Stibrawpa, meaning “women who make handicrafts” in Bribri and it is an indigenous women-run ecotourism project in Yorkín, Costa Rica. It aims to share Bribri culture, boost the local economy, and protect nature.
Visitors can enjoy activities like making organic chocolate, swimming in rivers, hiking to waterfalls, and learning about Bribri traditions.
Tour options include a one-day chocolate experience or longer stays that offer deeper cultural insights and rainforest exploration.
To stay resilient during COVID-19, the community focused on traditional farming for food security and cultural preservation. Supporters can contribute to this effort.
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I started Nature Retreats to spotlight ecolodges, retreat centers and ecotourism projects following sustainable tourism practices that benefit local communities and protect fragile biodiversity.
I have been running mindful hiking retreats for the last 7 years that integrate mindful awareness, experiential learning and community building practices.
I have been an experiential learning designer for over a decade through my company DIY Genius, which helps creative people productize their expertise.
Omara Fuks
2 years agoAmazing rural tourism experience. They are an example of entrepreneurship and community. Food is outstanding. We got there walking, an easy 2.5 hours hike and we left by canoe, which was the highlight, highly recommended.
Walter Montes
2 years agoVisiting STIBRAWPA is a beautiful experience. Their work as an association is inspiring and the whole experience is quite professionally managed by the locals. You'll get to ride the Sixaola and Yorkin rivers, see how cacao is made, and do many activities with the friendliest people. If you are Costa Rican you'll get a new appreciation for indigenous people and knowledge you hardly get somewhere else.
Aleksandra Gnach
2 years agoA wonderful place and an admirable initiative, I’m more than impressed. We spent two beautiful days in nature with very interesting conversations. The food was delicious, the stay over very comfortable. We will definitely come again.
Clem H
3 years agoThe nicest people, really. Something good emanates from the place. Worth going there. For those travelling independently, as of july 21’ you get a bus from Bribri to Bambu, in front of the pulperia, after having agreed beforehand on a pickup time since there’s no signal in Bambu. There should be one leaving Bambu at 9:30, and coming back at 14:30. To be verified in real time, of course.
Eyal Bahar
2 years agoAmazing place and people!!! Reall magical (: