Local Farm Manuel Antonio: Cacao, Coffee & Transportation

Visit a local Costa Rican farm, discover cacao, spices and tropical plants, enjoy a cacao and chocolate tasting, and look for local birds while connecting with Costa Rican culture.
A Family Farm with a Story

This experience begins with a family story that started more than 27 years ago.

The farm was originally dedicated to growing a local variety of pineapple. Over time, changes in the market and the challenges of relying on a single crop led the family to diversify and grow different products for their own consumption and local markets.

That decision shaped the farm you can visit today, where different crops grow side by side and many agricultural practices remain hands-on and closely connected to the land.

Experience Costa Rica from a Local Perspective

Step into this family-owned farm and discover a side of Costa Rica beyond the traditional tourist destinations. Meet people born and raised in Costa Rica, walk among tropical crops, and discover how agriculture, nature, food, and traditions are part of everyday life.

Your guided walk takes you through tropical plants and crops including cacao, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, annatto, vanilla, ginger, coffee, citrus fruits, avocado, sugar cane, and other seasonal crops.

Discover the World of Cacao

Cacao is one of the highlights. Learn how it grows, see its fruits and seeds up close, and discover what happens from harvest to chocolate.

You’ll also learn about the importance of cacao in Costa Rica’s agriculture and culture, with opportunities to taste cacao and chocolate.

Tropical Flavors & Costa Rican Crops

Continue exploring the farm while discovering ingredients used in Costa Rican cuisine and everyday life.

Touch, smell, and learn about spices such as black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, and annatto, including their traditional uses. You may also encounter coffee, vanilla, ginger, tropical fruits, and other crops depending on the season.

Nature & Local Life

Keep your eyes and ears open as you walk. The variety of plants creates a natural environment where you may spot birds and other wildlife, depending on the season and weather.

One of the most special parts of the experience is connecting with local people. Instead of visiting an attraction created solely for tourists, you’ll spend time in a real family and agricultural setting where you can ask questions and meet people who have lived and worked on this land.

Taste Costa Rica

At the end of the tour, relax with Costa Rican coffee and traditional local snacks while discovering more about the culture.

Enjoy the experience at a relaxed pace: walk through the farm, discover plants up close, taste new flavors, and experience an authentic glimpse of Costa Rican life.

Perfect for travelers and families looking to combine culture, nature, agriculture, and local food in one experience.

Come for the cacao and chocolate, discover tropical spices and crops, look for birds, and hear the story of a family that has built its life around the land.

More than a farm visit, this is an opportunity to experience Costa Rica through its people, its land, and its flavors.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.