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 "GoCayeCaulker.com" is the Official Site of the Caye Caulker Belize Tourism Industry Association (CCBTIA). This website is a comprehensive site providing all you need or want to know of Caye Caulker, Belize. Inside lies a library of information, from the rich history of the island to the activities and conservation efforts that entice many tourists visiting Belize to experience the island's wonders and fun.
Location: One mile west of Belize Barrier Reef
Length: From North to South, 8.2 km (5 Miles)
Width: .25 - 2.0 km (0.15 - 1.2 miles)
Population: Approximately 1,300
Culture: Mestizo, Garifuna, Creole
Hotels: 57...with 887 rooms.
On early British maps the island's name is spelled "Cay Corker." Known historically for its plentiful supply of exposed fresh water at La Aguada, one theory holds that this island was a favourite stop for sailors to replenish and cork water bottles. The Spanish name of the island is Cayo Hicaco, which means "the island of the cocoplum." "Caye Caulker" could be an anglicized pronunciation of Cayo Hicaco. Another theory is that boats were caulked in the protected bay, La Ensenada, on the western side of the island leading to the "Caulker" name.
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Victoria s Joni Valencia Miller has learned that no woman is an island In fact her own deep connection to a tiny island off the coast of Belize changed the course of her life and led her to dedicate herself to helping children there succeed
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Great photo from NGS A little bit of paradise is found minutes from the mainland by plane minutes by water taxi Caye Caulker five miles long and a half mile wide is a place of swaying palms white sandy beaches unusual for Belize and warm
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This entry is part of in the series Vacations for Women Belize Go Slow on Caye Caulker Caye Caulker is one mile by five miles of white sand atop a limestone shelf offering Caribbean color barefoot Via www travelgearforwomen com
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