Experience the indigenous people of Costa Rica up close and personal with our Maleku Indigenous Cultural Tour! The Maleku is the smallest of seven indigenous tribes in Costa Rica, and they have graciously opened their world to us for an exclusive peek!
Numbering only 500, the Maleku people continue to practice and share their tribal customs and traditions with visitors from around the world, including you! Unique tribal dances, indigenous arts and crafts such as beautiful drums, gourd carvings, colorful pottery, and intricately woven baskets and tapestries are just some of the amazing things you can expect to experience in this once in a lifetime cultural opportunity. Visit with the Maleku families, hear their stories and legends and learn all about the medicinal plants used by the Maleku Tribe.
Cultural tours such as this are what allow the Maleku people greater economic prospects, worldly exposure, and enable them to market their arts and crafts. Support a local indigenous tribe and change your perspective, all in one day!
The Real Deal Tours offers unique and discounted tours just like this, throughout Arenal and all of Costa Rica. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to experience the arts and culture of the Maleku indigenous people, with our Maleku Indigenous Cultural Tour! Book today!
Tour Details
Tour Includes:
- * Round trip transportation
- * Professional bilingual guide
- * Cultural presentation of dance
- * Entrance fee
- * Lunch
- * Beverages
Departures: 7:30 AM approx.
Length: 6 Hours.
Recommendations:
- * Tennis shoes
- * Insect repellent
- * Comfortable clothing
- * Sunscreen
- * Binoculars
- * Camera
- * Cash for tour balance and tips
Children: Children must be over 7 years old. Kids applies for kids from 7 to 12 years old.
Groups: 4 or more? Save even more!! Ask about our group discounts.
Private Tour: Want to avoid the crowds? Ask us about our private tour rates.
Note: You will visit artisan workshops and take a nature trail into the rain forest to learn about the plants and animals that are an important part of Maleku traditions.
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Pricing
Zone 1: (La Fortuna Hotels, Arenal Paraíso, Montaña de Fuego, Kioro, Arenal Springs, Nayara, Manoa, Tabacón)
Adult:
Retail: $121.00
Real Deal: $111.00
Child (7-12):
Retail: $97.00
Real Deal: $87.00
Zone 2: (Lost Iguana, Observatory, Arenal Lodge, Tilajari, La Garza)
Zone 3: (El Tucano, Los Héroes, Mansión Inn, Rancho Margot)
Maleku Indigenous Cultural Tour deposit is $20.00 per Adult and $15.00 per Child.
(The balance of $91.00 per Adult and $73.00 per Child in cash must be paid the day of the tour)
This tour departs at 7:30 AM.
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