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 on the beach with a king bed, pull-out futon, and private deck (but no AC).
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
A guided tour of one of our largest spice farms where you’ll see and taste your favorite spices in the wild, followed by lunch at the farm’s restaurant.
RUINS & CAVE TUBE
A tour of Xunantunich, the most important Mayan Ruins in Belize, lunch at a lovely local restaurant (with the best salsa you’ve ever tasted!), followed by a guided mile-long tubing adventure through St. Herman’s Cave with a dip in the interior “Blue Hole”.
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:
I cannot say enough good things about Beaches and Dreams resort in Hopkins, Belize. My husband and I spent two weeks of desperately needed vacation... read more
