Welcome and Presentation
- Reception at Ditsowou Lodge: Upon arrival at the lodge, visitors are greeted by a local Bribri guide who will give a warm welcome.
- Tour Introduction: Brief introductory talk about the day's itinerary and highlights of Bribri culture and the Conical House.
Road to the Conical House
- Tree Canoe Trip: for 40 minutes you will navigate the Sacred River called Telire to the port of Suretka.
- Car Travel: for 20 minutes we will travel by car to a community within the sacred mountain to the Bribri community where the Usure (Sacred Temple) is located.
Arrival at the Conical House
- Description of the Structure: Detailed explanation of the architecture and meaning of the Conical House in the Bribri culture.
- History and Uses: Story about the history of the Conical House and its multiple uses in the daily and spiritual life of the Bribris.
Demonstration of Traditional Techniques
- Construction and Materials: Presentation of traditional construction techniques and the natural materials used.
Cultural Exploration
- Stories and Legends: Narration of traditional stories and legends told by the local guide.
- Rituals and Ceremonies: Explanation of the rituals and ceremonies that take place in the Conical House.
Interactive Activities:
- Local Gastronomy Sample: Tasting of traditional foods prepared by community members, including cocoa-based dishes.
Spiritual Connection
- Meditation and Reflection: Moment of meditation inside the Conical House to connect with the spiritual environment.
Return to the Lodge
- Return: Return to the lodge by the same transportation, with time to reflect and ask questions.
- Farewell: Thank you and farewell by the guide, with the option of purchasing local crafts as a souvenir.
Additional Opportunities
- Purchasing Crafts: Visit a small store where you can buy local crafts.
- Book Other Tours: Information about other tours available at Ditsowou Lodge & Tours.
Bribri Temple Tour
- 100% of the total amount must be paid to confirm the reservation.
- If you cannot make the visit, the refund will be 75% of the total payment.
- You can pay by bank transfer or Paypal
- If it is in cash, the final payment can be made on the day of arrival.
- Confirm payments made to this email with proof.
What to bring to the Tour to Talamanca?
• A single backpack or briefcase (one back pack)
• A pair of walking boots (hiking boots) or closed tennis shoes (sports shoes)
• A pair of sandals or flip-flops
• One or two long pants made of thin fabric (light-fabric long pants) • One or two shorts -or pants- made of thin fabric (light-fabric short pants) Swimsuit (swimming suit)
• A bath or beach towel (a shower or beach towel)
• A cap or hat (a cap or hat)
• Stockings and underwear (sox and underwear)
• A light jacket (a light jacket or sweeter)
• Deodorant and item of personal hygiene
• High protection sunscreen (sunscreen – high factor)
• Insect repellent (bug repellent)
• Pocket money – limited amount – (pocket money – not much)