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Which international airlines service Belize? Are passports required? How do we get from the International
Airport to Caye Caulker? When we arrive on the island how do we get to the Iguana Reef Inn? What is the electrical system? Are credit cards and travelers checks widely accepted? Is there a beach area and swimming nearby? Is there a
restaurant at the Inn? Are there
safes in the
room? Are there
golf cart and/or bicycle rentals nearby? Which
tours are available? Are sea kayaks available on the island? American Airlines operates daily flights from Miami, FL and Dallas, TX. Continental Airlines operates two daily flights from Houston, TX and a Saturday flight from Newark, NJ. US Air operates a daily flight from Charlotte, NC. Delta Airlines operates a daily flight from Atlanta, GA and a Saturday flight from Los Angeles, CA. TACA Airlines operates a daily flight from Houston, TX and a daily flight connecting through El Salvador. Return to list of questions. Yes, passports are mandatory along with proof of return. Visas are not required from the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Did you know that you should always travel with a
photocopy of your passport? If your original gets lost this will facilitate the replacement process. You can fly or take a water
taxi. Flights cost $55.00 US one way or $105.00 US round
trip. Scheduled flight times to Caye Caulker from the International
airport are :40 minutes after the hour, every hour. The last scheduled flight is 4:40 PM. The flight time is 15 minutes. We're an agent for Tropic Air so we can arrange your flights and you simply pay us when you checkout of our place. If you would prefer to travel by boat you would first take a
taxi cab from the International
airport to the Marine Terminal in Belize City. The cost is $25.
00 flat (not per person) for 2 persons and the ride is about 20 minutes. We can arrange for our
taxi driver in Belize City to meet you at the
airport and drive you to the Marine Terminal. Then you simply catch the next boat to Caye Caulker. Boats depart at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 and 5:30 PM every day of the year. The cost of the water
taxi is $10.00 US one way or $17.50 US round
trip and it takes 45 minutes to get here. You cannot arrange water
taxi rides in advance. Click here... for a complete water
taxi schedule. If you arrive by water
taxi: We're located about 1/4 mile from the Water
Taxi dock or about a 10 minute walk. If you would like help with your luggage you can use one of the local porters with bicycle carts or hop on one of the
taxi cabs (
golf carts) that meet the arriving water
taxis. The cost for each is $2.50 US per person. If you arrive at the airstrip: If a
taxi cab (
golf cart) is not already waiting for incoming flights simply ask one of the agents for the airline to call one. We're located about 3/4 mile from the airstrip so it's about a 10 minute
taxi ride. Same as the United States. Standard 110 volts, A.C. current so any electrical devices that you bring down (e.g.,
blow dryers) will operate normally without any special adapters. If you do not wish to bring down a
blow dryer we have a couple in the
office that our guests can use during their stay with us. Visa, Mastercard, travelers checks and US dollars are widely accepted. A number of
businesses do add on a percentage (generally 5%) to use credit cards. The exchange rate is set at 2 BZ dollars to 1 US dollar. There is also an ATM at the local
bank (Atlantic
Bank) that dispenses Belize dollars. Plan on spending your Belize dollars before you leave the country because they are difficult to exchange outside of Belize. There is a very nice, well-maintained beach right here at the Iguana Reef Inn. The beach features
lounge chairs, umbrellas and easy access to the water. A great place to enjoy a
drink and catch our magnificent sunsets. The swimming is typical for Caye Caulker - shallow waters out to about 300 feet, sand floor with some seagrass. We are also maintaining a small reef system nearby featuring a variety of sea life. Our property does not have a
restaurant, we have a
bar open daily until 9:00PM. The complimentary continental
breakfast is served at the
bar from 7:00 until 10:00. During your stay with us we invite you to experience our
restaurant Don Corleone featuring Italian and seafood specialties that are sure to please the most discriminating pallet. Many of our pasta dishes are created using fresh homemade pasta by our Italian chef. And of course, the seafood is as fresh as it gets... direct from our backyard, the Caribbean Sea. We have carefully chosen the wines to compliment your meal and present it all in a warm, candlelit atmosphere a few yards from the sea. Don Corleone is a short walk, about 10 minutes, from the Inn. Each
room is equipped with a small hotel
safe that allows you to set your own access code. They can easily store small personal items... documents, cash, jewelry and cameras. For your
security we encourage you to use the
safes. There are a few places on the island where you can rent
golf carts and bicycles. One of the rental agencies is located about a hundred yards from our property.
