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Costa Rica’s lush jungles have long been a notable area to grow cash crops such as coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane. During this small-group experience, visit a plantation in Manuel Antonio and learn how these three crops are produced. Take a guided tour of a plantation, traditional sugar cane mill, and medicinal plants garden, and see how some of your favorite treats are made. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Unwrap the delicious secrets of chocolate! This immersive tour is perfect for chocoholics and curious minds alike. Go beyond the candy bar and discover the fascinating world of cocoa, from bean to bar. Here's what awaits you: Unravel the history of chocolate: Learn about cocoa's journey from the ancient Mayans to your taste buds. Witness the transformation: See firsthand how cocoa beans are transformed into the decadent chocolate you love. Indulge your senses: Savor tastings of different chocolates and uncover the unique flavors of each step. This tour is perfect for: Chocolate enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge Families looking for a fun and educational experience Anyone with a sweet tooth!

Besides all the delicious items we have for you and all the information provided by our expert guides, we are located only 10 minutes from Quepos and Manuel Antonio beach.

This experience is a unique opportunity to experience a rural Costa Rican village while participating in a very interesting hands-on activity making Chocolate. Learn about the history of chocolate, try the Cacao fruit, roast the cacao beans, and then roll up your sleeves and get your hands in there to make your very own truffles choosing the toppings that you love most. This is a fun and interactive experience and great for friends, couples and families! The setting is a private family owned plot of land in the rainforest that overlooks the Naranjo River. You will be surrounded by the sounds of nature and can plunge into the cleansing waterfall after enjoying some chocolate! After chocolate making and waterfall splashing, enjoy a home cooked lunch in the home of our friend and neighbor. Learn to make homemade tortillas with Doña Luz! Our hope is that you will feel like you have experienced something truly off the beaten path that is educational, authentic, fun and delicious!!

Discover the magic behind vanilla and tropical spices on a rainforest spice farm just minutes from Manuel Antonio, yet a world away from the crowds. Join us for an unforgettable journey through a working spice farm, where you'll experience firsthand how some of the world's most coveted spices are grown, harvested, and crafted into memorable flavors. Vanilla is more than just a flavor, it's an experience. Stroll at a relaxed pace through lush tropical landscapes teeming with life as you discover the rich history, cultivation, harvesting, and processing of vanilla alongside cacao and other tropical spices. This immersive, sensory-filled tour offers a unique glimpse into sustainable farming and the remarkable plants that shape cuisines around the world. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast, nature lover, or simply looking for a peaceful escape, this authentic farm experience offers something special for everyone.

Verbringen Sie Zeit in den Gebieten Xochimilco. Sie machen eine Fahrt auf einem traditionellen vorspanischen Trajinera-Boot und besuchen Sehenswürdigkeiten der Gegend, wie das Frida Kahlo Museum und das Olympiastadion. Sie halten auch am Juweliergeschäft von Plateria Rafael, wo Sie einen lokalen Kunsthandwerker treffen und seine Waren ansehen können.

Looking for a tour full of flavor, culture, and tradition? This All-in-One experience combines three of Costa Rica’s sweetest treasures in one unforgettable visit. Discover the fascinating history and biology of cacao in Costa Rica and around the world. Learn how it’s harvested, fermented, ground, and transformed into the legendary “drink of the gods” — and of course, enjoy a tasting! ☕ Coffee Tour Dive into Costa Rica’s coffee culture and its importance in our history and economy. Explore our showroom with traditional tools and live coffee plants, then prepare your own café chorreado, the authentic Costa Rican brewing method. Tastings included! Step into tradition at our trapiche, where sugar cane is pressed before your eyes. Taste the refreshing local drink agua de sapo, made right on the spot. The sweetest part of the tour!

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.

Experience the best of the Manuel Antonio National Park with a handy combo that includes both day and night-time tours of the park. Different sights and sounds can be experienced at different times of day. Your guide will help you see and hear the animals, birds, and plants that flourish in the light and the dark. Spotting equipment and flashlights will be provided.

Besides all the delicious chocolate samples we have for you and all the information provided by your expert guides, we are located only 10 minutes from Quepos and Manuel Antonio beach.

Chocolate-lovers in La Fortuna can’t miss this chocolate experience where you learn to harvest, dry, and grind cacao seeds into delicious chocolate products like drinks and bars. Plus, this tour combines a chocolate-making experience with a thrilling waterfall rappel, making it a top choice for family adventure.

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive from La Fortuna to a beautiful site surrounded by lush pastures and a rainforest river. The excitement starts with canyoning. Continue with a series of thrilling jumps into crystal-clear pools of varying depths, including leaps of 4.5, 1, and 7 meters. Climb a staircase, hike briefly, and complete another 17-meter rappel before finishing with an exhilarating 10-meter jump into a deep pool. After the adventure, return to Pure Trek to enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch. In the afternoon, continue your journey with a Coffee and Chocolate Tour just minutes away. Discover the full process behind two of Costa Rica’s most iconic products, from harvesting to production. Learn how cacao and coffee are cultivated, selected, and processed, and even participate in collecting ripe fruits. Explore the traditional techniques used to transform these crops into delicious products, while gaining insight into their cultural and historical

Costa Rica is famous for its coffee and chocolate and this half-day tour takes to a plantation that grows both. Head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where the plantation is located, to learn about the processing and production of these two lucrative crops. Your tour culminates with a tasting of the final products with views of the Nicoya Gulf.

Discover some of Costa Rica's natural wonders on this guided combination tour. Follow your guide through lush scenery, along rugged trails, and visit natural attractions such as the Llanos del Cortés waterfalls. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the Tree Chocolate farm where you'll learn about the origins and history of chocolate and participate in the production process. Plus, hike through a private nature reserve at the base of Tenorio Volcano where you'll see a sloth habitat.

Besides all the delicious chocolate samples we have for you and all the information provided by our expert guides, we are located only 10 minutes from Quepos and Manuel Antonio beach.

A wide variety of amazing birds and animals live in the Manuel Antonio National Park but it’s easy to miss them on a casual, solo walk through the park. On this guided nature walk through the park, your naturalist guide will point out sloths, macaws, monkeys, lizards, and much more. Learn about what you see and get a better understanding of Costa Rica’s famous biodiversity.