Bella's Hostel

Caye Caulker


On the back side of the island, Bella's is a hideaway for the backpacker set, who appreciate the good-value dorms in the elevated wooden house. There is a chilled-out vibe here aided by laid-back management and good tunes. You are likely to see travelers sharing a meal in the kitchen, playing cards on the balcony and taking advantage of free rentals, such as canoes and bikes.


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1. Public Beach

0.18 MILES

There is not much in the way of sand at Caye Caulker's public beach, just before the Split, but sun lovers make use of the crumbing sea wall to take a…

2. The Split

0.24 MILES

A narrow channel that splits Caye Caulker into two, the Split has clean, deep waters free of seaweed, making it one of the island's best swimming areas…

4. Catholic Church

0.55 MILES

The island's Latin roots can be observed at the simple Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion church which serves the Catholic community.

5. Caye Caulker Marine Reserve

0.76 MILES

Declared a marine reserve in 1998, the 61-sq-mile Caye Caulker Marine Reserve includes the portion of the barrier reef that runs parallel to the island,…

6. Caye Caulker Forest Reserve

2.75 MILES

The northernmost 100 acres of the island constitute the Caye Caulker Forest Reserve, declared in 1998. Birdlife is prolific in the reserve, particularly…

7. Shark Ray Alley

7.64 MILES

Only snorkeling is allowed at this perennially popular spot, which is in a shallow part of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Shark Ray Alley was traditionally…

8. Hol Chan Marine Reserve

8.13 MILES

At the southern tip of Ambergris, the 6.5-sq-mile Hol Chan Marine Reserve is probably Belize's most oft-visited diving and snorkeling site. It offers…