• Maleku Chocolate - The tour kicks off in La Fortuna at 8:00 am. After a scenic 1-hour drive through the northern plains, participants will arrive at the Palenque Tonjibe Indian community and receive a warm welcome from the locals. Following a brief introduction, the tour will proceed with a hike through the village to explore significant aspects of this unique place, including their burial customs, traditional home structures, and the artwork and craftsmanship that currently serve as a source of income. Additionally, the tour will cover the use of cocoa in farming and the creation of traditional clothing.

The journey continues with a walk along a 600-meter (0.37 miles) forest trail to learn about medicinal plants used by ancestors and their benefits today. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe ancient huacas or indigenous tombs.

The tour concludes with a visit to a Palenque, where guests will enjoy a traditional Maleku meal.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Traditional Maleku lunch
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi

• Gratuities

Positioned in the North of Costa Rica, the Maleku Indigenous Reserve houses three separate villages. These are Palenques Margarita, Tonjibe y El Sol, and they all lie within the boundary of the reserve, which covers an expansive area of 2993 hectares (7395 acres). A thousand indigenous individuals form the population here, with 80% of them conversing in their traditional language, Maleku Jaica. This tour enables you to gain an understanding of the tribe’s contemporary lifestyle and the steps they’ve taken to uphold their enduring customs and traditions.

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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