Close-up of traditional cacao grinding on a Bribri cultural tour in Yorkín, Costa Rica, showing fresh chocolate being made on a banana leaf.
Visitors crossing a suspension bridge surrounded by tropical rainforest on the way to the Bribri Indigenous community of Yorkín, Costa Rica.
Traditional open-air Bribri kitchen in Yorkín, Costa Rica, with a woman and child preparing food surrounded by tropical plants and local pro
Tourists traveling by dugout canoe on the Yorkín River surrounded by tropical rainforest on a Bribri cultural tour in Costa Rica.
Visitor practicing traditional Bribri archery with a handmade bow in the rainforest during a cultural tour in Yorkín, Costa Rica.
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Yorkin Cultural Experience – Bribri Village & Canoe Adventure

8 hours

Easy

Travel upriver by traditional dugout canoe to the Bribri Indigenous Community of Yorkin, located along the border between Costa Rica and Panama. This fair-trade, community-based experience ensures that every visitor directly supports local families and su

Discover one of Costa Rica’s most authentic cultural experiences on this full-day Yorkin Bribri Indigenous Tour.
Travel by traditional dugout canoe along the river that marks the border between Costa Rica and Panama, surrounded by rainforest and mountain views in the Talamanca region.

Your day includes a warm welcome from the Bribri community of Yorkin, who will share their traditions, daily life, and ancestral knowledge. Learn how they make cacao into chocolate by hand, how they use the swíta palm leaves and natural materials for traditional construction, and how they craft bows and arrows using techniques passed down through generations.

This is more than a tour — it’s a fair-trade, community-based experience where every visit directly benefits local families. The project was created to generate income within the community, allowing residents to preserve their culture, language, and way of life without needing to leave their territory for work.

Enjoy a traditional homemade lunch, explore organic farms and the surrounding rainforest, and finish with a refreshing swim in the Yorkin River before your return journey to Puerto Viejo.

Perfect for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Costa Rica’s indigenous heritage, nature, and sustainable tourism.

Qu'est-ce qui est inclus ?
  • Food & drinks
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Round-trip private transportation from Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, or Manzanillo
  • Professional bilingual naturalist guide
  • Local Bribri guide from the Yorkin community
  • Traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients
  • Scenic dugout canoe ride on the Yorkin River
  • Cacao demonstration: learn how chocolate is made by hand
  • Cultural presentation about Bribri traditions, language, and sustainability
  • Visit to organic family farms(fruit trees, medicinal plants, cacao, banana)
  • Swimming opportunity in the Yorkin River
  • All necessary entrance fees and contributions to the community
  • Travel insurance
Exclusions
    • Personal expenses or souvenirs
    • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
    Veuillez noter
      • This experience involves traveling by traditional dugout canoe, which depends on weather and river conditions. In case of heavy rain or strong currents, the itinerary may be adjusted for safety.
      • The tour includes moderate walking on natural terrain — suitable for most visitors in good health.
      • The experience takes place in a remote area; there is limited cell phone coverage.
      • This is a community-based cultural experience, not a commercial attraction — please be respectful of local customs and traditions.
      • The tour helps support sustainable tourism and local livelihoods within the Bribri Indigenous Territory.
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        Please bring 

        • comfortable clothes
        • Water shoes or sandals 
        • Insect repellent & Sunscreen
        • Water bottle.