Top Central Valley Food Tours

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

We are the first and only commercial winery in Costa Rica and Central America with international quality; as well we produce the first and only liqueur produced from the Golden Berry fruit, also known as the uchuva

Learn about coffee production at Costa Rica's largest coffee farm on this guided tour. At the Aquiares Estate, you’ll see the process from seed to cup after visiting the local community and hearing about coffee agronomy and its importance to Costa Rica. Then, learn about coffee roasting and cupping and get a taste.

It is a tour where you will see all the traditions that our grandparents lived in their towns and dances and the food that is a delight for all people and everything with the flavor of our Grandparents And the most important thing is to see our Capital at night in the distance and then return to our hotels, it is an experience of knowing our customs of our ancestors.

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.

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.

Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch in a lovely home that’s over 100 years old with a huge garden to relax in. This small group experience will last about 1.5 hours, and you’ll have several wonderful things to try. Look forward to Carribean-style dishes, salads and fresh fruit, Turrialba cheese with banana in honey, Aquiares coffee, and more. Dietary restrictions can be accompanied for.

Combine Costa Rica’s best sensations into one with this private full-day tour. First, you’ll sink deep into the wild rainforest, where you’ll learn all about the country’s obsession with chocolate—and you’ll taste some of the best, too. After your time on land, you’ll soak in Baldi Hot Springs, heated by the Arenal volcano, taking in the views and that Costa Rica feeling. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Full day in Arenal Start the day at 7.00 am Driving for 3 hours all the way to La Fortuna area to walk through the Hanging Bridges, then to walk at the Arenal National Park, or the La Fortuna Water Falls, having lunch in between this activities, last, kick back at the Hot Springs. Along the way we will stop to see the best views and places to eat. In addition to telling you about the history of the place. We are a company with more than 20 years of experience in private transportation in Costa Rica.

Learn about the chocolate industry in Costa Rica on this private 7-hour tour from San Jose. You'll visit Tirimbina, a private biological reserve in the rain forest and take a guided hike across a suspension bridge to a cacao plantation. Get an intimate look at the chocolate-making process, from fruit to chocolate bar. Lunch is included.

We take great pride in introducing you to our exquisite Wine Cellar, where we offer a truly unique wine tasting experience featuring 5 exclusive wines, each meticulously selected to showcase distinct regions from around the world. Embark on a captivating journey alongside our sommelier through diverse wine-producing territories. To complement this sensory adventure, indulge in a curated selection of cheeses, charcuterie, roasted vegetables, and an assortment of freshly baked homemade bread.

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.