Of the estimated Indigenous people in Costa
Rica, 65-75% live in Talamanca, the most rugged area of the
country. This 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 – mandibled
toucan or the mealey 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.
Your Tour Guide 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.
Pick up time at other hotel: 9:00a.m. and 2:00p.m.
Includes: Visit to the Indigenous Village, tour guide, trail
explanation and medicinal plant garden. Snack served at Almonds
& Corals’ dining room.
Rack price: USD$25.00 per pax.
Extra charge for picking up from other hotels: USD$10 per
pax. |
