If you’ve built an impressive reputation for sleuthing out small, little-known but idyllic destinations in places off the beaten path, add Hopkins Belize to your list. But keep it to yourself so this little corner of the earth isn’t overrun by humanity, forcing you to begin your search for tranquility anew! Since the village is only a three mile stretch, you’ve myriad transportation options: Rent ATVs, motorbikes, golf courses or just walk everywhere.

Where to Stay in Hopkins

Everything from pricey resorts to humble hostels are available in Hopkins, so see what fits your lifestyle. Tuck into Hopkins Bay Resort for amenities like cable TV and a kitchenette, book accommodations at the All Seasons Guest House (one mile south) if a nicely appointed theme room (Jungle, Bamboo, Butterfly or Orchid) strikes your fancy or repair to an eco-resort--the Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort—located within a nature reserve one mile south of Hopkins. If you’re loaded with everything but cash, the Funky Backpackers Hostel will do nicely. The Villa Verano and Caribbean Shores offers private luxury villas, so if this is your idea of Nirvana, bring the plastic.

Other top places to check out: Almond Beach Resort, Hopkins Inn, Jungle Jeanie, Siere Del Mar, Coconut Row Hotel, Jaguar Reef, Belizean Dreams and Parrot Cove.

Where to Eat in Hopkins

Even a foodie will rave about Hopkins’ restaurant scene. Sample hudut, a traditional soup of coconut milk, onions, snapper and spices and served with a side of mashed plantains. Belize classics, hudut and tapado, are specialties of Ella’s Cool Spot, where both are cooked to order and require advance notice! Driftwood Pizza puts a Belize spin on this Italian classic and you’ll be entertained by local drummers deserving a tip while your pie bakes. Sample ethnic Garifuna cooking at Yugadah or patronize Taste of India where vegetarian dishes are plentiful. Stop at Innies, famous for coconut-crusted fish and prices so low, it could be your frequent dining spot. The Frog’s Point and Thongs Cafés are pricey but worth a stop, too.

Things to Do & See in Hopkins

For a small town, Hopkins is a true hot bed of activity! Dive at Glover’s Atoll (the cheapest place to get certified in Belize), windsurf, snorkel, kayak, canoe, go birding, hike, visit local wildlife havens or do absolutely nothing. That said, hardly anybody leaves Hopkins without taking drumming lessons at LeBeha Drumming Center, a cultural landmark that's tons of fun. Pack a month’s worth of thrills into a day by going to Mayflower Bocawina National Park where swimming, ziplining, Mayan ruins and more are available from dawn to dusk. Don’t forget to shop for souvenirs at stops like Garimaya Gift Shop and Gallery, where hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind treasures await.

How to Get to Hopkins

Hopkins is located four miles east of the Southern Highway at the Mile 10 Exit. If you must rely on public transport, catch a bus to Placencia and walk to Hopkins or arrange for Untame Belize to pick you up and transport you to this beautiful and charming village. If your point of origin is more distant, fly into Dangriga, the closest airport to Hopkins, and arrange with Untame Belize to pick you up from there. Plenty of people hitchhike here, but traffic is sparse and you could be schlepping luggage, so if you’re impatient and don’t want to resemble a Bedouin, book your transportation and shuttles with Untame Belize!

Once in Hopkins, you can even rent an ATV to explore and discover the area at your own pace. Contact Untame to learn more about Hopkins Belize!

Are you interested in enjoying a wonderful vacation in Dangriga, Belize? One of the best ways to get there is with a shuttle from Untame Belize.

Dangriga is Belize's cultural capital, a thriving coastal town in southeastern Belize where indigenous musical styles like punta and punta rock were born. Primarily an ethnic Garifuna town, Dangriga is a lively, colorful town where you can hear traditional drums being played on every corner and karaoke bars stay open all night.

As all international flights into Belize land at the Philip Goldson Airport in Belize City, most visitors wanting to travel to Belize begin their journey in Belize City. Domestic airlines Maya Island Air and Tropic Air offer multiple daily flights from Belize City to Dangriga, but this is the most expensive way to travel.

You could, if you like, choose to drive to Dangriga from Belize, but that requires either renting a car or hiring a taxi, both of which involve unique challenges. There's also a nationwide public bus network, but buses are often overcrowded and make multiple stops. Instead of suffering for the sake of saving a few bucks, it's far easier to rely on Belize transfers that get you right where you want to go with no hassle.

The easiest and most comfortable way to get to Dangriga is with a shuttle from Untame Belize. With a large fleet of modern, spacious vans, Untame provides door-to-door service to and from anywhere in the country. Whether you're heading to a resort, lodge, hotel, or private residence (AirBNB), Untame Belize's shuttle service will get you there in comfort and style.

