Tour Shaman medicinal plants and waterfalls

If I could give it 10 stars, I would. Tiresa (hope I spelled it right) is an excellent guide; she is extremely knowledgeable and kind. Don Carlos was an excellent driver. From learning about medicinal plants and the lifestyle of the Bri Bri people, the history, culture, and spiritual connection to Mother Earth, to making cacao and learning the entire process, eating a delicious and fresh lunch, to the visit with the shaman and closing with a dip in the waterfall every part of it was 10/10 and I cant stop recommending it to people. I travel all over the world, learning about different indigenous cultures and plants, and I would have to say this experience made it to my top 3 because of how well-rounded, intentional, educational, and valuable it was!

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We had such an amazing time learning about the Bribri tribe. Meeting the shaman and learning about the tribe and their spiritual beliefs was a eye opening experience. Meeting the family afterwards was very educational. What a beautiful way to live, in harmony, completely connected to nature. Thank you so much, we will never forget this experience!

Our experience with Tirsa was one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica. It was so much more than a tour. It was an opportunity to learn about the Bribri culture through the people who live it every day. We had the privilege of meeting with a shaman, learning about medicinal plants from a local family, sharing a delicious traditional meal, and making chocolate from cacao. Every part of the experience felt authentic, welcoming, and deeply meaningful. Tirsa was a wonderful guide who shared her knowledge with warmth and respect, making us feel connected to the culture and the community. We left with a greater appreciation for the Bribri people and their way of life. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for something genuine, educational, and unforgettable. Thank you, Tirsa, for such a special day!

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The tour was absolutely amazing! Enrique was a fantastic guide. There was a highlight after the next one. The visit to the shaman was very special. The tour through the Bri Bri village was very exciting. We were particularly interested in the production of the cocoa paste, which was incredibly delicious. Especially in connection with the banana. A taste I had never tried before, it was simply delicious. The lunch was also excellent. Swimming at the waterfall was the crowning conclusion. Thank you for the impressive day. I can wholeheartedly recommend this tour!!!

Simply magical Mishka accompanied us to discover her culture and traditions with simplicity and much love. The purification experience with him Awá Lessandro was very profound and moved a lot of energy. We met María, Tiffany, and Ana, who accompanied us to discover their medicinal plants; we made cocoa and ate very delicious and authentic food. Totally recommended 100%

Enrique was excellent! Very knowledgeable and considerate of our family and my kids!

I would say this is a must do if you are visiting the Caribbean coast. Our tour guide and translator Enrique was amazing. The Shaman experience was full of information about the BriBri cultural heritage and practices. The little blessing ceremony was a nice touch. The BriBri family we spent time with was our personal favorite. Our lovely BriBri guide with the help of Enrique to translate led us on an amazing plant discovery journey. We enjoyed the chocolate making (and eating) process as well. A filling homemade lunch was provided which was very tasty. We did opt out of the waterfall but by all means go if you want. I do recommend bug spray as was mentioned by the tour operator. Overall it was a great morning tour and well worth the cost. Pura Vida!

This was an experience of a lifetime and one to treasure forever. The forest and the waterfall were stunningly beautiful. We had a Bribri guide, Herman, and a local guide, Jace. They guided us safely through a long hike, took very good care of our comfort with lots of breaks and food (including fruit picked from the forest). Best of all, they told us about the medicinal properties of the plants and about the animals and intricate ecosystem of the forest. Herman generously hosted us for lunch at his house. We learned bribri words and had some glimpses into their culture. We saw two types of toucans, golden tails, and a two-toed sloth, as well as red and green dart frogs and leaf-cutter ants. We ate fresh white cacao fruit plucked from the tree. We swam in the pool under the waterfall. We could not have asked for more. 110% recommended. Excellent value.

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Such a humbling and amazing experience to imerge into the Bribri culture - it was a very rich experience. On top of that @exploracaribecr paired us with Enrrique, a very knowledgeable and culture/nature expert, who made us enjoy and learn at every single moment of our tour!

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Totally worth it! Meaningful and delicious! Our guide Theresa was so warm, open, kind, and knowledgeable! Visiting the Shaman for a healing ritual was meaningful and powerful. Learning about the native plants and abundance provided by the earth was fascinating! Making, eating, and drinking fresh Cacao was so fun and delicious! Connecting in a global women's circle while drinking Cacao was deeply enriching and magical. The waterfall swim was wonderful and refreshing. Overall, experiencing the traditional BriBri way of life was powerful and touched me deeply in my soul. Definitely do it!

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