Palmento Grove Garifuna EcoCultural & Healing Institute - Hopkins Belize

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Palmento Grove Garifuna EcoCultural & Healing Institute - Hopkins Belize BELIZE'S PREMIER GARIFUNA AFRO-INDIGENOUS CULTURAL TOURISM EXPERIENCE PROVIDER.
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Palmento Grove Eco Cultural and Healing Lodge located on Kalipuna Heritage Island on the north end of Hopkins is truly an Afro-Indigenous cultural gem that have embodied a long history of resilience. Established in 2007 by Uwahnie Martinez with the support of her family they aimed to utilize tourism as a positive tool to empower and inspire indigenous people in their communities. The objective bei

ng, to improve the quality of cultural tourism experiences in Belize while helping to preserve culture with economic incentives derived from guestsโ€™ engagements. Having risen through the ashes, Palmento Grove has earned its respectful space as Belizeโ€™s premier (Garifuna) afro-indigenous cultural tourism provider offering authentic, education, inspiring and entertaining cultural experiences in Belize. Located on a 62 Acres Island of great historical significance the cultural stewards have come to embrace their culture with pride as they live it daily engaging in fishing, farming, beekeeping, agro-processing and cultural tourism. Sustainable livelihood is in full display as Kalipuna Island home to Palmento Grove has been designed to provide guest with nostalgia as they interactively engage in travel and learning about the Garifuna Culture & Garifuna People who are afrodescendants living in Belize. The island showcases indigenous architecture with vibrant painting by Garifuna artist and powered by renewable solar energy. The Martinez family is always glad to share their sacred space, welcoming guests wanting varying degree of immersion experience into a uniquely vibrant black culture that has been proclaimed an intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO. Cultural & Healing Experiences includes homestay on the island occupying the beautiful rustic jungle accommodations while participating in daily activities such as the signature tour (Garifuna Cultural & Culinary Tour) or simplified experiences of younique interest such as lessons in cooking, food tasting, drumming, dancing, oral language, singing, basket weaving, cassava baking, fishing, kayaking, poultry rearing, beekeeping and more. At Palmento Grove, every guest is treated as family as together the work to preserve the Garifuna Culture for the next generation through many non-profit initiatives like the annual Belize Eco-Cultural Summer Camp for Children and the Belize International Paranda Folkart and Music Fest is possible. Palmento Grove values its purpose in the tourism industry as such continuous effort and investment is placed in ensuring that empowerment and inspiration are provided to others through every interaction.

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Big shout out to my newest top fans! ๐Ÿ’Ž Christina Castillo, Cecil Martinez, Rayton Martinez, Keykeys Nailbar, Lenan Valen...
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Big shout out to my newest top fans! ๐Ÿ’Ž Christina Castillo, Cecil Martinez, Rayton Martinez, Keykeys Nailbar, Lenan Valentine, Benny Cacho, Zenos Edwards

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How can there be peace where there remains gross inequities and greed in the world? The tourism industry is no different, while the fittest of local and indigenous people advocate for meaningful inclusion in the decision making process, equity remains a fleeting dream. In Belize, like the Caribbean and the wider world, locals who are desirous of offering tourism products and services that empowers the collective find themselves as targets to be eliminated by the neo-colonial regime. Oftentimes token tourism projects/initiatives seemingly aimed at involving local/indigenous stakeholders are really designed to divide and conquer the native population. Therefore resulting with the ultimate beneficiary of tourism resources/assets beit land, cultural heritage (tangible and intangible) etc legally redistributed and finding their way in the possession of foreign invaders sexily referred to as investors.

Leaders of Countries around the world are called to ensure that tourism policies instituted do not disenfranchise and displace the local/indigenous people. With the soaring cost of real estate caused by tourism demand, the future of Indigenous People living in peace in their home territories on their ancestral land remains daunting. Yet there is hope that locals and indigenous people will rise-up and equip themselves to chart their own progressive path in the travel industry. This can be done through first and foremost embracing oneโ€™s cultural heritage with honor and building upon the majestic legacy of the forefathers.

Education does play a crucial role. In the process, it is also useful to learn the inner workings of capitalism. For the indigenous people, a balanced approach to life is necessary, developing oneself mentally, physically, financially, emotionally and spiritually in order to achieve success in the tourism industry and to be respected. Native/indigenous people must devise a plan to strive, for it is said โ€œIf you fail to plan, you plan to failโ€. They must learn to choose their leaders wisely based on character and capacity and not sentiments. They must hold external partners accountable for meaningful inclusion. Most of all collective action is a must.

