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.