Experiences
Fishing and cooking crabs
Experience Sheet
| DESCRIPTION: | |
| Experience an authentic immersion in La Boquilla: learn alongside local fishermen how to weave fishing nets and craft crab traps, and participate in the preparation of these delicacies in a traditional community home. | |
| Participants: | Minimum 1 PAX – Maximum 20 PAX |
| THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: | |
| Personalized guidance: | Native guide with tour in Spanish. |
| Typical lunch: | Fresh fish, fried plantains, coconut rice, salad, and panela water. |
| Crabs, fish, or snails: | Cooked in a native fisherman’s home. |
| Round-trip transportation: | Only applies to northern and tourist area. |
| ADDITIONAL SERVICES: | |
| Optional guidance: | English and French-speaking guide. |
| SCHEDULES: | |
| Hotel departure: | 8:00 AM |
| Hotel return: | 1:30 PM (Including transfers) |
| Availability: | Every day |
| Duration: | 5 hours and 30 minutes |
Tour Experience
| INTRODUCTION TO FISHING TASKS IN THE LAGOON | |
| Upon arrival at the community, native fishermen showcase the fishing gear to be used and provide a brief explanation of the techniques and maneuvers employed for fishing in the coastal lagoon. | |
| ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN FISHING | |
| Visitors learn directly from the fishermen how to participate in a real fishing task, including setting up traps or “nazas” to catch crabs, which will be prepared later. | |
| TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY COOKING | |
| After the fishing task, you will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in the preparation of “jaibas al ajillo” (garlic crabs), following traditional recipes. |