Bribri Magic Chocolate and Waterfall Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

We will leave Puerto Viejo at 8 am, then drive for like 30 minutes, arrive at the Bribri Indigenous reserve, where we’ll join an Indigenous family, learn about their culture and a variety of medicinal plants. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about of the Bribri culture, permaculture garden, taste the cacao fruit, make puréed chocolate. After it, on the way back we will visit a refreshing waterfall in the mountains of Talamanca. Participants can swim in the large pool under the falls. After all, we will return to Puerto Viejo.

Many thanks.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Fruta

El transporte no esta incluido, pero se puede ayudar a organizar con anticipacion.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

La Costa de Papito

300 mts north of Rio Cocles, Cocles Costa Rica

Hotel Casa Bonita

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica

Hotel Yare

Ruta a Manzanillo, 4KM de Puerto Viejo Talamanca Cocles Costa Rica

Hotel Shawandha Lodge

C. Shawandha Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica

Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort

Playa Cocles, 1.5 Km. South Puerto Viejo Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica

Hotel Banana Azul

Playa Negra, 1 Km North of Super SK Cahuita Costa Rica

Hotel Pura Vida

Avenida 67, South Of Bus Stop 270 m Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica

Hotel Black Beach Ecolodge

Calle El Vivero, Playa Negra Eco lodge Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica

Ocean's Breeze Apartment and Rooms

Calle Azania Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica

What To Expect

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.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Cataratas Bribri Talamanca

The clients will visit the waterfall, swim, and have a fruit there.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Bribri Magic Chocolate and Waterfall Experience

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

157 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

150

Interesting Alternative
terisH2406HH,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Braulio took us to a smaller farm for a very hands-on personal tour. The walk was easy and informative. Great alternative to the "beach vibe" where we are staying. Then we drove to the waterfall. There is hiking involved and lots of stairs. I am a senior with bad knees - I managed but it was a little challenging. Pretty place and we watched some young men climb the rocks and dive off. Braulio is funny, talkative and knowledgeable. Good experience.
Recommended tour!!
brittd506,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience! Hands-on, trying lots of things! Nice guide with a lot of personal experience, nice to get to know Bribri culture. Fun end in waterfalls
it was a fun and...
Kathy M,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
it was a fun and informative. Tour took us through the plant to the bean, how its harvested and dried and baked and shelled and them we made the coco butter. Very interesting tour. I would recommend.
Good chocolate making, poor handling of skipped waterfall experience
lukbut,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I enjoyed the guided walk through the native family’s garden and the explanation of all the herbs and plants and how they are used for medicinal reasons. It was also nice to grind the chocolate beans together and make a tasty chocolate paste that we spread on a BBQ’d banana. Unfortunately, due to heavy rainfall, we couldn’t complete the waterfall hike and swim. I was disappointed that even when requested, only a refund of $2 for the waterfall entry was offered, even though we were dropped off back at our hostel after just over 3 hours and this was meant to be a half day tour. The organiser should handle adverse weather better by communicating that the waterfall section cannot be completed (not his fault) and providing an appropriate refund, not keeping all the money anyway! It was also not what I expected as the native family does not have an ancient history of cultivating cocoa like in Mexico, but rather a relatively modern one that was introduced to them by international companies. I’m afraid I wouldn’t recommend this to a friend, sorry!
Highly highly Recomend!!!
Sally R,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Much more than we expected. Brualio was knowledgeable, friendly and professional about local history, chocolate processing from making the bowl we would use later to step bt step through the process to chocolate banana treats and beverages. The plants insects and frogs he located for us enhanced our hike to the waterfall.
Great experience!
605mariew,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Braulio was an excellent guide! The Bribri people, especially the children, loved his visit. We learned so much about the plants and their medicinal purposes, along with participating in making chocolate and an extra special treat!
Definitely worth it...
dave911nj,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Braulio was the perfect guide taking us to see the indigenous BriBri tribe. We learned about the different floral and trees, made chocolate, and visted a beautiful waterfall. Definitely worth it.
Unforgettable Tour!
Lindsay A,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience for our family. Braulio was very kind and knowledgeable about all things Costa Rica Caribe. We didn’t just learn about chocolate - there was so much more. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to learn about and experience the Bribri culture. We are very grateful to Janet and her family for sharing their farm and home with us. We will never forget it! Pura Vida!
Fun mix of activities. We...
Kelsey B,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun mix of activities. We learned a lot about cocoa, medicinal plants, and the chocolate making process, as well as the indigenous Bribri culture. Getting to cool off by swimming in the waterfall was a nice bonus.
Educational and exciting
travelso2020,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an incredible experience. Braulio, our tour guide was top notch. He was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. The chocolate tour was an unforgettable experience. Definitely a great tour to book if you're in this part of town.