Top Belize Cooking Classes

Join The Mayan’s kitchen team for a fun, hands-on cooking class and master Belize’s most beloved breakfast from scratch. Learn to prepare golden, fluffy deep-fried fry jacks, authentic Belizean-style refried beans, fresh toppings Everything is made from scratch under the guidance of experienced chefs. Come hungry and enjoy your delicious creations at the end of the class. Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request. Class is held at Lina Point once your cross the Lina Point Overwater Resort bridge, an adventure in itself * Savor the flavors of Belize as you learn to make a traditional breakfast * Learn to make fry jacks with sweet and savory toppings. * Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with guidance from experienced chefs * Taste your delicious creations at the end of the class * Choose from vegetarian and vegan options available on request

Authentic Garifuna Gastronomic Experience in Hopkins Village, Belize offers the most interactive hands-on opportunity to cook with a Garifuna Ambassador in an enchanting Garifuna village replica located on Kalipuna Heritage Island. Learn about the indigenous flavors and cooking techniques that makes Garifuna meal tasty. The cooking experience is punctuated by informative conversations about the culture, history & people and spiced with laughter. Guests explore the herbal garden on the island and harvest organic ingredients to be used in meal preparation. The art of Coconut processing is always a highlight and includes husking, cracking, grating & making coconut milk. Learning how to cook over a traditional stove and prepare the most delicious traditional afro-indigenous lunch is sure to be fun. Guests with special dietary needs are equally catered for however advance notification is appreciated.

In Hopkins, this shared Garifuna cultural and culinary experience takes you to Kalipuna Cultural Heritage Island, a destination designated for the preservation of Garifuna culture. Learn from Afro-Indigenous advocates through hands-on cooking classes focused on traditional recipes and methods, talk with knowledgeable Garifuna elders about the culture’s history, and explore the herbal garden to learn about herbs used for recreational and medicinal purposes. Sit down to enjoy a Garifuna meal made during the class, with dishes adaptable for guests with special dietary needs. A Garifuna drumming session led by an instructor brings the experience to a close, and kayaks are available as part of the activity.

The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is one of the most popular snorkeling and scuba diving sites in Belize and lies just off the coast of Caye Caulker. With this tour, enjoy a full day of snorkeling, stopping at six different sites around the marine reserve. Dive in to snorkel in areas known for nurse sharks, southern sting rays, and manatees; explore a sunken shipwreck, and swim among schools of tropical fish and colorful coral reefs.

This activity is the only cooking class in San Pedro. So far, this is the only Belizean Cooking experience in Belize. This is a Belizean educational and cultural experience. Family-run kitchen and restaurant. You'll feel right at home. Enjoy the dishes you prepare. We use fresh and local daily product and learn traditional cooking tips and tricks

Overwater Cocktail Class at The Mayan – Fridays in San Pedro Sip, shake, and smile while floating above the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea! Every Friday at 10:00 AM, your expert Head Bartender welcomes guests to an unforgettable Overwater Cocktail Class at The Mayan restaurant, Lina Point Overwater Resort.} Set on your iconic glass-floor overwater deck, this fun, intimate, and interactive 90-minute experience lets you learn how to craft three beloved Caribbean cocktails with a fresh Belizean twist — all while the turquoise water gently flows beneath your feet. You Will Learn & Make: Frozen Piña Colada – Creamy, refreshing, and served ice-cold with fresh pineapple Classic Mojito – Bright, minty, and perfectly balanced using fresh Belizean mint Belizean Panty Ripper – The legendary local favorite made with coconut rum and pineapple juice, finished with your special house touch

Chocolate lovers won't want to miss this choco-centric tour from Placencia. Spend half a day immersed in all things chocolate. Visit a small cacao farm where you'll see how the plant grows and is harvested. Tour a chocolate factory and have a go making your own chocolate the traditional way, with grinding stones. On the way back, stop at a beautiful waterfall to enjoy the views or refresh with a swim.

Venture deep inside an ancient cave system at Nohoc Chen Park on a cave kayaking adventure from Belize City. Old legends and an underground waterfall await inside a series of caverns that you explore by single or double kayak, wearing an LED headlamp to illuminate crystalline rock formations. Hike through the Belizean rain forest and paddle down open stretches of the Caves Branch River on this half-day tour in the heart of the Maya Mountains.

Visit the incredible ancient city of Tikal without having to rent a car on this day trip from San Ignacio. Once a powerful city center during the Mayan period, today Tikal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws scores of visitors each year. Your professional guide takes you across the border into Tikal National Park in Guatemala and leads you on a fascinating tour of the archaeological complex.

Delve into the Mayan underworld on a tour of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave, a natural attraction that's challenging to reach on your own. This full-day tour from San Ignacio includes a scenic hike through Tapir Nature Reserve, followed by swimming, climbing, and exploring the cave’s chambers filled with ancient Mayan artifacts and human sacrifices. With round-trip transportation, a guide, and a local lunch included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Belize’s rich history and natural beauty.

Benefit from expert local indigenous guides who provide in-depth knowledge about Garifuna culture, history, traditions, pulsating music and unique cuisine throughout the entire experience. Engage in fun-filled, educational and interactive cultural activities where you get hands with Traditional Fishing, Cooking and Drumming thought by passionate and knowledgeable hosts. You'll learn traditional techniques and knowledge that can be used for life. Guest gets the opportunity to catch their own fish, harvest fresh organic herbs for the herbal garden on site, process coconuts to make coconut milk, cook a traditional meal over a traditional stove and enjoy the delicious food of their labor. The experience is topped off by learning how to play the Garifuna drums. We are glad to host guests with special dietary requirements. Just let us know in advance.

Engaging in a fun filled Mayan corn tortilla making and having the privilege of eating it is epic. Watching a traditional Mayan ball game is mesmerizing and intriguing. Additionally, getting the privilege to practise this ancient game would relate to a lot of history and connects to the mysticism of Belize's Mayan pyramids. A wellness cleansing by a mayan shaman is one of experience while in Belize.

Experience the sights, sounds, smells & tastes of a jungle ecoparadise. Feel the rushing water on your skin for total renewal in a natural setting. Lounge in the sun, float effortlessly downstream, and reconnect with nature at an intentional pace. Enjoy delicious farm-to-fire snacks while we watch the sun dip below the jungle horizon. This experience is rooted in an off-grid, lived-in ecofarm environment, where you’re invited to engage directly with the land, the river, and the rhythm of the jungle. From gentle movement in the water to gathering around a riverside fire at sunset, every moment is designed to feel immersive, grounding, and deeply aligned with nature.

This medicinal tasting tour is an immersive, hands-on experience that blends nature, culture, and wellness. Unlike typical tours, this one offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of Maya herbal remedies on a guided hike through lush, private trails. You’ll not only learn about the healing properties of local plants but also participate in crafting your own tea, using herbs freshly harvested along the way. The intimate setting within a traditional Maya hut enhances the experience, allowing you to develop your palate while connecting deeply with the ancient wisdom of natural healing.