Golf cart rentals cost about $20 BZ/hr, $125 BZ/day and $550 BZ/wk. Bicycle rentals cost about $4 BZ/hr, $15 BZ/day and $60 BZ/wk. These rates are estimates and vary slightly depending on the rental agency. We don't actually operate
tours out of the Inn but we work closely with local
tour operators and guides for diving, snorkeling, fishing and we will also arrange inland
trips to Mayan ruins, the Belize Zoo, etc. For diving we recommend that you contact Paradise Down Dive
Shop (email:
paradisedown@btl.net) and/or Frenchie's Diveshop (email:
frenchies@btl.net). They both operate quality, full service dive
shops that include local dives, outer atoll dives (e.g., the famous Blue Hole) and full certification and open water referral courses. Prices vary depending on the site so please contact the
shops for pricing information. For snorkeling you have a choice of full day
trips to the Hol Chan Marine Park and Shark/Ray Alley or half day
trips to the local reef near Caye Caulker. You can also choose between small power boats or sailboats. Or plan a full day
trip to the Manatee Reserve and snorkeling at Goff's Caye. Plan on spending about $50.00 USD for the full day
trips and $25.00 USD for the half day
trips. For fishing we can set you up with guides depending on your fishing skill level. You can troll and bottom fish inside the reef for barracuda, snapper, jacks etc. or outside the reef for larger fish like wahoo, kingfish and sailfish. If flyfishing or light spinning on the
flats for bonefish, permit and tarpon is your preference we can arrange that as well. Plan on spending $200 USD for a half day of fishing and $300 USD for a full day. There are also a number of mainland day
trips available from Caye Caulker. Three Mayan Ruin sites are easily accessible: Altun Ha, Xunantunich and Lamanai. Each ruin is quite different and we won't get into the differences here. You can research the ruins on your own or contact us for some additional information. Plan on spending about $100 USD per person for a Mayan Ruin day
trip. The Belize Zoo is also a popular day
trip (actually half day) from Caye Caulker. It is also included in the Xunantunich Mayan Ruin
tour. Plan on spending about $45 USD per person for the standalone zoo
trip and that includes the admission fee. Cave tubing is also a favorite inland day
trip. You have the opportunity to explore ancient cave systems floating down an underground river system. The cost of the cave tubing day
trip is about $100 USD per person. Here at the Inn we have Ocean Kayak sit-on-top sea kayaks available for rent. We have 2 double kayaks and 2 single kayaks. The cost is $15 BZ/hr for a single kayak and $20 BZ/hr for double kayaks, with discounts available for 3 or more hours. If you are interested in organized kayak
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Iguana Reef Inn - Caye Caulker, Belize. Resort and Accommodations. Resort Photo Gallery. Iguana Reef Inn Home. Online Secure Reservation. Discover the Iguana Reef Inn on Caye Caulker - a resort that blends casual elegance with barefoot informality. Located on the water's edge, in a secluded location in the heart of a charming fishing village, the Inn offers decidedly upscale accommodations and the enchantment of the Old Caribbean island lifestyle. Relax on the
verandah of one of the Inn's richly textured
rooms or
poolside and settle into the unhurried pace of the island. The Inn's ideal location is just minutes away from the
restaurants and night spots on Caye Caulker. Accommodations are spacious yet cozy, featuring tiled floors, in-
room refrigerators,
air-conditioning and ceiling fans. The
furniture and artwork are by local artists. Choose between standard accommodations with two queen-size beds or a single queen-size bed or spacious deluxe accommodations with a semi-private
veranda, two queen-size beds and a sitting area with a sofa and
coffee table. Each
room has been given its own character with rustic
furniture and decorative accessories crafted from local materials - creating an aura of understated elegance. For the ultimate in luxury on Caye Caulker there's the third floor Penthouse. A private residence occupying the entire floor of the seaside building. The spacious Penthouse is perfect for 2 couples with
2 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms, a full
kitchen and spacious living/dinig area with a vaulted ceiling. From the
verandas there's a 360 degree view of the island and beyond. Please scan the photo galleries for the Iguana Reef Inn and the Penthouse at the bottom of this page. The mission of the Iguana Reef Inn is to create the most comfortable and relaxed experience for our clientele.
Wake up and enjoy a complimentary continental
breakfast on your
verandah. If you choose to just relax during the day and do nothing - a favorite activity down here - we have chaisse
lounge chairs and umbrellas on our private beach. Chill out in our fresh water
swimming pool or settle into a hammock beneath one of our palapa decks and enjoy the refreshing Caribbean trade winds. At the end of the day savor a Passionate Iguana or other tropical beverage from our
bar (pictured below), served on the
verandah overlooking the water where you'll have a ringside seat for the spectacular Caye Caulker sunsets. We feature one of the most extensive
cocktail menus on the island, including over 20 different rums, and a diverse selection of classic Caribbean and jazz CDs. We want your
trip to Belize and Caye Caulker to be a memorable one! Iguana Reef Inn Photo Gallery. The newest addition -- a fresh water
swimming pool. View of the
courtyard from the seaside building. Deluxe accommodations. View of the
bar/palapa deck from the
courtyard. Start your day with fresh fruits, juices, yogurt Glenda's famous cinammon rolls and more... May 27, 2007 Brad Joy married at the Iguana Reef Inn. Entering the resort through the front entrance.
Lounge in the hammock and enjoy the trade winds. Standard accommodations with 2 queen beds. Entering the lobby from the
bar. Penthouse living area. Penthouse dining area. Penthouse master
bedroom with king-size bed.
Penthouse guest bedroom with queen-size bed. View of the lagoon from the west
veranda of the Penthouse