Belize Spice Farm & Botanical Gardens in Golden Stream Village, Belize
The Belize Spice Farm and Botanical Gardens is a big attraction in Belize. There is great variety in the plants grown here. We were able to take a tour on a tractor pulled trailer, which seats about twelve people. There is also option of a golf cart for smaller tour groups. There are also tricycle carts and a walking option. The hour long tour is educational and interactive. The driver or guide will pull different leaves or bark for you to smell and even taste. We saw nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and more, before they are turned into the nicely pre-packaged spices we see on grocery store shelves.
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Travel
Southern Highway, Hellgate, Belize
Coordinates: 16.3452° N, 88.7990° W
Cost & Admission
Daily, 7am-4pm
Costs are here since they vary. Range from $15 to $30 for an adult.
Food
Buffet/restaurant on site.
*We went as an excursion from a cruise line so a buffet was arranged for us where we purchased by weight.
Activities
Learning about plants and how spices are made.
Tips
The spices are very fresh and straight from the source. Make sure it’s something you can bring back to your country. I got a pack of ground curry leaves and it is very potent. Their chocolate is good too.