The Garifuna people arrived on the Honduran coast in 1797 and today live in seaside villages all along the Caribbean shore. UNESCO recognizes their language, music and dance as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Near La Ceiba, the communities of Sambo Creek and Corozal are less than an hour away by car.
What to expect
A visit to a Garifuna community is relaxed and personal: talking with people in the village, listening to drums and punta music, learning about their history and tasting their food. Don’t leave without trying tapado (seafood soup in coconut milk), coconut bread and fried fish with plantains.
Good to know
- Where: Sambo Creek and Corozal, east of La Ceiba on the road to Trujillo.
- Special date: April 12 is Garifuna Day in Honduras, with music and celebrations in many communities.
- Be respectful: ask before photographing people, and buy local food and crafts so tourism benefits the community directly.
How to book
Get in touch through our contact page and we will help you arrange a visit with transport from La Ceiba.
Keep exploring
Boats to Cayos Cochinos, home to another Garifuna village, also leave from Sambo Creek. You can also see all the things to do in La Ceiba or find hotels and restaurants in the business directory.
Photo: Dennis García, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
