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The International Vacationer’s Guide on how to get to Caye Caulker, Belize

After a very long, hectic week at work, I was craving some Vitamin Sea. Just the thought of jumping into the cool, blue waters of the Split in Caye Caulker, Belize had me rushing home to pack my bags. Cute swimsuit? Check. Sunblock? Check. Beach Towels? Check. I had everything I needed to enjoy my sunny weekend at The Split in Caye Caulker, Belize. Now, I just had to figure out how I would get there.

Choosing a mode of transportation to get to the island of Caye Caulker in Belize depends on two things: How quickly you want to get there and how much you want to spend. The best part is no matter which medium you choose – be it boat or plane – you will undeniably experience amazing views of the Caribbean Sea!

If you are an international vacationer, the first step to getting to Caye Caulker is to arrive in the country of Belize. If you are flying to the country, you will land at the Philip Goldson International Airport which is just 20 minutes away from Belize City. When you get to the International Airport you will have two very convenient options to get to the beautiful island of Caye Caulker:

1. You can catch a flight directly to Caye Caulker from the International Airport. Tropic Air is a local airline that provides vacationers with small aircrafts that fly from the International Airport to and from Caye Caulker.
2. At a small rate of about $25 USD, you can take a taxi to Belize City from the International Airport. Once in Belize City you can either fly to the island that encourages every visitor to ‘go slow’ or you can add to your adventure by taking a 45 minute boat ride to the island.

Getting to Caye Caulker by Plane from Belize City

You will love flying from Belize City to Caye Caulker on Tropic Air. Their comfortable, high quality aircrafts depart from the municipal airport in Belize City on a daily basis. The price to fly from Belize City to Caye Caulker on Tropic Air fluctuates, but it usually costs between $80-$90 USD per person to fly one-way. The aircrafts fly smoothly over the blues of the sea allowing you to excitedly enjoy the marvellous views. And in only 15 minutes you will land at the airstrip on the southern end of Caye Caulker. When you get to the island you can walk or catch a taxi to your hotel. Thereafter, most vacationers head directly to The Split!

Getting to Caye Caulker by Boat “Water Taxi” from Belize City

If you’re on a tighter budget or if you’re like me and simply prefer travelling by boat, the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi is definitely the way to go. The Water Taxi provides fast, affordable and reliable service with a fleet of 14 vessels that travel throughout the day on a daily basis to the gorgeous island of Caye Caulker. When you get to the Water Taxi terminal in Belize City you will see that it has many restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. You will drop off your luggage and go in to purchase your tickets, which range from only $20 – $25 USD round-trip. The boat ride is an adventure in itself. During the ride you will feel the cool breeze from the sea as your water taxi glides through the blues of the sparkling water. Before you know it, in just 45 minutes you will arrive on the beautiful island of Caye Caulker.

Getting to Caye Caulker is fun, convenient and affordable. But getting there is really just the beginning. So much awaits you on the beautiful, quaint, eclectic island. So start packing and soon you’ll be sinking your toes into the cool sand at The Split in Caye Caulker, Belize.