Indigenous territory and Bribri Falls Talamanca, Costa Rica
Description
In my experiences, people will be able to live and know from the perspective of a local person with indigenous descent. many traditions that are very important to the culture such as medicinal plants, knowing the ceremony house, crafts, cocoa chocolate making and history. and also very important to share with local people and take home a beautiful memory of everything experienced in the place. and then after this beautiful cultural experience. We visited a waterfall in the area where you can swim and enjoy nature. It is an experience that will allow you to connect with the indigenous Bribri culture of the area and appreciate the nature of its surroundings, which very few people managed to visit and learn about the beauty of this culture. And something also very important is that even the little ones who live this experience will learn about one of the best-known cultures in Costa Rica.
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My experience will deepen your knowledge of living the Bribri indigenous culture. One of the most interesting cultures for its way of living in harmony with nature. I will take you to know my towns, where I grew up learning my indigenous roots, transmitted from generation to generation, where we work sustainably helping families in the territories. Thanks to Sibö (The super indigenous being God) I had the opportunity to grow up in the indigenous territories, learn the wisdom of our ancestors, love and care for nature, where I awakened a desire to rescue my culture and share it with the people who visit us. In the territory we will enjoy imposing mountains, beautiful rivers, its Creole cuisine, simple life, ancestral activities, such as the preparation of cocoa, a sacred drink, its Bribri language, its natural medicine and its worldview. It really is a culture rich in knowledge to learn from, in a unique expertise. Ending in a beautiful waterfall
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Pickup Locations & Times
You can locate the meeting point on Google maps by typing Banco de Costa Rica Puerto Viejo Talamanca. It is a very easy meeting point. The place is in the center of Puerto Viejo on the main street
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(36)
Our guide was super friendly, answered all our curious questions, and helped us make our own delicious cacao :) would highly recommend
A MUST do! Elisio was a fantastic guide- highly professional, educational, and friendly. We learned about the Bri Bri culture through historical context but also from Elisio’s personal background and experience as a person of Bri Bri ethnic background. We examined artifacts, and got a succinct history lesson. Firsthand, we experienced roasting cacao beans, grinding in the traditional manner, and finally getting to sample the cacao paste in a carmelized banana which was delicious and nutritious. We learned about the Bri Bri culture and how they have adapted to modern times. Every sense was ignited as there was a lot to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel! We then visited the Bri Bri waterfall and it was a refreshing swim and great because barely anyone else was there in mid-June. Great way to spend a morning and early afternoon and learn about the local culture!
A MUST do! Elisio was a fantastic guide- highly professional, educational, and friendly. We learned about the Bri Bri culture through historical context but also from Elisio’s personal background and experience as a person of Bri Bri ethnic background. We examined artifacts, and got a succinct history lesson. Firsthand, we experienced roasting cacao beans, grinding in the traditional manner, and finally getting to sample the cacao paste in a carmelized banana which was delicious and nutritious. We learned about the Bri Bri culture and how they have adapted to modern times. Every sense was ignited as there was a lot to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel! We then visited the Bri Bri waterfall and it was a refreshing swim and great because barely anyone else was there in mid-June. Great way to spend a morning and early afternoon and learn about the local culture!
Eliseo was a wonderful, friendly guide. He is from the BriBri tribe and culture which gave the tour much more depth and meaning than others we observed. Eliseo shared his culture with a lot of pride and joy. We greatly appreciated the extra time he spent sharing his culture with us, everything from their spiritual beliefs to how they utilize the local plants for food and building. Of course the tour included a demonstration on how to make chocolate, including eating it over roasted bananas and as a drink. We ended the tour at BriBri falls where Eliseo took the time to take photographs of everyone in our group. He even spotted a sloth which was a highlight for several other people in our group who hadn’t seen one yet. I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting the Puerto Viejo/Cahuita area.
Eliseo was great! He shared hos knowledge of his Bri Bri Culture, explained the history and even taught me some Bri Bri language! Very kind! I had a solo tour which was great!! miamià, Eliseo! 🙂
Eliseo was so passionate about sharing his culture and was full of great information. He was wonderful company as well. Tour was really interesting!
The Bri Bri tour is very rewarding. You will see beautiful nature along the river and be taken all the way into the Bri Bri cukture and learn all about making chocolate. The locals are very friendly and welcoming. This is a must for everyone.
Eliseo is a great and passionate guide wanting to share about his Bribri community with others. You will get to hear about the history of the Bribri community, tools they use, how they take advantage of the wildlife around them, make and try some chocolate, and visit a waterfall. Eliseo is very friendly and open to answering questions about his own community and experience.
Directly beforehand, the tour was incredibly great and I would really recommend it. The guide was incredibly nice and jovial, what was directly infected and as a result a generally good mood prevailed in the group. We booked the tour as a couple but were later in a group of 9 people including guide. Eliseo told us about his culture and customs, which was very interesting and educational. You learn a lot of things that you didn't know before and maybe didn't expect. When we made the chocolate, we were allowed to help and taste natural ones. The crowning achievement was the trip to the waterfall. Once there you could change and use toilets. In addition, there were fruits and beverages to help yourself to. The way to the waterfall was a small hike with some steps, just so you were prepared for it. All in all it was very nice and informative with a relaxing finish. I would recommend the tour to anyone who wants to learn a bit about the culture and customs of Bri Bri. A big thank you to Eliseo!!
A wonderful experience, you see that Elisha puts passion in what she does, it was an inexhaustible source of interesting information and overall a really rich and complete experience, highly recommended!!
