Belize
Belize is the perfect place to combine stunning Caribbean reefs with accessible jungle exploration.
This section includes our full guide to budget travel on Caye Caulker and how we managed the logistics of self-guided snorkelling trips off Tobacco Caye. It also includes tips on exploring ancient Xunantunich and finding local wildlife around San Ignacio.
Travel and Wildlife Guides:
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Tobacco Caye: Why DIY is Better Than the Ragga Sailing Trip
If you’re backpacking Belize, you’ll inevitably hear about the “Ragga Sailing Trip”—a three-day party boat from Caye Caulker to Dangriga. It’s a cult classic, the “done thing,” and for many, it’s the highlight of Belize. But for us? It was a hard pass. As a vegan and a dedicated wildlife nerd, the idea of a…
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The Ultimate Expert Guide to Tobacco Caye, Belize
Tobacco Caye is a tiny, five-acre coral island sitting right on the Belize Barrier Reef. There are no cars, no paved roads, and—if the wind is right—no need for A/C. It’s one of the few places on earth where you can literally swim to the reef from your bedroom. How to get to Tobacco Caye…
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The Top 7 Snorkeling Sites in Belize: A Wildlife Nerd’s Ranked List
If you’re planning on backpacking Belize, you’re likely already dreaming of the crystal-clear turquoise waters and the world-famous Belize Barrier Reef. Whether you’re staying in Caye Caulker, San Pedro, or hunting for an off-the-beaten-path gem, finding the best snorkeling in Belize is a top priority for any wildlife nerd. From the massive Nurse Sharks of…
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10 Savvy Ways to Stick to Your Budget in Caye Caulker: The Ultimate DIY Guide
So you’ve heard the whispers: Belize is breathtakingly beautiful, home to epic reefs and ancient Maya ruins, but it’s also Central America’s wallet-killer. You’re right. Caye Caulker, in particular, is an imported-goods island with prices pegged to the US Dollar, making it a notorious budget-buster for backpackers. But don’t you worry your cotton socks off!…
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Snorkeling Tobacco Caye: A Wildlife Nerd’s Guide
Forget the expensive boat tours; the best snorkeling in Belize is right under your feet at Tobacco Caye. As a proper wildlife nerd, I spent hours documenting the species here. The South Water Caye Marine Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot. 🎭 The Headliner: Spotted Eagle Rays (Aetobatus narinari) We had a 30-minute encounter with a…
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Chilling in Caye Caulker
Now the next leg of our journey continues into Belize. There is a boat which can take you from Chetumal in South Mexico direct to the islands of Belize without passing through Belize city and avoiding buses and long waits. We booked the San Pedro Express Water Taxi boat which goes from a private pier…
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Taking it Easy in Tobacco Caye
The next part of our trip had been in discussion for a long time. We’d initially looked at a 3 day sailing trip from Caye Caulker to Dangriga, but when we watched some videos about the trip it looked like a bit of a fishing frenzy, where they catch the food for the days on…
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Sweating in San Ignacio
The next leg of our journey takes us inland towards Guatemala to the popular town of San Ignacio in Belize, close to the border. We had planned on getting the bus again from Dangriga, it would have been the same one we got there, but Robbie and Ciara who we met in Tobacco Caye were…
