Activities & Guided Tours

Experiences at Buenaventura

Buenaventura offers both free activities and experiences and paid guided tours.

For our free activities that are included in your stay at Buenaventura, there is no fixed schedule - residents and guest visitors are free to participate as much or as little as they choose. Many experiences are shaped by the river, the forest, and the seasons and may vary depending on weather and length of stay.

For our Guided Tours, they are either already included in our All-Inclusive or Retreat Programs or available A La Carte.

River Trails & Forest Walks

Winding trails follow the river and move through primary and secondary rainforest. These paths are ideal for slow walks, quiet reflection and exploring the surrounding ecosystem.

Swimming Holes & River Time

The river offers multiple natural swimming holes along the property. Guests often spend time swimming, cooling off or simply resting by the water.

Waterfall Hikes.

Several waterfalls are accessible by foot from the land. Hikes range from gentle walks to longer, more adventurous routes depending on interest and conditions.

Maya Luna Temple Ascension Studio

A beautiful large wood-floor studio located on the second floor of Maya Luna Temple, designed for stillness, reflection and personal and group practice during retreats. Guests and group retreats may use the temple’s studio for Yoga, meditation, breath-work, light movement, plant medicine ceremonies, journaling or simply sitting in silence.

This space is reserved as a private rental for individuals, couples or group retreats and ceremonies, and is available between 8 am - 6 pm for our short and long term guests for a day use fee when it is not being rented out. This space is also a internet/device free zone during certain hours.

Cacao Superfood Forest Farm Tour (Harvesting & Processing)

Depending on the season, our residents may be invited to observe or participate in parts of the Cacao harvesting and processing cycle, gaining insight into the our Cacao farming practices.

Buenaventura also offers a Cacao Superfood Forest Farm Tour that is available to our residents and visitor guests, and is either included in our All-Inclusive Packages/Group Retreats or available A La Carte.

Toucan Rock Waterfall Hiking Tour & Avatar Experience

Buenaventura’s Toucan Rock Waterfall Hiking Tour & Avatar Experience is by far our most popular and memorable tour. Using the same blue clay that is sourced for our VIDA Blue Clay skincare products and an iron-rich red clay that is freshly soured along the hike, this half-day activity is a full immersion in nature and a fun, artistic healing full-body blue clay experience. This guided tour is available for both our residents and visitors, and is either included in our All-Inclusive Packages and Group Retreats or available A La Carte.

A Note on Free Activities

Our free activities are optional and available in a relaxed, non-directive way. Residents and guest visitors are encouraged to follow their own rhythm and engage only in what feels supportive.