Taino Immersion: Discover Puerto Rican Indigenous Culture in an Afternoon
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Immerse yourself in Puerto Rican indigenous culture with a Taino immersion experience. Explore Taino history, participate in interactive workshops, and transform into a Taino for a unique photography session.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jardn Botnico y Cultural William Miranda Marn - A short 30-minute ride away from the meeting spot, visit with a former spiritual Taino priest turned master potter in a intimate pottery studio for a ceramics workshop delving into the history of Ancestral Taino & Neo Modernism pottery as well as learning about general Taino fashion.

Then go to a well-manicured and historical botanical garden to explore the luscious grounds and cultural pre-Columbian museum to learn about the Taino ethnicity; the Taino Indian: notable achievements, kingdom, social classes, beliefs and downfall.

Followed by partaking in a Taino- Inspired dance workshop amongst maracas & flutes in a recreated ceremonial site.

Then, discover indigenous fashion as you transform into a Taino-look alike, complete with tribal face painting, outfit and use props for a Taino- Inspired photography session for you, your guest and other participants followed by free-time in the botanical garden perfect for making elective lunch purchases, meditating or exploring followed by returning to the meeting spot.

What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Entrance to Cultural Botanical Garden & Pre-Columbian Museum
  • Taino-inspired photoshoot with face painting, costumes, and props, including 5 edited digital photos
  • Workshops on Taino pottery and spiritual dance
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive cultural Taino immersion and sensory experience where you feel like your part of an indigenous community for an afternoon!

You will discover Taino history in Puerto Rico, visit a Pre-Columbian Taino Museum and partake in interactive dance and pottery workshops by a former member of a local Taino tribe.

Then, you will have the chance to play dress up and transform into a Taino for a special photography session inspired by the Puerto Rican first indigenous inhabitants in a well manicured botanical garden!

Location
Chili's Grill & Bar
Calle los Romero
Meeting Spot: Outlets of Montehiedra; Caribbean Cinemas Entrance
Cancellation Policy

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

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Smolt2020
Sep 22, 2023
OUT OF BUSINESS - Will take your money still though - They removed all the comments but please note this company seems to no longer be operating. You can book and it will take your money as usual, but you will be waiting for a bus/guide that never comes and the inability to reclaim your money
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