ESL Carnival & Road Scholar (Elderhostel) #1:
Exploring Belize: Life in the Rainforest
Overview > Summary Interact directly with the local Maya, Creole and Garifuna people of Belize and learn of their rich cultural heritage as you participate in activities ranging from gathering medicinal herbs in the rainforest to making chocolate in a Mayan village. English is the spoken language, so nothing is lost in translation. Explore the incredible flora and fauna in national parks and preserves, which make up almost half of Belize. Visit Mayan ruins at Lubaantun and learn to dance the 'huga huga' at a traditional Garifuna drumming performance.
Highlights• Make your own chocolate in a traditional Mayan chocolate-making workshop.
• Discuss courtship, marriage, religion and education with local Mayan villagers.
• Observe stalactites and stalagmites as you swim to the source of a river at Blue Creek Cave.
Program NotesProgram price includes round-trip air transfers between Belize International Airport and Punta Gorda Airport.
Activity NotesWalking and/or moderate hiking up to two miles per day with some challenging terrain. Optional swimming activities.
Itinerary SummaryArrival Belize City, fly to Punta Gorda, coach to San Felipe, 7 nights; coach to Punta Gorda, fly to Belize City, departure.
Highlights• Make your own chocolate in a traditional Mayan chocolate-making workshop.
• Discuss courtship, marriage, religion and education with local Mayan villagers.
• Observe stalactites and stalagmites as you swim to the source of a river at Blue Creek Cave.
Program NotesProgram price includes round-trip air transfers between Belize International Airport and Punta Gorda Airport.
Activity NotesWalking and/or moderate hiking up to two miles per day with some challenging terrain. Optional swimming activities.
Itinerary SummaryArrival Belize City, fly to Punta Gorda, coach to San Felipe, 7 nights; coach to Punta Gorda, fly to Belize City, departure.
