Authentic Garifuna Cultural Cooking Class in Hopkins Belize

Authentic Garifuna Gastronomic Experience in Hopkins Village, Belize offers the most interactive hands-on opportunity to cook with a Garifuna Ambassador in an enchanting Garifuna village replica located on Kalipuna Heritage Island. Learn about the indigenous flavors and cooking techniques that makes Garifuna meal tasty. The cooking experience is punctuated by informative conversations about the culture, history & people and spiced with laughter. Guests explore the herbal garden on the island and harvest organic ingredients to be used in meal preparation. The art of Coconut processing is always a highlight and includes husking, cracking, grating & making coconut milk. Learning how to cook over a traditional stove and prepare the most delicious traditional afro-indigenous lunch is sure to be fun. Guests with special dietary needs are equally catered for however advance notification is appreciated.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Know Before You Go

• 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)