Cocoa and Medicinal Plants Ceremony: Experiencing Deep Connections through Cocoa Ceremonies
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La Fortuna
Experience deep connections and healing through a cocoa and medicinal plants ceremony. Gain clarity, set intentions, and connect with others in a safe, open-hearted environment.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Guatuso - This excursion includes a path where participants can discover the healing properties of various plants and their applications. It also delves into the unique species of local trees with cultural significance, as well as flora utilized in traditional Maleku cuisine.

The experience also features a ceremonial cleansing and blessing for guests using cocoa (chocolate), highlighting the full cocoa process, its cultural significance, and its health benefits. This beverage is traditionally considered a key cultural and spiritual practice. The eldest family member presides over these rituals, following customs and reverence. Each clan selects its own leader to oversee these culturally significant ceremonies.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Discussion of medicinal plants
  • Insights into ancient uses of cocoa
  • Cocoa tasting experience
Additional Information

Cacao ceremonies are beneficial in acquiring clear understanding, establishing goals, and conducting inner improvement and analytical tasks. Being in a hallowed environment lets you withdraw from your regular mental state, enabling you to discover fresh viewpoints and understandings. Depending on the goal of the ceremony, they can also serve as excellent venues to engage with others in a secure, emotionally open setting. Consuming cocoa brings us on the same energy level, which frequently leads to a enhanced, closer relationship with our own selves and others.

Location
Iglesia Católica
142
In front of the Iglesia Católica in La Fortuna town
Cancellation Policy

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

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M8463onhelened
Feb 9, 2024
A magical encounter - I had the chance to experience this magical encounter with a family who is striving to keep the Maleku history and traditions alive, and who is keen to share it with interested foreigners in a very simple way. This felt so much more than a touristic experience - the discovery of their efforts to reforest the land and protect nature, learning about medicinal plants, and the cacaco ceremony were all part of a very spiritual, genuine and extremely touching moment. I would highly recommend it to anyone interest in the Maleku culture, or more generally indigenous traditions. They are setting an example for our crazy materialistic woeld. Thank you Juan for guiding me there :)
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