Caye Caulker

Belize / San Pedro /
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Caye Caulker is a small limestone coral island off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea measuring about 5 miles (North to South) by less than 1 mile (East to West). The island gets its name from the practice of caulking or sealing the seams in wooden boats to make them watertight, due to the high number of shipwrights on the island. ("Caye Corker"; the alternative spelling of the name used by British cartographers has largely fallen into disuse).

Caye Caulker is located approximately 20 miles north 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 hotels, and a number of restaurants and shops.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caye_Caulker
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Coordinates:   17°45'44"N   88°1'42"W

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  • the best place in belize i went to, i loved the snorkeling it was fantastic, i strongly recommend that you do the day trip if you can, of course there is diving as well but either way the sea should not be missed, try to take an underwater camera if you can, you will not regret it
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