Costa Rica
Mother earth tour
A comprehensive three-day experience immersing in medicinal plant knowledge and cultural exchange with the Bribri indigenous community.
When you enter the Bribri community, you’ll need to adjust to a different pace. Here, days are longer, people are calmer, and everything unfolds with a sense of joy. Nature doesn’t rush, yet everything gets done. What’s its secret? As tourist professionals, we don’t have the answer, but we can promise you a deeply enriching experience where you might uncover it for us all! Join us for a tour focused on medicinal plants, their healing properties for body and soul, and a relaxing evening by the river. Come meet our Bribri host, their family, and their community!
Price upon request
- Suretka
- Community based tour
- 3 days tour
- Daily departure
- Easy hike
- 5 km trail
- Full board included
- English speaking guide
Nature and outdoors
History and culture
Solidariety and community
Food and socialization
Schedule
The itinerery
DAY 1
Arrival in Suretka and overnight stay in a typical indigenous wooden home—a simple, basic, and very clean accommodation.
DAY 2
We commence our journey in Suretka, embarking on a 3 km walk into the heart of Bribri territory—a pre-Columbian ethnic group renowned for preserving their rich culture and traditions. We traverse pristine nature in the Canton of Talamanca, Province of Limon, accompanied by our host from the Tsiníkichawak Clan. Here, we immerse ourselves in the culture and way of life of this indigenous population, who maintain a profound connection with nature and divinity.
The walk unfolds in stages, allowing us to acquaint ourselves with Mother Earth and its inhabitants. Our knowledgeable guide introduces us to the area’s diverse animal species (reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, insects) and educates us about shrubs and plants used in crafting items such as bags, hats, and hammocks. We also learn about various medicinal plants—their functions and uses.
Lunch included.
A significant part of our encounter with the Bribri community focuses on spirituality and their relationship with divinity, particularly through their shamans. In the evening, after enjoying dinner, we gather on the porch for storytelling and discussions.
DAY 3
We greet the new day with breakfast provided by our hospitable host.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Suretka is a small village located 16 km from Bribri and 30 km from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
- Accommodation: Typical Bribri home, basic and clean, with an outdoor bathroom.
- Free parking available on-site. For those arriving by public transport, travel to the Bribri terminal station and take a chicken bus to Suretka (choose the one heading towards Bambù).
- Transport services from Suretka to other locations can be arranged upon request through our guide.
What is included?
- 2 overnights
- Guide in English, Spanish and Bribri
- Entrance fee to the indigenous reserve
- Full board meals
- Water and snacks
What to bring?
We recommend dressing appropriately in comfortable clothes and hiking shoes. Please bring a jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, sunglasses, sun hat, and any other items you deem necessary for your comfort and safety.
What to expect?
