<h2>What to Expect from Indigenous Reserve Tour</h2>Located in the Northern Region of Costa Rica, this 7396-acre reserve is made of three different towns, which the Maleku call “palenques.” Take a one-hour drive from the Arenal Volcano area to the North, searching for Margarita, Tonjibe, and El Sol.Locals welcome you and guide you through the different parts of the tour. Here the population speaks Malecu Jaica about 80% of the time, so it’s your chance to learn about their language too!&nbsp;<h2>Discover Costa Rica’s History &amp; Nature</h2>Follow the guide through the village as they explain essential details regarding their cemeteries, the various types of palenques that their ancestors built, how cocoa was historically used in agriculture, cloth-making processes, and how they currently use craftsmanship to make a living.Once the town lifestyle is covered, head 2000 feet into the nearby forest, where the guide explains the uses of various medicinal plants and trees. They also explain how the reserve now uses this knowledge to support the local population.Finish the tour with a traditional Costa Rican lunch with an added Maleku twist, and then go back to your hotel.&nbsp;<h2>FAQ about Indigenous Reserve Tour:</h2><ul><li>What are Maleku people known for doing with a family member or friend passed on? The Maleku people traditionally bury the deceased on their property and sometimes even inside their homes.</li><li>What percent of Costa Ricans are of indigenous descent? Approximately 2.4%.</li></ul>

Indigenous Reserve Visit

Indigenous Reserve

Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano

Adrenaline

Culture

Relaxing

Nature & Wildlife

National Parks

Beach Fun

Waterfalls

Countryside

Rainforest

Volcano

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Wow!!! All I can say is that this trip was amazing. It was an incredible experience from beginning to end. The scenery in this country is beautiful and breathtaking. So much to learn about the continental divide and diversity of the plant and tree life in this beautiful lush rainforest. The volcano in Arenal was amazing. The scenery changed every minute literally. Emma Lasiuk was the reason we decided to take this vacation. I told her what I was looking for and she gave me and my wife everything I wanted and more.

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Golfito

Beach

Puerto Viejo

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Megan Hagarty was so great to work with! She helped my husband and myself with ground transportation which went off without a hitch! We needed ground transportation to the Caribbean coast as well as the return. She was able to allow us to rent a car right in Puerto Viejo which was very convenient. Everything went smoothly! She was very responsive and we were so appreciative of that. I would definitely recommend going through Costa Rican Vacations!

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Pacuare River

Pacuare

Evening Megan!&nbsp;Thanks so much for all that you did for us. Everything was so amazing. Everyone was so nice and we really couldn’t have imagined a better trip! Costa Rica is an an amazing place and we’ll be sure to be back!&nbsp;

Savannah & Hayden Gibson - Megan Hagarty

Costa Rica Hot Springs: Arenal Volcano and Rio Perdido

Costa Rica Hot Springs

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Uvita

Cloud Forest

National Park

Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio

Volcano, Beach & Fishing Escape: Arenal, Monteverde and Los Sueños

Volcano, Beach & Fishing Escape

Marina

Volcano & Deep Sea Fishing: Arenal Volcano & Los Sueños

Volcano & Deep Sea Fishing

Essential Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano and Uvita

Essential Costa Rica

Birdwatching for Beginners: Arenal Volcano and San Gerardo de Dota

Birdwatching for Beginners

Rags to Riches Fishing: Best of Arenal Volcano and Papagayo

Rags to Riches Fishing

Costa Rica Family Classic: Arenal Volcano & Las Catalinas

Costa Rica Family Classic

Arenal Volcano and Flamingo Beach

Classic Rainforest and Beach Combo: Arenal Volcano and Playa Panamá

Classic Rainforest and Beach Combo 

Classic Green Getaway: Arenal Volcano and Punta Islita

Classic Green Getaway

Two Weeks in Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Dominical

Two Weeks in Costa Rica

Bucket List Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano and Puerto Jiménez

Bucket List Costa Rica

Dawn in the Rainforest: Arenal Volcano and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Dawn in the Rainforest

The Mother of All Trips: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde & Puerto Jiménez

