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| Hopkins Village, Stann Creek District, Belize |
"In 1635 two ships loaded with slaves from West
Africa were shipwrecked off the shores of the
Caribbean island now known as St. Vincent. The
surviving Africans were welcomed by the local
Arawak and Carib Indian populations, leading to
a distinctive Afro-Amerindian culture and
language. Thus began the first chapter in the
history of the Garinagu, more widely known as the
Garifuna, one of the most unique and threatened
cultures in the Americas. Their tale is one of
tragedy and adversity, as well as one of triumph,
community and hope."
-Stonetree Music-
Africa were shipwrecked off the shores of the
Caribbean island now known as St. Vincent. The
surviving Africans were welcomed by the local
Arawak and Carib Indian populations, leading to
a distinctive Afro-Amerindian culture and
language. Thus began the first chapter in the
history of the Garinagu, more widely known as the
Garifuna, one of the most unique and threatened
cultures in the Americas. Their tale is one of
tragedy and adversity, as well as one of triumph,
community and hope."
-Stonetree Music-
| King Cassava Cultural Restaurant and Bar |
| King Cassava Apartments |
| King Cassava Taxi & Guide Service |
501 503 7305
501 608 6188 (cell)
After the death of Andy Palacio, a national hero in
Belize for his popular music and advocacy of Garifuna
language and culture, in January, 2008, Marcus
Nunez, a leading Garifuna businessman in Hopkins,
is determined to continue Andy Palacio's tradition.
Belize for his popular music and advocacy of Garifuna
language and culture, in January, 2008, Marcus
Nunez, a leading Garifuna businessman in Hopkins,
is determined to continue Andy Palacio's tradition.
National Tourism Award
"Small Vendor of the Year -
2006" Belize Tourism Board
"Small Vendor of the Year -
2006" Belize Tourism Board
"The central pulse of Hopkins
beats at King Cassava's."
Moon Handbooks,
Belize 2005.
beats at King Cassava's."
Moon Handbooks,
Belize 2005.
| GARIFUNA TOURS IN HOPKINS |
TOURS INCLUDE:
Pick-up in Dangriga (airport or Bus station) about Noon.
Drive back to Hopkins, where you will have lunch. Your
Garifuna guides will consult with you about your
preferences, and will set up a tour for the next day. We will
drive you to your guesthouse (about 5 minutes). The
afternoon includes a tour of the village of Hopkins. Dinner is
again on us, with Garifuna drumming. (The only thing that
you pay for is drinks) Your tour guide will escort you back to
your guesthouse. We feed you breakfast, go off on the
tour, with lunch included, and then return to Hopkins for
dinner and Garifuna druming and another night at the
guesthouse. In the morning we again feed you breakfast,
and deliver you back to Dangriga.
Drive back to Hopkins, where you will have lunch. Your
Garifuna guides will consult with you about your
preferences, and will set up a tour for the next day. We will
drive you to your guesthouse (about 5 minutes). The
afternoon includes a tour of the village of Hopkins. Dinner is
again on us, with Garifuna drumming. (The only thing that
you pay for is drinks) Your tour guide will escort you back to
your guesthouse. We feed you breakfast, go off on the
tour, with lunch included, and then return to Hopkins for
dinner and Garifuna druming and another night at the
guesthouse. In the morning we again feed you breakfast,
and deliver you back to Dangriga.
Experienced, English speaking, Garifuna Guides, with all
Belize certification. Many of the Guides are from the large
resorts, where tourists pay high prices for their services.
Guides available for bird watching, local tours, fishing,
snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, waterfalls, cultural
tours, and others. (Diving available at extra charge)
Belize certification. Many of the Guides are from the large
resorts, where tourists pay high prices for their services.
Guides available for bird watching, local tours, fishing,
snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, waterfalls, cultural
tours, and others. (Diving available at extra charge)
YOUR GARIFUNA GUIDES
501 503 7305
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| Perfect for colleges, religious groups, youth groups, adults and children |
Located right at the intersection of the road in
from the Southern Highway, and the village road
from the Southern Highway, and the village road
GARIFUNA HISTORY
Web Sites:
A unique cultural restaurant, serving
Garifuna and Belizian dishes. In
business since 2000. Closed Monday.
Garifuna and Belizian dishes. In
business since 2000. Closed Monday.
TOURS INCLUDE: Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve,
Crocodile Isle, Mayflower Jungle Preserve &
Bocawina Waterfalls, Cultural Tours, Snorkeling,
Fishing, Diving, Custom Tours.
TAXI SERVICE: Competitive rates to and from
most sites.
Crocodile Isle, Mayflower Jungle Preserve &
Bocawina Waterfalls, Cultural Tours, Snorkeling,
Fishing, Diving, Custom Tours.
TAXI SERVICE: Competitive rates to and from
most sites.
Newly expanded, this Garifuna
house contains 2 double rooms
and a common room, with attached
bath (hot and cold shower). The
old part contains 4 double rooms,
with an outside bathroom. The
whole house sleeps 12. The
common room has TV, CD player,
radio, refrigerator, coffee maker.
house contains 2 double rooms
and a common room, with attached
bath (hot and cold shower). The
old part contains 4 double rooms,
with an outside bathroom. The
whole house sleeps 12. The
common room has TV, CD player,
radio, refrigerator, coffee maker.
for info only - 5 days
Telephone is the best way to contact Hopkins - call
between 8:30 and 10:00 AM (central) closed Monday
between 8:30 and 10:00 AM (central) closed Monday
"Hopkins is a Garifuna village, and we were right in the center of the Garifuna
culture. This was an awesome tour. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun."
culture. This was an awesome tour. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun."
501 608 6188 (cell)
Matt and Kate Braman, Portland, OR
TOUR PRICES - U.S. Dollars
A note from the writer - A New Hampshire resident, I've been coming to Hopkins for several years,
spending up to three months in the winter. I have lived as a member of the community, and have
become more and more aware of the crossroads this village is experiencing. Come to Hopkins and
feel the Garifuna culture and meet the people. Join me at the bar, and I'll buy you a "bitters".
Bill
.
spending up to three months in the winter. I have lived as a member of the community, and have
become more and more aware of the crossroads this village is experiencing. Come to Hopkins and
feel the Garifuna culture and meet the people. Join me at the bar, and I'll buy you a "bitters".
Bill
.
Hopkins is right on the Caribbean, 3 1/2 hours south of Belize City by bus.
Marcus Nunez
| Hopkins does not have a bank - please bring cash (U.S. or Belizian) or travelers checks |
"Hopkins is a Garifuna village, and we were right in the center of the Garifuna
culture. This was an awesome tour. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun."
culture. This was an awesome tour. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun."
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