The cayes, or “keys”, are a series of very small islands northeast of Belize City that provide easy access to Belize’s exquisitely beautiful barrier reef. Caye Caulker is one of these that embodies a unique mix of Spanish and Caribbean influences. According to urban legend, the island was divided into two after Hurricane Hattie passed over in 1961. Those that are old enough to remember tell a different story and claim that the man-made waterway came about after the hurricane opened up a passage a few inches deep. Over time, the increased flow of water has naturally dredged the opening to more than 20 feet deep so that larger boats can now easily pass. The “Split” is one of the best places to enjoy a sunset on the island and provides a relaxing atmosphere to take a dip in the surprisingly strong current that flows through.
Já que estamos aqui pertinho vamos passar pela famosa ilha de Caye Caulker, Belize. Explorar a mistura espanhola e o inglês criolo e comer uma lagosta fresquinha. Em 1961, a pequena ilha foi separada por um furação e foi suficiente para deixar a mesma sem muita areia e abrir caminho para alguns barcos passarem ao lado do famoso “split”, que nada mais é que um bar e um pier. Não vamos mentir que talvez as expectativas estavam um pouco altas para esse paraíso, que não é muito paraíso. Belize, mar do caribe, lindas praias, longas e fofas areias para ficar relaxando, e de repente só um pier??? Bom, vamos tentar descobrir mais o porque as pessoas gostam tanto desse pedacinho de terra…
How interesting !
What is the mainly language ? Spanish or English or Creole ?
Was Belize a British colony ?
English Kriol is the first language. Yes, Belize was colonized by the British.