Maleku Indigenous Reserve
Introduction
 Centuries
ago, The Maleku Tribe – a branch of the Chibchas -
where divided in 23 different groups, however in the last
hundred years, their population has decreased substantially;
today we can find only three at Palenque El Sol, Margarita
and the bigger one: Tonjibe, all this reserves are located
in Los Guatuzos lowlands.
The Malekus at Palenque Tonjibe have opened their hearts
and their community to all visitors, this way, sharing
with us a little of their culture, language and traditions,
they are giving us the chance to know the roots of our Costa
Rican heritage.
By
taking a hike with a Maleku guide through enchanting rainforest and  pre- Columbian burial grounds of their native lands, we'll get to learn about medicinal plants, nature from the Maleku's point
of view and also visit one of their cemeteries.
This hike is narrated in the Maleku language (Maleku jaica), and translated into English. Actually most Malekus speak Spanish, but they also
learn about their culture and take classes in Maleku jaica since primary school.
Tour Details
Maleku Indigenous Reserve
- Type: Cultural Tours
- Location: Arenal
- Price: from $99 USD, price varies according to the hotel location in Arenal for pick up & drop off
- Includes: Round trip transportation from hotel. Bilingual naturalist guide and Maleku guide. Lunch: typical Costa Rica casado.
- Restrictions: none
- Time: morning or afternoon
- Duration: 5 hours
- Suggested Equipment: none |
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