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Private Authentic Food Tour in San José

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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San Jose
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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English, Spanish
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Discover the flavors of Costa Rica on this private food tour in San José. Delight in traditional dishes and visit unique spots that showcase the country's rich culinary heritage.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy an immersive experience of authentic Costa Rican food. The tour offers a varied and dynamic route to learn about various traditional dishes. The selected spaces illustrate the gastronomic culture of San José and Costa Rica.

What You Get

Tea and coffee
Drinks included in the tour, coffee or tea, pipe water. All included within the value of the tour.
Snacks
Tasting of authentic Costa Rican food, all included in the tour value.

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Banco Central de Costa Rica

Welcome and introduction to the city of San José. We will explain the route we are going to take through the most emblematic food places in the capital We cross the street and right in front we go to the Merayo Bakery, to try typical San José pastries.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Central Market (Mercado Central)

Historical and cultural heritage establishment of San Jose, created since 1908. We visit the most emblematic food stalls, where visitors can try typical foods, local fruits and gastronomic culture.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Spoon • Central SJO (Avenida Central)

Visit to a soda-restaurant chain where you will try some of the traditional delicacies of Costa Rica
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Edificio Steinvorth

We visited the Casa del Cacao, which is located in one of the most emblematic buildings in San José. Visitors will be able to learn about cocoa production in the Caribbean area, types of chocolates. You can also buy local cocoa-based products.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Trigo Miel

Visit to Trigo Miel, where we brought some old-fashioned sweets from Costa Rica.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

Visit to one of the most conical buildings in San José, where the Alma de Café cafeteria is located. Visitors will learn about the relationship between coffee, the National Theater and the quality of Costa Rican coffee. Other beverage options will also be available, such as hot chocolate, among others.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Banco Central de Costa Rica, Calle 4, San José, Costa Rica, CR

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Main entrance of the Central Bank, right in front of some green statues
End Point

National Theatre of Costa Rica, 1, San José, Costa Rica, CR

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In the cafeteria of the National Theater

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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