5 Local Restaurants In Hopkins Belize: Vegan Friendly
Local and authentic picks for the best restaurants in Hopkins Belize, from hudut to coconut ice cream, and even vegan options.
Friendly, traditional & wild
Locally recognized as the culture capital, Hopkins is home to the friendly Garifuna culture. It's surrounded by lush rainforest and the majestic Maya mountains. Just 30 minutes away from Hopkins, you can visit Cockscomb Basin, a jaguar reserve with the best hiking trails and pristine waterfalls.
Local and authentic picks for the best restaurants in Hopkins Belize, from hudut to coconut ice cream, and even vegan options.
With access to waterfalls, butterfly farms, chocolate farms, and a jaguar preserve, Hopkins is much more than just the cultural capital of Belize.
If you're looking to get a good feel of the village and visiting the two nearby national parks, three days should be enough.
High season (tourism peak) is between October & June which is when the weather is best. Avoid this period if you don't like crowds.
Hopkins is known as the friendliest village in Belize. Given it's a touristy place, it's very safe walking the streets during the day and even at night.
Hopkins is located on the eastern coast of Belize. It's roughly 3 hours away from Belize City by bus/car.
From the Belize airport, take a taxi to Belize City. From Belize City take a bus or shuttle to Dangriga and stop at the Hopkins Junction where you can take a taxi or hitchhike to Hopkins.