"Hopkins Village is a coastal escape with a perfect balance of culture, local and international dining, and some of the best accommodation options in the country. Once a remote Garifuna fishing village, Hopkins has become a full-fledged tourist destinationwithout losing its local flavor. You’ll find yourself immersedin the Garifuna way of life, laid-back during the day and alive at night. The village’s main stretch of beach is one of the safest in Belize, even if the sea isn’t that typical turquoise hue. Inland,explore a host of activities ranging from Garifuna drumming classes at Lebeha Drumming Centerorcooking classes at Palmento Grove Cultural & Fishing Lodgeto hiking at nearby Mayflower Bocawina National Park. Nights bring optionsfor drinks and dining—try a Garifuna restaurant, but also treat yourself to alfresco gourmet meals at Chef Rob’s. Weekly drumming nights are popular on the beach,as is gazing at the stars from your hammock."