Tours & Experiences
Immersive Maya cultural experiences in the heart of Belize
🏺 Cultural Tours
Immerse yourself in the living traditions of the Maya people through hands-on cultural experiences.
Traditional Maya Cooking Class
Learn to make corn tortillas by hand, prepare caldo (traditional soup), and taste fresh cacao drinks. Cook over an open hearth with Maya women who learned these recipes from their grandmothers.
Duration: 3-4 hours | Price: BZ$120/person
Includes: All ingredients, full meal, cacao drink
Pottery & Craft Workshop
Shape clay into traditional Maya vessels using techniques passed down for centuries. Learn jippi jappa weaving and basket-making from skilled village artisans. Take your creations home.
Duration: 3 hours | Price: BZ$100/person
Includes: All materials, finished craft to keep
Cacao Ceremony Experience
Participate in a sacred cacao ceremony led by a Maya elder. Learn the spiritual significance of cacao to the Maya people, grind your own beans, and share in a ritual that dates back thousands of years.
Duration: 2 hours | Price: BZ$90/person
Includes: Cacao ceremony, chocolate to take home
Maya Music & Dance Evening
Enjoy traditional harp and marimba performances. Learn Maya dances, hear ancient songs, and celebrate with the community around a fire under the stars. An unforgettable evening.
Duration: 2-3 hours | Price: BZ$80/person
Includes: Performance, light refreshments
🌿 Nature & Adventure
Explore Belize’s stunning natural landscapes with expert Maya guides who know every trail, plant, and creature.
Jungle Medicinal Trail Trek
Walk through pristine rainforest as your Maya guide identifies medicinal plants, shares their traditional uses, and reveals the jungle’s hidden wonders. Spot toucans, howler monkeys, and rare orchids.
Duration: 4-5 hours | Price: BZ$140/person
Includes: Guide, trail snacks, drinking water
River Canoe & Waterfall Adventure
Paddle a traditional canoe down crystal-clear rivers surrounded by jungle. Visit hidden waterfalls, swim in natural pools, and learn how the Maya have traveled these waterways for millennia.
Duration: Full day | Price: BZ$180/person
Includes: Canoe, guide, lunch, swimming
🏘️ Community Experiences
Maya Village Day Visit
Spend a day in a living Maya village. Visit families in their homes, watch traditional crafts being made, play with village children, and share a home-cooked meal. Experience the warmth of Maya hospitality.
Duration: Full day | Price: BZ$160/person
Includes: Guide, lunch, activities, village contribution
Maya Homestay (Overnight)
Sleep in a traditional Maya home, wake to the sound of the jungle, and share meals with your host family. A truly immersive overnight experience that you’ll treasure forever.
Duration: Overnight | Price: BZ$250/person
Includes: Accommodation, dinner, breakfast, activities