Caye Chapel

Caye Chapel is a small, private island in Belize, 16 miles (26 km) north-northeast of Belize City and 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Caye Caulker. It was once owned by Isaiah Emmanuel Morter, Belize's first African millionaire.

Caye Chapel from the air

Caye Chapel is adjacent to the Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve (BCNPMR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1] BCNPMR is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the world's second longest barrier reef, which is home to the Great Blue Hole and other popular SCUBA diving destinations accessible from Caye Chapel.

In comparison to other typically rural cayes and islands in the vicinity, it features an airstrip, 18 hole golf course, 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m2) clubhouse and conference facilities. The golf course was designed by Patrick Horvat from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.[2] His company, Tee Time International Inc along with the island's owner built the course over two winters, nine holes each time.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will open a luxury resort on Caye Chapel in 2021 featuring approximately 50 private estate lots, 35 private residences, and 100 guest rooms and suites.[3]

It is possible to snorkel and fish around the island.

References
  1. "Belize Reef Removed from UNESCO Danger List". TravelPulse. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  2. "Belize To Get Four Seasons Resort | MyBelize.Net". www.mybelize.net.
  3. "Four Seasons Announces Plans for Luxury Resort in Belize". www.prnewswire.com. Press Release.
  • Caye Chapel from a boat
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