People & Culture

Caye Caulker has a population of approximately 1,300.  As with most of Belize, Caye Caulker has a diversity of cultures, made up primarily of a combination of Creole, Garifuna and Mestizo.

Despite its growth over the years, Caye Caulker remains a small village with a distinct cultural flavor.  The residents focus primarily on the preservation of the natural environment, and are careful not to encourage large-scale development that will cause negative environmental impact.