Friends of Swallow Caye, Marine sanctuary near Belize City, Belize.
The Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary spans 9,000 acres of protected marine area with extensive seagrass beds and shallow waters near Belize City.
The sanctuary received official protection status in 2002 after local residents and conservationists worked together to establish a safe zone for marine life.
Local tour operators maintain traditional practices by manually poling their boats through the sanctuary waters to minimize disturbance to marine life.
Visitors can access the sanctuary through guided tours departing from Belize City, Caye Caulker, or Ambergris Caye between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
The sanctuary enforces strict regulations requiring all boats to turn off their engines and pole through the waters to protect the resident manatee population.
Address: Front Street Caye Caulker, Belize
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Phone: +5016050280
Website: http://swallowcayemanatees.org
GPS coordinates: 17.74783,-88.02380
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:38
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