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What it's like

Caye Caulker is an island off the coast of Belize, a short hop by water taxi from Belize City. It is reached daily by water taxi, which makes it one of the simplest island days you can plan.

A visit is an easy one. Water taxis from Belize City go to Caye Caulker and San Pedro, so the crossing is the main part of the planning. Once you land, the island is best explored on foot, with snorkeling trips and reef outings running from here.

Good to know

  • Stay in groups and carry your passport, bottled water and sunscreen.
A place to visit: ​
Island, by water taxi

Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker is a small island off Belize City, reached by a daily water taxi. Most visitors come for a laid-back island day, with sand, reef water and an easy walk from the dock to everything.

Caves and cenotes
caves_cenotes
Horseback riding
horseback_riding
Zip lining
zip_line
Rainforest and jungle
rainforest_jungle
Food tours
food_tours
Ancient sites
ancient_sites
Museums
museums
Scuba diving
scuba_diving
Snorkeling
snorkeling
Beaches
beaches
Shopping
shopping
Hiking
hiking
How to get there
Water taxis run daily from Belize City to Caye Caulker, so the island can be visited on your own.
Time needed
Most of a day.
What it costs
Water taxi fare for the crossing.
Suits
Relaxed island day visitors
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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

Tour
Belize City

Turtle Snorkel and Island Time

5 hours
Standard
5.0
​ (
43
)
$114.99
a person
88
snorkeling
marine_wildlife
Tour
Belize City

Shark Ray Alley and Caye Caulker Beach Break by Boat

5 hours
Standard
5.0
​ (
32
)
$118.99
a person
107
beaches
beach_clubs
marine_wildlife
snorkeling
Tour
Belize City

Barrier Reef Snorkel

5 hours
Standard
5.0
​ (
12
)
$111.99
a person
183
snorkeling
Next, in ​
Belize City
All of ​
Belize City
Reef, by boat

Shark Ray Alley

Belize City

Shark Ray Alley is a shallow snorkel site on the reef off Caye Caulker, reached by boat. Nurse sharks and stingrays gather here, and snorkelers often see them close by.

Tours here from ​
$118.99
​ a person
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17.85157
-88.02014
Classical-era site

Altun-Ha

Belize City

Altun-Ha is a Maya ruin site outside Belize City, dating from about 200 BC. Visitors come for the Temple of the Sun God and the two main plazas.

Tours here from ​
$88.99
​ a person
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17.7663121
-88.3409411
Wildlife park

Belize Zoo

Belize City

Belize Zoo is a wildlife park that shows the animals of Belize in forest enclosures. Visitors walk the paths and see native species up close.

Tours here from ​
$78.99
​ a person
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17.3519517
-88.5539638
Museum and beach

Old Belize

Belize City

Old Belize is a museum and beach complex at Mile 5 on the Western Highway. Visitors see relics of Belize's past, then spend time on Kukumba Beach.

Tours here from ​
$89.99
​ a person
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17.48333
-88.18333

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