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Hopkins
Village Belize
Hopkins is a new destination in southern Belize. This small village is inhabited by the Garinagu
people who are descended from escaped Nigeran slaves and the natives of the Caribbean. Their rich Garifuna culture is especially noted for its music,
which is very different from the music of the rest of Central America.
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The most famous form of Garifuna music is known as "punta", traditionally played with drums and rattles. In 2001,
Garifuna music was proclaimed one of the "masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity" by UNESCO. In Hopkins Village, the Garifuna culture thrives and visitors enjoy the drumming, dancing, and doll making activities of the
area. The Garinagu villagers still speak an African style dialect, as well as English. This area has wide white sand beaches and
plenty of open space. There are only a handful of resorts located outside while the village itself has a few small guest houses. It
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One of the best things about Hopkins Village is its easy access to both inland and water tours. From this area you can visit the Sittee River, Cockscomb
Jaguar Reserve, Mayflower ruins and waterfalls, go jungle and beach horseback riding, diving, snorkeling, fly or river fishing and even
take a trip to the Glover’s Reef atoll.
Adventures in Belize is in the process of putting together some exciting packages that include quality
resorts and exciting adventures. If you are interested in looking at resorts in this area, please check out our Beach
Resorts page and review the resorts available in Hopkins Town.
Click here to ask about packages being put together for the Hopkins area
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