Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute is an award-winning Afro-Indigenous cultural destination located on Kalipuna Cultural Heritage Island, just north of Hopkins, Belize. More than a tour, Palmento Grove offers an authentic journey into the living traditions, history, food, music, spirituality, and everyday life of the Garifuna people. Guests can paddle or cross by boat to our island sanctuary, where they are welcomed into a vibrant cultural space filled with storytelling murals, traditional architecture, medicinal plants, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Through hands-on experiences, visitors may learn to harvest and process coconuts, prepare traditional Garifuna dishes over an open fire, explore herbal healing practices, participate in drumming and rhythm sessions, discover local history, and engage with community elders, artisans, and cultural practitioners. Every experience is designed to be interactive, educational, and deeply personal, allowing guests to move beyond sightseeing and develop a genuine connection with Belize's rich cultural heritage.
Whether you are a family seeking meaningful travel, a couple looking for a unique cultural adventure, a student group interested in immersive learning, or a traveler searching for authentic experiences beyond the resort walls, Palmento Grove offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with the heart and soul of Belize. Our experiences emphasize cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, community empowerment, and sustainable tourism. Guests leave not only with wonderful memories, but with a deeper understanding of the Garifuna people's resilience, wisdom, and contributions to Belizean society. From culinary adventures and drumming workshops to kayaking, healing experiences, heritage tours, and farm-to-table encounters, every visit supports local livelihoods while helping to preserve and celebrate one of Belize's most treasured living cultures.
Palmento Grove invites you to come as a guest and leave as a family!