La Fortuna: Rainforest Chocolate Tour
ID: GYG382875-690981
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Experience a hands-on program, that lets you eat all the chocolate you want. Discover the secrets of chocolate: from its discovery and use to the process of the product we know and enjoy today.
Visit a cocoa farm in the rainforest with majestic views of Arenal Volcano. See where cocoa is grown, processed and produced and unearth the hidden secrets of local chocolate production. This interactive experience lets travelers eat as much chocolate as they want while learning about the history, culture, and traditions of this popular Costa Rican sweet.
In this 1,5 hour hands-on program, have the opportunity to learn interesting facts about cocoa and chocolate, its origin and history. Participate in all aspects of the production process, from the harvesting of the fruit, drying, and grinding of the seeds.
Discover why the cacao tree was very important to ancient cultures. Find out how cacao was not only used as a ceremonial drink, but its seeds were also used as currency because of its economic value, in many regions of Mesoamerica, including Costa Rica.
Highlights
- Experience a rainforest chocolate tour from La Fortuna
- Enjoy a hands-on chocolate experience, and eat all the chocolate you want
- Learn about the "Gift of the Gods": the cacao tree. Culture and traditions
- Visit a real farm where cocoa is grown, produced and processed,
- Admire the views of the majestic Arenal Volcano, and its great biodiversity
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wheelchair accessible
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers per time slot; if by any chance the time you choose has already reached the maximum, the local partner will be getting in touch for adjusting you to the closest available group
La Fortuna - Catarata Río Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, Costa Rica
INCLUDED
- Chocolate tasting
- Professional guide
- Guided tour of Rainforest Chocolate estate
- Admission fees
- Food tasting
- Live tour commentary provided in English or Spanish
- Local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
