Experience the Ngäbe indigenous Territory and its traditions & explore breathtaking scenery bordering Corcovado National Park. This is an educational tour focused on cultural exchange, during which you will have the chance to meet community members, hike through forests, visit beautiful swimming holes, and learn about local traditions, such as natural fibers and dyes.
The booking price listed applies for a minimum of 2 people. Ask about available dates before submitting your booking request.
This unique half-day experience with a cultural focus in the seldom-explored Ngäbe Alto Laguna indigenous territory is ideal for inquisitive adventurers who love going off the beaten path and seek authentic connections with local people.
This half-day hiking tour will allow you to explore Alto Laguna, located right in the heart of the Osa Peninsula, next to Corcovado National Park. Experience a wonderful mix of culture and nature, facilitated by knowledgeable community members and our intercultural guides. You will participate in a workshop with women artisans, learn about the Ngäbe world view through stories and other cultural expressions, explore primary and secondary rainforests, while visiting breathtaking sites such as overlooks, swimming holes and waterfalls.
Come join us, have fun while meeting people, and learning about their past and present realities, and future aspirations. From an artisan workshop to a walk in the forest, this day has something for everybody!
What is included in this tour?
* If you choose the transport included option.
What is not included in this tour?
6:30 AM: Meet with cultural guide at Osa Wild office, short pre-trip orientation
6:45 AM: Departure for Alto Laguna
7:45 AM: Arrival and Welcome in Alto Laguna
8:00 AM: Woman’s Artisan Workshop - Learn traditional methods for processing natural fibers, dyes,
and making handwoven products from plants in the forest.
10:00 AM: Sugar Cane Juice, Traditional Storytelling, Songs and/or Dances.
11:00 AM: Hike* through the rainforest to a waterfall or swimming hole while learning about culture,
medicinal plants and observing flora & fauna.
1:00 PM: Departure from Alto Laguna
2:00 PM: Arrival at Puerto Jiménez
*Hikes will be provided weather permitting. If the weather does not permit us to hike, alternative cultural activities will be provided. If someone’s mobility is inhibited, please let us know in advance and we will adjust activities accordingly.
Optional:
This tour does not require accommodation.
Cultural activity for all ages. You will learn about the Ngöbe indigenous tribe and share traditional stories. You will also learn about medicinal plants uses and remedies used by our ancestors.
The booking price listed applies for a minimum of 2 people. Ask about available dates before submitting your booking request.
Discover the rich history and living tradition of gold panning with a local Orero in the heart of the Osa Peninsula—one of the few places where ancestral practice is still alive and passed down through generations. In the town of Dos Brazos, you'll step into the world of traditional gold prospecting, learning firsthand from those who continue to honor this authentic cultural heritage. This is more than just an activity—it’s a unique opportunity to connect with the past, embrace a time-honored way of life, and experience the local deep-rooted traditions.
Culture, traditions, passion, love, and respect for nature. Share some quality time with a local family and learn about tropical fruits, plants, and agriculture.
The booking price listed applies for a minimum of 2 people.
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Important Note: All Corcovado tours need to wait for our confirmation. This confirmation can only happen until six months before the tour's initial date. Overnight and day tours run with a minimum of 2 participants. If you're a solo traveler we'll keep you informed.
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NOTES:
If you're booking a Corcovado tour, we will update the name of your guide, meeting point and time in your Invoice so keep an eye on the update notification!
If starting from Pto. Jimenez, we encourage you to come to our office the day before your tour.
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