Boruca Cultural Tour
Pick and Choose what you want to Experience
We are an indigenous tribe located among the Talamanca mountains and reach to the Terraba River on the South-Pacific side of Costa Rica. We have around 2,000 members in our indigenous reserve. We live a traditional life that is unique with cultural and spiritual identity.
On this tour you’ll learn about all the ways that we live with nature and the different ways that it provides for us, as well as, the significant meanings behind our lifestyle and identity.
Tour Highlights
Mask Workshop:
A demonstration of the process of carving and painting the masks, as well as cultural history and significance behind them. Likewise, with the assistance of an artisan, you’ll be able to paint a Boruca mask, and at the end of it, it will be a true indigenous Boruca experience.
Cotton Weaving Demonstration:
A demonstration of the process of making cotton yarn, natural dyes, designs, and fabrics will be presented by a local crafts woman.
Medicinal Plants Overview:
Medicinal plants and the story of how the Borucans have survived over the years and how the plants have helped us. Sharing which plants, leaves, and barks are used and combined for medicinal treatments.
Cultural Demonstration: (Private or Large Groups Only)
An opportunity to learn about the native language Boruca and experience an artistic cultural presentation by a few youth who will dress in the typical attire worn during the Devil’s Party and hear the musical songs that are played.
Waterfall Hike:
The sacred waterfall is an icon of the community and enjoyed by many.
Local Museum:
Attending the local museum, one can witness some of the community contributions on exhibit and have an opportunity to support the local artisans through the purchase of products sold in the gift shop.
Essentials
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Duration: Half or Full Day
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Start Time: Check Availability
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Price: $80 per person (2-person minimum)
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Departure & Return: From original meeting point
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Difficulty: Easy
What’s Included
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Indigenous Bilingual Guide
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Supplies for Mask Painting
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Lunch (please inform us of any allergies)
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Secure Parking
What to Bring
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Camera
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Sun Protection: sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses
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Comfortable Hiking Shoes
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Water Bottle and Snacks
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Raincoat or Umbrella (June–November)
Important Notes
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We come together as a community to offer this experience and so we ask for an energy exchange that we feel is fair to our guests and also supports each of our tribe members involved.
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Please bring additional cash (Dollars or Colones) for souvenirs.
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Discounts are available for group tours.