Goff’s Caye is a 1- acre sand barrier island, situated north of English Caye Channel. It’s approximately 12 nautical miles east of Belie City. Its natural beauty; white sandy beach, and well developed coral reef formation are considered to be the best in the central province.
Goff’s Caye has also been a major part of Belizean culture and heritage for many years. During the Easter holidays, many Belizeans visit the island for a day of relaxation. This annual event has become a mainstay of the Belizean culture.
The island, however, is very vulnerable to changing currents and wind patterns. These phenomena causes the Caye to exhibit a dynamic landmass, with constantly changing boundaries.
Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI), in its commitment to providing Goff ’s Caye visitors with the best service and user experience, opened the White Sands Gift Shop in April 2019. This move was in response to requests received through visitor surveys conducted on the island that identified it as a welcomed amenity. In an effort to maximize the visitor experience at the Goff’s Caye Management Area, the concept originates from the need to provide the 100-150 daily visitors with tangible memories of their trip without the removal of its naturally occurring flora and fauna. Located at the island’s main point of entry, our Goff ’s Caye Salesperson, Ms. Shaneka Leslie, is readily available and more than willing to help visitors find the right gift to commemorate their visit to the island.
