Taller de Artesanías Guaitil
Get an immersive experience from the Chorotegan indigenous community
Taller de Artesanías Guaitil
Get an immersive experience from the Chorotegan indigenous community who will pass on to you the history of their ancestors alongside the techniques and tradition of making beautiful ceramics. Santa Cruz is part of Guanacaste’s Chorotega indigenous zone where the beautiful ceramic crafts of Guaitil are produced. Enjoy and learn on a tour where they will show you how these crafts of great heritage value and ancient tradition are made. You are going to be able to see from how they take the special clay, to the ceramic assembling, painting, and finally, you can ask for the piece you make to be shipped to your home.
What to expect?
- A master class with a Guaitil expert on how to make the ceramics alongside storytelling about their heritage and history.
- Make a small craft, that with an add-on it can be finished in the oven and shipped to your home.
- A display of crafts made by local indigenous artists
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pets are not allowed
- Available for families
- Good weather is needed for the activity, if not, it will be rescheduled or a refund will be made.
Additional details
What to expect
Diriá Experience is a
Available languages
Spanish
Minimum 2 hikers
Minimum of two hikers required for tour to operate.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Inclusions
- History, explanation of heritage and a masterclass on how to make the ceramics
- Work with a ceramic
- Bottle of water or natural fruit drink
Exclusions
- Private transportation to Hotel Diriá
- Additional snacks are available to consumers
Departure details
Hotel Diriá, C. Central, Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, 50301, Costa Rica
Return Details
Returns to the original departure point
