Bribri Indigenous Reserve (+/- 4h)
luis
Luis is a local resident. He will welcome you into his home and family. He is not a tourist guide, but a true villager and an active member of the Bribri community, sharing his daily life, culture, and traditions with you.
Only 35 minutes from the hotel
To reach Luis’s place, you can come with your own vehicle or by taxi. The journey takes you through the Bribri village, where you will cross a small bridge on foot before arriving. Along the way, you will meet local residents and experience daily village life. The place is very rustic, simple, and authentic, far from tourist routes. A truly immersive experience that allows you to fully connect with Bribri culture.
Price
46 dollars per person, including the discovery of Bribri culture, stories and traditions, an introduction to medicinal plants, learning how to make chocolate, a tasting, and a traditional meal.
Authentic Bribri cultural experience
The Bribri are one of the oldest indigenous peoples in Costa Rica. They mainly live in the southern Caribbean region, particularly around Talamanca, near Puerto Viejo and Cahuita. Deeply connected to nature, the Bribri preserve ancestral traditions based on respect for the land, plants, and forest spirits. Their culture is passed down orally through stories, medicinal knowledge, and traditional practices such as cacao cultivation and chocolate making. Visiting the Bribri community offers an authentic immersion into a simple, sustainable way of life deeply rooted in Costa Rican culture.
Share more than just an activity: experience a unique and authentic moment immersed in Bribri culture.
Get ready to share more than just a tour: you will be welcomed into the daily life of Luis and his family. You’ll discover their traditions, culture, and everyday life in a simple, rustic setting, far from tourist circuits. Be ready to get your hands a little dirty, participate in farm activities, and fully immerse yourself in this authentic experience.
Cacao experience: from bean to taste
Learn to make your own traditional chocolate with Luis and his family, exploring each step from fermentation to grinding and molding the cacao. At the end of the workshop, taste your freshly made chocolate and enjoy this unique experience inspired by Bribri traditions.
