Maya Chocolate & Garifuna Culinary Experience

Highlights

• Discover the rich culinary traditions of the Maya and Garifuna people
• Learn how to make chocolate from cacao beans using traditional methods
• Harvest coconut, prepare a traditional Garifuna meal, and enjoy a feast
• Explore a herbal garden and learn about the cultural significance of plants
• Enjoy cultural storytelling, music, and drumming to end your experience

Description

Begin your journey by meeting Maya chocolate makers and learning about cacao cultivation and its cultural importance. Roast, peel, and grind cacao, and participate in preparing traditional chocolate. Then, travel to Kalipuna Cultural Heritage Island at Palmento Grove in Hopkins, where the experience transitions from Maya cacao traditions to the living culinary heritage of the Garifuna people. Roll up your sleeves for an authentic Garifuna farm-to-table cooking experience. Harvest and husk coconut, grate it by hand, squeeze fresh coconut milk, prepare traditional ingredients, and learn to make hudut and its rich coconut broth using traditional techniques. Discover traditional plants, foods, and ingredients in the herbal garden. Then, sit together and enjoy the food while learning about Garifuna history and identity. Finish with Garifuna rhythms, music, and participation.

Includes

Cocoa Farm Visit Maya chocolate making experience Garifuna farm-to-table cooking experience Cultural storytelling Garifuna drumming and music Guided tour

Excludes

Personal expenses

Important Information

• The experience involves hands-on activities, so be prepared to participate. The tour includes outdoor activities, so dress appropriately for the weather. Inform the guide of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance There is kayaking involve for the Garifuna Culinary Experience.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund