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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

This is the best way to turn a day of transportation to a wonderful experience, with a tour on the way to your next destination! Discover one of Costa Rica's traditional productions, we love this chocolate tour as it is an artesanal, authentic local experience, not a large group, standard tour, allowing lot of interaction with your guide (during the tour, as the transfer is provided by a professional driver, not with a guide). Ideal for families and adults too!

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.

Treat your taste buds to a sampling of Costa Rica’s famed coffee paired with gourmet chocolate on this half-day tour of the Café Britt coffee plantation. See firsthand how this sustainable, gourmet producer grows, harvests, and roasts coffee beans to create the perfect aromatic cup. Visit the on-site coffee bar to taste several of Café Britt’s different roasts, accompanied by chocolate. Round out the day with a farm-fresh buffet lunch of traditional Costa Rican cuisine at the plantation restaurant.

Kickstart your time in San Jose on a panoramic bus tour that’s designed to provide an introduction to first-time visitors. As well as enjoying unobstructed views of San Jose’s historical centre from the top deck of the bus, you’ll be party to facts and anecdotes that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook. Plus, exploring by bus allows you to cover more sights in less time, making this tour ideal for time-pressed travelers.

LIVE THE EXPERIENCE OF A COOPERATIVE COFFEE MILL! Live with us the experience behind a delicious cup of coffee. Learn, along with our experts, how we process and roast coffee from our producer´s farms, in harmony with the environment, and how COOPEATENAS benefits more than 1300 producers, their families, and the community.

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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.

Once we have completed the coffee tour, we will next begin to explore the Poas Volcano. In this way, you will identify the diversity of agricultural products, such as flowers, strawberries, ferns, cattle raising and the beautiful view of the Central Valley. This 2708 meters of height cone is currently active. You will not only be witnessing its amazing crater, but you will be receiving information about its freatic activity, the different ecosystems and the abundant vegetation inside the national park. Our next destination will be La Paz Waterfall Garden, an incredible path will be welcoming you which is also the way to go to the different attractions this place has, such as an aviary, the biggest butterfly garden of the country, the hummingbird gallery, among others. After a while, an attractive buffet lunch will be waiting for you in the middle of the rainforest, then you will be performing a hike, where you will be appreciating three natural waterfalls formed by La Paz river.

Visit the Central Market in San Jose on this guided tour and learn about its 136-year history. There, sample regional staples like tropical seasonal fruit, tortillas, ice cream, Costa Rican coffee, and other local specialities. Plus, find out how and why San Jose became the capital city of Costa Rica.