Walter Castillo Art Studio

August 18, 2021
by Larry Waight +

Although Walter Castillo was born in Nicaragua, his family fled an ongoing civil war to settle in Belize in 1981. As a curious and talented teenager, Walter Castillo traveled the length and breadth of Belize in order to learn about the many indigenous cultures in the country, living with Maya, East Indian, Creole, and Garifuna communities for four years.

This deep love of both the vivid nature in Belize as well as the various cultural influences inspired Walter Castillo to become a self-taught musician and artist. In 1990, in London, Walter Castillo had his first international exposition followed by other shows in the USA, Taiwan, Portugal, Italy, Germany and soon became internationally known for his vivid use of colors and broad expressionism.

Today, Walter Castillo is one of Belize’s most heralded artists, recognized for his vibrant colors and high-energy drumming. The Walter Castillo Art Studio is a great opportunity for visitors to browse many of Castillo’s finest creations, purchase prints and postcards, and potentially meet the artist himself.

Why You Have To Visit the Walter Castillo Art Studio

Walter Castillo is, perhaps, best known for accurately encapsulating the rhythms and color of life in Belize. Most of his paintings are a joyous celebration of the many different cultures found in Belize as well as spiritually-themed depictions of wildlife.

His art studio is a great opportunity to learn more about the artist and his enthusiasm for positive thinking and the healing power of nature.

Postcards, matted prints, and other memorabilia are also on sale at the premises.

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Where in Belize Is the Walter Castillo Art Studio Located?

The Walter Castillo Art Studio is located in the village of Bullet Tree Falls in central Belize. The Art Studio is a 10-minute drive from the town of San Ignacio.

When Is the Best Time To Visit the Walter Castillo Art Studio?

The Walter Castillo Art Studio does not publish regular hours and recommends that reservations be made for the visit using the official website: waltercastilloart.com. The Art Studio can also be reached by calling (501) 622-4936.

Best Way to Experience the Walter Castillo Art Studio

The Walter Castillo Art Studio is much more than just a dry exposition of the artist’s works. Instead, a visit to the Walter Castillo Art Studio is treated as an experience, often accompanied by the sharing of herbal teas, traditional Maya beverages, fresh-squeezed fruit juices, or a stroll through the grounds.