Travel advisory · BelizeSome governments advise against travel to parts of Belize.The warnings cover only these areas: Guatemala border zone, Southside Belize City.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Guatemala border zone · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Southside Belize City · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand, US

Also named by one government: Belize District (Spain), Mexico border (Spain)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	General precautions only, no specific warnings	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	Mar 12, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No travel warning; general safety precautions only	Oct 13, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	High Degree of Caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Vigilance renforcée (jaune) pour l'ensemble du pays	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker is a small Caribbean island off Belize, known for its village, the Split waterway and the nearby Belize Barrier Reef.

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Caye Caulker is a limestone coral island in the Caribbean Sea, about 20 miles (32 km) north-northeast of Belize City. It is about 5 miles (8 km) long and less than 1 mile (1.6 km) wide. The main settlement, Caye Caulker Village, lies between a sheltered bay and a reef. A shallow lagoon in front of the village meets the Belize Barrier Reef to the east. The Split, a narrow waterway, divides the island and allows boats to pass between its east and west sides. High-speed water taxis and small planes serve the island.

Windsurfers use the lagoon, and the island has more than 50 hotels, along with restaurants and shops. Settlement grew after families fled massacres in the Yucatán during the Caste War of 1847. In 1961, Hurricane Hattie sent a storm surge across the narrow part of the village, destroying a wooden schoolhouse used as a shelter and killing 13 people, mostly children. Caye Caulker remains vulnerable to hurricanes: its highest point is about 8 feet (2.4 m) above sea level, and it has no storm-surge defences.

Caye Caulker in five

Take the water taxi from Belize CityBoats take about 45 minutes and run several times a day. They also continue to Ambergris Caye.Airport to water taxi
Book a reef snorkel with a licensed guideDay trips visit the reef, Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. Ask whether the marine reserve fee is included.
Swim at the SplitThe channel at the north end of the village is the island's swimming spot; there are few sandy beaches elsewhere.
Walk or bike everywhereThe village is small enough to cross on foot. Golf carts are the only motor traffic.

Things to do in Caye Caulker

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Need to know

Airport: Belize City (BZE), then a short flight or water taxi
Getting there: Water taxi from Belize City, about 45 min
Getting around: Walk or bike; golf carts only
Best base: Near the water taxi dock or the Split
Time needed: 2–4 days

Weather by month

Rainy days
Days with storms

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Good
Mixed
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JanuaryRain19 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Dry, breezy
FebruaryRain16 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Dry
MarchRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Dry, calm seas
AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Dry, hot
MayRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Hot, dry end
JuneRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low26°Rains start
JulyRain25 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Showers
AugustRain26 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low26°Hot, showers
SeptemberRain26 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Hurricane risk
OctoberRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low25°Storm risk
NovemberRain22 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°Rain easing
DecemberRain22 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Holidays, breezy

Average daily high and low in Caye Caulker, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Caye Caulker

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 30°
Humidity: 80%
Wind: 4 km/h
Chance of rain: 55%

Caye Caulker

02:06 PM

Monday, November 2

GMT-6

Today28°27°55%Monday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 55%.
Tue28°27°27%Tuesday: Clear. High 28°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 27%.
Wed29°27°39%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 39%.
Thu28°26°34%Thursday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 34%.
Fri28°26°26%Friday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 26%.
Sat29°27°37%Saturday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 37%.
Sun29°27°49%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 49%.

Updated 09:42 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 2 BZD

Amount

Converted to

BZD · Belize Dollar

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Day trips by train

Ambergris Cayea short water taxi southSan Pedro's restaurants and dive shops.Read the guide
Swallow Cayea half day by boatA wildlife sanctuary where guides look for manatees.

Before you go to Caye Caulker

Reef and Shark Ray Alley toursLicensed guides, reef and marine reserveCompare day trips

Guesthouses on Caye CaulkerNear the dock or the SplitCheck availability

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Rules for Caye Caulker, checked

Caye Caulker has no storm-surge defences and remains vulnerable to direct hurricane hits. Check official hurricane and weather advisories before travelling.

Plan around Caye Caulker

Ambergris Caye

San Pedro's dive shops and restaurants, short water taxi

Read the guide Belize City

The gateway airport and water taxi terminal

Read the guide San Ignacio

Caves and Maya ruins inland, a good second stop

Read the guide Tikal National Park

The big Maya site across the Guatemalan border

Read the guide All of Belize

Entry, money and the mainland highlights

Read the guide Insurance for island trips

Cover for boat transfers and storm delays

Read the guide

Caye Caulker FAQ

How many days do I need on Caye Caulker?

Two to four days covers a snorkel trip, a day at the Split and time to slow down. Divers often stay longer.

Does Caye Caulker have beaches?

Only a few small ones. Most swimming happens at the Split and off docks.

When is the best time to visit Caye Caulker?

The drier months from February to May bring calmer seas for snorkel trips. The storm risk is highest in September and October.

Is Caye Caulker worth it if I do not snorkel?

Yes, for a slow stay: the Split, beach bars, seafood and sunsets on the west side. Without reef trips the island is quiet by design, so two nights is plenty.

Can I swim with sharks and rays from Caye Caulker?

Snorkel tours stop at Shark Ray Alley, where nurse sharks and rays gather around the boats. Wildlife and conditions vary, so ask the operator what to expect and follow the guide's rules on touching animals.