Garifuna Culture Tour and Mangrove Cruise
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Dive into the Garifuna traditions through punta music, dance, and cuisine, and take a leisurely cruise along mangrove channels
The Garifuna People are a unique ethnic group with their own unique culture, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The Garinagu (plural of Garifuna) are descendants of Carib, Arawak, and West African people, and are mostly dedicated to woodwork, fishing, and farming
Their history on Roatán started with a group of Garifunas deported after trying to avoid Great Britain from colonizing the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent in 1635. They settled in Punta Gorda, on the Northside, where they rebuilt their culture
Notably, these African descendants were never made slaves, and they display their pride through the conscious preservation of their long-standing cultural traditions.
Visit the village of Oakridge, board a cayuco (motorized wooden canoe also called Dory) and cruise towards Jonesville, where the mangrove tunnels are located
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Facilities
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
4 hours
Available in English, Spanish
What's included
- Round Trip Transportation
- Visit Punta Gorda village
- Garifuna music and dance show on the beach
- FREE Island Tour
- English and Spanish Guide
- Ticket for the mangrove tour boat
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
Where you'll meet
Meet your Roatan 21 Tours guide or driver at the hotel lobby or the Port Meeting Point to start your tour. They'll be holding a sign with your party name on it.
Cruise Passengers check meeting point instructions here: https://roatan21tours.com/roatan-port-meeting-point/
All Passengers check Frequently Asked Questions: https://roatan21tours.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Operated by
Roatan 21 Tours
Important information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels