by heatherm | May 25, 2012 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
The Caye Caulker Marine Reserve was established in May 1998 and is located 1/2 mile east of the island, right in front of us. We wake up to it every day and we hear it when all is quiet on the island. It is beautiful to watch. It protects 5 habitats including mangrove, littoral forest, lagoon marsh-lands, sea grass beds and coral reef. We are so lucky to have this right in front of us. The snorkel trip out to the reef is a must do if you are staying on the island. There is a $10BZD marine reserve fee that is collected by the Park Rangers in the form of tickets, which are purchased at the Hol Chan Marine Office in Caye Caulker located by the police station. We include your ticket in the price of the tour. You can see all of Caye Caulker from the reef. It’s only a 5 minute boat ride away to reach Shark and Ray Alley. This stop is so amazing. Nurse Sharks and Sting Rays all start swimming towards the boat as we get a hold of the mooring buoy. They are eager for food, which first started when local fisherman cleaned their catch and it naturally attracted them. At the Northern end of the Reserve, is a channel and it attracts manatees from May until September. If we are lucky we get to see them and snorkel with them. TWO great reason to visit the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve. Manatees spend most of their time feeding, resting or traveling. They prefer shallow saltwater bays, slow-moving rivers, canals, estuaries and coastal...
by heatherm | Apr 19, 2012 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
Belize is divided into 6 districts. Belize District being the biggest and most populated. Then Cayo District, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek and Toledo. Caye Caulker is in the Belize District and many places you can visit for the day or overnight from here. My Sister and I, had the pleasure of visiting Maruba Spa the other day for a couple of nights. It is located on the Old Northern Highway, just before the village of Bomba and after Maskal. One hour from Belize City. There is another way you can reach Maruba by the old Northern River. We offer this tour with another local snorkeling shop in Caye Caulker called Anwar Tours. The trip is $100USD per person and includes round trip private boat transfer from Caye Caulker. Visit the ruins of Altun Ha and a visit to Maruba Spa. A serine river boat ride up river to Bomba Village. The trip is so alluring because of the visit to Maruba and seeing the Mayan Site of Altun Ha. All Mayan Sites of Belize are protected by NICH. The National Institute of Cultural and History. They are committed to the preservation of Belize’s ancient and historical era monuments and artifacts. After learning and exploring Altun Ha, you can cool off in the beautiful pool. Enjoy one of their signature rum punch and enjoy a exotic lunch in their jungle garden outdoor patio. There is second pool for guests only. We felt like we had the place all to ourselves. Indulge in the spa treatments, which are very reasonable priced compared to North America. So many places to see...
by heatherm | Mar 29, 2012 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
The good, the bad and the ugly! We all like it when people say nice things about us, who doesn’t? I recently went on Trip Advisor after a friend of mine said their was an unfavorable review and another that looks suspicious and malicious. I tried to write a reply and I couldn’t unless I submitted my credit card or forwarded by fax to Trip Advisor our hotel and tour operator license and proof that we own our business and a waiting period of up to 3-4 weeks for verification. Meanwhile I am thinking, a month of false information on the internet for the world to see. I just don’t understand how anyone can write anything on their site with no proof that they actually stayed or used our services and it gets published immediately and then we have to wait or have our management responses analyzed and rejected. I needed to find out more about this website that is owned by Expedia. A major airline and hotel booking website. I entered the phrase The real truth about Trip Advisor and this website came up. www.tripadvisor-warning.com Please take the time to read through this site and you will be surprised. A thank you to all of those who have written on our website including that last review I received by email From: Molly Williams Subject: Bunny, Paul, Renee and the crew of a lifetime! Date: March 17, 2012 Message Body: I recently traveled to Caye Caulker with my best friend and booked two trips with Tsunami Tours while there. The first was to enjoy the adventure of exploring the...
by heatherm | Mar 6, 2012 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
I just recently got back from a trip to Sarteneja. A friend of mine bought property there and it was about time to go see it. I have now been 3 times in my 13 years in Belize. The first time, I wasn’t too sure if I liked it. The second trip, I loved it. Sarteneja is a small fishing village of about 1800 people in the Corozal District of Belize. It is at the North Eastern Sea point of Belize. The name is derived from the Yucatec Maya “Tzaten‐a‐Ha”, which is thought to translate as “water in the rock”. The community was first established by the Maya, and is thought to have flourished between 600BC and 1200AD, covering the entire Classic period of Maya history. The village is built on the site of a large Maya settlement, and signs of the past Maya culture can be found everywhere. In the late 1980’s an archaeological study carried out in Sarteneja demonstrated that the area was once a prosperous, active, post‐classical seaport. It is believed that Sarteneja may have held as many as 300‐400 ancient structures, with the site core being located 0.5 to 1.0km from the shoreline*. The architecture shows a strong Yucatec Maya influence, seen in rounded cornerstones, and carved limestone columns. The Maya are thought to have been attracted to the area by the salt pans, and the fisheries, both used as a source of income. The presence of object from non‐local resources ‐ obsidian and flint, jade and metates carved from volcanic rock, also suggest that this was a centre for long distance and regional trading,...
by heatherm | Feb 24, 2012 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
Whether it’s your first time snorkeling or your annual scuba trip to Belize. Tsunami Adventures and SeaLife Cameras can help you discover the underwater world. For over 25 years, Pioneer Research has made the world’s most popular underwater cameras. Consider purchasing a camera before you come to Belize or rent one for your snorkeling trip or dive excursion when you are here. www.sealife-cameras.com Pioneer developed the first SeaLife underwater camera in 1993. A new breed of cameras, our cameras made it easier and more enjoyable then ever before to take pictures underwater. In 2000, SeaLife pioneered underwater imaging with the introduction of its first digital underwater camera that revolutionized the world of underwater photography. At Tsunami Adventures we rent the Mini II, waterproof up to 135 feet, the DC1200 or 12MP camera, waterproof up to 200 feet and the DC1000 or 10MP camera, waterproof up to 200 feet. All the pictures on our website and facebook page are all taken with Sealife Cameras. Please go to the Sealife Cameras website and enter your photo of month. You could win a mini II...
by heatherm | Feb 7, 2012 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
Caye Caulker is a beautiful little island with one annoying little pest that comes out when the breeze stops. Everyone be aware of this little pesky creature. Find a hotel that offers fully screened windows or air conditioning. Costa Maya Beach Cabanas offers this and I can honestly say, that I have personally stayed in every room and can say that I have never been bitten by a sandfly while sleeping. Sandflys are more common during and after rainy season. Here is some facts about these little pests, which I think are worse than mosquitos. Sandfly is a colloquial name for any species or genus of flying, biting, blood-sucking Dipteran encountered in sandy areas. You may have heard of them already (no-see-em, noseeum). Sandfly bites may leave a small red bump or leave a large, red itchy bump(s) that may turn into a rash. These bumps are frequently several times as itchy as mosquito bites, and tend to last longer as well. In the various sorts of sandfly only the female is responsible for biting and sucking the blood of mammals, reptiles and birds. She requires the protein in the blood to make her eggs. Belize and Honduras are notorious in the Caribbean for their sandfly populations and travel pages frequently warn tourists to bring bug spray containing high concentrations of DEET. There is lots of local remedies to protect you against the sand flies bites. We sell at Tsunami Adventures. Itch-A-Way www.BelizeHemp.com It works fantastic. It stops the itch and burn and promotes rapid healing. Another local product is BJ’s Skin Solution. There is also a few others...
