Medicinal Garden and Forest Trails
Join us for an immersive journey into medicinal and culinary plants, guided by a plant expert and the son of a traditional shaman. Discover their properties, traditional uses, and ancestral techniques for preparing natural remedies while connecting with the land and the wisdom passed down through generations.
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Located just 15 minutes from Puerto Jiménez, this experience combines medicinal plants, rural traditions, tropical forest, and wildlife. Explore garden trails home to more than 500 species of medicinal plants and fruit trees, guided by a certified naturalist specializing in medicinal plants and natural remedies.
Discover traditional sugarcane pressing and taste fresh juice, then venture into the forest through rustic bridges and ponds, where you may find wildlife tracks, ancient trees, giant ant nests, and the remains of an Indigenous site. Along the way, learn traditional coconut processing and visit a stingless bee hive to discover the fascinating role of these native pollinators. A genuine encounter with the natural and cultural richness of the Osa Peninsula.
- Bilingual Guide
- Snacks
- Transportation from Puerto Jiménez to Monterrey and back.
- Water
5:45 am Depart from Puerto Jimenez to Monterey.
6:00 am Arrival to Finca Ecologica and meet your guide.
6:15am Learn about Medicinal plants and experience the forest Trails.
10:00 am End of tour.
- Hiking shoes (protected, comfortable, and preferably waterproof).
- Light and quick dry clothes.
- Hat or cap.
- Sunblock.
- Bug repellent.
- Boots are highly recommended.
- Reusable water bottle.
Optional:
- Camera.
- Sunglasses.
- Handkerchief.
This tour does not require accommodation.
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