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Belize Cayes for the Perfect Belize Vacations
Formerly, British Honduras, Belize is a beautiful land with mild weather, magnificent beaches, swaying palm trees, a rich history and colorful sunsets. Belize is known for its impressive Barrier Reef, which features a wide variety of aquatic life and its chain of exquisite cayes (small islands). The Belize Cayes, are located between the mainland of Belize and its Barrier Reef and are great places for travelers to enjoy water activities in Belize.
The Barrier Reef
The Belize Barrier Reef is the longest reef in the Western Hemisphere (185 miles long) and is the world’s second largest coral reef system. The Barrier Reef runs continuously from Cancún to Honduras and is the main attraction for visitors who want to enjoy a Belize Vacation or want to travel to Belize.
Ambergris Caye
Ambergris Caye is the largest Caye (island) in Belize. The warm and sunny island was formerly a section of the Yucatan Peninsula. Ambergris Caye is located close to the mainland (35 miles east) and is a narrow strip which is about 25 miles long. The Caye is a short 80 minutes boat ride from Belize or 15 minutes by plane. Ambergris Caye is a premier tourist destination offering first class hotels and beautiful blue water for you to enjoy water activities such as snorkeling, sailing, wind surfing kayaking and diving.
If you love nature and wildlife you can visit the national park, Bacalar Chico which is located at the north end of the Caye. The park is home to a wide variety of sea life, birds and mangroves. As a result, Ambergris Caye receives the most visitors of all those who travel to Belize.
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker is a laid back four miles long island located about a mile from the Belize Barrier Reef. Caulker is situated between Ambergris Caye and the mainland. Caye Caulker features streets of white sand and is a popular destination for backpackers, snorkelers, divers and tourists who are seeking beach-oriented Belize vacations on a budget. Once you visit Caye Caulker you can explore the underwater wonders, enjoy some diving, sailing, fishing or experience the island’s laid-back atmosphere and clear sapphire waters of the Caribbean.
Tobacco Caye
Tobacco Caye is located directly on the Belize barrier reef. The small one acre island that is Tobacco Caye offers travelers to Belize some of the best shores for diving and snorkeling. Tobacco Caye is a great place for you to escape to and is filled with beach cabana resorts.
South Water Caye
Located on the Barrier Reef, South Water Caye is covered with beautiful white sand and coconut trees. The 12 acre island is surrounded by the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea and is enclosed in coral reefs teeming with marine life. The private Caribbean paradise will give you the perfect chance to explore and enjoy Belize first hand. It is also a great place to enjoy water sports activities.
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When you walk or dive in the barrier, the water is shallow and sapphire. However, as you move away from the barrier, it’s deep and dark shades of blue can be observed. Each place in its own is elegant and massive. I have explored the adventurous Belize Barrier Reef. It was the most enchanting experience i had in my life.
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