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BriBri Shaman Experience: Medicinal Ceremonies, Plant Knowledge, Cacao Making, and Waterfall Visit
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58 Ratings
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Immerse yourself in the BriBri Shaman Experience, where you’ll witness medicinal ceremonies, learn about plant knowledge, participate in cacao making, and visit a stunning waterfall. Join us for a unique and transformative adventure!
Immerse yourself in the BriBri Shaman Experience, where you’ll witness medicinal ceremonies, learn about plant knowledge, participate in cacao making, and visit a stunning waterfall. Join us for a unique and transformative adventure!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Bribri - Experience a magical ceremony with a Bribri Shaman
Go inside an iconic house and learn about the Indigenous Cosmovision
See where the Shaman makes the medicinal plants
Learn about different medicinal plants and how they are used
Swim in the Bribri waterfall
Eat a traditional Bribri meal
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Bribri - Experience a magical ceremony with a Bribri Shaman
Go inside an iconic house and learn about the Indigenous Cosmovision
See where the Shaman makes the medicinal plants
Learn about different medicinal plants and how they are used
Swim in the Bribri waterfall
Eat a traditional Bribri meal
What's Included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Experience the distinct and traditional methods of medicinal ceremonies within the BriBri society. Conducted in the shaman’s residence, you will witness the utilization of medicinal plants. The Shaman will describe the specific benefits of each plant and their healing properties. Post-ceremony, you’ll be introduced to the cacao making process and savour…
Experience the distinct and traditional methods of medicinal ceremonies within the BriBri society. Conducted in the shaman’s residence, you will witness the utilization of medicinal plants. The Shaman will describe the specific benefits of each plant and their healing properties. Post-ceremony, you’ll be introduced to the cacao making process and savour a customary local dish. Concluding this remarkable journey, you’ll hike to a waterfall for an invigorating swim.
- IMPORTANT: WE ONLY OPEN THE RESERVATIONS WITH AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE.
Location
Life Culture Travel Costa Rica
Puerto viejo, talamanca,
Green local in one corner before the beach, one side of the catholic church, next to Canada Butcher
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(58 Ratings)
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Nichollem395
Aug 14, 2025
Immersive cultural tour - I had a wonderful, informative and engaging experience learning about the Bri Bri culture, medicinal plants, and chocolate-making process led by our guide Ricky. He made sure our experience was both a comfortable and memorable one, and took pains to help with translations throughout. I highly recommend!
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Dw4rf
Aug 6, 2025
Very personal and courteous. - Very personal tour to a BriBri shaman and then a tour of the family garden. We were allowed to make chocolate ourselves and eat it.
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868abigails
Jul 31, 2025
Incredible Adventures and Lasting Memories - I truly had one of the most incredible experiences of my life on this trip. It was profoundly enriching, offering a wonderful blend of unforgettable experiences and valuable learning opportunities. I was amazed by how much I was able to see and absorb throughout the journey. Our tour guide was absolutely fantastic, and their expertise truly enhanced the entire experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this trip to anyone—it's something I will cherish forever.
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230hazellel
Jun 2, 2025
Best chocolate tour in Puerto Viejo! - Tirza's chocolate & medicinal plants tour is the best! We learned so much (plants for headache! menstrual cramps! fibers for hammock construction!) and had lots of hands-on experiences: making a thatched roof, roasting & grinding chocolate, eating chocolate with roast bananas, and of course drinking the chocolate drink. Tirza is a knowledgeable and friendly companion and introduced us to many wonderful people at this cultural center, especially Yannette. We could not pass up getting a few souvenirs from the Bribri crafts shop which ended up being our favorites from the trip. The waterfall was a refreshing end to a great day and we got to see lots of wildlife even just on the short path to the pool.
Highly recommended! It was an honor to spend time with people who have stewarded the land with such expertise and intention.
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Prayshuss21
Apr 26, 2025
An experience I won’t forget - It was such an informative and fun experience! Our tour guide Enrique was knowledgeable and friendly. Kept the experience engaging at all times. Learned a lot and gained a new appreciation for the culture we experience! The only thing, the walk returning from the waterfall can be challenging for those with limited mobility.
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B_n_dictes779
Apr 16, 2025
An authentic and inspiring experience - We had a wonderful time with the Bribri community, discovering their culture and cocoa production. The women who welcomed us impressed us with their kindness and their desire to share their knowledge. They made sure to include children in their explanations and demonstrations.
This is the most authentic and inspiring experience of our stay in Costa Rica.
Thank you very much to Tirza, Enrique and the Bribris women who welcomed us 🙏🏻 Mia Mia
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Lydzo
Apr 8, 2025
Wonderful! - Absolutely amazing tour. Lovely, kind, welcoming people ❤️
I loved getting to spend time with the land and the families who care for it.
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Nicolenv5166om
Apr 8, 2025
Definitely worth doing! - This was such a magical experience! It was such an honor getting to learn and spend time with the people and our tour guides were so fun. I couldn’t have asked for a better time. Thank you!
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Odyssey40961826379
Apr 8, 2025
Incredible cultural experience - We had the most amazing experience visiting a Bribri family home and learning how cacao and chocolate are traditionally made. We went as a large group of yoga students in a retreat and everyone was extremely accommodating to our group. Tirza was our guide and we were so lucky to have her show us the importance of keeping the Bribri traditions alive. Hearing her talk of how they value everything in nature and live in harmony with the natural world with love and gratitude was by far our favorite part.
We are planning to return for another yoga retreat next year and hope to join Tiza on more cultural experiences.
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Elero26
Mar 28, 2025
Interesting visit to the Bribri indigenous culture - Mishka from the Bribri indigenous culture came to us. He is an empathetic person and very nice and with a great knowledge of his own culture.
The talk with el.shamán was very interesting and the visit to an indigenous family taught us much about how they live and the uses they give home plant. It was amazing. The truth is that we came expressly to Pueblo Viejo.a make this visit and did not disappoint us
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