The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Costa Rica, Costa Rica

We will start the tour with a delicious welcome drink prepared with the fresh fruits of the area. Our guide will highlight the main objectives of the farm, which include the promotion of the sustainable use of natural resources and preservation of Costa Rican customs and traditions. After this warm welcome, we will get to try milking cows by hand. Anyone can participate in this experience, especially the little ones. Next, we will participate in the process of extracting cane juice and have the opportunity to taste the juice with combined with a variety of ingredients such as liquor, peppermint, and other products obtained from the farm. We will visit a small archaeological ranch where we can observe different indigenous pieces and use them in the creation of artisanal cocoa. At the end of the tour, we will share a lunch made with farm-fresh products such as cheese, tortillas, hash, and more. Undoubtedly, this is an experience full of culture, tradition, and Costa Rican customs.

Inclusions: Traditional Costa Rican lunch, Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Sugar cane, Chocolate and coffee Tour The first trapiche (sugarmill) came to Monteverde in 1948 when Mr. Higinio Santamaría (grandfather of the present owner), moved from San Ramon of Alajuela to Monteverde. The journey was done with oxen carts, to thearea we know now as Santa Elena and lasted about 15 days, then it was installed and started working regularly. Approximately 13 years after the arrival of the family to Monteverde, Mr. Juan Santamaría Campos (father of the present owner) creates a partnership buying a diesel-powered mill. The idea of turning it in to an agro-tourism farm, was created with the aim of showing to visitors a representative part of Costa Rican culture where they can appreciate the process of sugar by the old way making brown sugar (tapa de dulce) and processing of fresh coffee cultivation in educational and cultural tour, which began on 2005.

Inclusions: Local guide, Snacks

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Are you in Costa Rica? Don't miss this great Opportunity to visit a second country on this vacations! Nicaragua one day tour will introduce you with a different culture, Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, this tour honors its name.  Feel a real active volcano, and watch an extinct one, picture the architecture of a colonial city with colors the makes it unique, great land escapes, flora, fauna and Culture. Places to visit: Masaya Active Volcano. Apoyo/Crater lake view point Souvenir market Granada Colonial City Birds and monkeys watching Chocolate or Pottery workshop. Clama Tour is concern about your safety working with Professionals to guarantee your experience we help you with border process *Important: 4 minimun people are required for a private tour. * Covid test is mandatory so We can help you.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Transportation In Costa Rica, Transport in Nicaragua, Bilingual guide, All taxes, fees and border charges, monkeys watching in the jungle, shopping

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Horse Carriage, Tips, Covid test (mandatory) , *Connections if you are not staying in Liberia city

We'll start our little adventure at Parque Morazan's kiosk ("Templo de la Música"), and then walk along Central Avenue for a few blocks. We'll walk through the alleys and food stalls of the Central Market and Borbón Market, a more underground spot compared to the Central Market. Dragon Music is a retro music store in the middle of Borbón Market, where you can find used vinyl, CDs, magazines, and more. We'll taste some flavors of the city, from specialty coffee, seasonal fruits to empanadas and more.

Inclusions: Specialty Costa Rican coffee tasting, Costa Rican style empanadas, seasonal tropical fruits and some other market flavors.

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Unmask the beauty of contemporary Costa Rican life on this walking tour of San Jose and Escazu. Get the low down on some of Costa Rica's local legends, freshest food and rustic restaurants on this San Jose tour that has you walking in holy footsteps and riding public transport for the ultimate insiders experience. Highlights: *Discover a tale of two cities, exploring the real local people in San Jose and Escazu, the “City of Witches" *Visit the legendary Porras *Walk the spiritual route of churches and learn the rich local history of catholicism *Experience the lively atmosphere of the Central Market, and ride like a local about public transport *Visit a legendary masquerade family, renowned for their traditional Costa Rican masks *Feast on authentic local cuisine in a 100-year-old restaurant *Enjoy a sample of traditional chicha *At the end enjoy a cup of coffee in this space of Art, Design and Gastronomy inside an old house, National Heritage in El Centro de Escazú

Inclusions: Feast on authentic local cuisine in a 100-year-old restaurant. Tradicional Costa Rican Tapas, In downtown Escazú, this art and design shop is ensconced in a 150-year-old house with adobe walls. There's also a lovely open-air cafe that serves up fresh coffee., Masquerade. Visit a legendary masquerade family, renowned for their traditional Costa Rican masks, Local Transportation from San José to Escazú, Visit the legendary Bakery Don Fernando, Visit the Central Market

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Beverages and alcoholic drinks, Gratuities

North Fields Cafe offers a two hour local family owned experience in Costa Rica, located close to Arenal Volcano area and its hot springs

Inclusions: Local taxes, Chocolate preparation and tasting, Sugar cane tasting, Water to drink, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (not more than 20 minutes away from La Fortuna Area), Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Does not include transportation from hotels 20 minutes away from La Fortuna area.

The best TOP Ranked tour from San Jose 3 destinations in one day. Coffee Experience, Unique Poas Volcano Crater and one most beautiful nature park and waterfalls. We will visit the Doka Coffee Estate for a delicious breakfast. Then we will be treated to a coffee tour in an actual coffee plantation where we will learn the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce some of the best coffee in Costa Rica and around the world. we will continue to Poas Volcano National Park, where there is a noticeable change in temperature and exuberant vegetation of the cloud forest. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens we will go through walking trails surrounded by lush tropical rain forest. Here we will appreciate flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds. There are also, educational animal exhibits to enjoy such as the Aviary, the Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Jungle Cats Exhibit, and the Frog Exhibit

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance Fee to Poas Volcano, Entrance Fee Coffee Tour, Entrance Fee La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Exclusions: Bottled water, Snacks

It’s an outdoor hiking tour through the rain forest with the help of a naturalistic guide to look for the sloths in the wild. We’ll be finding an average of four to six sloths in the area. We have about 2 miles trails with a rich biodiversity so we also be able to appreciate some birds, frogs, insects and other wildlife around. This adventure takes almost two hours to be done but it’s a gentile hike in a flat land 30 acres property. The trails are mostly under shade with some open areas so you only we’ll need some bug spray.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Drinks

This tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and educational opportunity for you to learn about Costa Rican wildlife while volunteering. It takes place at a Wildlife Rescue Center close to La Fortuna. It is the perfect activity for individuals, couples, families and groups. Volunteer and have fun as you see wild animals up-close.

Inclusions: We will offer you some coffee, juice and exotic fruits

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital as you stroll through the streets with a knowledgeable local guide. Get to know the city through its grand markets and coffee history, ending at Mercado Central (Central Market) where you’ll sip Costa Rican coffee and sample some tasty food. Numbers are limited to 12 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.

Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, Food samples, Visit Borbons and Central market, Hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Additional food and drinks