Explore Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker is a small island off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea. This quiet paradise island is an ideal location to relax after diving in some of the best diving locations that Belize has to offer. Approximately 1 kilometre offshore of Caye Caulker lies the Belize Barrier Reef, meaning easy access to the second largest barrier reef in the world, and easy access to stunning underwater environments and all the marine species it brings with it. Divers who want to explore the waters around Caye Caulker can do this either by boarding a liveaboard from Belize City, or by taking day trip boats from the handful of dive centres and dive resorts on this island. Diving here will provide divers with a variety of underwater environments, thrilling topography, a high abundance of marine species and unique diving experiences. Should divers want to revel over all the colours of reef at Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, swim through the large schools of fish and explore caves and caverns at Lighthouse Atoll or get excited by spotting larger species such as Manta Rays, Hammerhead Sharks or Nurse Sharks at Turneffe Atoll, then this is the place to go.
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Diving in Caye Caulker
There are a high number of dive areas and dive sites around Caye Caulker and there is definitely something for divers of all levels, and with all interests. The areas are all visited by boat, either liveaboard or day trip boats so it is all boat diving. Underwater there are a lot of opportunities for even the least experienced divers to admire some of the best coral reefs in the area because so much of the reefs lie shallow in many areas of the Belize Barrier Reef and the Lighthouse Atoll. The Lighthouse Atoll also has opportunities to explore caves, caverns and thrilling drop offs. The Caye Caulker Marine Reserve has some lazy drift dives past the coral walls. The Blue Hole allows tec divers to go deeper, recreational divers to float in the abyss and for divers who are certified to 40 metres, explore the caves located at around 33 metres in the walls of the Blue Hole.
The best Months to Dive in Caye Caulker
There are many reasons why divers and other visitors decide to make Belize and its coastline their holiday destination. These reasons include the paradise-like environment of white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and picturesque underwater scenery, but what makes it even more popular is the pleasant climate. This tropical region has an average temperature of 27°C with a wet and dry season. The dry season is short and runs from February to May, which is also the best time to dive here, however, the rainy season is not as rainy as one would expect and it does not hinder diving. The visibility is also not negatively affected with it ranging between 15 metres and 40 metres. The water temperatures also remain pleasant throughout the year only dropping down to 24°C and 28°C being the average. April to June are the best months to spot larger species including Whale Sharks and Manta Rays.
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