Maleku Indigenous Reserve Day Tour

Sightseeing  :  Costa Rica  :  Northern Plains  :  La Fortuna  :  Cultural Tours

Learn the way of life of this indigenous group in the present day and what they have done to keep their customs and traditions alive. Its population is 1000, and 70% speak the native dialect called MalekuJaica.After being picked up from your hotel at around 8:00 am from La Fortuna, you will be driven for about 1 hour through the northern plains and will arrive at the Indian community Palenque Tonjibe to be warmly received by their people. After a short presentation, you will begin a hike through the village to observe many important aspects of this special place, such as the way they bury their dead, the antique type of home structures, and their art work and craftsmanship which currently provide a means of income, the use of cocoa in their farming, and the creation of their clothing.

Later you will continue your hike through a trail in the forest in order to learn about medicinal plants that their ancestors used, and how they are currently benefiting from them. Here you will also observe some antique huacas or indigenous tombs.

At the end you will pass through a Palenque where you will be treated to a dance presentation with dialogue in the native Maleku language and customary dress, followed by a traditional Maleku meal.