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Hopkins
WELCOME TO HOPKINS
Hopkins is known as the cultural centre of the Garifuna community. From the delectable cuisines to the mesmerizing beats of the drums, immerse yourself in the culture when meeting the locals. Do a Garifuna cooking class to transform cassava, coconuts, plantains, and fish into tasty hudut or a warm cup of sahou. Take a chance at the Garifuna drums, learning the various genres of music like Paranda and Punta. You may even feel tempted to groove your hips or move alongside a Jankunu dancer!
Aside from its cultural vibrancy, check out the over 100,000 acres of preserved jungles and rivers within the famous Maya Mountains, or head to Hopkins Beach for a relaxing day!
Attractions in Hopkins
Bioluminescence Tour
Experience the seasonal bioluminescence tour during Belize’s dry season from December to May. Cruise in the Anderson Lagoon in Sittee…
Long Caye Wall
With its deep drop-off, Long Caye Wall has earned its name. Great for seeing turtles, rays, and barracudas.
Emerald Forest Reef
Emerald Forest Reef is a novice diver’s paradise, well known for its somewhat shallow attractions and spectacular Elkhorn coral formation, which is one of…
Elbow
Located at Turneffe Atoll’s southernmost tip, the “Elbow” is considered an advanced diver’s hotspot with large groups of eagle rays frequenting…
Glover’s Reef
Deep channels coincide with dramatic rising pinnacles at the Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve. The reserve is one of Belize’s three…
Southwater Caye Marine Reserve
Lesser-known but just as spectacular is the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. It is one of the largest reserves in…
Serpon Sugar Mill
Serpon Sugar Mill is the country’s first historical reserve. Hidden in the jungle one mile in on the access road to…
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
A haven for the endangered jaguar, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary covers 128,000 acres of rainforest in the Cockscomb Range of…
Lebeha Drumming Center
Learn to play drums like the Garifuna at the Lebeha Drumming Center. The drums are made by a famous drum…
Mayflower Bocawina National Park
With 7,087 acres of preserved low and highlands, Mayflower Bocawina National Park is one of the best choices for leisure or…
