Top Costa Rica Food Tours

Embark on a delightful food tour, where you will deliberately engage in the rich local culture. Leisurely stroll through the charming streets of Jaco and explore traditional gastronomy in bars and restaurants. This experience presents a unique opportunity to gain profound insights into Costa Rican culture, delving into stories and anecdotes surrounding some of the region's most beloved and delectable traditional dishes. Amidst the captivating fusion of culture and natural landscapes at Jaco Beach, you will find yourself in a relaxing setting, creating the perfect ambiance for an enjoyable afternoon in the city.

Take the stress out of eating and drinking at night in a new city with this fun-filled dinner and nightlife experience. Explore markets, check out neighborhoods you might otherwise miss, and indulge in a delicious three-course gourmet dinner with wine pairings. Learn about local food and culture from your guide throughout the evening.

Spend a delicious 2 hours learning all about the best type of chocolate in the world, along with coffee, tropical fruit, spices, rum, and sugar cane- all products of Costa Rica, on this tour. Explore the farm holding 1600 cacao trees, where they produce 150 pounds of cacao every week. The best part: sampling the chocolate and the rest of the delicious produce!

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.

Discover San Jose’s hidden delights with this unique evening tour of the Costa Rican capital. Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with the Morazán Park where you'll learn post-colonial Costa Rican history. From there, gain an appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture, with a walk by the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Continue to charming Barrio Escalante, one of the oldest residential areas in San Jose.  Finish the night with a tasty traditional meal (and wine or beer) at a gourmet Costa Rican restaurant.

Embark on the "Taste of Jaco TICO Walking Food Tour," where authentic Costa Rican cuisine meets captivating cultural stories. Your adventure begins at Bohio Cafe with a warm welcome from your guide. Discover local flavors at various eateries, each stop showcasing unique dishes that reflect the essence of Costa Rican culinary traditions. As you stroll through the vibrant streets of Jaco, your guide shares insights into the town's fascinating transformation from a quiet fishing village to a lively beach destination. Enjoy scenic walks that highlight local businesses and cultural landmarks while soaking in the beautiful coastal views. The tour culminates with a delightful meal at a beachside eatery, where you can savor the flavors of the region while watching the sunset. This small-group experience fosters personal connections and unforgettable memories. Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the heart and soul of Costa Rican culture!

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.

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.

Step into the heart of San José’s everyday flavor with this immersive street food crawl, where local vendors, family-run kioskos, and night-market bites tell the story of Costa Rica’s culinary soul. Guided by a bilingual local host passionate about Costa Rican foodways, you’ll explore a curated lineup of must-try snacks and comfort dishes, from golden empanadas and chorreadas to regional twists on tamales and freshly griddled tortillas. This is not a tourist trap.. this is where locals go when they’re hungry. Between bites, you’ll learn the cultural roots behind each dish, explore vibrant neighborhoods, and pick up tips on what and where to eat next during your trip. A few refreshing drinks and a sweet surprise round out the experience. You’ll walk moderate distances through a few bustling blocks of San José, stopping frequently to eat, chat, and learn. Bring an appetite, a camera and a spirit of discovery!

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.

Have the special opportunity to visit an independent beer, wine, and mead producer located near San José—and taste their distinctly local products—during this small-group tour. Pick from two tour times, and make your own way to the meadery in Santa Bárbara. After touring the fermentation room, taste six different meads, beers, and wines—which are made from locally grown flowers, fruits, and other botanicals—in the company of the owners.

Grab your passport and head over the border for a full-day tour of Nicaragua’s highlights from Costa Rica. Start with a scenic Nicaraguan breakfast and then take in the views from Catarina Volcano. Visit the active Masaya Volcano and stand near the crater. Explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views from La Merced Church, followed by a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a scenic cruise.

San José is characterized by its Spanish colonial buildings, Victorian mansions, and rich historical sites. This zero-emission bike tour allows you to see the city up close, avoid car traffic, and cruise through San José’s vibrant neighborhoods—past notable buildings, parks, and squares. Your guide navigates through the city and provides useful background information as you stop to appreciate local highlights.

Admire views of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast from the water as you cruise past golden beaches and scenic bays. Set sail in the afternoon on a private catamaran, swim and snorkel in an area known for diverse marine life, or try kayaking. Relax on board with unlimited drinks and snacks as you watch the sunset over the ocean.

On our Puerto Viejo Food Tour, let our guides show you some of the best food and most scenic locations the Southern Caribbean offers. We have really great food here. The beauty of our evening is the collective experience as we wine and dine our way down the coast Indulge in tastings of authentic local cuisine as we work our way down to Manzanillo and back to Puerto Viejo. You will sample Argentinian steak chimichurri, Peruvian ceviche, and curried hummus to name a few. We will enjoy Caribbean classics like jerk chicken and gallo pinto as you dip your toes in the sand. On this tour, you can expect a engaging host, clean and comfortable transportation, a full meals worth of food across several locations, and a guide that is knowledgeable about the area, its history and legends, and can make recommendations. A bottle of water is provided at the beginning of the tour for each guest. We have small groups of no more than 6 guests that provide an individualized and personal experience.

Chocolate lovers flock to this incredible tour from La Fortuna that includes the sweetest rainforest experience and unearths the hidden secretes of local chocolate production. Visit a farm where cocoa is grown, processed and produced. This hands-on experience lets travelers eat as much chocolate as they want while learning about history, culture and traditions of this popular Costa Rican sweet.

Explore Peñas Blancas River and satisfy your chocolate craving on this exciting and delicious half-day combo tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop in a raft and float downstream, scouring the riverbanks for Costa Rica’s celebrated wildlife, including howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, and sloths. Then, learn about the history of chocolate, from the discovery and cultivation of cacao to the production of the modern sweet treat.

Explore the Costa Rican capital’s rich history, landmark buildings, and modern culture on a combo bus and walking tour of San Jose. Get a great introduction to city highlights like the National Theater and Art Museum, and stop to walk through bustling markets and public plazas to feel the pulse of this modern Central American metropolis. Get an extra boost of Costa Rican culture by listening to traditional folkloric music onboard the bus.

Get a taste of authentic Costa Rican life and cuisine as you join a local family for a cooking class and home-style meal. Along with a guide, visit the home of your hosts outside of La Fortuna and learn about household customs and cooking techniques for a cultural experience that takes you well beyond just dining out. Join in the preparation of a typical meal, and then savor the fruits of your labor alongside new friends.

We have this activity located only 10 minutes away from Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Is a perfect family friendly experience regardless of the weather. We have recently included a delicious meal, now you basically get the following. Transportation Bilingual guide Water Coffee Lunch Chocolate samples Caramelized cacao beans Sugarcane juice And the whole tour if the cacao plantation and healing plants that are essential to our local culture.

This full-day coffee farm tour provides an authentic day-in-the-life experience you won’t find on many of the other coffee farm tours. While tours often only demonstrate a small fraction of the process, at Aquiares, coffee lovers can see what it takes to bring coffee from the seed to the cup. Plus, you can experience the welcoming community, rich foods, and stunning scenery of a farm in the Costa Rican rainforest.

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 the art of artisan winemaking in wine tasting, an expert in the production of wines made with tropical fruits from Costa Rica. Enjoy an exclusive selection of wines, where every sip reveals the history of seasonal fruits, such as cocoa, guanabana and blueberry. As you savor these unique wines, Don Rafael will share his passion and knowledge about the making process, from harvest to fermentation. Accompanied by gourmet snacks, this tasting offers a sensory journey through the country’s agricultural and cultural wealth.