Garifuna Cultural & Culinary Experience along with Waterfall

Located on Kalipuna Cultural Heritage Island in Hopkins Village, Belize, Palmento Grove Eco-Cultural & Healing Lodge offers an authentic Garifuna experience. Explore this UNESCO-proclaimed heritage site and immerse yourself in Garifuna culture.

On this interactive tour, you’ll:

• Dress in traditional Garifuna clothing, perfect for the subtropical climate.
• Discover the Garifuna legacy through historical art and displays, some over 100 years old.
• Explore vibrant paintings by Isiah Nicholas, showcasing Garifuna spirituality, music, and culture.
• Learn about the magical properties of coconut trees, and experience traditional coconut harvesting.
• Harvest fresh food and herbs from our organic garden and cassava patch for a healthy, delicious meal.
• Master Garifuna cooking techniques, preparing a traditional dish like HUDUT, a coconut-based chowder with fresh fish and pounded plantains.
• End with a 45-minute drumming session, learning the basics of Garifuna drumming and music, and enjoy a cultural dessert.

Made of two cascading falls, Maya King is a beauty to behold, especially in the ‘rainy’ season when the water gushes over the rocks, nature’s best shower-head! The wondrous site can be found less than half hour from Placencia, and the journey from the entrance of the site to the actual waterfall is an experience in itself.

Perfect for families, honeymooners, solo travelers, and mixed groups, this hands-on journey offers an enriching cultural adventure.