Highlights
- Kayak ride to Palmento Grove.
- Herbal garden exploration and herb picking.
- Coconut husking and milk extraction.
- Culinary experience with cooking and hudut preparation.
- Delicious Garifuna lunch.
Description
Step into the heart of Garifuna culture with an authentic, hands-on cooking experience in Hopkins Village. More than a cooking class, this is an opportunity to discover the history, traditions, flavors, and stories that have shaped the Garifuna people for generations.
Learn traditional preparation techniques using fresh local ingredients such as coconut, plantain, cassava, herbs, seafood, and seasonal produce. From preparing ingredients by hand to cooking alongside your Garifuna hosts, you'll discover how food connects family, community, land, and ancestral knowledge.
As the meal comes together, enjoy cultural storytelling, learn about traditional herbs and ingredients, and experience the warmth and rhythm of Garifuna hospitality. Then sit down and enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare.
Come hungry, cook with us, and leave with more than a recipe—you'll take home a deeper connection to the living Garifuna culture of Hopkins Village.
Cook the food. Hear the stories. Taste the culture.
Suitable for:
Kids Teens Adults Families Groups Couples Seniors
Recommended Age Range:
Under 10 11 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50 Over 50
What is Included?
Things the supplier includes without any extra cost.
- Kayak & Life Jacket
- Snack
- Water
- Lunch/Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverage (optional)
What to bring?
Recommended items to bring on the trip.
Rates The base rates charged by the provider. This includes all taxes and applicable fees.
Minimum:
2 peopleMinimum number of people.
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
| Person | $ 119 | 2 pax | | Person | $ 99 | 3 pax + |
| Kayak Crossing | Lagoon Crossing to Palmento Grove Cultural and Fishing Lodge Your culinary escapade begins with a picturesque kayak ride across the pristine waters of a tranquil lagoon | 5 Minutes | | Herbal Garden Walk | Step ashore and embark on a guided walk through our herbal garden, where you'll encounter a world of herbs with both recreational and medicinal purposes. | | | Traditional Cooking | Next, 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 locally sourced—all fresh and organic produce—you'll prepare the iconic Garifuna dish, hudut. | | | Lunch | After your culinary journey, savor the fruits of your labor as you enjoy a delicious Garifuna meal for lunch. | |
Is Transportation provided?:
Yes
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
Pickup is available for guests staying in Hopkins and Sittee point Area.
Schedule
| Daily | 11:00 AM | | Daily | 3:00 PM |
Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute is an award-winning Afro-Indigenous cultural destination located on Kalipuna Cultural Heritage Island, just north of Hopkins, ... moreBelize. More than a tour, Palmento Grove offers an authentic journey into the living traditions, history, food, music, spirituality, and everyday life of the Garifuna people. Guests can paddle or cross by boat to our island sanctuary, where they are welcomed into a vibrant cultural space filled with storytelling murals, traditional architecture, medicinal plants, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Through hands-on experiences, visitors may learn to harvest and process coconuts, prepare traditional Garifuna dishes over an open fire, explore herbal healing practices, participate in drumming and rhythm sessions, discover local history, and engage with community elders, artisans, and cultural practitioners. Every experience is designed to be interactive, educational, and deeply personal, allowing guests to move beyond sightseeing and develop a genuine connection with Belize's rich cultural heritage.
Whether you are a family seeking meaningful travel, a couple looking for a unique cultural adventure, a student group interested in immersive learning, or a traveler searching for authentic experiences beyond the resort walls, Palmento Grove offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with the heart and soul of Belize. Our experiences emphasize cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, community empowerment, and sustainable tourism. Guests leave not only with wonderful memories, but with a deeper understanding of the Garifuna people's resilience, wisdom, and contributions to Belizean society. From culinary adventures and drumming workshops to kayaking, healing experiences, heritage tours, and farm-to-table encounters, every visit supports local livelihoods while helping to preserve and celebrate one of Belize's most treasured living cultures.
Palmento Grove invites you to come as a guest and leave as a family!
Account Type: Tour Operator
Service Types: Tours | Activities
Frequently Asked Questions
Pickup location is at the northland of Hopkins Pass Seiri Del Mar Resort. There is a rocky path along the green fence leading to the Hawaii Beach where guests are kayaked from.
No, There is also a motorized boat that come at an additional cost of USD10.00 per person round trip.
Definitely, We accommodate guest with special dietary needs and allergies as long as we are informed when booking. We do prepare cultural meals that are great for Gluten free, Lactose intolerant, vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan guests.
Cancellation Policy
Strict
- Cancellations made 90 days before will be fully refunded except for a service fee of 3%.
- Cancellations made 45 days before will be refunded 25% of the amount paid.
- Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
Cancellation Policy:
50% of the payment is refundable for reservations cancelled 30 days prior to the activity date.
* No refund for cancellation done less than 30 days prior to the activity date specified in
confirmation email
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