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Bri Bri And Kekoldi Bri Bri Indigenous Reserve
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You will learn how they farm, cook, and how their pre-Colombian homes were built from organic materials found in the surrounding forested areas. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and take photos with the family. The second stop on the Reserve is to a Medicinal Plantation where a Shaman will demonstrate and explain different trees, plants, fruits and vines that are used for medicinal purposes. The tribe have used a variety of different natural sources for healing purposes and also for prevention of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, etc. Although new age medicine has started to enter the culture, Shaman’s are still sought for their wisdom and experience. At the end of the Medicinal Plantation tour there is an opportunity to purchase arts and crafts as a souvenir. 
The next stop is an exotic waterfall on the reserve where you will hike 30 minutes through primary forest, crossing rivers to reach your beautiful destination. The waterfall was where the tribe used to performed rituals and ceremonies for purification and healing purposes. Although the water is no longer used for ceremonies, the area is still thought to cleanse the body. The water springs from the top of the Talamanca Mountain Range, dropping into a naturally formed swimming pool where you will have the opportunity to refresh yourself in the cool water. This part of the tour presents you with beautiful scenery and the chance to really admire the landscape of Costa Rica. During the hike you will have the opportunity to see the famous “Poisonous” Red Frog and the blue butterfly, which is sought after for luck and good health. The waterfall is the perfect photo to take home and show the natural beauty that Costa Rica has to offer.
After hiking to the waterfall you will stop in the town of Bri Bri to enjoy a delicious meal of “Comida Tipica” in a local setting and then it’s time for the final destination for dessert.The last stop is the Cacao House where you will be given a demonstration of the traditional process of making organic chocolate that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 300 years. Cacao has been used in the lifestyle for healing, purification and medicinal purposes. At the end of the demonstration there will be time for questions and chocolate tasting. Organic chocolate makes for the perfect unique souvenir, bringing the rich flavor home. At Willies Tours Costa Rica we strive to enhance our clients experience while visiting Costa Rica. This tour is interactive allowing for travelers to get a first hand look at a local culture. We want people to be immersed in the area, expanding their knowledge, ideas and beliefs. The tribe have remained relatively isolated from Western civilization over the years. Slowly, the culture is starting to change. Witness first hand the struggle to maintain their identify and preserve their culture and traditions against the ever changing world. For The Bri Bri Indigenous Reserve Tour there is a two-person minimum. To ensure our clients satisfaction, we recommend making a reservation for this tour at least one day in advance. We recommend bringing: - Bug repellent - Camera - Money for Souvenirs - Sport Sandals such as Teva or Keen - Sun Screen - Swimsuit - Water Minimum 2 From Puerto Viejo add extra $10.
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Mike & Hannah
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Bri bri tour Loved the Bri bri tour especially the medicinal shaman part. He was very knowledgeable and even tried to help solve my wife's insect bite problems. The waterfall was an added bonus. It was beautiful & very relaxing standing underneath the falls. Henning was our guide & he did everything right to make us feel very comfortable during the tour. |
andreas and britta
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Bri Bri Tour Tour was nice, Henning was our guide and tried to answer all our questions  ... The medicinal garden was very interesting and the chocolate tasted good! We visited the waterfall in the beginning of our tour!- we'd prefered it to be at the end. |
Katelyn
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Bri Bri Tour Jorge was a great guide on the Bri Bri tour. Excellent sites to visit and people to meet. It was a great learning an sharing experience. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to explore the country side and learn about the true culture, while avoiding popular tourist sites! |
Ronny
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Bri Bri Tour Had a wonderful day at the Bri Bri reservation. Had a great guide who toured us thru many additionial sites who gave great experiences. I would recommend it highly. Gives you the oppertunity to experience the real Bri Bri people and learn about theyr history. Enjoy! |
Terje
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Bri Bri Tour and waterfalls I have to say a few things about this tour and yes if you just are going to stay one or two days in this erea of Costa Rica, you´ll have to take this tour. It is strange to see how people have been living. The kindnes of the people we where visiting was outstanding. Our guide Jorge was teriffic as wel. So yes we have had a very great day. Waterfals was also for us on this trip. That was an perfect ¨ending¨ for todays trip. Have to give Jorge 10 og 10 coconuts in rating for this day. |
Ken Andersen
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Great trip Great trip to the indigenous people, the Bri Bri´s. Jorge our guide and owner of willie´s is a great guy, friendly and helpful. This tour operator is highly recommended! |
Diane
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Great Tour All was very interessting, the guide knows a lot of thinks and had pleasure to teach what he knows. The green Jeep is amazing!! If you are interessted by Bribris life, take this tour! |
Heidi
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Bri Bri tour The Bri Bri tour with Jorge was a great experience. The guide's explanations were very interessting. We learned a lot about Bri Bri's people and history. The moment in the waterfall was also a great experience with a lot of sensation. So, try this experience. You won't be disapointed  |
Joar and Joanna
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Wonderful tour! This tour is one of the best things we did in Costa Rica. We had Jorge as guide, who was very well-informed and had a genuine interest in the subject. Even if 60 dollars per person seems a lot, it might be the most well-spent money of our lives. Big up for this tour! Do NOT miss it! |
! as good as in switzerland!
Renato
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Abwechslungsreiche Tour Die Tour war Abwechslungsreich mit dem Besuch im Bri Bri Reservat, dem Wasserfall und dem kleinen Ausblick in die Cacaumanufaktur. Leider war der 110 jaehrige Bri-Bri Native genau bei unserem Ausflug aus gesundheitlichen Gruenden im Spital-waere sicherlich interessant gewesen ihn anzutreffen. Da es wenige Touren in Costa Rica zu Cacau Herstellern gibt, kann ich diese Tour hier weiterempfehlen, der Preis scheint im Durchschnitt der Tourpreise hier in Costa Rica zu liegen. |
olivier
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... Un autre panorama que les rues des villages touristiques, la reserve des Bribri est un paysage indigene authentique et interessant a visiter, le tout n´est pas comme il y a cent ans mais j´ai trouver que la reserve est quand meme un monde en soit. Ou au monde pouvez vous voir un homme de 110 ans qui n´a jamais porter de souliers et un shaman authentique qui descendant d´une famille shamanique centenaire et plus. Bon voyage a tous. |
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