BriBri Indigenous Village Chocolate Tour, Cahuita and Waterfalls
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• Bribri Indigenous Village & Chocolate Experience
Visit a local Bribri family to learn about ancestral customs, natural medicine, and traditional cacao preparation. Participate in a hands-on demonstration and enjoy tasting fresh organic chocolate made on-site.
• Rainforest Waterfall Hike
Explore the lush jungle on a guided walk to a hidden waterfall. Enjoy time to swim, relax, and soak in the serene natural surroundings.
• Cahuita National Park
Discover one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse parks on a scenic trail walk along the coastline. Spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, colorful birds, and more in their natural habitat.
• Local Cultural Interaction
Gain insights into Afro-Caribbean culture through your local guide, with stories, traditions, and plenty of opportunities to engage with the people and flavors of the region.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mangrove Souvenir and Fruit Shop
Discover the fresh and vibrant flavors of Costa Rica at a local fruit stand, where you’ll have the chance to taste tropical delights like sweet pineapple, juicy papaya, mini bananas, crispy platanitos, ripe watermelon, and even sip fresh coconut water. Sample tastings of fruit and local coffee are complimentary. If you’d like to try a Caribbean patty or a chilled coconut, they’re available for just $1–$2. Right next to the fruit stand, there’s also a small souvenir shop with handmade crafts and local products. You’ll find great gift ideas, including magnets, wooden carvings, and bags of Costa Rica’s famous high-quality coffee, known worldwide for its smooth flavor and rich aroma.
We will visit the houses of the Bribri people, observe their customs and we will have the opportunity to talk to them and ask them the questions that we might have in our mind. They will show you how they prepare chocolate and how they use medicinal plants.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance Fee to waterfalls and cahuita national park
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fee to chocolate tour
Bilingual tour guide
Lunch
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Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended, great guides!!!
D7021QWclaudial,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stayed in Costa Rica in February with a cruise ship for one day. Actually we had booked the excursion "Snorkeling & Cahuita National Park" but it rained all day and was very stormy - snorkeling was so unfortunately impossible. When we got off the ship Rich welcomed us warmly as our guide and offered us this tour as an alternative. Together with our driver Alex she was alone with us all day, super moody and highly motivated to make the most of this bad weather day for us. In the village of BriBri we made chocolate and cocoa together from cocoa beans. An absolute highlight especially for our children. Then we drove briefly to a waterfall and then to Cahuita National Park. Rich patiently searched for us many animals that we would never have found in the bad weather without their help. We were so happy to do the hike with her and not with one of the big tour groups that came to meet us (e.g. from the cruise ships). We've seen her snakes, monkeys, giant ants, frogs, ... and some sloths. Upon our arrival in the morning we were incredibly frustrated that we could not snorkel for turtles but Rich saved us the day. Looking back, she was the best tour guide on our two-week tour! She made us very curious about her country, so we would like to go on a separate Costa Rican holiday again and then book all trips through Syltravel with Rich & Alex :) THANK YOU RICH!
Excellent cocoa, village and waterfall tour!!
Sharron M,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. Cannot say enough. It is a must!!!
We had a great...
Joana P,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience! Our guide Cathy was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about the area and Costa Rica in general. The indigenous chocolate tour was amazing and very delicious. The waterfall and Cahuita are beautiful.
BriBri Cocoa experience
788tommasog,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience. Sheyy guided us around. She introduced us to the community, explaining everything we needed to know and fed our curiosity with all the info possible. We had a very good time. I strongly reccomend this if yiunhave the chance.
Best excursion ever!!
isabellacJ2417KW,May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing amazing amazing!! Truly one of the best excursions I have been on and that’s all thanks to Katerine our tour guide. She truly gave us the best info and guidance, not to mention she showed us some hidden gems. I cannot thank her enough, and look forward to booking with her again if we return to puerto viejo.
Super Tour
mikki en,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice places to see. Was also very nice despite rain. We really had fun, especially the indigenous village was super exciting.
Exciting experience, absolutely worth a visit
Ylva J,Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience, slept out there for 2 nights. Cool boat trip out to the village. Lots of information from the people there. Learn about medicinal plants and chocolate.
Chocolate and laughs… best tour ever!
A8421ENangelaw,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing!!! Fio and YiYi are the BEST!!!! Fio is very knowledgeable about the area and so sweet. Yiyi spotted wildlife with a quickness and willing to stop to see them. Learning about the BriBri people and their traditions was so interesting. Getting to try some of the various natural, herbal medicines was a once in a lifetime experience. And being able to participate in the cacao into chocolate process was fascinating and felt so special. Not to mention, the chocolate was delicious. I would go back in a heartbeat, ESPECIALLY if YiYi and Fio were our fearless (and funny) guides. Loved everything about this tour!
Bribri with Fio and Yiyi
marishah2025,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a tour with Yiyi and Fiorella to the indigenous village of Bribri where we meet a local shaman, tasted traditional medicine and cleansing tonics, and saw the full process of how chocolate is produced from bean to roasting and grinding. We were able to sample delicious chocolate confections in an indigenous ranchero grande. Yiyi and Fiorella had us laughing and learning the whole time! Yiyi knows everyone in the community, stopping at different locations to get us treats. Fiorella was so kind and knowledgeable - we're hoping she'll come visit us so we can give her a tour. I couldn't recommend this trip more!!!
A must - see experience !!
576kellyh,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I had the BEST time doing the chocolate tour in the village !! It was so informative and fun and delicious ! Our guides Fio and Yiyi are amazing !!! I feel like they are new friends ! Highly recommend this tour !!
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