Chocolate Tour in Bribri Indigenous Area & Cahuita National Park

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5 hours
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2 - 15 guests
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English, Spanish
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Explore the rich traditions of the BriBri indigenous community and enjoy chocolate-making methods. Delight in a dynamic trek through Cahuita National Park's vibrant flora and fauna.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience two of Costa Rica’s most enriching attractions in a single day. Start with a guided visit to a Bribri Indigenous village to learn how cacao is grown and turned into chocolate using traditional methods. Taste the final product and gain insight into their culture and connection to nature. Later, enjoy a guided walk through Cahuita National Park, known for its coastal rainforest and abundant wildlife, including sloths, monkeys, tropical birds and more!


Tour Highlights:


· Guided Bribri chocolate tour with cultural demonstration

· Cacao harvesting, preparation, and tasting

· Insight into Indigenous traditions and sustainable practices

· Cahuita National Park nature walk with wildlife observation

· Educational experience in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse areas

What You Get

Entrance Fee to Cahuita National Park
On-board WiFi
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Food and drinks

Good To Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For all ages

What You’ll Experience

Province of Limon (Pass By)

Take in the highlights of Costa Rica’s Caribbean region during a drive through coastal towns rich in culture and history. As you travel, your guide will provide an introduction to Costa Rica, its diverse geography, cultural roots, and development as a peaceful, nature-oriented country. You'll also gain insight into the province of Limón, shaped by Afro-Caribbean heritage, maritime trade, and the legacy of immigrant communities that continue to define the region’s identity today.
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Mangrove Souvenir and Fruit Shop

Discover the fresh and vibrant flavors of Costa Rica at a local fruit stand, where you’ll have the chance to taste tropical delights like sweet pineapple, juicy papaya, mini bananas, crispy platanitos, ripe watermelon, and even sip fresh coconut water. Sample tastings of fruit and local coffee are complimentary. If you’d like to try a Caribbean patty or a chilled coconut, they’re available for just $1–$2. Right next to the fruit stand, there’s also a small souvenir shop with handmade crafts and local products. You’ll find great gift ideas, including magnets, wooden carvings, and bags of Costa Rica’s famous high-quality coffee, known worldwide for its smooth flavor and rich aroma.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Catato Cacao Tour

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. Learn how they prepare chocolate from cacao beans using ancestral techniques, and discover the healing properties of native medicinal plants. An unforgettable cultural exchange rooted in authenticity.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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Cahuita National Park

This scenic 2-kilometer trail takes you on a guided walk through lush secondary forest, offering the chance to experience Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity up close. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes and a variety of tropical flora and fauna. The trail is especially known for its frog species, including the striking red dart frog (Oophaga pumilio), as well as common sightings of howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, and both species of Costa Rican sloths (two- and three-toed). Bird lovers can spot toucans, oropendolas, tanagers, hummingbirds, great kiskadees, and more. Squirrels, butterflies, and other fascinating creatures also fill this vibrant ecosystem.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Your tour begins inside the pier, where our guides will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. Look for our red shirts for easy identification. We offer pickup right inside the pier, so there’s no need to walk outside the facilities. Timing: Tours are scheduled 30 minutes after your ship docks, with the earliest tour starting at 8:00 AM. As the best local tour operator, we guarantee your return to the cruise ship
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón Province, Costa Rica, CR
Puerto Limón, Cruise Port
Puerto Limón Cruise Port, Limón Province, Costa Rica, CR
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Superb Tour-Guide!!
June 11, 2025
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Katherine was an incredible tour guide; she was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, patient, caring, and so attentive throughout our tour. We were a group of ten, ranging in age from 4 to 89, yet she gave...read more

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Bri bri chocolate and cahuita
February 03, 2025
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We had a great time and got to see lots of wildlife including 3 species of monkeys, eye lash viper, and lots of sloths and birds. Eme was an excellent tour guide.

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Great Experience! Book!
December 28, 2024
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Fiorella and YiYi were great! Super kind and accommodating. Very friendly and honest hardworking people. Would book another tour with them and recommend you do as well! So sweet 🥰 The chocolate ...read more

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Not to be missed!
January 13, 2024
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We had a wonderful day with our guide Juan, who drove us from Puerto Limon down to see the indigenous Bri Bri people in southern Costa Rica. He took us to one of their settlements where we were sho...read more

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Michael Jackson
December 08, 2023
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Our driver and tour guide (Michael Jackson) were outstanding. Funny, polite and very knowledgeable. Would really recommend them to anyone. He took us to the sites, helped us on and off the van, let...read more

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