Frenchman's Caye, Punta Gorda, Toledo District

Details: After many years of private ownership, this island, Frenchman's Caye is available and looking for its new owner.  Frenchman's 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 permit, tarpon, snook, barracuda, and various snappers among other species. With a bit of effort one can also go after Bluewater gamefish. In addition to snorkeling, diving and fishing, this is also a fine place to kayak and the views are amazing, especially of the coast of the mainland and the Seven Hills and other mountains which are visible in one of your photos. This part of the 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 part of southern Belize 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. The historical account of Frenchman's Caye is that over a millennium ago, Maya merchants set up a dynasty from this location.