Belize There'SCan T BelizeBelize HondurasBelize IslandsBelize BabyVisit BelizeBelize 2016Belize TripBelize VacationForwardCan you BELIZE how much there is to do in Caye Caulker? | If you’re skeptical about the words “Belize” and “budget” in the same sentence, it’s understandable. Overall, Belize can be a pricier destination than say, its neighbouring backpacker haven, Guatemala. But in reality, it’s entirely possibly to afford a trip to Belize without breaking the bank. There are plenty of areas with affordable lodging, food and entertainment—and beaches, too. It just requires a little more research, flexibility and preparation. Here are my best tips on how to afford your first trip to “The Jewel” of Central America. The first thing you’ll notice in planning your trip is that roundtrip airfare to Belize from North America can be fairly expensive, often well above $600. A popular way to get around this hurdle is to fly to Cancun, usually a cheaper and direct flight.

Once there, spend a relaxing rest of your day and night in Playa del Carmen, before making your way to Belize in the morning by catching the reliable ADO Mexican bus line, to Chetumal. From Chetumal, Belize’s San Pedro or Caye Caulker are easy boat rides away. Another option is to catch the ADO bus to Belize City. Head to either Hopkins, Caye Caulker or the Cayo District, all of which offer the widest range of affordable hotels, guesthouses, or even camping options for the backpackers among you. On Caye Caulker, look into Dirty McNasties for hostel-type quarters, or Caye Caulker Plaza Hotel for mid-range. In Hopkins, Tipple Tree Beya or Whistling Seas Guest House are excellent bets. The interior, western area of Cayo has the most options of all, with everything from hostels to quaint guesthouses like Casa Blanca. A sure way to save is to visit during what’s otherwise known as “hurricane season” or the summer season. I’ve spent two summers in Belize; there were fewer tourists, more locals enjoying local activities and super affordable lodging.

Many hotels offer up to 50 percent off their high season rates, and walk-ins are often a good deal. You’re likely to score big during these months when demand is low and rooms sit empty. The old ladybird buses from the U.S. are Belize’s main bus transportation vehicles, and they work just fine. The seats can be hard to bear beyond an hour-long journey but you can’t beat the price. A ride from Belize City to Dangriga—about two and half hours—will set you back less than US$5, compared to say, over $100 by air. The routes are abundant and can get you to all the major towns in the country. Tours can be expensive in Belize and quickly eat up your travel funds. The best way to skirt this is to plan ahead. Research using a solid guidebook—these often provide names of the best local guides and give you an idea of cost. Then, decide which tours are your priority, which you can do on your own, and see if you can combine any to limit your expense. Contact the guides ahead of time and negotiate.

Visitors are in luck: Belizean food is delicious and affordable! And it includes plenty of daytime snacks—like tacos and pupusas for a dollar—and full meals like stew chicken with rice and beans for just US$4. prohibit ply backpackSave up and eat local during the day, and treat yourself to nice restaurant dinners in the evenings. mcm backpack rakutenCaye Caulker and San Pedro have excellent food—particularly seafood—as does the Cayo District and Placencia. html u7 backpackShop at the weekly farmers’ markets and drink fresh-squeezed fruit juices at just US$2.50 a bottle. nike ultimatum gear backpack for sale

Love your local beers or mixed drinks? Find out where the locals all flock to after work and, more likely than not, it’s where the drinks are cheapest.dcg backpack Home » Trials » Swedish Student Busted with Drug Paraphernalia in Caye Caulkerrmit backpack Swedish Student Busted with Drug Paraphernalia in Caye Caulkerswissgear scansmart laptop backpack reviews A Sweden student was before the court today after he was busted on Caye Caulker in possession of a pipe used for smoking drugs and one point three grams of weed found inside his backpack.  This morning, after spending the weekend in lock down, nineteen year old Harmish Miller Rees Malins, was arraigned before Magistrate Ladonna John.  Caye Caulker police say Malins was detained on April fourteenth in the island when he was hanging out with a group of men.

In court, Malins wasted no time and pleaded guilty to both offenses.  He was fined one hundred dollars, for possession of the pipe, and fifty dollars for the weed charge. The Swedish national was also ordered to pay the fines immediately or face prison time. Viewers please note: This Internet newscast is a verbatim transcript of our evening television newscast. Where speakers use Kriol, we attempt to faithfully reproduce the quotes using a standard spelling system.This story was originally published on When in Roams Travel Community. The speed of life is much slower in paradise than it is in the “real” world. But who is to say that this little piece of heaven on earth is not more “real” than the real world itself? The tiny island of Caye Caulker off the mainland of Belize in the Caribbean Sea is easily one of the most beautiful places in Central America, and that is saying a lot. A group of 10 wanderers and best friends, we went to Caye Caulker, Belize for one magical night and 2 sun-drenched days looking for a good time.

We were staying in a house together on the larger and more residential Ambergris Caye and had heard nothing but good things about Caye Caulker so we decided to make the short trip and get a little rowdy. As we pulled up to the impossibly small and beautiful island of Caye Caulker, gliding on the crystal clear turquoise water that makes up the stunning Caribbean Sea, we knew we were in for a good time. Almost immediately we fell into the intoxicating and relaxing atmosphere that Caye Caulker is infamous for. There are no roads and no cars on the island, which makes bikini clad, barefoot strolling completely acceptable. The phrase, “no shirt, no shoes, no problem” is made for this little piece of paradise floating in a turquoise sea. With a mere 24 hours to spend on Caye Caulker, we got right to work on finding a home for the night as we didn’t book anything in advance. What we didn’t realize, however, is that there is an unofficial speed limit on the island: slow. If you are caught rushing around by the locals, you will be politely and hilariously reprimanded in a charming Creole accent, “Why you goin’ so fast?

Slow down mon…you’re gonna get a speeedin’ fine!” After asking locals and fellow wanderers for recommendations, we found our home away from home at a brand new hostel called Dirty McNasty’s, yes that is the real name and it surprisingly wasn’t so nasty. But this was in 2012 and I am almost positive we were among the first guests to inhabit the hostel. I am sure that in the past 3 years it has had plenty of time to build up a bit of grime to defend the cheeky name. With our one and only night booked and our overnight bags safely stored away, we went straight to the “split” for some of the infamous drinks we had heard about at a bar called the Lazy Lizard, which turn your tongue green. An adult playground, the Lazy Lizard effortlessly promotes fun in the sun. The day was spent jumping into the crystal clear water off a questionable “dock” with jagged metal pieces sticking out (remnants from the hurricane which, a few years prior, literally split the island in half), swimming to the other side of the split and searching for starfish, ordering bright green drinks from the bar and relaxing in the half submerged tables and chairs that look out to the infinite abyss of the stunning Caribbean Sea.

After an unforgettable sunset and dancing to reggae music, we happened upon dinner in the backyard “restaurant’ of a local family, eating freshly caught fish charred on the BBQ and sipping on rum punch. The nightlife in Caye Caulker is quite lively and it felt like we hit just about every bar on the island, which didn’t take long considering the size. The night turned into an all-night dance party with new and old friends as we bounced from bar to bar, collecting people on the way, drinking far too much rum. The following day we booked a sailing and snorkeling trip through Ragamuffin tours, which included a full day of sailing and snorkeling at multiple locations, bottomless rum punch, lunch, good vibes and great music. We swam with sea turtles, stingrays, multiple types of massive fish and countless smaller schools of fish. We even saw an electric eel and were taught how to free dive without the snorkel by our highly skilled tour guides. After a successful day in the water, the rum punch was served, the reggae music was turned up and the sunset sail back to the island began.