Hopkins Belize

Map with Hopkins marked Belizean Dreams Resort is located one mile south of the Garifuna Village of Hopkins in the Stann Creek District. Belizean Dreams Resort is close to the many adventures Belize has to offer - the Barrier Reef, Mayan ruins, rainforest, mountains. Our guest services department would be happy to make arrangements for you and your family and friends to adventure and explore Belize's diverse eco-wonders.

Local Culture

The Garifuna residents of Hopkins village welcome visitors with warm hospitality. Hopkins is home to several restaurants, small taverns, and gift shops in a safe and inviting environment. Hopkins recently was voted "The Friendliest Village in Belize" by Belize First Magazine and nearly everyone speaks English. Over 1000 residents live in Hopkins and work in hospitality, fishing, or farming industries. Garifuna is a mixture of the cultures of Nigerian and Arawak Indian that formed due to hardships experienced in the 1600s and 1700s. Many Hopkins residents enjoy sharing the history of the Garifuna and their local customs. Most speak fluent English, as well as their native tongue. The Garifuna language is a mixture of Arawak, African tongues, French, English and Spanish. The term "Garifuna" refers to an individual and the language.

If this sounds like the type of rich cultural environment that you and your family and friends would like to be in, give us a call at (800) 456-7150 or email is at reservations@belizeandreams.com.

	Great thing about Hopkins is the central location and friendly people. It has easy access to the jungle/hiking/mayan ruins as well as the sea and the atolls. You get a real taste of true Belize - a great mix of local and resort, adventure and relaxation. -Tripadvisor user

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