Backpacking Belize: How to survive Caye Caulker without breaking the bank

​Is Caye Caulker actually the "budget" island of Belize? 🇧🇿 After our time in Mexico, Dave and I headed across the border to find out if backpacking Belize is actually doable on a budget, or if it’s just one giant money pit. ​In this video, we’re giving you the ultimate budget travel Caye Caulker guide - from the "Arctic Tundra" bus ride from Bacalar to swimming in the second-largest reef system in the world. 🌊 ​📍 WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO: ​🇧🇿 CROSSING THE BORDER How to get from Mexico to Belize via the San Pedro Express Water Taxi. Pro tip: get to the Chetumal pier early for the paperwork and some proper funky pier music! 🎶 ​🛌 CAYE CAULKER ON A BUDGET We stayed at the Caye Caulker Beach Hotel. The rooftop views? 10/10. The "kitchen" we planned to use for our budget travel Belize mission? A total shambles. 🍳 ​🌱 VEGAN IN CAYE CAULKER Being vegan in Belize can be tricky, but we found some gems! ​House of Errolyn’s (The best vegan in Caye Caulker breakfast - Fry Jacks with Beans!) 🥞 ​Barefoot Caribe for the island's only reliable tofu & Yummy Yummy for massive portions of veg fried rice. 🍛 ​🦈 SNORKELLING CAYE CAULKER We spent a full day with Salt Life Eco Tours exploring the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. ​Tarpon Point: Getting "punched" by giant fish. 🥊 ​Hol Chan Marine Reserve: Like swimming in a literal aquarium. 🐠 ​Shark and Ray Alley: Jumping into a "conch buffet" with 20+ Nurse Sharks. 🦈 ​🦎 WILDLIFE & THE "GO SLOW" VIBE ​Spotting dolphins on the crossing. 🐬 ​Finding "massive" seahorses right by the shore. 🔍 ​The friendly Southern Stingrays at Iguana Reef. ​Why "The Split" is the best spot for a cheeky sunset drink. 🍹 ​🌍 READ THE FULL DIY GUIDE ON MY WEBSITE: https://oceantojungle.com/central-ame... 🙋🏻‍♀️ or if you prefer a more personal story, my original blog post is: https://oceantojungle.com/blog/chilli... ​✨ MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 🚤 San Pedro Express Water Taxi 🥞 House of Errolyn’s Fry Jacks (Get there before 1pm!) 🦈 Salt Life Eco Tours (Best for snorkelling Belize sustainably) 🏨 Caye Caulker Beach Hotel ​📱 FOLLOW THE JOURNEY: Blog: https://oceantojungle.com ​🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 🌊 "Go Slow" in Caye Caulker 0:32 🚌 The journey from Bacalar to Chetumal 1:06 🚤 San Pedro Express & Border Logistics 1:41 🛌 Budget Accommodation: Rooftops & Kitchen Disasters 1:57 🥗 Vegan Travel: Where to eat in Caye Caulker 2:09 ⛳️ Golf Buggies & "The Split" History 2:39 🏊‍♂️ Snorkelling Caye Caulker: Eagle Rays & Free Spots 3:04 🔍 Finding Seahorses & Stingrays 3:18 🌅 The Best Sunset Spot on the Island 3:26 🚤 Salt Life Eco Tours: Let's hit the reef! 4:13 🐠 Hol Chan Marine Reserve (Biodiversity Overload) 5:29 🦈 Snorkelling Belize: Shark & Ray Alley ​#CayeCaulker #BelizeTravel #BackpackingBelize #BudgetTravelBelize #SnorkellingBelize #VeganTravel #OceanToJungle #NurseSharks #HolChan #TravelGuide #GoSlow