Bribri Organic Chocolate Adventure
The Bribri Chocolate Adventure takes place in the heart of Costa Rica’s largest indigenous territory. The Bribri people have been living in the rainforests of Talamanca since long before the arrival of Europeans and continue to struggle to maintain their culture and traditions. Participants will travel up the Yorkin river to the town of the same name to learn about how chocolate is produced and work with the community in promoting sustainable development.
The following is a brief sample itinerary:
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Arrival-Day 2 |
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After your first night and introductory meeting in San José you will visit the crater of the impressive Poas Volcano and then visit don Gerardo’s workshop to learn about how Costa Rica’s giant masks are made.
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Day 3-6 |
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 You will travel over the mountains to the Caribbean coast and then by dugout canoe up the Yorkin River to the town of Yorkin. Here you will stay in the lodge nestled among organic cacao plantations surrounded by the rainforest. No chemicals have ever been used on these farms. You will hike in the rainforest, learn how chocolate is produced, and work with members of the local community association, Stibrawpa. You might even learn some bribri! Mishca Yorkin! (Let’s go to Yorkin!).
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Day 7-8 |
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You will travel down to the beautiful beaches of Puerto Viejo to spend the day enjoying to ocean. Then it is back over the mountains to San Jose for your final night.
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Day 9 |
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After a refreshing night’s sleep and a final meeting to share everyone’s experiences it’s time to go back home.
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For groups or families of 5 or more a specialty expedition can be designed for any time of the year. Also, any teacher or parent accompanying a group of 6 or more students or family members pays nothing for the expedition and flies for free! |
