Overwater Garifuna Drum Class at The Mayan

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About this activity

**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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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: The Mayan Experience

Ages: Youth (2–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Government fees: 12.5% GST Tax

Not included

Not included: Dinner is not included in the price of admission but can be purchased for an additional cost on location.

Itinerary

Led by renowned Garifuna master drummer. Immerse yourself in the powerful, heartbeat-like rhythms of authentic Garifuna drumming in this hands-on, intimate class held beneath the sacred Ceiba tree at The Mayan. Guided by one of Belize’s most celebrated Garifuna drummers, you’ll go far beyond just listening; you’ll touch, feel, and play the soul of the Garifuna culture. - Discover Garifuna History & Culture: Learn the incredible story of the Garifuna people — their African and Indigenous roots, resistance, arrival in Belize, and how the drums remain the living voice of their ancestors. - Master Drumming Basics: Get expert instruction on the iconic Primero (lead drum) and Segunda (bass drum), plus the shimmering shake of traditional maracas. - Learn Traditional Rhythms: Step-by-step guidance into classic Garifuna rhythms such as Hungu-Hungu, and Paranda — rhythms that make bodies move and spirits soar. - Experience Drumming as Therapy: Feel the proven healing power of collective rhythm as stress melts away and joy rises with every beat. The class takes place in our breathtaking overwater palapa as the sun sets over the Caribbean, with the majestic Sacred Ceiba overhead.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Mayan at Lina Point is located at the backside of Mara Laguna just north of the San Pedro bridge. The Mayan is located at Lina Point Overwater Resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize.

End point

The Mayan at Lina Point is located at the backside of Mara Laguna just north of the San Pedro bridge. The Mayan is located at Lina Point Overwater Resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize.