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Authentic Garifuna Cultural Cooking Class in Hopkins Belize

Location Hopkins, Belize
Location Belize
$159
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Authentic Garifuna Gastronomic Experience in Hopkins Village, Belize provides an interactive opportunity to cook with a Garifuna Ambassador in a village replica on Kalipuna Heritage Island. This experience highlights indigenous flavors and cooking techniques.

  • 🌿 Guests explore the herbal garden and harvest organic ingredients for meal preparation.
  • 🥥 The art of coconut processing includes husking, cracking, grating, and making coconut milk.
  • 🍽️ Cooking over a traditional stove leads to the preparation of a delicious traditional afro-indigenous lunch.
  • 🗣️ Informative conversations about the culture, history, and people are part of the experience.
  • ⚠️ Guests with special dietary needs are catered for; advance notification is appreciated.
Authentic Garifuna Cultural Cooking Class in Hopkins Belize
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Life Jacket
  • fruit punch
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Kayaks
  • Sunscreen
  • Repellant

Meeting point
Guest wanting to drive/walk/bike to Palmento Grove pickup point: It is located on the northend of Hopkins pass Seiri Del Mar Resort. Take the dirt road along the green fence to the Beach at Hawii Estuary.
Return details
Guest wanting to drive/walk/bike to Palmento Grove pickup point: It is located on the northend of Hopkins pass Seiri Del Mar Resort. Take the dirt road along the green fence to the Beach at Hawii Estuary.

Prepare to unlock the secrets of Garifuna cuisine in a journey that combines culture, nature, and culinary artistry. Join us for The Traditional Garifuna Cooking Classes, where you'll embark on a sensory adventure that immerses you in the heart of Garifuna traditions.
Your culinary escapade begins with a picturesque kayak ride across the pristine waters of a tranquil lagoon.
Step ashore and embark on a guided walk through our herbal garden, where you'll encounter a world of herbs with diverse properties and flavors, selecting some to infuse your culinary adventure with natural goodness.
Step into our cultural kitchen, where tradition and innovation merge. Here, you'll cook over a traditional open fire stove known as the "fire heart." With freshly caught fish, hand-picked herbs, locally sourced coconuts, and plantains. You'll prepare the iconic Garifuna dish, hudut. As you work your culinary magic, we'll teach you the art of coconut husking and coconut milk extraction.
After your culinary journey, savor the fruits of your labor as you enjoy a delicious Garifuna meal for lunch. Every bite is a symphony of flavors that encapsulates the essence of Garifuna cuisine.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Alcoholic beverages may be served to guests that are over the age of 18 only (optional)
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Authentic Garifuna Cultural Cooking Class in Hopkins Belize

    Location Hopkins, Belize
    Location Belize
    $159
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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