Top Caribbean Coast Cultural Tours

A fascinating experience for foodies and culture lovers alike, this chocolate experience takes you into an indigenous village where you’ll learn about Bribri culture. You’ll learn all about their community and lifestyle from your guide. A tasty part of the visit includes an overview of the chocolate making process during which you’ll also have the opportunity to make your own chocolate pieces. End your tour with a swim at a nearby waterfall.

Learn about one of Costa Rica’s indigenous populations first-hand with this tour to the largest Bribri community in the country. See how traditions like plant medicine and cacao ceremonies still thrive today—you can even taste handmade chocolate for yourself. Then, take a dip in a local waterfall before returning to your hotel.

See the flora, fauna, beaches, and marine life during this guided nature hike in one of Costa Rica’s oldest national parks, Cahuita National Park. This protected nature reserve is home to coral reef, white sand beaches, and coconut palms. Follow your naturalist guide from Cahuita Point to learn about the park and see snakes, howler monkey, armadillos, sloths, butterflies, medicinal plants and visit beaches and more along the way.

Make the most of your day at Puerto Limon with this jam-packed shore excursion that gives you a memorable taste of Costa Rica's Caribbean highlights. Spot wildlife on a rain forest trek, visit a working banana plantation, and cruise down the biodiverse Tortuguero Canal. You’ll also take a scenic drive along the coast, explore the region’s diverse culture on a Limon city tour, and hunt for souvenirs at local shops.

Discover Costa Rica’s exotic wonders while in port in Limon on this 5-hour tour of the Cahuita National park. Enjoy a nature walk through the Brisas de la Jungla rainforest; spot wildlife such as howler monkeys, sloths, red dart frogs, and toucans; and visit a traditional banana plantation. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Curious travelers who want to learn more about Costa Rica’s indigenous cultures will enjoy this private half-day shore excursion from Limon. After being picked up from the cruise port, head to an indigenous reserve, where you’ll meet a shaman and learn about medicinal plants and local chocolate production. Experience a cleansing ritual, then head to some beautiful waterfalls for a refreshing swim and some relaxation.

The tour begins with a walk in Cahuita National Park, a paradise of wildlife and nature. You will have the chance to see amazing animals such as monkeys, sloths, coatis and more. You will also learn about the history and culture of the South Caribbean. After the walk, we will visit the Bri-Bri Tribe, an indigenous community that lives in harmony with nature and preserves its ancestral traditions and knowledge. You will learn about their use of plants and their culture. You will also witness the traditional preparation of cacao, the sacred food of the gods. You will taste the delicious chocolate and learn about it. Next, we will enjoy a mouthwatering lunch prepared by a Bri-Bri cook in a very traditional way where you will savor the flavors of the local cuisine. Finally, we will go to the Ma-Cu Waterfall, a hidden gem in the jungle. You will have the opportunity to relax in the refreshing pool and eat some fresh fruit. We will end the day with fresh coconut water to hydrate your body.

It is best to take this experience on your first days here since you will learn a lot about the area, things to do here and places to visit, so you can decide what you want to do for the remainder of your vacation here. I enjoy sharing my knowledge about animals, this area and it's unique culture. We will first visit The Cliff, a special place with breathtaking views of the ocean. On the hike to there and back we may see sloths and monkeys. At the Cliff you can take some amazing photos, it’s the perfect instagram opportunity. Then we'll drive around the town so you will get to know where is what. We will then visit Iguana Project, protected area where iguanas are raised to be released into the forest. This project is in a Bri Bri farm, so you will also learn about medicinal plants and Bri Bri culture. After that we will go to the waterfalls, a magical place in the woods, where we will relax and swim in the waterfall pool, share drinks and chat about Puerto Viejo and Pura Vida!

If you want to learn more about the Indigenous of Costa Rica, this is the best option, we will visit the houses of the Bribri people, observe their customs and we will have the opportunity to talk to them and ask them the questions that we might have in our mind. The Bribri people live in a very relaxed pace, they are very friendly and they will try to make you feel at home, they will show you how they create chocolate from the Cacao fruit, they use an ancient method that gives a unique flavor to his chocolate, also we’ll see a Waterfall from the Bribri territory, where you can swim or just enjoy the view of the waterfall and nature around We are the best local tour operator for you meaning. SMALL PERSONALIZED GROUPS

The chocolate tour in Puerto Viejo this is not ordinary chocolate tour. You will be on the Watsi reservation with a BriBri indigenous family as our guides, showing you how they make chocolate and use medicinal plants as their way of living. Costa Rica is home to some 12,000 BriBri in the Hone Creek area of Limon and even more throughout the entire Talamanca canton.

Experience an exclusive romantic tour in Puerto Limón. Puerto Limon is a beautiful port city, rich with Afro-Caribbean culture, that is very prominent in the town. Visit Vargas Park for great sea views, and walk around the park as you watch the trees with birds and sloths. Walk around the beautiful buildings and streets and see the Antigua Capitanía de Puerto, a historical building. Explore the Playa Los Baños, a nice spot for couples to relax and swing to the sea breeze as they enjoy the beautiful Caribbean landscape. Your guide will tell you the magical tale of the rualdo bird and its friendship with a young tribal girl that became one of the most famous Costa Rican national myths. Experience Puerto Limón and its gems.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Puerto Limón is a proud Costa Rican port city buzzing with export ships as well as a docking station for cruises. What is Puerto Limón’s connection to the first arrivals of Columbus? Why is it considered the hub for Costa Rica’s Afro Caribbean culture? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Puerto Limón. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!