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
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Great time and delicious chocolate
439nathanielp,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lovely time guided by Juan, who shared lots of valuable information about chocolate, coffee, and farming in a permaculture farm.
Fantastic tour with Juan!
frankie182018,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Juan! He was a really informative and very engaging guide. And the chocolate and coffee were amazing! Highly recommend!
Great Cocoa Tour with Juan
Q6693HVlisaa,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour lead by Juan. Very interesting facts about cocoa and great tasting. The area is beautiful! Strongly recommend if you are interested in a cocoa tour!
Coffee Tour with Juan
Administracion P,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The attention and knowledge of John is incredible. We learned a lot and the tasting very good. The place is beautiful and cozy.
Great experience!
jonahl330,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with Juan! Learned so much about both coffee and cocao. Very impressive and fun afternoon an a must do while in Costa Rica! To think how these items have influenced society and also me every day is amazing, and tour guide was very knowledgeable!
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