Cultural tour of the Bribri Indian with Cocoa and Falls.
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the living culture of the Bribri people in Watsi
Delve into an authentic experience that connects you to the ancestral history and wisdom of the Bribri indigenous people. He knows his traditional way of life, his clothing made with natural fibers, hunting instruments and the sacred use of medicinal plants. At Casa Usure, a sacred place, you will learn about its worldview and creation of life.
The favorite part, the cocoa process : you will make everything from scratch and grind with the indigenous women, and then enjoy a delicious chocolate accompanied by Creole bananas. You will also try a typical lunch served in leaves, as they do.
To close the day, we will visit a waterfall, where in addition to cooling off you can observe poisonous frogs, the same ones that the indigenous people used to poison their spears.
End this magical experience by drinking a pipe water in the middle of nature. A cultural, natural and transformative experience that will remain in your heart.
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
Bribri
Having travelled by car from Cocles to indigenous Watsi territory, we will arrive at the property of an indigenous family, where we will learn about their ancestral lifestyle, the use of medicinal plants in our skin, a guided visit to the Usure (holy house) and the process of making chocolate from scratch and finally we will have an indigenous style lunch served in leaf and without cutlery.
Hone Creek
After leaving indigenous territory, we will venture to one of our waterfalls in the area, which has a waterfall of 17 meters high, plus more pools perfect for relaxing in the water and receiving natural massages with water falling on your body. Where we'll have a refreshing coconut water
What‘s Included
Lunch
Entry into indigenous territory and entry for the falls
be given cocoa, a natural soft drink and also a pipe water
Customers must travel with their own car
crafts are not included, they are part of what indigenous people make and sell in their shop
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Cultural tour of the Bribri Indian with Cocoa and Falls.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authenticity and ethics
MariaEB94,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! One of the best tours I've ever done. Authentic and ethically acceptable. Our guide Francisco from Limón has a profound and very nuanced knowledge of Bribri culture. The place we visited is run from A to Z by the Bribri themselves. You benefit directly from the visits. The food was delicious. The waterfalls, like all the nature in Costa Rica, were very beautiful. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about the indigenous culture of the country in a responsible way. 10/10
Here you can learn the Bribri way of life and prepare cocoa
B6983JGolivert,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience. Getting to know the Bribri indigenous people. Francisco was a perfect guide. He explained everything wonderfully to us, responded to our questions and was very nice and open. We got to know many plants and once roasting and preparing cocoa ourselves was unique. Also the lunch, served in a leaf was very delicious. You can only recommend this experience to anyone.
The best we have experienced so far!
Sightseer595838,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and informative tour. Absolutely worth seeing! Catato was very authentic. The cocoa pie top. Our guide Francisco just awesome.
A Can't Miss Experience!
The Heart Of Travel,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re coming to the Caribbean, you definitely have to do this tour — it’s the perfect mix of culture and nature. I absolutely loved it and 100% recommend it. Yara, the guide, has deep knowledge about the Indigenous people of the area, and on this tour, we truly got to do a bit of everything. My favorite part was learning how to make chocolate from scratch — and it honestly makes you feel so happy! We also learned a lot about medicinal plants, used them as natural makeup, and saw several types of frogs that are native to the region. We explored the Bribri Indigenous worldview and had a traditional meal in Oja, which I found amazing. After leaving the Bribri territory, we visited a waterfall. It was so refreshing and peaceful — the nature around was absolutely beautiful, and being in the water felt like a natural shoulder massage. Thank you, Yara! I hope to come back to the Caribbean soon
A deeply enriching experience in Bri Bri.
477enricaa,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spending the day in a Bri Bri household was one of the most enriching and eye-opening experiences I’ve had in Costa Rica. We learned about traditional ways of life, natural medicine, and many local plants and their uses. We prepared the cacao drink in the traditional way, it was delicious, especially served with boiled plantain. Understanding the deep connection between the Bri Bri people and the land, their cosmology, and beliefs was truly fascinating. We ended the day with a delicious traditional meal, eaten by hand on a banana leaf. Francisco’s storytelling was captivating, and his passion for preserving and sharing the Bri Bri heritage is contagious. You walk away not only having learned something new but feeling more connected to the earth, to ancestral wisdom, and to the importance of cultural preservation. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.
A Truly Authentic and Unforgettable Experience with Yara
kevinlO5458NW,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most meaningful experiences we had in Costa Rica! Yara is an incredible guide – knowledgeable, warm, and deeply connected to the indigenous Bribri community she introduced us to. The traditional lunch was delicious, and learning about the culture felt truly special, not staged. You could feel the respect for nature and culture and authenticity of the place in every moment. The waterfall stop on the way back was the perfect, refreshing end to an unforgettable day. Huge thanks to Yara and the indigenous community for welcoming us - you’re offering something truly unique and powerful. We left with a big smile and enjoy looking back on those unforgettable experience now in our daily lives! Highly recommended!
Tour cultural
mar ad420,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this tour, I did it with son. We learned a lot about Bribri culture, our favorite part was learning about medicinal plants. And obviously, the cocoa part. To close with a golden clasp, the cataract was super relaxing. I recommend this tour if you want to learn about culture and know the Caribbean.
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