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Caye Caulker & the Cayo: Route Guide
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Trace Belize from Belize City’s heritage to car-free Caye Caulker and Hopkins’ Caribbean shore, then spend two days among the Maya sites and gardens around San Ignacio.
Caye Caulker & the Cayo is a 350 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as a 5-day trip; the plan below is the 5-day version for March, built from 127 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
5
days
350km
distance
4
Stops
127
curated stops
Plan your own version → 5-day plan · best time to go
The route
Belize City→ 35 kmCaye Caulker→ 145 kmHopkins→ 170 kmSan Ignacio
What you'll see
The Museum of Belize
Step into Belize's history inside a repurposed former prison.
Belize City
Caye Caulker village walk toward the Split
Stroll through Caye Caulker village toward the Split, passing colourful cafes and local craft stalls.
Caye Caulker
Hopkins Beach
Take in the Caribbean shoreline at Hopkins Beach.
Hopkins
Xunantunich
Climb ancient Mayan steps with a view over the Mopan River.
San Ignacio
Image Factory Art Foundation
Discover contemporary local art in changing exhibitions.
Belize City
Cahal Pech
Explore ancient Mayan ruins and an indoor museum of artifacts.
San Ignacio
Old Belize
Experience defining moments of Belize's past through vivid displays.
Belize City
Green Hills Butterfly Ranch
Watch thirty species of butterflies flutter in a large flight area.
San Ignacio
Choose your length
When to go
Best months: December, January, February, March, April
December to April is the busy high season; February to April is usually the driest stretch.
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