Costa Rica
We will be continuing to update these lists of towns, activities, and recommendations for your trip here.
Throughout your travels and adventures in Costa Rica we encourage you to take care of the land and be conscious of the local communities surrounding you.
Costa Rica has become known for her lush jungles, diverse eco-systems, and abundance of life. We hope that you help maintain this country’s unique beauty and kindness by taking care as you travel. Learning some of the language before arriving and more about the indigenous of this land are some basic elements we hope you will explore to prepare for your journey.
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Parts of Costa Rica to Explore
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About some of the Indigenous Communities of Costa Rica
These are just a few, there are 9 indigenous tribes in Costa Rica still practicing their ancestral ways.Â
About the NGĂ–BE BUGLE
The Ngobe Bugle people spread out from the Panamanian province of Chiriqui to the Costa Rican provinces of Puntarenas and Limon, and have a long history of moving among these territories since before the current borders were established.
Preserving their language is one of the goals the Ngobe have set for themselves and instructors who can teach the community’s two languages – Ngobe and Bugle have been appointed in educational centers in the region.
About the BORUCA
Boruca (also called Brunca, Brunka or Borunca) are a proud indigenous people of Costa Rica. Their striking, hand-carved Boruca masks are so popular that imitations are sold throughout Central America. But the indigenous culture is more than a mask. Boruca is built on faith in the wisdom of elders and the Boruca legends they tell, passed down for centuries. The identity of Boruca reflects a deep respect for the stories told, the nature that surrounds them, and the community they share.
About the BRI BRI
The Bri Bri culture holds at its core the lessons that teach us how to live in communion with nature and the conscious understanding that we are all one.
Cacao has a special significance in BriBri culture. In their belief the cacao tree is female. Originally the tree was a woman and SibĂş (the creator) turned into a tree. Cacao branches are never used as firewood and only women have the right to prepare and serve the sacred drink. According to the Bri Bri vision, the main mythological figures of their religion inhabit physically within the Talamanca territory. These spaces, accordingly, are preserved and cared for through generations.
