Top La Fortuna Chocolate Tours

Learn about two of Costa Rica’s biggest (and tastiest) exports on this tour of a coffee and chocolate farm just outside La Fortuna. Admire the beautiful views of Arenal Volcano while learning more about coffee and chocolate production, followed by a taste of the final products. Your guide will share insight into the industries throughout the tour.

Indulge your sweet tooth and discover the secrets of La Fortuna's best chocolate. This small-group tour starts out in an organic cocoa plantation where you'll see the cocoa flower and trees, as well as the cocoa bean fermentation and sun-drying process. Afterward, in the ranch, you can roast and grind the cocoa beans and also, ultimately, make your own chocolate bonbons.

Get a close look at Costa Rica’s coffee- and chocolate-making traditions at a family farm near La Fortuna. See a cacao and sugar cane plantation, and learn how cacao is made into chocolate. You’ll get to sample fresh coffee and chocolate from the farm, and save time with transfers from centrally located La Fortuna hotels.

At nightfall, join us to discover the delicious world of chocolate where we will learn the whole process from the seed to the delicious Chocolate bar, once the explanation is finished we will select some members of the group to grind the Cocoa to make your own chocolate bar. Once finished you will have the opportunity to taste several types of chocolate such as Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate. Once this sweet adventure is over, we will tour our farm to enter the extraordinary nightlife where we can see some species of frogs and toads such as the Giant Toad, the big chicken eater frog, the small “Jewels of the Forest” like the Hourglass Frog and the most emblematic of Costa Rica, the Red-Eyed Frog. With luck during the tour, we can see some species of insects, mammals such as the sloth, raccoons and sometimes nocturnal birds.

-Tour of the Coffee We will know the complete history and importance of coffee for Costa Rica; In addition, we will know the complete process of elaboration; from planting the seed to tasting a cup of 100% pure Costa Rican coffee.   -Tour of the Chocolate We will return to the past to know its origin, history and 100% traditional process in honor of our ancestors. We will be able to see their different stages and varieties of cocoa. - Both tours include tastings; In addition, we teach the process and history of sugarcane in the traditional Costa Rican way and its derivatives

As one of Costa Rica's biggest exports, coffee plays a big role in Costa Rica's economy—and its culture, too. Learn about artisanal Costa Rican coffee from bean to cup complete with harvesting, roasting, and grinding on this tour of a family-owned coffee farm near Arenal Volcano. As a bonus, try other favorite Costa Rican crops such as chocolate and sugar cane.

Hiking in the Costa Rican rainforest can be a dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Book this La Fortuna Sloths, Coffee, and Chocolate Experience and go with a guide who will keep you safe and well informed. Set out through the rainforest to spot sloth and other wildlife before stopping at a chocolate and coffee farm for tastings.

This is our most complete tour. Chocolate and coffee together. Starting with the cocoa and coffee plantation, where you are going to learn all about the process of harvesting of both chocolate and coffee. Then, you will try 70% chocolate with different spices, make your chocolate bombons and then get ready to prepare a delicious mocca. An unique flavor of fresh chocolate and coffee together prepared by yourself. To end the activity, each person in the group is going to package a 50 grams coffee bag as a gift for a special person at home or for your own taste. Come and enjoy this delicious experience! You wont regret.

Discover the sounds and sights of the rainforest after dark on a night hike. Follow your guide along an easy trail and watch out for bats, nocturnal birds, and mammals rustling in the treetops and on the forest floor. Search for red-eyed tree frogs and glass frogs, among other species. Then enjoy a traditional dinner prepared on a wood-burning stove before returning to your hotel in La Fortuna.

A chocolate tasting flight is included on this chocolate tour in La Fortuna. Sample artisanal chocolates fresh from the source as your guide shares information about the chocolate-marking process from bean to bar—one of Costa Rica’s biggest businesses. Plus, try special treats like caramelized cocoa seed that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This full-day tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Design your own perfect day in La Fortuna on a customizable combo tour. Cross the rainforest canopy on hanging bridges, swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall, hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, and soak in geothermal hot springs. Take your pick of activities or do them all for a full day of fun and relaxation. Optional lunch add-ons provide a taste of authentic Costa Rican cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are also included from added convenience.

Observe Costa Rica's bountiful wildlife from the hanging bridges of Mistico Park in Arenal. Trek along ground-level forest trails and suspended walkways in this private, family-owned nature reserve that’s home to a vast array of birdlife, monkeys, reptiles, and tropical plants. Learn about the area’s rich biodiversity from a naturalist guide as you explore different levels of the rainforest, from floor to canopy, and enjoy commanding views of Arenal Volcano.

In La Fortuna, a rainforest paradise nestled under the shadow of the active Arenal Volcano, embark on a captivating demonstrative & hands on adventure. Here, you'll delve into the fascinating history of chocolate, from its treasured role as Mayan currency to the delicious treat we cherish today. Your journey continues with a breathtaking encounter with La Fortuna Waterfall. This majestic waterfall tumbles down the slopes of the dormant Chato Volcano, a neighbor to the fiery Arenal. La Fortuna River serves as the waterfall's lifeblood, snaking through the lush rainforest before taking a dramatic plunge, creating a spectacle that will leave you awestruck.

A thrilling mix of adventure and culture awaits in La Fortuna with this unique combo experience. Start with an exciting zipline canopy tour featuring 9 cables and 10 platforms, soaring above the rainforest with breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato. With cable lengths ranging from 80 to 550 meters, it offers a fun and dynamic experience for both first-time zipliners and adventure seekers. Children must be at least 4 years old to participate, and guests over 125 kg (275 lbs) are not permitted on the zipline. After the adrenaline rush, continue with an immersive cultural experience centered around Costa Rica’s coffee, artisanal chocolate, and sugar cane traditions. Learn about the traditional processes behind these iconic products while enjoying fresh coffee, artisanal chocolate, and sugar cane juice tastings. This combo offers a memorable blend of excitement, culture, and authentic local flavors.

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.