Caye Caulker
| Caye Caulker | |
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The "Split" at Caye Caulker.
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 Caye Caulker
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| Coordinates: 17°44′33″N 88°1′30″W / 17.74250°N 88.02500°W | |
| Country |
 Belize
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| District | Belize District |
| Demonym(s) | Hicaqueño(a) |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6) |
Coordinates: 17°44′33″N 88°01′30″W / 17.74250°N 88.02500°W
Caye Caulker is a small limestone coral island off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea measuring about 5 miles (8.0 km) (north to south) by less than 1 mile (1.6 km) (east to west). The town on the island is known by the name Caye Caulker Village.
Caye Caulker is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) north-northeast of Belize City, and is accessible by high-speed water taxi or small plane. In recent years the island has become a popular destination for backpackers and other tourists. There are over 30 tiny hotels, and a number of restaurants and shops.
The island is basically a sand bar over a limestone shelf. An underwater cave named Giant Cave is found below the Caye in the limestone. In front of the village, a shallow lagoon, between 6 inches (150 mm) and 14 feet (4.3 m) deep, meets the Belize Barrier Reef to the east. In front of the village, the reef is known as a dry reef with the reef exposed at the surface, while further north the reef is a deep reef and lies under 2 to 8 feet (0.61 to 2.44 m) of water. This area is popular with windsurfers.
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