Street Naming Project as Chaired by the
Caye Caulker Traffic Control Committee

NORTH - SOUTH

Playa Asuncion - In honour of our Patron Saint Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion.
Hicaco Avenue - Hicaco is Spanish for Cocoplum; early settlers of Caye Caulker often said that the fruit was in abundance, hence the name Cayo Hicaco.
Avenida Langosta - Lobster played a crucial role in the early economic development and progress of Caye Caulker.
Avenida Pueblo Nuevo - History tells us that the early settlers called this area of the island the abovementioned name for the reason that it was uninhabited and was the next probable area for development, as was the case.
Avenida Mangle - Mangrove Avenue named after the mangroves Caye Caulker is famous for.
Avenida Mulche - Mulche is a plant bearing sweet smelling flower commonly found in this area of the island, also bears a fruit that is considered a delicacy.
Avenida Chechem - Mayan translation for Poison Wood which is found in abundance in Caye Caulker.
Alux Street - Legend has it that this mythical Mayan doll could be found in this area. At night she would become alive and wreak chaos to the neighbouring residents in the area.
Date Lane - Named after two Date Palms once found in the area.
Louis Sylvester Street - Named after the only area representative to have been elected to Belize Rural South Seat 5 consecutive times. Hon. Louis Sylvester was also instrumetal in bringing electricity to Caye Caulker and establishment of Northern Fishermen Cooperative.
Marvin Gainey Street - Named after the priest that started cooperative and credit union movements in Belize.
Cruzita Lane - Name after another of Caye Caulker's sailing sloop owned by Bartolo Rodriguez Sr. & Family.

EAST - WEST


Hattie Street - Named after Hurricane Hattie of 1961 that created the Split.
Calle Almendro - Named after the abundant Almond trees found on the island.
Park Street - Named in honor of the park/recreation area adjacent to this street.
Lind's Cocal - Named after one of the early propery owners in Caye Caulker. This family was also said to be active in coconut farming.
Calle La Poza - Named after the underwater cave system found in this area of Caye Caulker.
Crocodile Street - Named after this reptile that can be found in Caye Caulker.
Calle Aguado - Named after a water hole in the northeastern area of the football field. Legend has it that this fresh waterhole was also used by the buccaneers. For many years the early settlers of Caye Caulker threw debris into this water hole and it could not be covered.
Chapoose Street - Named in honor of Caye Caulker's Angel Nunez, also known as "Chapoose".
Pasero Street - Named after a dance hall in the early history of Caye Caulker.
Calle del Sol - Named after the east to west direction this street has.
Aventurera Street - Named after one of Caye Caulker's sailing sloop originally owned by the Rodriguez family. The Aventurera also docked in the area Popeye's is currently located.
Estrella Street - Name after another of Caye Caulker's sailing sloop originally owned by Marin family. The Estrella also docked in this area of the beach.
Luciano Reyes Street - Named after the first settler of Caye Caulker, Mr. Luciano Reyes. Today his descendants can still be found on this island.
Traveler's Palm Street - Named after these trees found in the area.
Elma Novelo Street - Named after one of Caye Caulker's educators who has dedicated 40 years continuosly or two generations of her life to the education of Caye Caulker's children.
Alamina Drive - Named after one of the early settlers of Caye Caulker, Mr. Marcial Alamina. Also the former owner of large tracts of land in this area.
Sinsonte Street - Named after common grey bird found in Caye Caulker.
Xocoi Street - Mayan word for a local wild fruit used for medicinal purposes.
Seagrape Drive - Named after the Seagrape trees found in abundance on the island.