Had I not stayed in such disappointing accommodation, Hopkins would have rated high in my ‘places to visit’ in Belize. Out of character, I decided to book a room in advance, a decision I would live to regret; once the deposit is paid there is no going back!<\/p>\n
This friendly, slightly scruffy, coastal village attracts travelers looking to soak up sea breezes and Garifuna culture. It’s an unpretentious place and makes a good base for explorations to the cays, reefs and islands. It’s also a great place to meet locals and fellow travellers, though for me, not at hostal Funky Dodo!<\/p>\n
Founded in 1942 by people from Newtown, a nearby Garifuna settlement that was destroyed by a hurricane, the village is named after Frederick Charles Hopkins, a Catholic priest who drowned in the waters here in 1923.<\/p>\n
Hopkins stretches about 1.5 miles along the coast and is divided by the 4.5 mile sealed Hopkins Rd from the Southern Hwy into North Side and South Side.<\/p>\n
If I was a betting man I would suggest that hostal ‘Funky Dodo’ is heading for the same fate as it’s name sake. Of course I could be completely wrong – good quality, cheap, accomodation is currently hard to find in Hopkins. I don’t mind doing basic but I do mind paying above basic prices.<\/p>\n
Positives: Met some really interesting people, including three gorgeous chicas from England. Enjoyed some fantastic food – especially the Jerk Chicken – hot and spicy.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The beautiful clean beach at Hopkins<\/p><\/div>
<\/a>My overpriced prison cell at Hostal Funky Dodo.<\/p><\/div>
<\/a>The long overdue “Full English”.<\/p><\/div>
\nNext stage: Belize City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Had I not stayed in such disappointing accommodation, Hopkins would have rated high in my ‘places to visit’ in Belize. Out of character, I decided to book a room in advance, a decision I would live to regret; once the … Continue reading