Chocolate Tour Basic: Self-drivers without lunch
Chocolate Tour Basic: Self-drivers without lunch
Explore the rich world of cacao from its roots in Costa Rica, savor coffee traditions, and witness sugar cane grinding. Set in a lush preserve, spot wildlife like sloths and monkeys.
10 meals
Experience Details
This is a combination of attractions! Firstly, the Chocolate Tour starts with the cultural and biological background of cacao in the world and here in Costa Rica. It further introduces you into the collecting, fermenting, grinding and finally the making of chocolate, the drink of the gods.
Secondly, we talk about coffee and its importance for Costa Rica’s economic and cultural development. We will show you how to make Café-Chorreado, the real Costarican practice of preparing coffee.
Finally, we will look at one of the most important aspects of Costarican culture and tradition, the Trapiche. Here we grind sugar cane to extract the juice and make all types of local and delicious candy (Dulce, Sobado, Espumas and Miel). This is for sure the sweetest tour in the area.
We are in a private jungle-preserve only 15 minutes from Manuel Antonio. The presence of wild animals like sloths, monkeys, birds and frogs is common. Be ready for anything.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Manuel Antonio (Pass By)
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting Point
End PointThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
Sergio was fantastic!! He was funny, SO knowledgeable and made a noticeable effort to get to know every single person in our group. It was a fantastic experience!
Brian was amazing! We learned all about cacao and how it’s grown and processed to make nibs which are then used to make chocolate. We got to try out different types of cacao and had coffee and refr...read more
Wir haben nicht allzuviel Erwartet und wurden definitiv positiv überrascht. Man lernt einiges und kann sagen das auch teils Nieschenwissen dabei war womit wir nicht unbedingt gerechnet haben. Koste...read more
One of the best rides I've ever had in the country! Greg, our Francophone guide, is so passionate! All the explanations of cocoa are top and very well explained. You can also see, vanilla, turmeric...read more
Very interesting tour. Our guide Juan was wonderful.
