Hopkins is a great central location with short day trips to all of Belize's great attractions.
Dining, Tours, Bars
Rating: 10
Reason: Enjoy a slow town at a slow pace on a golf cart or walking. Stop and talk to the locals.
Distance: 20 min. on a golf cart from north river to south river
Mountain top restaurant, waterfall hikes
Rating: 10
Reason: Must do, Beautiful waterfalls, Maya Heights restaurant has amazing views and facility.
Distance: Many to choose from within 1/2 hour drive
Spanish Culture
Rating: 3
Reason: Long drive from anywhere, nothing to see, border town.
Distance: 3.5 hour drive north
Fly in, Fly out
Rating: 2
Reason: Fly in, fly out, nothing to see in Belize City.
Distance: 2 hour drive north, OR 15 min. flight + 20min. taxi
Motorcycle ride
Rating: 3-5
Reason: Nothing to see down here, but it's a fun easy motorcycle ride for beginners.
Distance: 2 hours south
Catch and Cook Tours
Rating: 10
Reason: Must do! Island hopping, snorkeling, fishing, eating
Distance: 30 min. boat ride east
MAYAN RUINS
Local Dining, Beautiful Drive
Rating: 7-10
Reason: Depends if you like Ruin tours or not.
Distance: 2 hour drive west
TOURISTY BEACH TOWN
Shopping, Eating, Wandering
Rating: 8
Reason: Fun day trip, only 1 hour drive
Distance: 1 hour drive south
Golf cart tours, Touristy
Rating: 4
It's gone down lately
Better experience renting a golf cart in Hopkins.
Distance: 20min. drive to Dangriga airport, 30min. flight north
Golf cart tours, Touristy
Our Rating: 5
Reason: You can do all the same things in Hopkins
Distance: 20min. drive to Dangriga airport, 30min. flight north