Cahuita National Park, Bri-Bri Tribe & Ma-Cu Waterfall: A Journey Through Nature and Culture
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Cahuita
Embark on a captivating journey through nature and culture in Cahuita National Park, the Bri-Bri Tribe, and the Ma-Cu Waterfall. Encounter wildlife, learn about indigenous traditions, taste delicious chocolate, savor local cuisine, and rejuvenate in a hidden jungle oasis.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cahuita National Park - The tour starts with a nature walk on Cahuita National Park, one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. You will have the opportunity to learn about nature and see wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, raccoons, coats and more. You will also learn about the history and culture of the South Caribbean of Costa Rica.
  • Bribri - We will head to the Bri-Bri Tribe, an indigenous community that preserves its ancestral traditions and knowledge. And with one of the local families, You will learn about their traditions, use of medicinal plants, natural dyes, and their language. You will also witness the traditional preparation of cacao, the sacred food of the gods. You will taste the delicious chocolate and learn all about it.
    Next, we will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by a Bri-Bri cook in a very traditional way where you will savor the flavors of the local cuisine.
  • Cataratas Bribri Talamanca - We will visit the Ma-Cu Waterfall, a hidden gem in the jungle. Walk in the forest for about 20 minutes and get to a beautiful waterfall where you will have the chance to relax in the refreshing pool and eat some fresh fruit. We will end the day with fresh coconut water to hydrate your body.
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Assorted snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Our journey starts off on foot in the wildlife-laden landscape of Cahuita National Park, where nature thrives in full force. You’ll get a direct look at exotic creatures including monkeys, sloths, and coatis, among others. Alongside this, you’ll be educated about the unique South Caribbean history and culture. The path then leads us to the Bri-Bri Tribe, a native group living in symbiosis with the environment and dedicated to the conservation of their inherited customs and wisdom. You’ll have the opportunity to discover their use of various plant species and deep recapitulation of their culture. One of the key attractions is their traditional method of cacao preparation, known as a holy food. Tasting this divine chocolate while learning about its making is an enlightening experience.

Then, we relish a delectable lunch crafted by a Bri-Bri chef in the most authentic style, promising a rich experience of local flavors. The journey then leads to the secret beauty of the Ma-Cu Waterfall nestled in the heart of the jungle. You’ll have a chance to unwind in its invigorating pool and enjoy some fresh fruits. We wrap up the excursion with hydrating fresh coconut water.

Location
Cahuita National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christiane
Feb 24, 2024
Informative and eventful excursion - Overall, a very interesting and informative tour and highly recommended. First we went to Cahuita National Park. Here, with our guide Adrian, we were able to discover many animals that you would never see without an experienced guide. Then we went to the waterfall. Adrian offered us delicious fresh pineapple with cookies. Then we went on to the Bri Bri, where we learned a lot about this indigenous people. Then we were able to help with chocolate and cocoa production and then taste it. Adrian is super nice and told us a lot about the flora and fauna and the development of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and was open to all questions. Many thanks to Adrian for this wonderful day.
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Louisonb952
Nov 28, 2023
Amazing experience - After a first visit with Adrian, he suggested this tour according to what we were interested in and he was spot on! The whole experience was amazing. He was constantly looking for animals for us to see and helped us understand a part of the Costa Rican history. Concerning the tour, the walk through Cahuita park was very nice along the beach and allowed us to see monkeys, sloths, and plenty of birds. The BriBri tribe was very welcoming and we learned how they traditionally made cacao. It was amazing! Finally, the waterfall was the perfect way to finish the day with a refreshing swim and fresh fruit! Gracias por todo Adrian! Pura vida
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Roman_s
Nov 23, 2023
You ll see a lot in just one day - Definitely worth it! Adrian speaks perfect english and has experiences of guiding everywhere in the country and he just started on his own in Puerto Viejo thats why he doesnt have many reviews yet. He even provided us informations and recommendations beyond the tour itself. Cahuita is beautiful park, you will most likely see sloths, monkeys, snakes, plenty of interesting plants and much more. In BriBri you can taste amazing cacao, cocoa and chocolate and get amazing local dish. I was overall very satisfied
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W5596kievar
Nov 21, 2023
Absolutely amazing - Adrian was an amazing guide. He provided a lot of interesting facts and taught us a lot about history, wildlife and the people living in the area. At the same time it felt like traveling with a good friend and not at all like a guided tour. I totally recommend this trip. You will see and learn a lot more than you will going on your own. It is absolutely worth the money.
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403valentinaw
Sep 22, 2023
Cahuita, Bri-Bri and Ma-Cu - What an amazing experience we had, Adrian is a great tour guide who speaks fluent English and taught us a lot. He is very knowledgeable with facts about animals and plants. We had a blast learning about the culture and how the chocolate was made and used for many cultural things. Spotting the animals was lots of fun as we have a small child. He gave us some fresh fruit that was delicious and the waterfall was stunning and refreshing. It was definitely worth it, we will definitely use his service again. Thank you for the great memories and wonderful experience for my family and I.
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