Belize Culture & Cuisine
Experience Belize’s modern and ancient Maya cultures, the traditional ways of the Garifuna, as well as spice and chocolate making right from the farm.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
TRANSPORT
Round trip transport from Belize City International Airport to Beaches and Dreams by jungle plane and ground (an adventure in itself!).
ACCOMMODATIONS
7 nights for 2 in a large ocean-front hotel room with a queen and double bed, pull-out futon, AC, and a private deck overlooking the Caribbean or in a cabana room on the beach with a king bed, pull-out futon, AC, and private deck.
FOOD & DRINK
Our breakfast buffet, lunch, and a gourmet dinner at The Barracuda, our world-class beachfront restaurant. Unlimited drinks (including fresh juices, sodas, and non-imported beers and alcohol).
MAYA IMMERSION
A trip to Big Falls where you’ll participate in traditional Maya life for the day including making chocolate, basket weaving, and exploring traditional medicines.
SPICE FARM & SOUTHERN RUINS
A guided exploration of the ancient Maya ruins of Nim Li Punit overlooking the ocean and Lubaantun, home of the crystal skull, a nice local lunch, followed by a guided tour of one of our largest spice farms where you’ll see and taste your favorite spices in the wild.
RUINS & CAVE TUBE
A tour of Xunantunich, the most important Mayan Ruins in Belize, a lovely picnic lunch, followed by a guided tubing adventure through the Maya underworld of Jaguar Paw Cave.
GARIFUNA IMMERSION
The Garifuna Immersion where you’ll learn the traditional ways of drumming and cooking (preparing the traditional meal “hudut” from husking your own coconut with a stick to enjoying your meal).
FREE AMENITIES
- wifi
- pool
- roof-top deck
- bikes
- kayaks
- paddle boards
- sand volleyball court
- beach palapas
RATES:
My husband, granddaughter and I spent the most fabulous week of our lives here, this summer. If you are thinking of heading to a tropical... read moreMy husband, granddaughter and I spent the most fabulous week of our lives here, this summer. If you are thinking of heading to a tropical location, choose Beaches and Dreams in Hopkins, Belize! You won’t be disappointed! It is a small, clean, boutique resort, directly on the beach. The entire staff is 5-star worthy! Melanie, Primrose and Darnell in the office, accommodated our every need or ask, swiftly and efficiently. Armondo and Pauline in the restaurant were just plain wonderful. Manuel was our Mayan tour guide and was entertaining, authentic and fantastic! My husband doesn’t know how to swim, yet magically, Kimike taught him to snorkel at the barrier reef and Captain Floyd helped us catch 4 Barracudas plus a red snapper! Our granddaughter was totally thrilled! The restaurant chef cleaned and cooked up all our fish that night and it was delicious! The tours and adventures were like nothing I have ever experienced before. We loved every minute of it! We met some pretty cool friends during our stay and were sad to say goodbye. Our room was spotless, lovely and very comfortable, as well as quite large. Don’t think twice – if you want a vacation that will create unbelievable memories for you and your family, or significant other, book here! Beaches and Dreams is absolutely wonderful! Thanks to every single staff member for going above and beyond to welcome us and make our vacation dreams come true!! read less - patriciagksmith