Overwater Garifuna Drum Class at The Mayan
Description
**Why This Garifuna Drumming Class Is Truly Unique in San Pedro** Only at The Mayan can you learn authentic Garifuna drumming hands-on with a nationally celebrated master drummer. Real Garifuna culture lives on the mainland and southern cayes, so genuine Primero, Segunda drums and hand-crafted Dangriga maracas almost never reach Ambergris Caye — making this the rarest cultural experience on the island. Set beneath the largest Sacred Ceiba tree on Ambergris Caye (sacred to both Maya and Garifuna), in our overwater palapa at sunset, you play the actual ancestral instruments while the Caribbean breeze carries every beat. No other place in San Pedro brings together: - A true Garifuna champion drummer from the community - Real hand-made drums & maracas - This breathtaking seaside Ceiba setting Most visitors leave San Pedro without ever touching Belize’s true heartbeat. Here, you don’t just hear Garifuna music — you become it, in a sacred space that exists nowhere else on the caye.
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
We had the BEST TIME doing this class. It was amazing-the instructor was awesome and we even hung out after to enjoy the food and vibes. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting San Pedro-it gets you out of the hustle and bustle and it’s a great time. Culture, music, good food and great people-what else could you ask for?
Great experience. Highly recommend. Cultural education phenomenal and an awesome way to make great memories with the family. Would do it again. Mr Mariano is an incredible professional musician. Skilled beyond belief.
Amazing, history filled, educational experience that was so entertaining and fun! Waheem is very kind and personable and you can tell he loves music and keeping the Garifuna drumming alive!
Interactive and educational - it garners a deep appreciation for Garifuna culture and music. I loved it. I’m so grateful for this experience!
Very interesting class. I learned alot about Graifuna culture and history. The teacher was very knowledgeable.
Raheem is a great instructor and very knowledgeable about the history of the Garifuna people. The lesson was both fun and informative
Our family of 6 adults and 4 kids (14,12,7,5) wanted a unique cultural experience. The venue is very unique out on Lina Point- it added to the experience. We loved learning about the culture and history of the Garifuna people. The instructor was so patient and kind and you could tell his passion for drumming and his people through his enthusiastic presentation. We had a wonderful time!
Beautiful authentic experience
Rahim was an informative instructor. He explained the history of the Garifuna people, the importance of spirituality and drumming, and he was a fun teacher! We thoroughly enjoyed his patience with us and how he made it interactive and collaborative! ! I’d highly recommend it as we also liked that it was an intimate class of 5!
I learned so much about the Garafuna people. Raheem was patient with us and enriched us through history and drum. 10/10 I recommend this tour. Next time I will stay for the sunset drum experience.
