Natura Park
After picking you up at your cruise, we will drive you to Almonds & Corals Lodge, to find a replica of an Indian village, here you will hear the story of their culture, traditions and learn about medicinal plants. Butterfly Garden and Dart Frog Garden are also available inside the park. Of the estimated Indigenous people in Costa Rica, 65-75% live in Talamanca, the most rugged area of the country. These were always their domains, but they used to inhabit the lower lands also, although they were pushed to what today is their Indian Reserve. In Talamanca we have the Bribris, The Cabecar and the Guaymies indigenous groups. They all speak different languages and they do not mix to much in between.
Just 30 mts from Almonds & Corals a trail - like a secret passage - will take you into the forest, surrounded by the singing of the crested - mandible toucan or the mealy parrot and the bay wrens and many other signs of dozens of tropical birds, here the frog's land await for you. Just in the middle of the forest, we have created special conditions so that you can see the poison frogs which live in this area. Surrounded by beautiful bromeliad and water as complement for their habitat, you will be able to see three different frog species, among them the green frog or Dendrobates auratus and the red frog or Dendrobates pumilio.
While immersed in the forest, suddenly you will find an Indigenous Village . a conic thatch big hut all the way to the floor, "the USURE" where the chief of the clan used to live, now it is used as a ceremonial place. The head of the family will give us an explanation of the meaning of the different constructions, and he will tell us about their traditions. A little bit further you will find the Resting House. This building does not have walls, just a palm roof and the hammocks hanging from the columns this is an OROWE.
lay down and breathe the humid air of the jungle. After this you will see "El Rancho de piso" that means the floored hut, where the family lives. Here you will be able to see the materials they use for their floors. They will show you beautiful pieces of handcrafts including furniture made of wood with animal forms, unique of this culture and finally, the House of Handcrafts where you can purchase these very original souvenirs.
To end this interesting tour, The Medicinal Botanical Garden. During our human life, Mother Nature has provided us with the necessary elements for dressing, food and medicines to cure our health difficulties. Indigenous people have inherited a lot of experience on medicinal plants and we have a botanical garden that will let you learn some of the plants used as medicine at the Talamanca high lands. The Afrocaribbean people also use these plants. You will find the lemon grass tea which is used as a stimulant. It has essential oil. Properties: appetite and digestion stimulant. It will be an unforgettable experience for you, don't miss this visit.
Includes: Round trip transportation from the pier, Visit to the Indigenous Village, tour guide, trail explanation and medicinal plant garden. Snack served at Almonds & Corals' dining room.
Price: $65 per person
What to bring: Sun Glasses, Mosquito Repellent, Binoculars, Camera and Sun Block, Comfortable Shoes. |
