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1 hour 30 minutes
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The perfect way to dive into local culture! Come and experience this Garifuna drumming, dancing and dinner extravaganza.
Under a beautiful traditional Thatch Palapa on the edge of Punta Gorda town, you will be given a brief overview of the fascinating Garifuna people and culture of southern Belize.
You will then be treated to a 45 minute professional group performance of a number of traditional rhythms and songs. If your feet start to tap along, then don't despair, as you'll be given the opportunity to join the traditional dancing lesson at the end.
Once you have worked up a slight sweat and earned your dinner, it's time to sit down, relax and enjoy a traditional Garifuna meal of "hudut" - fillet fish sauteed in lightly seasoned coconut milk, served with mashed plantain.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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10% Live Entertainment Tax
Dinner
Live entertainment
Gratuities
DVD (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All of your activities happen here at the drum school, under our beautiful thatch palapa on the edge of Punta Gorda town. Enjoy a morning or evening with us at Warasa. Your activity begins with a short history of the Garifuna history and culture. Then we will move onto a 40 minute professional group performance followed by a 20 minute dance lesson where you will learn some of the traditional dances like paranda, punta and jonkunu. Finally, if you wish to sample a Garifuna culinary delicacy, sit back and relax and enjoy a traditional Garifuna meal of “Hudut” – fresh fish fillet sauteed in coconut milk with mild spices and served with mashed plantain.
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eleni P,
May 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Such an exotic and unforgettable experience with people with a beautiful story!! Highly recommend for families!!

Rachael P,
Jul 9, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
We participated in this drum school and dinner through Hillside International. Such a great experience for all. The beats kept us moving all night.
mattworks,
Feb 26, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
This is a must when visiting Punta Gorda! Rhythm isn't something that comes natural to me but Ronalds patience and teaching style made it easy for me to pick up some basic beats! Thank you again and I can't wait to come back!!

April F,
Dec 23, 2017
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thank you Ronald and crew for your energetic and authentic Garifuna drumming experience. We enjoyed the evening of music, dancing and learning about your culture during our stay at Cotton Tree Lodge.
Operated by Warasa Garifuna Drum School