Taste San Jose with 34 Flavors That Define Costa Rica

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Discover San José's food culture through 34 unique flavors. Enjoy an intimate setting, learn regional histories, and explore the city's best eats at a relaxed pace. Ideal for all food lovers.

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

Experience Details

Settle into a warm, inviting home space filled with aromas of cooking and chatter. Your host will carefully introduce each tasting sharing history, regional origins, and tips on where to find the best versions in town. The pace is relaxed: sip, savor, and socialize without rush. Whether you're a foodie newbie or seasoned traveler, expect to leave with a full belly, rich understanding of Costa Rican food culture, and practical advice to continue exploring San José like a local.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Some of the flavours you will be tasting..
MAIN
Gallo Pinto
the national rice & beans, served with Lizano sauce
MAIN
Agua de Sapo
weet-spicy brown sugar lime-ginger cooler
MAIN
Empanadas
crispy turnovers stuffed with seasoned meat or cheese
MAIN
Chifrijo
rice, beans, chicharrones & pico de gallo, perfect bar snack
MAIN
Guaro Sour
Costa Rica’s signature sugarcane cocktail with lime
MAIN
Patacones (fried green plantains)
golden discs great with dips
MAIN
Ceviche
tangy, lime-marinated fresh fish with crunchy soda crackers
DESSERT
Tres Leches Cake
ultra-moist sponge soaked in three milks

What You Get

Local chef-host sharing cultural context, stories & insider tips
Guided tasting of 34 Costa Rican specialties—snacks, plates, sweets & drinks
Small-group experience for personalized attention
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Good To Know

  • Anybody under 18 or don't drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Embark on a three-hour sensory voyage through San José’s culinary soul. Taste 34 authentic Costa Rican specialties, from savory street snacks and hearty home dishes to tropical fruits, decadent desserts, and vibrant beverages. Guided by a local chef who doubles as your foodie storyteller, this 3-in-1 experience is more than a tasting session, it’s a deep cultural dive and a chance to eat like a Tico, all in a relaxed, home-like atmosphere.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

San José, San José Province, Costa Rica, CR

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Our Local Chef will meet you outside this address. His contact number will be sent by our booking manager.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

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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from  $56.79 
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Please note that the time is in Central Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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