Rainforest Chocolate Tour
With the view of the majestic Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna of San Carlos, enjoy the sweetest rainforest experience and discover the ancient secrets of chocolate.
- Duration:
- 2 hrs
- Available Days:
- Every day
- Schedule:
- 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
- Hotel Transport Included
- Mobile Ticket Included
- Offered in English, Spanish
Considered as “a gift of the Gods”, the cacao tree was very important to the ancient culture. It was not only used as a ceremonial drink, but its seeds were used as currency.
In this 2-hour “hands-on” program, you will have the opportunity to participate in the production process, from the harvesting of the fruit to drying and grinding of the seed. At the end, you'll get to try a drink of the high-quality organic chocolate.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen and a camera.
What's included
Guided tour and chocolate tasting.
Transportation
Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.
Traveler Comments
Great tour. Guide was fantastic. We really enjoyed it.
Excelente tour, el guía fue muy profesional y explicaba muy bien. La cata del chocolate y el proceso de elaboración fueron muy interesante y ricos. Ampliamente recomendado
very fun tour. Only there was no transportation back, but it was a short walk to town.
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This tour takes you to some of the most interesting sites that surround Arenal Volcano National Park.
Don Juan Tours provides the history of coffee and chocolate while walking you through how the plant is processed.
Learning something new is such a treat, especially on this tour. Discover the history behind two of the world's most common indulgences — coffee and chocolate. You will get to sample both, but more importantly, you will discover the history and production behind these agricultural staples. Whilst leading up to the tour, consider the fact that technically, neither of these crops is crucial to human survival. Yet, two of the world's luxury crops have become necessities. Can you imagine a world without either of them?
