Hopkins Village is a lovely beachfront village that is home to Belize's largest current population of Garifuna people, who are a mixed-race ethnic group of Native Caribbean and enslaved African descent. The laid-back village is known for its picturesque beachfront, which provides swimming, snorkeling, and watersports access to the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean and the Belize Barrier Reef, located only 20 miles offshore. Mayan architectural sites can be viewed in the nearby Belizean rainforest, which can be explored as part of guided eco-tours. The vibrant village is also known for its unique local culture, which showcases plentiful daily dancing and drumming demonstrations. Delicious Caribbean, South and Central American, and seafood restaurants abound for visitors to enjoy after a long day on the beach or in the rainforest.

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