Top Alajuela Dining Experiences

The ChocoTour Chocolate tour is a unique experience that cove many topics on Cacao that are not known to the public in general. Not only do you do your own pieces of chocolate with ingredients of your choosing but you learn about the history of the chocolate bars and how Cacao was used by ancient cultures like the Olmec or the Toltec. Cacao was a drink, and you will sample 4 ancient cacao drinks. We finish the experience by tasting different surprises from the chef´s staff kitchen . There are many chocolate tours in Costa Rica but ChocoTour has features that make it unique. A real clonal garden with many kinds of theobroma cacao trees, as well as dozens of edible and medical plants from the forest to show. The ChocoTour is lead by a chef trainer who is also passionate about mesoamerican cultures, so you get professional perspective on both the historical and the gastronomical aspects of Cacao and Chocolate. Book now for a life-changing experience. Chocolate in Amazing ways

Do several adventure activities in one day on this Costa Rica Adventure Combo Tour. Fly over the rainforest canopy on a 9 cables zip lining course; rappel down to the Arenal River on a 50 meter-high rappelling line and participate of an indigenous tribe presentation performed by real native people from a local tribe. Go on a white water tubing tour and experience lots of adrenaline on the rapids of the Arenal River. Ride a horse at the base of the impressive Arenal Volcano and relax at the end of your tour in thermal mineral waters of the Arenal Hot Springs.

The Real Pacuare River Rafting Tour. We really go to the heart of the Pacuare River, we navigate its rapids. The Pacuare River is one of the best choices for your adventure treks in Costa Rica. No other trip in the country exists that offers you a perfect blend of wilderness exposure and excitement, all in one day. The rapids here are “Terciopelo snake”, “Double drop”, “Upper and Lower Huacas”, “Pin ball” toname a few. You will also see the Huacas watefall, a 150 foot dramatic drop into the river. After the gorge (rapid) the rivers opens up to a 5 mile stretch on the Valle del Pacuare, where the river has a different character. It is wide open, which gives you the opportunity to rest a bit and take the opportunity to do some wildlife spotting. The main rapids here are “Cimarrones”, “The Play Hole”, “El Indio” and “Magnetic Rock”. The forest remains just as lush, and the rapids just as fun.

Sail away to the tropical paradise of Tortuga Island on this full-day trip from San Jose. Enjoy a cruise across the Gulf of Nicoya to the white sandy beaches and aquamarine waters of this postcard-perfect island. Soak up the sun on the beach, snorkel among tropical fish, or explore the island’s forested trails for a memorable escape. Savor a tasty beachside lunch buffet and relax on the round-trip ride from your San Jose hotel.

Enjoy a festive evening of traditional Costa Rican dance and scrumptious dinner. Admire panoramic views of the Central Valley and the glittering lights of San Jose from a renowned hilltop restaurant. Savor a buffet dinner of authentic Costa Rican cuisine and watch dancers in traditional costume perform to live music. A celebratory fireworks show will cap off an unforgettable night.

Exciting Adventure in Orosi Rafting and Canopy Combination

Let the ATV do the hiking for you on this full-day, guided tour through the rainforest trails. Learn to use your ATV and take a few practice laps before heading out to the muddy trails traversing rivers and paths taking in vegetation and tropical wildlife along the way. Stop for a swim along the way at Herradura Beach and enjoy lunch when you return.