Costa Rica

Huetar indigenous

Day Tour to Visit the Quitirrisi de Mora Indigenous Community: Culture and History Just One Hour from San José

The Huetares worship the Sun and the Moon, constructing altars and stone mounds for this purpose. They also hold reverence for the bones of their ancestors, burying them along with personal belongings. Join us to explore the Quitirrisí Indigenous Reserve in the Mora region, Costa Rica!

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Nature and outdoors

History and culture

Solidariety and community

Food and socialization

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After breakfast, we travel to the canton of Mora, south of San José, to visit the Huetar indigenous people, comprising approximately 1,500 individuals across two territories: Quitirrisí and Zapatón.

Our visit to Quitirrisí aims to immerse ourselves in their culture, traditions, and daily activities, engaging closely with the community members. We’ll have discussions where they will share insights into how they navigate the modern world while preserving their cultural heritage. They will also demonstrate the significance of corn in their diet and showcase their traditional use of clay and arrows.

This journey offers a return to the roots, providing deeper understanding of the original inhabitants of this land.

A typical lunch will be included within the community.

In the afternoon, we return to the capital.