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- Learn to beat the Creole Sambai drum
This tour is done in collaboration with the Drums, not Guns Program. A member of the Program will be your instructor, teaching you the art of holding your drums, some history of the ... moreSambai, and how to play.
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion Departs From: San Ignacio Town
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- Taste a variety of Belizean Homemade wines
The Belizean people, especially those from the rural Creole villages, make wines from every fruit, herb, and vegetable they have available. These wines are made using simple ingredients ... moresuch as brown sugar and whatever fruit, herb, or vegetable you chose to flavor it with. Wine drinking is done for recreation and healing purposes. We meet you at the Cayo Welcome Center and we walk over to the Wildfire Artzmosphere where you get to relax and begin your wine tasting. You get to choose 5 flavors from a variety of local herbs and fruit flavors including banana, mango, strong back herb, spiced t-back herb . . .
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion Departs From: San Ignacio Town
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- Visit 4 local food spots
- Taste different cultural foods from 4 different cultures
- Make your own local dessert
We'll pick you up at the Cayo Welcome Center and we walk over to the Wildfire Artzmosphere where you will be greeted with a glass of local Belizean wine. After which you will get to ... moreindulge in 4 Belizean dishes filled with spices in every bite as we explore and enjoy foods from 4 of our major cultures within Belize. We start with a Creole delicacy and one of my childhood favorites, "Boil Up". Boil Up just as the name implies, is a number of boiled local root vegetables, eggs, pigtails, and fish covered in a special coconut-flavored tomato and onion sauce.
From there, we delve into the savory sensations of the Mestizo culture. You will get to indulge in the diverse corn-based foods and enjoy Belizean favorites; salutes, garnaches, and empanadas. Of course, we will be having Mayan food as well, and since we already had so much corn we're going to have some "Relleno de negro" which is a Mayan specialty also known to locals as "black dina" with coconut white rice. Last but definitely not least, we discover the authentic flavors of the Garifuna culture where we get to eat some Darasa with coconut curried vegetables and stewed beef. Darasa can be considered the Garifuna version of the Belizean tamales. We end by making our own Belizean sweet treat called "Wangla". This Experience is guaranteed to leave you "Belizeanized!"
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion Departs From: San Ignacio Town
- San Ignacio Farmer's Market
- Modern Corn Tortilla Making
- Traditional Mayan Corn Tortilla Making
- Downtown San Ignacio
We meet at the Cayo Welcome Center where you get an introduction to Belize and San Ignacio and a glimpse of what life was like before the Welcome Center was built. We then take a walk ... moredown Burns Avenue also known as the Tourist street, walking up to Constitution Park where we talk about the colonial history of the community in comparison to what we presently see.
We point out major historical buildings and landmarks like the San Ignacio Police Station and the Hawkesworth Bridge which we will also take a walkover as we go to the twin town of Santa Elena. We will make a stop at one of our major tortilla factories where guests get to learn how modern-day corn tortillas are made and the processes and machines being used.
We cross back into San Ignacio town using the low wooden bridge where you get some history of the Macal River that flows beneath it. Our final stop will be the San Ignacio Farmers Market where you get to sample exotic Belizean fruits, learn the medicinal values of the foods and herbs available, and make your own corn tortilla the traditional Mayan way. We then take you back to the Cayo Welcome Center as we end the tour.
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion Departs From: San Ignacio Town
- Punta - National Dance of Belize
You will join us at downtown San Ignacio where we will be hearing the cultural music. We will have a one-hour cultural dance session where you will get to learn to dance to the traditional ... moreGarifuna music also known to the locals as the "national music of Belize" which is called PUNTA. Punta came from the African word "Bunda" which means the movement of your buttocks. :-)
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Hey gyals and buays (girls and boys), grab your pickney (children) and enjoy a cultural tour of the Creole culture in Belize. Your guide can teach you more Kriol words and phrases ... moreas you explore the city and surrounding areas. Your guide will let you sample some traditional Creole dishes such as boil up (boiled egg and potato with pigtail or fish), cowfoot soup (tripe and veggies in a beef broth), or a variety of fish dishes. For a great breakfast, try johnny cakes or fry jacks, and for dessert, try powder bun or bread pudding. Listen to some traditional Creole brukdown or punta music and see some elaborate, colorful costumes that are used for Carnival and other Creole festivals. A great and fun learning experience!
What to bring:
-packed breakfast and/or lunch
-bottled water and/or snacks
What to wear:
-comfortable clothing and hiking/running shoes
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Enjoy a beautiful scenic tour of the hilly green Mennonite community where you will see rich farmland with dairy cows, chickens, goats, and horses. You will also see traditional Mennonite ... morepeople, dressed in traditional clothing and using horses and buggies. These people also often speak a German dialect. The Mennonite community is known for its delicious meats and cheeses, and hand-picked organic fruits and veggies. Stop at one of their fruits and vegetable stands to see their bounty and stock up on some healthy produce.
What to bring:
-packed breakfast and/or lunch
-bottled water and/or snacks
What to wear:
-comfortable clothing and hiking/running shoes
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Take this guided tour of the culturally-rich Mayan village of San Antonio, Belize in the Cayo District. Nestled in a beautiful valley, this village is about a 20-minute drive from ... morethe heart of San Ignacio. Stop in to see the Garcia Sisters, locally renowned Mayan Shamans/healers, who have a small art gallery selling beautiful handmade arts such as pottery, slate carvings, jewelry, and more. You may also arrange a Mayan massage with the Garcia sisters which features the ancient practice of cupping to improve blood flow and remove toxins from your body, or arrange for a Mayan blessing, completed with smudging, or burning incense of copal and other herbs that the Maya people consider sacred. The Garcia Sisters also have a vast knowledge of herbs used for healing and Mayan cooking. Take a drive through the beautiful Elijio Panti National Park, which was established to honor their ancestor, the late Elijio Panti, a famous Mayan shaman, and healer. Your guide can also take you to the lesser-known Pacbitun Mayan ruin, which is still being excavated.
What to bring:
-packed breakfast and/or lunch
-bottled water and/or snacks
What to wear:
-comfortable clothing and hiking/running shoes
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion Departs From: San Ignacio Town
(back at BIB) –Rent a canoe or kayak from Purple Mayan tour company near the Better in Belize Eco-community and paddle your way across the man-made Vaca Lake. See the Vaca Dam and ... morestunning views of the surrounding rainforests and mountains. Stop and explore several waterfalls along the lake and take a refreshing tip in the cool waters of the natural waters. This is a fun adventure- crocodiles, howler monkeys, snakes, and a variety of birds are commonly spotted on this tour.
Type of Tour/Activity: Water Sports
Take a refreshing dip in the sky-blue pools of this popular local swimming hole in Cristo Rey. Known as both Shower Falls and Monkey Falls to locals, these natural pools get their ... morebeautiful color from a natural spring that then filters the water through sand and sediment, forming the beautiful pool at the bottom. Take a jump from a small cliff above the water, or simply relax in the small pools and waterfalls.
Type of Tour/Activity: Jungle and Rainforest Adventures Departs From: San Ignacio Town
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