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Hopkins
There are two small grocery stores in the village that carry staples that you will need on a regular basis, but their prices are a bit higher than in the larger stores in town. Bread, milk and bottled water are usually attainable at these little markets, but other purchases are better made in Dangriga or Belmopan. The Belikin beer truck passes through the village and most developments regularly. If you put your empty case of bottles out by the road with payment, they will leave you a full case in return. We switch a couple of cases at a time at the Sittee River Marina. There are also nice little bake shops and art galleries throughout the village. Be sure to check them out.
Kulcha Gift Shop
Southerly located, just a stroll in the village of Hopkins when coming from your beautiful resorts. Stop by and see our beautiful, locally made, hand-crafted items. We have drums, paddles, dolls, key-chains, baskets, small boats, picture frames, postcards, shells, jewelryboxes, T-shirts, chains, Garifuna outfits. And for those hot days a cold ice-cream. Opening hours 9 AM- 9PM.
Owned and managed by tour guide Charlton Castillo and Iris Palacio.
Local phone: 5237075
Postal Address: Hopkins Village, Belize, Central America
Tribal Arts Shop
Fine arts and native crafts.
Water color and acrylic paintings by Donna Marshall.
Wood carving and coconut crafts by Frank Dumascus Ramos.
Hopkins studio
Call for appointment in Belize: 5237091 ~ International: +501-5237091
Mailing address: PO Box 233 Dangriga,
Stann Creek District, Belize, Central America
Culture House Gift Shop
We specialize in hand made natural arts. Located on the south side of the beautiful Garifuna village of Hopkins, our thatch and palmetto structure expresses the art of Garinagu engineering. We offer coconut earrings, bangles, purses, cups, trinket boxes, bamboo vases, ashtrays, bead chains and drums. We specialize in herbs, including the famous bitters sticks for men. Bike rentals available.
We also make ourselves available for any information, whether it be about our culture or our country overall. So come visit us at Culture House. We are waiting!
Miller's Arts and Crafts
Garifuna Drums – Painting
Arthur Charles Miller 523-7051
David's Woodcarving
Garifuna Drums, Furniture, Custom Carving,Carved Signs
David Noralez Owner & Mngr 661- 4157
Joy Jah's Art Center
George and Andrea Estrada
Owners and Artists 667-9160
Dangriga
Dangriga is the closest large town in order to do real shopping. We like to travel by boat as the trip is much more pleasant. The commercial center of town, which includes 3 major banks, runs along St. Vincent and Commerce Streets. It is the same street with different names on either side of a bridge that spans the North Stann Creek River. The south bank is busy with boats that shuttle passengers to and from the surrounding cayes while a bustling market occupies the north bank where you can buy fruit, vegetables and fish fresh out of the ocean.
You can get building supplies at Habet’s and the Wood Depot. There are some larger grocery stores in order to do your weekly shopping. The bakeries have the most luscious Belizean delicacies. There is also a liquor store that carries some selections, but they are pretty pricey.
There are a couple of choices for appliances and household goods as well. There are also many places to shop for local art items.
Belmopan
You can find almost anything you need when you engage in Belmopan Shopping. It is about 60 miles to Belmopan from Hopkins and with the roads you have to travel, plan on it taking about an hour and three quarters to get there. Leaving early in the morning is a good idea as you really want to be back before dark as the roads can be treacherous in the dark. Brodie’s has been serving Belize since 1887 and it is the closest thing you will find to a department store in Belize. The flagship store is located in Belize City. Angelus Press is a great place to shop for gifts where you can find flags, maps, books, and Belizean trinkets. I have a wonderful wall sized map from here. The .
Art Box is a must on the outskirts on the Western Highway coming in from Belize City. You can get some great plants at the nursery on the Western Highway heading towards San Ignacio. There is also a lumber yard not far from there. There are even some car dealerships and gas stations with reasonable prices. Check out other spots on this map.
Every Tuesday and Friday is a Market Day and is held in the center of the city. Many locals set up booths selling inexpensive clothes, DVDs, trinkets, food, and produce. Many Belizeans from surrounding towns and villages ride the bus to get to Belmopan’s Market Day so it is a great way to experience the culture. If you want to experience it at its busiest point, plan to come early, because many booths close down during the hottest part of the day.
San Ignacio
There is no shortage of tour operators who are willing to show you the attractions. But San Ignacio is not one of those towns that exist only for tourists. It has a very positive local vibe, with a bustling market and a steady influx of immigrants. Residents are Mestizos, Maya and Garifuna, as well as a bunch of free-spirited expatriates from Europe and North America. San Ignacio is on the west bank of the Macal River, a couple of miles upstream from its confluence with the Mopan River – a meeting of waters that gives birth to the Belize River. On the river's east bank is the town of Santa Elena. Two bridges cross the Macal.
Burns Ave, running north–south, is San Ignacio's main street, taking you past the football field and terminating at the traffic circle in the south, where you'll find the town hall and the police station. There is no bus terminal in San Ignacio, but nearly all buses stop in the market square, just east of Burns Ave.
Information gathered at Lonely Planet.com
Belize City
Belize City is the busiest metropolitan area of the country. Trendy boutiques, restaurants, bars and nightclubs make for a good social scene and the best, but maybe not the safest, area to party and let your hair down. Most cultural and sports activities take place here including the biggest carnival parade every September during the Independence Day celebrations.
Street hawkers selling anything from handmade jewelry, wood carvings and tourist knickknacks are very active in this area to the point of being
bothersome. Simply telling them “No Thanks” in a firm and polite manner a couple of times will hold you in good stead. During the day, and especially cruise ships are in port, police officers are very visible and looking out for the well-being of tourists. The city is not for everyone. But is does offer an interesting if gritty look at an old city that today remains the main population center and commercial hub of Belize.
Albert Street the busy downtown area full of banks, shops , hardware stores and a run down market featuring pawn shops, jewelry shops, music CDs, (but a nice restaurant with cheap and hearty food is upstairs). There is a big supermarket Brodies on Albert Street where you can buy most anything a modern supermarket offers. You can also find a few Belizean owned stores selling electronic gadgets (Venus Store is a good outlet), fast food, juices, ice cream and other sundries.
Information gathered at belize.com
Chetumal
Chetumal is the capital of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Here, with its good, low-cost medical care and inexpensive shopping, you will find large super-markets, Wal Mart-style super centers, department stores, multiplex cinemas and even McDonald’s and Burger King. In addition, you can find several markets where they sell regional clothing, dishes, and items for your home decorating. You can also find a richness of color and aromas the flowers, herbs, and spices sold in these different stands. At Plaza Las Americas, you will find a number of stores, as well as a movie complex, a restaurant area, a fast food area and a series of other services. Come with friends or family and have a little fun. This is an overnight trip as you will have to travel through northern Belize. Be sure to have your paperwork in order.
Belize has a fascinating history with a diverse culture and
much to offer for residential, year-round, winter or vacation property.
With Mayan ruins and the abundant wildlife to the clear Caribbean waters,
Belize is one of the best places to invest in affordable tropical land.
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