Connect deeply with Belize’s Maya heritage in a way that goes beyond observation. This tour is a full-sensory experience, rooted in ancestral knowledge and led entirely by the women of the San Antonio Women’s Cooperative. You’ll prepare food the traditional way, work clay into a handmade keepsake, and engage in conversations that span centuries of Maya resilience and creativity. It’s not just a tour, it’s a community-led invitation into the heart of Belizean culture.

Your day begins with a scenic countryside drive from San Ignacio to San Antonio Village, where you’ll be welcomed by the members of the San Antonio Women’s Cooperative—a model of community leadership and cultural preservation.

🌽 Maya Cooking Workshop

Learn how to make staples of Maya cuisine such as tortillas and tamales using traditional grinding stones (metate), fire hearths, and local ingredients like corn, squash, and cacao. The class is fully participatory and guided by women who have preserved these techniques across generations.

🏺 Pottery Making Session

After your meal prep, transition into a pottery session led by artisan women. You’ll learn how local clay is sourced, shaped, and fired using ancestral techniques. Each guest will create a small pottery item to take home—a physical memory of your hands-on experience.

🍲 Communal Maya Lunch

Savor the dishes you’ve helped prepare in a shared meal with your hosts, complete with cultural storytelling and the warm hospitality of San Antonio Village.

✨ “This wasn’t just a tour—it felt like being welcomed into someone’s home and history.”

Wear:

• Lightweight, breathable clothing
• Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
• A hat or cap for the sun

Bring:

• Insect repellent
• Reusable water bottle
• Camera or smartphone
• Small daypack
• Sunscreen
• Cash for tips or souvenirs (optional)

• ✅ Suitable for all ages 6+
• ♿ Wheelchair accessible with advance notice
• 🎨 No prior experience in cooking or pottery needed
• 🚫 Not recommended for children under 5 due to open-fire cooking and clay materials