BriBri Shaman Experience: Medicinal Ceremonies, Plant Knowledge, Cacao Making, and Waterfall Visit

Immerse yourself in the BriBri Shaman Experience, where you’ll witness medicinal ceremonies, learn about plant knowledge, participate in cacao making, and visit a stunning waterfall. Join us for a unique and transformative adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bribri - Participate in an enchanting ceremony led by a Bribri Shaman
    Explore a traditional house and discover the Indigenous Cosmovision
    Visit the Shaman’s area for preparing medicinal plants
    Gain insights into various medicinal plants and their applications
    Enjoy a swim in the Bribri waterfall
    Savor a traditional Bribri meal
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Explore the distinctive and authentic presentation of medicinal ceremonies within the BriBri culture. These ceremonies occur in the shaman’s home, where the use of medicinal plants is demonstrated. The shaman will explain the benefits of each plant and how they are utilized for healing.
Following the ceremony, participants will observe the cacao-making…

Location
Life Culture Travel Costa Rica
Puerto viejo, talamanca, Green local in one corner before the beach, one side of the catholic church, next to Canada Butcher
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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F2435xusummers
Apr 10, 2026
Delicious and Meaningful! Totally worth it! - Totally worth it! Meaningful and delicious! Our guide Theresa was so warm, open, kind, and knowledgeable! Visiting the Shaman for a healing ritual was meaningful and powerful. Learning about the native plants and abundance provided by the earth was fascinating! Making, eating, and drinking fresh Cacao was so fun and delicious! Connecting in a global women's circle while drinking Cacao was deeply enriching and magical. The waterfall swim was wonderful and refreshing. Overall, experiencing the traditional BriBri way of life was powerful and touched me deeply in my soul. Definitely do it!
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Trail795082
Mar 27, 2026
An authentic, positive experience - Our wonderful guide was very knowledgeable, authentic, nice, and made every effort to translate interactions with several BriBri people, who joined us. We had a positive, spiritually-oriented experience with the Shaman 😊. We were a small, 3 person group, which also made it more personal and meaningful. We had fun making tasty chocolate, in a traditional way, from the cocao pod that we picked on the way! ❤️ We learned about quite a few medicinal plants. And, at the end, a refreshing swim at the waterfall (there was a changing area and a bathroom).
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Z6192ymsofiam
Mar 17, 2026
Awesome cultural experience! - This experience was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Enrique was extremely nice and knowledgeable. We can’t recommend this experience enough!
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683benedictec
Feb 18, 2026
Excellent experience - We had a guide, Lisandro, who was great. He speaks Spanish, English and Bribri. He used Google to help us understand some of the explanations during the visit.
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W7584jijosieb
Feb 9, 2026
One of the most special experiences I’ve ever had! - This was a he highlight of my entire trip, 💯 recommend! Thank you for the cherished memories. ❤️
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Kristina_t
Dec 28, 2025
Educational spiritual adventurous & more - Reserved this tour last minute, the day before, but they were quick with communication and very responsive. We agreed on a meeting point and on the day, it was quick and painless and they were on time. The drive was short and the sights and experiences are plenty. Enrique was a phenomenal guide. Enjoyed every moment! Pack swimming clothes for the waterfalls!
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Lori
Aug 31, 2025
Absolute must do cultural tour - I had the honor of hosting my first yoga retreat in Costa Rica and brought my group on the Bri Bri Tribe Tour with Life Culture & Travel, led by Weshke Talamanca. We learned about medicinal plants, sampled fresh fruits, and experienced the cacao-making process—warm bananas with melted cacao were incredible. We also visited a welcoming family who shared their crafts and traditions with us. The short hike to the waterfall, even in the rain, was beautiful, and we ended the day with fresh watermelon, pineapple, and coconut water. This cultural, authentic, and heartwarming tour is a must-do in Costa Rica—I can’t wait to return with another group!
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Nichollem395
Aug 14, 2025
Immersive cultural tour - I had a wonderful, informative and engaging experience learning about the Bri Bri culture, medicinal plants, and chocolate-making process led by our guide Ricky. He made sure our experience was both a comfortable and memorable one, and took pains to help with translations throughout. I highly recommend!
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Dw4rf
Aug 6, 2025
Very personal and courteous. - Very personal tour to a BriBri shaman and then a tour of the family garden. We were allowed to make chocolate ourselves and eat it.
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868abigails
Jul 31, 2025
Incredible Adventures and Lasting Memories - I truly had one of the most incredible experiences of my life on this trip. It was profoundly enriching, offering a wonderful blend of unforgettable experiences and valuable learning opportunities. I was amazed by how much I was able to see and absorb throughout the journey. Our tour guide was absolutely fantastic, and their expertise truly enhanced the entire experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this trip to anyone—it's something I will cherish forever.
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From $125
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).