It takes all stakeholders in the industry being treated equitable for peace to be maintained. We all have our part to play.

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Arkesh Conorquie, Wayne Patnett, Zenos Edwards, Clifford ...
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Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Arkesh Conorquie, Wayne Patnett, Zenos Edwards, Clifford Mejia, Saebot Cayetano

Big shout out to my newest top fans! ๐Ÿ’Ž Christina Castillo, Cecil Martinez, Rayton Martinez, Keykeys Nailbar, Lenan Valen...
22/09/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! ๐Ÿ’Ž Christina Castillo, Cecil Martinez, Rayton Martinez, Keykeys Nailbar, Lenan Valentine, Benny Cacho

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22/09/2024

๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ“ข Straight off an international flight with Palmentogrove being the ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿ“ข stop. Ms. Joseph was so enthused about the opportunity to immerse and learn more about her Garifuna Heritage given that one of her parents is originally from St. Vincent. It was such a wonderful time.
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Connecting with the wisdom of our ancestors on Kalipuna Island . ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพโœจ Experience the deep roots of spiritual heritage at Palmento Grove.

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! ๐ŸŽ‰Veronica Avila, Leslie Gardiner, Wasani M...
09/09/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! ๐ŸŽ‰

Veronica Avila, Leslie Gardiner, Wasani Martinez, Shamar Waka Lopez, Marcelina Palacio

Have a blessed Sunday ๐Ÿ–๏ธ
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Have a blessed Sunday ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

Big shout out to my newest top fans! ๐Ÿ’ŽCecil Martinez, Rayton Martinez, Keykeys Nailbar, Lenan Valentine, Benny CachoDrop...
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Big shout out to my newest top fans! ๐Ÿ’Ž

Cecil Martinez, Rayton Martinez, Keykeys Nailbar, Lenan Valentine, Benny Cacho

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!Clarice Lewis, Shamar Waka Lopez, Joe Laid Aside, Emilio Z...
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Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Clarice Lewis, Shamar Waka Lopez, Joe Laid Aside, Emilio Zabaneh, JediTab Hephzibah, Norma Elizabeth Longsworth, Juan C. Sรกnchez, Jess Taylor - Author, Jahiem Martinez

   โญ๏ธ Exploring Garifuna Culture, Cuisine and Nature. ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿ›ถ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿง‰ Sunset   in Hopkins ๐ŸŒ sounds like a great way to wrap-up a...
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โญ๏ธ Exploring Garifuna Culture, Cuisine and Nature. ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿ›ถ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿง‰ Sunset in Hopkins ๐ŸŒ sounds like a great way to wrap-up a dayโ€™s adventure. Meditate, Relax and free-up having immersed yourself in the authenticity of Garifuna Culture and the pristine nature that hugs Hopkins๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒž

๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ Satisfied guests.  Been to Belize๐Ÿ›ถ booked the most highly recommended Afro-indigenous Garifuna Immersive Experience๐Ÿ›–๐Ÿ›–...
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๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ Satisfied guests. Been to Belize๐Ÿ›ถ booked the most highly recommended Afro-indigenous Garifuna Immersive Experience๐Ÿ›–๐Ÿ›– Love The story telling ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฟ Took the trek through the Farmacy learning about the many healing properties of indigenous herbs ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒด Rated the as ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ amazing ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿง‰ Oh my ๐Ÿ™€ The drumming was a game enhancer, it surely lifted the spirit and the dancing began๐Ÿง‰๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฟ @ followers
If you're interested in participating in this unique Cultural Experience when visiting Belize please feel free to visit our

Website: www.palmentogrove.com
Whatsapp: 501-661-6039

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Laverne Diego-Bailey, Selly Patterson, Clyde Martinez, Da...
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Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Laverne Diego-Bailey, Selly Patterson, Clyde Martinez, Daveni Adjako, Neka Williams, Nelcia Sebastian, Strings Castillo, Edward Bodden, Marcelina Palacio, Kirk Gillette, WagueiraTravesia GrupodeApoyony, Eagle Tires, Dvj Alex, Hassan Artiste Raheem, Lore William, Nunez Wilson, Alfred Galindo Sr., Shunshine Wig Installation

