Caulker Condos as part of a Belize Explorer
Rainforest, Ruins & Reef Vacation Package |