Every Untame Belize shuttle comes with powerful air conditioning, wireless internet, and more than enough space for several passengers and their luggage. Instead of trying to negotiate the rugged terrain of Belize yourself, it's far more pleasant to relax and travel in style. Best of all, Untame Belize shuttle prices are calculated by distance traveled, so groups can save a lot of money by choosing Belize shuttles from Untame.

Although Untame does not offer a Belize shuttle discount code at this time, Untame offers very competitive prices for their Belize airport shuttle and other point-to-point transportation services. Untame Belize can also arrange for stops along the way, including at restaurants that only locals know about, panoramic views, ancient Maya ruins, and animal education centers.

For all of your ground transportation needs, rely on Untame Belize.

The village of Hopkins is a popular destination for visitors because of its fabulously beautiful beaches and picturesque setting on the Caribbean coast. If you're heading to Hopkins on your vacation, you'll likely be landing at the Philip Goldson Airport just a few miles north of Belize City.

From the airport, you have several options on how to get to Hopkins. Domestic flights are available several times a day from Belize City to Dangriga, and from there, it's about a 30-minute drive to get to Hopkins. This is, by far, the most expensive option, and visitors should be aware that the aircraft is an extremely small and crowded "puddle jumper."

Other options for getting to Hopkins from the Belize International Airport include renting a car at the airport or in downtown Belize City. To get to Hopkins, the journey is around 52 miles long and requires following the George Price Highway to Belmopan and then taking the Southern Highway to Hopkins Village, a journey of around two and a half hours if you don't take any wrong turns.

The cheapest way to get to Hopkins is by public bus. It'll only cost you a few dollars to ride the bus, but first, you have to connect to Dangriga, a journey of about three hours. Once in Dangriga, you'll have to get a second bus.

Easily the most comfortable and simple way to get to Hopkins is with a shuttle from Untame Belize. Using spacious, modern vans with plenty of room for your travel party and luggage, Untame Belize shuttles offer door to door service to every hotel, lodge, resort, and private residence (such as AirBNB) in Hopkins.

Best of all, when you choose to take an Untame Belize shuttle to Hopkins, you can sit back and relax and enjoy the journey. The two and a half-hour voyage will fly by in an instant as the trip passes through some of the most picturesque areas of Belize. In fact, many visitors traveling to Hopkins like to stop along the way to snap photos or to enjoy some food from one of the many roadside restaurants along the way.

Untame Belize shuttles are priced by the distance traveled, so groups can save substantially over airfare or the cost of renting their own vehicle. All of Untame's shuttles come with air conditioning and wireless internet.

If you're heading to Hopkins Village, choose an Untame Belize shuttle.

One of the most beautiful and exciting natural attractions in Belize is Davis Falls. Located in the southeastern Stann Creek District, Davis Falls is the second-tallest waterfall in Belize. Cascading more than 500 feet (150 meters) to a deep, 75-foot (23-meter) pool below ideal for swimming and cooling off on a hot day, Davis Falls is located in the heart of a pristine jungle landscape.

Just adjacent to Davis Falls is one of the largest citrus fruit orchards in the country. One of the most popular ways to explore the beauty of Davis Falls is with an ATV tour of the area. Starting at the citrus orchards, the ATV tour takes participants into inaccessible areas of the surrounding jungle in order to experience the natural beauty of the area and learn more about the astounding plants and animals of Belize.

The ATV tour of Davis Falls also includes a stop at Lynam. Once a notorious prison during the colonial era, Lynam is now an abandoned facility. Touring this eerie site allows participants to catch a glimpse of Belize's long history while also serving as a great place to stop and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the jungle.

The ATV tour continues down the winding route that leads to Davis Falls. The twisting dirt road crosses no fewer than seven different watercourses along the way. Too steep and treacherous for ordinary vehicles, the path to Davis Falls is only accessible to rugged ATVs or by intrepid hikers.

The best place to stay in order to experience all the beauty of Davis Falls and to explore the nearby trails on an ATV is the Davis Falls Inn. A small, family-run hotel operated by native Belizeans with deep roots in the area, the Davis Falls Inn offers comfortable, clean rooms in a beautiful location where the air is perfumed by the nearby citrus orchards. Davis Falls Inn has its own restaurant on site where travelers can enjoy heaping helpings of home-cooked Mexican, Belizean, and international fare.

Untame Belize specializes in organizing tours of Belize, including ATV tours of Davis Falls, boat safaris along the well-named Monkey River, and hikes through the gorgeous wilderness of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve.

Untame Belize also offers shuttle and ground service to and from anywhere in the country. With regular service to/from the international airport in Belize City, Untame Belize provides courteous, professional transportation to any resort, hotel, or lodge in the country, including the Davis Falls Inn.