Bribri Magic Chocolate and Waterfall Adventure: Immersive Cultural Experience in Puerto Viejo

Experience the Bribri Magic Chocolate and Waterfall Adventure in Puerto Viejo. Immerse yourself in the indigenous culture, learn about medicinal plants, make puréed chocolate, and swim under a breathtaking waterfall. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bribri - The visitor will be at an indigenous family, listen part of the indigenous history, watch and get explanation of the medicinal plants, taste a cocoa fruit, and lastly make chocolate.
  • Cataratas Bribri Talamanca - The clients will visit the waterfall, swim, and have a fruit there.
What's Included
    • Private transportation
    • Fresh local fruit
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

“The journey will commence from Puerto Viejo at 7:45 a.m., with a 30-minute drive to the Bribri Indigenous Reserve. Upon arrival, participants will be welcomed by an Indigenous family eager to share their culture, traditions, and ancestral knowledge of medicinal plants. Guests will have the opportunity to explore a permaculture garden, savor fresh cacao…

Location
Soda Shekina
Calle 213
Nos encontramos en soda Shekina para iniciar el tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(176 Ratings)
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Noemi_b
Mar 1, 2026
Must-do tour! - This tour was absolutely fantastic. We learned so much and had a great time. The nature was stunning and everything was very hands on.
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Uwe
Feb 22, 2026
Very informative and interesting tour - Very informative tour! We do recommend it very much! You get an insight into different plants and how each can be used. Then you make your own chocolate step by step and eat and drink it.
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Carlottasn2092ls
Feb 15, 2026
Nature, chocolate and good company - I did the tour together with my sister. We both thought it was really good, especially because Braulio told us not only about the production of chocolate, but also about the culture and history of BriBri, the medicinal benefits of several plants, among other things. The waterfall at the end was also really cool and easy to reach. All in all, we can highly recommend the tour!
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Gianna_m
Feb 14, 2026
If you love plants, history, chocolate, and waterfalls, THIS is the trip to take - Braulio is an amazing guide. He is knowledgeable, interesting, and has an intimate connection to everything he shares. His English is excellent, and he has a refreshingly positive worldview. The trip to the Bribri family farm was enlightening, and it was very fun to make chocolate from scratch...and then, of course, drink and eat it! The trip to the waterfall was truly something worthwhile. It had been raining a lot in the previous days, so the trail was muddy, and there were some stairs to navigate, but he was very patient and kind, helping us manage it all (literally - holding arms and keeping us upright!) so we could fulfill our dream of swimming in the waterfall waters. He has new, clean transportation, and it was extremely convenient that he picked us up and dropped us off directly from our hotel and another couple from their airb&b. If you love plants, history, chocolate, and waterfalls, THIS is the trip to take and THIS for sure is the person to take it with. I also loved that we were home by 1 PM so that there was plenty of the day left to do other things.
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F1436nmed
Jan 26, 2026
An outstanding experience!! - The tour is beautiful, fascinating and enriching. We were able to learn so much about nature, culture, history, and chocolate :) The hands-on level of experience makes this tour something very special. There is also a chance to purchase hand-made items at a small gift shop. The waterfall experience was an amazing way to end the trip. Braulio is an exceptional guide and wonderful person.
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Tanjabo1464zd
Jan 16, 2026
10 out of 10 - It was the perfect experience! Loved everything about it. Dont think twice about doing this - i highly recommend it!!!!
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Beth_m
Jan 14, 2026
One of a kind - Excellent experience and supports local families. Tour guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Our family was comfortable and we enjoyed the experience.
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Mbtravels2017
Jan 10, 2026
Excellent Guide for an Excellent Tour - The Bribri Magic Chocolate and Waterfall Experience was truly unforgettable. Braulio was an outstanding guide whose deep connection to the community, through his grandmother, really shines throughout the tour. You can immediately feel his passion for the Bribri heritage and his pride in sharing the culture in an authentic and respectful way. He was incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the traditions and history of the Bribri people, but also about the plants and trees we encountered along the way. We had the chance to try a variety of herbs, which made the experience very hands on and engaging. He also made the entire tour fun for the kids, keeping them interested and involved the whole time. The chocolate making was interactive and enjoyable, and the waterfall at the end was a beautiful finishing touch to an already amazing experience. Braulio is a genuinely great person and an excellent guide, and I highly recommend this tour.
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Kathleen
Jan 7, 2026
Super fun! Highly recommended. Learn all about cacao. Roast and mash and enjoy chocolate. Hike to a waterfall and enjoy - Super fun!! Great guide! Learn and experience roasting cacao. Hike to and swim in a waterfall. Highly recommend!!! Great experience.
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473harryz
Jan 7, 2026
Cacao and waterfall!! - Fantastic experience!!! Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. Small group. Interesting and very unique!! Highly recommend!!!! Cocao, medicinal herbs, fun waterfall.
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From $70
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).