**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...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
12.5% GST Tax
Dinner is not included in the price of admission but can be purchased for an additional cost on location.
Meeting Points
Departure
The Mayan at Lina 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.
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Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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)...
**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...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
12.5% GST Tax
Dinner is not included in the price of admission but can be purchased for an additional cost on location.
Meeting Points
Departure
The Mayan at Lina 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.
Return
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