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Maya Village and Mennonites of Barton Creek Cultural Tour
Maya Village and Mennonites of Barton Creek Cultural Tour
Maya Village and Mennonites of Barton Creek Cultural Tour
Maya Village and Mennonites of Barton Creek Cultural Tour
Maya Village and Mennonites of Barton Creek Cultural Tour

Authentic Mayan Cuisine Cultural Tour

By MayaWalk Tours
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Overview

Experience authentic Mayan cuisine while also learning customary pottery-making techniques. A full-day trip from San Ignacio to a Maya village of San Antonio takes you to the San Antonio Women’s Cooperative where you can uncover the surprisingly flavourful diet of the Maya and the techniques used to create their main dishes. Visitors have the opportunity to learn more about Mayan pottery and then enjoy a mouthwatering traditional local lunch. After lunch, we head back to San Ignacio to visit Ajaw Chocolate where we learn about the discovery of the world’s favourite comfort food, Chocolate. Discover how the ancient Maya became pioneers in the chocolate industry today.

Activity location

  • San Antonio
    • San Antonio, Belize

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 19 Burns Avenue
    • 19 Burns Avenue
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedRum punch
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private vehicle from San Ignacio and back
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch with a drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian meal option available upon request
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

San Antonio
  • 5h
San Antonio Village locally known as “Osh Multun Kakab” is a community of 3,500 people most of which share Mayan roots. The village currently practices subsistence agriculture, most farmers in the area grow crops such as peanuts, corn, squash, and beans, much like their ancestors, and sell their products at the San Ignacio market or local restaurants. A local Women’s Group made up of nine Mayan women formed the San Antonio Women’s Co-op, to support and empower women and youths of San Antonio by preserving culture and traditional arts and crafts. The women started the cooperative to find a way to earn an income, learn new skills, and share their traditional knowledge not only with the younger generation but also with visitors looking to know more about the Mayan world. This tour offers an Authentic cultural experience, from the women dressed in their traditional and colourful clothing to griding their corn using the tools of the ancient Maya, true to their heritage.
AJAW Chocolate LTD.
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Located in San Ignacio Town, Ajaw Chocolate takes visitors back to the time of the ancient Maya when chocolate was served only to the elite. When we hear chocolate today, we think about rectangular chocolate bars or even triangular or heart-shaped pieces. However, the origin of chocolate stems from seeds found in a green, yellow, orange, red, purple, or maroon ellipse-shaped fruit (Cacao) that had to be fermented, ground, and made into a paste for tea. Visitors can experience true Mayan chocolate made using a traditional Mayan Stone. See how the seeds are ground into a paste and taste the rich chocolate drink with added spices just like the Elite of the ancient Maya consumed.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSan Antonio
    • San Antonio, Belize

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE19 Burns Avenue
    • 19 Burns Avenue
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

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