Chocolate Tour Basic: Self-drivers without lunch
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a combination of attractions! Firstly, the Chocolate Tour starts with the cultural and biological background of cacao in the world and here in Costa Rica. It further introduces you into the collecting, fermenting, grinding and finally the making of chocolate, the drink of the gods.
Secondly, we talk about coffee and its importance for Costa Rica’s economic and cultural development. We will show you how to make Café-Chorreado, the real Costarican practice of preparing coffee.
Finally, we will look at one of the most important aspects of Costarican culture and tradition, the Trapiche. Here we grind sugar cane to extract the juice and make all types of local and delicious candy (Dulce, Sobado, Espumas and Miel). This is for sure the sweetest tour in the area.
We are in a private jungle-preserve only 15 minutes from Manuel Antonio. The presence of wild animals like sloths, monkeys, birds and frogs is common. Be ready for anything.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Manuel Antonio
We will visit a beautiful Cacao plantation and learn about the transformation process of cacao beans onto chocolate. The area of Manuel Antonio you only drive by when heading to us.
What‘s Included
Water
Coffee Sampling
Tour Guide
Chocolate Sampling
Coffee Tasting
Chocolate Samplings
Transportation
Lunch
Options
Chocolate Tour Basic: Self-drivers without lunch
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was worth it.
E9301NGpierref,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We didn't expect too much and were definitely positively surprised. You learn a lot and can say that there was also some sneezing knowledge with which we did not necessarily expect. Cost samples were of course also , we liked very much.
With Greg, it's 100%
335claudinep,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best rides I've ever had in the country! Greg, our Francophone guide, is so passionate! All the explanations of cocoa are top and very well explained. You can also see, vanilla, turmeric, lemongrass .. we enjoy good coffee and also a small drink '' not pricked worms'' with sugar cane. Chocolate with fresh fruit and spices is obviously tasted. We Quebecers loved Greg. I'll see you for another round very soon! Thank you a thousand times .. of the good butter of r...;)
Chocolate and coffee tour with Juan
naomieg637,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour. Our guide Juan was wonderful.
Very nice experience Very educational Very nice site
oliviera954,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience Very educational Chocolate tasting, organic coffee Cocktail with sugar cane Very nice place
Coffee and chocolate tour
kenlI1426ZR,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very impressed with Juan’s knowledge of the chocolate and coffee process. In addition, he is very friendly and kind. Great presentation.
Amazing time!
Daydream607163,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great! It was very informative and covered more than just coffee and chocolate. We got to see vanilla plants, cinnamon, ginger, and tumeric, and learned about the in’s and out’s of chocolate coffee production. Our guide was wonderful.
A MUST TO WHILE IN COSTA RICA! Our experience here was phenomenal
JenniferKC66224,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of the top two experiences of our trip. If you are into coffee or chocolate this is a must-do! First, to add or not add the transportation. We had a car and driving there was not that difficult, but it is secluded. Tour Operator gave us the Waze link for directions and we had no trouble. The guide, Juan, was especially personable and informative, a definite asset to the touring experience. His passion for nature was clear. We learned the entire coffee making process from seed to drink and also the chocolate process included a mouth watering bowl of bananas/pineapple with chocolate made on premise. This tour was one of my husbands favorite activities while in Costa Rica.
Was one of the best guided tours in cultivo of Costa Rica.
subanz2026,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tour guides ever in Costa Rica. He brought in a gamified interesting way. We did learn a lot. I would def. recommend this tour again.
A wonderful experience
cinziaaR7297VG,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I truly enjoyed our tour. It was a very memorable experience for us. We purchased some coffee and chocolates as well.
Great experience
Vacation18564113419,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, Juan was a wonderful guide and teacher. Learned so much about chocolate and coffee growing and making
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