Costa Rica Ecotourism
At ATEC we promote culturally and ecologically sound tourism and small-scale, locally owned and responsible businesses. We stimulate conservation through education and by helping local association and families derive economic benefits from their natural resources.
Our Goals
- Promote the development of an ecological and socially responsible tourism in Talamanca
- Promote ethnic pride and cultural expression among the indigenous and Afro-Caribbean residents
- Promote the initiation and management of locally owned businesses and tourist services.
- To fulfill ATEC’s goals our office, located in Old Harbour ( Puerto Viejo ), serves as a communication center to put visitors in contact with experienced native naturalist guides who offer a variety of interesting, educational field experiences. These guided hikes are by appointment and, under normal circumstances, limited to 6 persons.
Tour of the Day
Yorkin - Women’s artisan group of upper Talamanca indigneous reserv
One of our favorite tours, travel up river in a motorized canoe and learn about traditions and customs as presented by this BriBri women’s group.
A river trip in a traditional dugout canoe begins this unique opportunity to share and learn from a culture struggling to maintain its identity. Participate in daily life, take interpretive hikes; practice your basket weaving, chocolate production, roof thatching, & cooking skills; learn some of the BriBri language, history and folklore, from ancient times, to Colombian times, to the current struggle.
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