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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…
Gulisi Garifuna Museum
Discover the Garifuna culture and heritage by exploring the Gulisi Garifuna Museum. Named in honor of a Garifuna woman who…
Davis Falls
If you’re looking to have a fantastic natural pool and 500-foot waterfall basically all to yourself, head to Davis Falls….
Billy Barquedier National Park
Billy Barquedier National Park is a wondrous hilly terrain, encompassing 1,639 acres of preserved tropical evergreen forest, sitting on Santa Rosa…
Southwest Caye Wall
Southwest Caye Wall is best known for offering a feeling of diving into an abyss of blue. The cliff falls…
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…