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Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco Cultural & Fishing Institute in Hopkins Village, Belize offers an amazing and enriching cultural & fishing experience with memories to last a lifetime. Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco Cultural & Fishing Institute owned and operated by the Martinez Family welcomes you to submerge yourself in the unique beauty of Hopkins, Belize to enjoy all the wonderful Cultural, fishing adventure & Natural attractions. Enjoy our rustic and native exotic Educational institute while being hosted by our hospitable family. Come experience Eco Cultural & Fishing Institute in Hopkins, Belize located on the beautiful Fresh Water Creek Lagoon & rich in ambiance. Our Lodge is nestle in a quiet, peaceful, spacious and boastfully save property that is just a 5 minutes-walk off the coastline, minimum of ten - fifteen minutes from the nearest store, restaurant, bars and many attractions in Hopkins. The Public Bus Stop is just a 2 minutes-walk from where we are located. Palmento Grove offer a Belize Cultural & Fishing Adventure filled with rich diversity, fly fishing, bottom trolling, Garifuna drumming, singing and dancing lessons, tasty Hopkins Belize Cultural Foods and Great Diving, Water Repelling, Ziplining, Cave Tubing and World Class Snorkelling on Belizeโ€™s World Heritage Barrier Reef. Let your Hopkins Belize Cultural and Fishing Experience be remarkably fun, adventurous & awesome, punctuated with greater purpose having participated and contributed to the preservation of the celebrated indigenous Garifuna Culture. Belize's Fishing experience is known to be one of the best and Hopkins, Belize is known to be home to the most avid indigenous fishermen that is sure to provide you with your most memorable fishing adventure. Be one to brag about fishing with Belize's most elderly & respected Fly Fisherman that has over 50 decades of fishing experience. Such a trip affords you the opportunity to interact upfront and personal with this remarkable fisherman who can share with you many fisherman's folklore, history, jokes and life excitements from his unique & colorful perspective. So thinking fishing? Make Hopkins, Belize your next destination. Traditional Early Morning Fishing: Accompanied by a folk fisher venture out to catch traditional fishing bait (sea roach) and then paddle out to the Freshwater Lagoon and/or Caribbean Sea in a traditional dorey to catch the fish for a meal of choice. We also make kayaking fun. Our GHETTO Tour can sure add some spark to your vacation. It is a lagoon kayaking tour where you are accompanied by a fisherman in a traditional dorey who fishes utilizing traditional methodologies while you leisurely paddle enjoying the breath-taking view of the Fresh Water Creek Lagoon. The catch of the day sure makes it to the lunch table on the beach where fresh fish is stylishly Barbecued and served with our Belizean Rum Drink Panty-rippers. Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco Cultural & Fishing Institute where an opportunity to interact with Native Garinagu excited to share their culture awaits. Your vacation can sure be meaningful and amusing. Immersing in the impressive masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity as declared by UNESCO it promises to be a memorable experience being engaged. Garifuna Cooking Lesson: Experience the best in Belizean & Garifuna Cuisine in Hopkins when Dinning at Palmento Grove in a beautiful, private and secluded lagoon setting. Cultural Cooking Experience in Belize is AMAZINGLY FUN? Palmento Grove is the place to visit. We are delighted to share with you our unique and flavourful cultural recipes and food preparation methodologies. We will engage you in your food preparation from the garden to the table that includes the harvesting of the many food items cooked to your personal taste. Take on the cooking challenge today: Select and pull your coconut off the many trees on the premises & learn to husk and grate the coconut while listening to cultural tales. Have fun peeling Banana or Plantains and being creative at preparing the hudut, tapou, bundiga and other dishes. Most of all dig in and enjoy the tasty meal. Yummy, Welcome to our Cultural Food World!!! Reservations preferred... Its Belizean dinning filled with Garifuna hospitality at its best. We also serve Belizean Cuisine for brunch, lunch and dinner. Like to treat yourself to our Cultural Breakfast that includes a wide selection of our organic herbal teas, then feel free to make a reservation. We cater for every individual INCLUSIVE of VEGANS & VEGETARIANS, couple, family and Group with a seating capacity to accommodate 40 - 50 people. Garifuna Drumming & Dance Lesson: Fascinated by the pulsating rhythms of the Garifuna Drums. We are pleased to share in the fulfillment of your quest to learn to play the drums and become a member of our drummers club. Guest are taught the different Garifuna Rhythms and some folkloric songs. While the Garifuna Dancing Lesson is sure to teach you how to move to the pulsating rhythm of the Garifuna songs. Garifuna Language Lesson: Learn conversational Garifuna, learn common slogans/greetings. Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco Cultural & Fishing Institute is your able host to enjoying an awesome relaxing and/or exciting Hopkins Belize Vacation. Hopkins Belize offering an enriching vacation experience with memories to last a lifetime.

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