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:
We stayed here this summer with our extended family and rented 6 of the 11 rooms (all four of the cabanas, the treehouse, and one... read moreWe stayed here this summer with our extended family and rented 6 of the 11 rooms (all four of the cabanas, the treehouse, and one of the hotel rooms). There were 16 of us in all, with a lot of teenagers. The staff was amazing, including one experience that went so far above and beyond expectations that it was almost like a scene out of a movie. My wife lost her wedding and engagement rings on an expedition in Placencia (they fell out of her purse, where she had put them for safe keeping while putting on sunscreen), and we didn't realize it until hours later when we were back at the resort. We assumed all was lost, but Keith (who wasn't even on our expedition) asked about the next day and uncovered the rings, and he and Primrose negotiated their heroic return (we got them back 5 minutes before we had to board the plane in Belize City for the trip back home).
Even without that epic saga and their heroic feats, we loved this resort. The kitchen and bar staff were patient and kind with our large group, the guides were helpful and amazing, and the expeditions included stories we're still telling friends about. We cannot recommend this resort enough! read less - Kevin