CAYE CAULKER, Belize — As I stepped inside the Barrier Reef bar, I heard the last thing I ever would have expected while on a tiny island off Belize: My name. “Amber!” yelled Mike the Bartender.

Just about 20 miles north of Belize City sits Caye Caulker, a 4-mile-long, sun-soaked island that boasts superb diving and snorkeling spots and a relaxed tropical ambiance. Though the island is ...

Set in the turquoise blue of the Caribbean Sea and an hour’s boat ride from Belize City, Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker have managed to retain an unspoiled and traditional feel while providing ...

Having spent time in each of Belize’s four principal regions, I got to experience the small nation’s diverse sides, and I always urge travelers to choose Caye Caulker as their mainstay while ...

The best ways to get around Belize are by car, water taxi and plane. Taxis and rental cars are the most hassle-free modes of transportation around Belize City. Cabs and cars are also the easiest ...

Lee Vanderwalker posts some sepia-toned photos and a “technology timeline” of Caye Caulker, Belize. Global Voices stands out as one of the earliest and strongest examples of how media committed to ...