The Mother of All Trips

Arenal Volcano and Conchal Beach

Arenal Volcano and Monteverde

Arenal Volcano and Playas del Coco

Arenal Volcano and Coco Beach

Arenal Volcano and Nosara

Adventure and Beachside Fun: Arenal Volcano & Tamarindo

Adventure and Beachside Fun

Surfing and Volcano Adventure: Arenal Volcano and Playa Dominical 

Surfing and Volcano Adventure

Arenal Volcano and Waterfall Valley in Bajos del Toro

Volcanoes and Waterfalls

Costa Rica Heartlands: Arenal Volcano and San Ramón Cloud Forest

Costa Rica Heartlands

Arenal Volcano and Jaco Beach

Arenal Volcano and Jaco

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Drake Bay

Jungle and Beach Expedition: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio

Jungle and Beach Expedition

Inland Costa Rica: Highlights | Arenal Volcano and San Isidro

Inland Costa Rica: Highlights

Soothing Escape: Arenal Volcano and Isla Chiquita

Soothing Escape

Island

Costa Rica Eco Adventure: Arenal Volcano and Pacuare River

Costa Rica Eco Adventure

Jungle Journey: Arenal Volcano and La Paz Cloud Forest

Jungle Journey

Best of Costa Rica Fishing: Visit Arenal Volcano, Jaco, and Quepos

Best of Costa Rica Fishing

Adrenaline Rush: Arenal Volcano and Savegre Valley

Adrenaline Rush

Arenal Volcano and  "Middle of Nowhere" Upala

Arenal Volcano and "Middle of Nowhere"

Monkeys and Waterfalls: Arenal Volcano and Rio Celeste

Monkeys and Waterfalls

Fishing on Lake Arenal: Visit Arenal Volcano and San José

Fishing on Lake Arenal

Slow Down! Turtles and Sloths of Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano and Tortuguero

Slow Down! Turtles and Sloths of Costa Rica

Adventure in the Caribbean: Arenal Volcano and Puerto Viejo

Adventure in the Caribbean

Hot Springs & Cool Waves: Arenal Volcano and Santa Teresa

Hot Springs & Cool Waves

Fly Fishing in Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano and Quepos

Fly Fishing Costa Rica

Cloud Forest & The Caribbean: Bajos del Toro and Puerto Viejo

Cloud Forest & The Caribbean

Kiss of the Caribbean: Puerto Viejo and San Gerardo de Dota

Kiss of the Caribbean

Take a Break: La Paz and Puerto Viejo

Take a Break

Ready to Party: Puerto Viejo and Tamarindo

Ready to Party! 

Hiking Cloud Forests and Caribbean Beaches: San Ramón and Puerto Viejo

Hiking Cloud Forests and Caribbean Beaches

Coast to Coast Yoga and Surf: Puerto Viejo and Nosara

Coast to Coast Yoga and Surf

Coast to Coast Adventure: Puerto Viejo and Manuel Antonio

Coast to Coast Adventure

Monteverde and Puerto Viejo

'A' for Adventure: Puerto Viejo and Pacuare

'A' for Adventure

Puerto Viejo and Tortuguero

Surf Getaway: Puerto Viejo and Esterillos Beach

Surf Getaway

Puerto Viejo and San José

Paradise in Your Palm: Puerto Viejo and Rio Celeste

Paradise in Your Palm

Cross Country Surf Combo: Puerto Viejo and Playa Dominical

Cross Country Surf Combo

Dare to Dream: Pacuare River and Las Catalinas

Dare to Dream

Pacuare and Manuel Antonio

Jungle Adventure & White Sands: Pacuare River and Flamingo Beach

Jungle Adventure & White Sands

Jungle Rafting Extravaganza: Bajos del Toro and Pacuare River

Jungle Rafting Extravaganza

Pacuare and Santa Teresa

Adventure Honeymoon: Pacuare and Uvita

Adventure Honeymoon

 Welcome to the Jungle: Monteverde and Pacuare

 Welcome to the Jungle

Wellness Journey: Pacuare and Nosara

Wellness Journey

Jungle Adventure on the Caribbean: La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Pacuare