Maleku Indian Reserve Tour

 

	Our tour begins at 8:00am from La Fortuna. After a 1 hour drive through the northern plains we will arrive at the Indian community and be warmly received by their people. The main objective of this tour is to show you the current lifestyle of this group of indigenous people and their efforts to reclaim their culture and traditions.

After a short presentation by the activity coordinators, we will begin a hike through the village to observe many important details of this special place, such as the way they bury their dead, the antique type of home structures, and their art work and craftsmanship which currently provide a means of income.
Later we will continue our hike through trail in the forest in order to learn about medicinal plants that our ancestors used, and how they are currently benefitting from them. Here we will also observe some antique huacas or indigenous tombs.  
Finally we will pass through a Palenque were we will be treated to a dance presentation with dialogue in the native Maleku language and customary dress, followed by a traditional Maleku meal.   
Around1:00pm we will have completed our visit to this village and will begin our return to La Fortuna.