ACTIVE  #Frenchman’s Caye

After many years of private ownership, this island, Frenchman’s Caye, is available and looking for its new owner. Frenchmans Caye is located off the coast of Punta Gorda, Belize, in the southern part of Belize. This 37-acre island features an abundance of trees, stunning white sandy beaches, and is surrounded by coral beds and small reef systems.

There is world-class fishing at and near to Frenchman’s Caye. With flats, reefs, lagoons, estuaries, and five river mouths in close proximity, one can pursue various fish species. In addition to snorkeling, diving, and fishing, this is also a fine place to kayak, and the views are remarkable, especially of the mainland and the nearby mountains. This part of Belize is absolutely gorgeous.

This island is an ideal location for magnificent diving, fishing, and snorkeling. Frenchman’s Caye is one of several islands in this region which were used by the ancient Maya as part of their coastal trade route. There are remains of Maya coral architecture hidden among the trees on this special place. This island is part of the establishment of the marine Maya merchant dynasty.

Interestingly, this is one of the very few islands that has an area that resembles a jungle, complete with various native fruit trees and vegetation, including buttonwood, coconut, avocado, guava, Moho, mango, citrus, banana, wild sugar cane, and different types of mangrove.

Frenchman’s Caye is mentioned in the Coastal Zone Management Plan as a site suited for low-scale ecological tourism or residential use. The Caye’s proximity to Punta Gorda provides peace and solitude while allowing access to goods, services, and transportation by air, land, and sea. The Caye is located in the Port Honduras Marine Reserve, which is jointly managed by local NGOs and the Belize Fisheries Department to maintain a healthy, sustainable marine ecosystem.

The views from the Caye are outstanding in all directions. The natural beauty of the area is spectacular. Within a short distance are a variety of ecotypes, including stands of dwarf mangrove, gallery forests, rivers, and lagoons, as well as abundant mangrove isles. The Caye itself is an example of an island with highly diverse vegetation. This rich island, steeped in history, presents a unique opportunity.