The Thatch Caye

Thatch Caye Celebrates 5th Season!

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:47:05 +0000

Thatch Caye is finally reopened for the 2011/2012 season after 2 months of refurbishment and improvements to our coastline, beaches, and facilities. We were spared from any storms tracking across the western Caribbean, which allowed us to move forward with new thatch roof projects in our main dining area and a major facelift to all the accommodations and greenery. We’ve been fortunate in attracting back Kris Shaw as our General Manager. Kris helped us in our very first season to transition Thatch Caye from a construction site into a people friendly Island Resort. We have also attracted top notch local talents to Thatch Caye in the marine activities area as well as groundskeepers and service personnel. Thatch has always prided itself on personal service and the addition of these new talents will continue that tradition.

The dolphins are jumping and the manatees are filling their bellies on the sea grass. Spotted Eagle Rays continue to glide by our over water cabanas and all the local snorkel spots are teaming with colorful inhabitants. The temperatures have cooled a touch from the summer heat and the cool sea breezes have returned. As we move into our 5th season, we will update this feature with stories and photos of under and over water adventures from the international guests who call Thatch Caye home this season.

Spotted Eagle Ray Encounter

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:29:43 +0000

Sunrise at the T-Dock started off gorgeous and got even better when “Clipper” our Spotted Eagle Ray showed up for breakfast. Here’s a HD video of him eating as feeder fish pick-up scraps.

Spectacular Spotted Eagle Ray

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:41:54 +0000

The sun was shinning and I thought I’d take a walk down to the southern end of Thatch Caye Resort. The water and sky were picture perfect, so I grabbed my camera. As I approached the Southern Palapa, I stumbled upon this graceful fellow feeding in the sea grass.

Eagle Ray

When I got to the end of the dock I realized that this ray was about 2-3 feet across, and was not startled as I walked closer.

Fin out of the water

These marine creatures can be found often swimming by our five cabana’s that are built over the tranquil Caribbean waters.

Thatch Caye Ray

These creatures are very safe to swim with but will generally swim away if you get too close. More from the Caye Catcher blog later this week.

Exotic Belizean Buffet

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:07:17 +0000

Belize is an incredible country filled with many ethnic groups. Mayan, Garifuna, Spanish, Creole, Mennonite, and Anglo add to the diversity of cuisine. These influences produce eclectic dishes that blend all of these cultures together. We are very lucky to have Chef Alberto Teul, from Punta Gorda creating savory dishes exclusively for Thatch Caye Resort. Alberto is 100% Mayan and has worked in top resorts on the mainland.

Chef Alberto, produces “healthy and hearty” meals to satisfy the most delicate vegan to the hungriest scuba diver.

Chef Alberto(center), Waitress Patty Casimiro(left), and Waitress Rena David(right) stand proud next to a wonderful Thatch Caye Buffet.

Thatch Caye Resort is known for producing the freshest salads in Belize. The secret is hydroponic veggies from the mainland.

Fresh Snapper, Caribbean Lobster, and Shrimp are often on the menu.

Guests of Thatch Caye sample the exotic buffet.

Chef Alberto answers questions for the guests.

Thatch Caye Resort is your destination for incredible adventure, exotic foods, and fresh salads.

New Snorkel Blog

admin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:11:01 +0000

It was an amazing morning as we flew over turquoise water on our way to the nearby reef.

Alben(in red) explained about the surrounding Caye’s, and local folklore.

We motored by secluded beach’s and exotic caye’s on our way to the second largest barrier reef in the world.

Fifteen minutes later we dropped anchor with no other boats in site, alone. Alben gave us the run down on what to expect and what not to touch.

Everyone prepared to jump into the blue abyss…

The reef was nothing short of spectacular with many varieties of coral and fish.

A large Grouper(center left image) tried to hide. The reef was teaming with life.

45 minutes later it was time to return to the boat and re-hydrate.

Cruising back to Thatch Caye we passed by the Ragga Muffin Sailboat from Caye Caulker.

Just another day of adventure in paradise with Thatch Caye Resort.

Thatch Central

admin — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:38:51 +0000

Thatch Central is the main gathering place to eat, drink, play, relax, meet, and mix in the warm glow of a handcrafted jungle hardwood Palapa. Your adventures are planned at Thatch Central. Your day may start with a breakfast of tropical fruit, French toast and fresh-squeezed juice. Grab your snorkeling gear and head out. And when you return from a day on the water or simply lolling at one of our three beaches, a rum punch will be waiting for you.

Family Villa

admin — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:36:47 +0000

The Family Villa accommodates groups of four to six guests perched high above the sea in three separate dwellings. Two spacious Cabanas with King or Twin beds and a Central Living Room with a full-sized futon provide sleeping quarters for a full house. All three units have full baths; the center building has ample seating and a small kitchenette. Indoor ceiling fans, extensive outdoor decking and your personal shade Palapa with hammocks create sea breeze comfort year round.

Cabanas

admin — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:35:57 +0000

Cabanas, with native thatch roofing and cool tile floors, are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the sea breezes and views of nearby islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Cabanas feature one king-size bed (or two twin size beds), three-piece bath with hot and cold running water, wireless Internet, ventilation fans and an over-water sundeck with hammocks.

Casitas

admin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:19:17 +0000

We have four elegant and spacious Casitas with spectacular water views, en-suite baths, king-sized beds, window seats, easy chairs and dining tables. Two ceiling fans supplement the sea breezes for your total comfort. A 400 sq. ft. private roof deck with two hammocks and deck chairs complete your private and spacious “Little House”.

Welcome back Thatch Caye!

steve — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:52:17 +0000

All of my Caye Catcher posts for the past 4 months have detailed the effects of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes on a fragile Belizean Island but, today, we celebrate a new season with an improved Thatch caye! The island is spotless, the beaches are expanded and the new Dive Center is alive and kicking. We’re completing a new Sunset palapa in the next week and will have our overwater Starfish Bar open soon after.
The Great Western Reef is still pristine and our resident water baby (Chico) reports the rare event of swimming with a school of Manta Rays with 12 foot wingspans! Thatch is back, so come join us for all the memorable adventures that belize delivers!

We are also upgrading our Homepage to display both amazing adventure photos and Hi-Def video. Even if you can’t join us in person, feel free to vicariously live the dream thru our Video and Photographic postings on this page.