Cultural / Culinary Tours
Hopkins, Belize is special for its Garifuna culture. Families here still speak Garifuna in the home. Traditional meals are still served in restaurants. Drumming is still incredibly popular as a form of entertainment.
Want to learn for yourself how to make a traditional Garifuna dish? Or try your hand at drumming? Several places offer Garifuna cultural/culinary experiences in Hopkins.
Belize is also known for its Mayan cultural history. In Maya Centre, about a 10 minute drive from Hopkins, is Che'il Mayan Chocolate
factory. To take their chocolate making tour, you can go there on your own or use a tour operator from Hopkins.
Garifuna Cultural/Culinary Tours are available from a couple of places in the village, and some you can book online:
- Full Day Garifuna Cultural Immersion in Hopkins Village of Belize by Palmento Grove Cultural & Fishing Lodge
- Garifuna Cultural and Culinary Experience in Hopkins Belize by Palmento Grove Cultural & Fishing Lodge
- Authentic Garifuna Cooking Class in Hopkins Village Belize by Palmento Grove Cultural & Fishing Lodge
- Garifuna Drumming and Dancing Class in Hopkins Village Belize by Palmento Grove Cultural & Fishing Lodge
For chocolate making tours you can go to Che'il Mayan Chocolate on your own and book a tour directly with them, or you can hire a tour company from Hopkins and book online: