2 Best Sights in Caye Caulker, The Cayes and Atolls

On the North end of the Caye Caulker, above the Split, lies over 100 acres of preserved littoral forest abundant with salt-tolerant mangroves. This area is seldom visited by tourists, but is a favorite of spoonbills, pelicans, herons, black catbirds, and white-crowned pigeons, as well as black spinytail iguanas (known as wish willies), turtles, and the occasional crocodile. It can be reached by kayak on the island's lee side, and there is no park fee. 

Don’t come here for an hour, come for the day—and bring friends. Picture paradise with an immaculate beach, “VIP” daybeds for rent, and a bustling restaurant perched over the lagoon. It gets a lot of talk (and mixed reviews) for good reason: It’s not the Caye Caulker most tourists know, but it’s a Caye Caulker you might love. Every half hour, a five-minute ferry ride takes visitors up to the property north of the Split, where you can lounge on the private beach until the stars come out. Spend BZ$50 per person and the ferry is free. Spending is easy, as the restaurant has fairly high prices. Being on the lagoon side, the placid water is a draw for families. To many, Northside Beach Club is more San Pedro than Caye Caulker (developed and resort-ish), which has ruffled some feathers. But there’s no denying it’s a gorgeous place to pass a day. Amenities: daybeds, restaurant, private beach. Best for: relaxing, dining and having a few tropical drinks.