Highlights
- Kayak/Boat Ride to Kalipuna Island
- Chit Chat about Garifuna History
- Herbal Garden Walk
- Coconut Processing (Husking & Grating
- Coconut Milk Making
- Traditional Garifuna Cooking
- Hudut Making
- Lunch
- Drumming Lessons
Description
Step beyond sightseeing and experience Garifuna culture from the inside. At Palmento Grove in Hopkins, Belize, guests are welcomed into a hands-on cultural and culinary journey where history, food, nature, music, and ancestral traditions come together.
Discover the remarkable story of the Garifuna people through engaging storytelling before exploring our herbal garden and learning about traditional plants used for food, wellness, and everyday life.
Then roll up your sleeves and enter the Garifuna kitchen. Learn traditional cooking techniques, work with fresh local ingredients, and discover how staples such as coconut, plantain, cassava, seafood, herbs, and spices have shaped Garifuna cuisine for generations. Prepare, taste, and enjoy authentic dishes while learning the cultural stories behind the food.
The experience comes alive through traditional Garifuna drumming, rhythms, music, and cultural interaction—giving you the opportunity to participate rather than simply observe.
Perfect for couples, families, groups, food lovers, and culturally curious travelers, this experience offers a meaningful connection to the living heritage of Hopkins.
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
- Cultural outfit
- water
- snack
- fruit punch
- lunch
- drums
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 | $ 139 | 2 pax | | Person | $ 129 | 3 pax + |
| Kayak Crossing | Our adventure begins with a short and serene kayak ride across the pristine waters of a lagoon | 9:30 AM | 2 minutes | | Culture Gear-up | Dress in the Garifuna Cultural Attire and look the part | 9:45 AM | 15 minutes | | Historical Chit Chat | Dive into Garifuna Culture and History** Sharing of Garifuna History from a unique prospective. From the lens of activists spanning 4 generations. | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours | | Herbal Garden Walk | Follow our knowledgeable guides through the lush herbal garden, where you'll learn about herbs used for both recreation and medicinal purposes. Pick your own herbs, forging a connection to nature that's at the heart of Garifuna life. | 11:30 AM | 30 minutes | | Garifuna Cooking Class | - In our cultural kitchen, you'll step back in time, cooking over an open fire stove known as a fire heart. Guided by expert chefs, you'll prepare the iconic Garifuna dish, hudut, using the fresh ingredients. | 12:00 PM | 1.5 hours | | Lunch | Savor the fruits of your labor as you enjoy a mouthwatering Garifuna meal. Every bite tells a story, connecting you to the flavors of this vibrant culture. | 1:30 PM | 45 minutes | | Drumming Lesson | Conclude your day with a mesmerizing Garifuna drumming session led by our seasoned instructor, whose rhythmic journey began in childhood | | |
Is Transportation provided?:
Yes
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
Pickup is available for guests staying in Hopkins and Sittee point Area.
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 point is at the north end of Hopkins pass Seiri Del Mar Resort on the Beach. Take the dirt road along the green fence to get to the Beach.
Yes, we do. Just be sure to advise upon booking
No, there is also a motorized boat that come at an additional cost of USD10.00 per person round trip.
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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