Private Tour
TICO Private Walking Food Tour
Overview
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Embark on the "Taste of Jaco TICO Walking Food Tour," where authentic Costa Rican cuisine meets captivating cultural stories. Your adventure begins at Bohio Cafe with a warm welcome from your guide. Discover local flavors at various eateries, each stop showcasing unique dishes that reflect the essence of Costa Rican culinary traditions.
As you stroll through the vibrant streets of Jaco, your guide shares insights into the town's fascinating transformation from a quiet fishing village to a lively beach destination. Enjoy scenic walks that highlight local businesses and cultural landmarks while soaking in the beautiful coastal views.
The tour culminates with a delightful meal at a beachside eatery, where you can savor the flavors of the region while watching the sunset. This small-group experience fosters personal connections and unforgettable memories. Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the heart and soul of Costa Rican culture!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Restaurant Stop 1: Local Cevicheria Duration: 30-45 minutes Details: Start your culinary adventure with a local twist on ceviche known as caldosa. Often called the "poor man's ceviche," this flavorful dish combines simple yet fresh ingredients. Your guide will share the history of this iconic Costa Rican dish and how it has become a beloved staple in the region.
Walk & History of Jaco Duration: 5-10 minutes Details: Enjoy a guided walk through Jaco, as your guide offers insights into the town’s transformation from a quiet fishing village to a bustling beach destination. Learn about key landmarks and Jaco’s growing reputation as a hotspot for both locals and travelers.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Snacks
Gratuities
Options
TICO Private Walking Food Tour
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Matty's local food tour...
Alice L,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Matty's local food tour was one of the best we've ever had the pleasure of booking. He was super informative of the culture, as a past chef... he was also great about steering us to great food options and suggestions and he was great with the kids. The local venues he brought our group of 14 to was not only delious but was large proportipopons! We were all definitely stuffed at the end! Matt even went the extra mile to help our large group book a last minute excursion. We would for sure book with him again!
Great Tour - i highly recommend this!
Tom K,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00what a great tour! we went to restaurants we never would have gone into and ordered dishes we didn’t know existed. the tour guide was great. we got both a tour of the town and great food and some good advice on what to do while we are here. i highly recommend this tour!
Loved the food and...
jen a,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the food and learning the history of Jaco. Would 10/10 recommend for anyone. My teenagers loved getting to know the local foods.
Come hungry! Lots to eat and see.
Natalie B,,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group had a really fun time with Matthew and Tatiana! They showed us around Jaco as we stopped at different places to eat and have a drink. The food selections were authentic Costa Rican cuisine and so delicious. Both Matthew and Tatiana knew so much about the area and gave us great recommendations for other places to check out during our stay in the area. We ended up returning to some of the food spots they took us to later in the week but we also tried some new places they recommended. We enjoyed them all! We highly recommend this tour and here are a couple of tips: book the tour early in your stay in Jaco as you will definitely want to return for more of the same food experiences and/or try some of the other places they mention during the tour later in the week and come hungry, so much food! Matthew was so helpful even before we arrived in Costa Rica and I really appreciated his help with other areas of our trip as well. I would recommend checking out his other tour services.
Matty and Tatiana...
Michele V,,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Matty and Tatiana provided a wonderful tour, filling us in on the history of Jaco and points of interest while walking to different restaurants. The food and drinks provided were very tasty and authentic. Overall great experience and one of the highlights of our trip.
Wonderful food your for the family!
Brittany R,,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tatiana was a fantastic host and shared some great, local dishes with us. She took care of paying for us at each place so we just had to focus on enjoying the food! We loved the history of the city of Jaco and the conversations we shared through the afternoon!
Amazing experience! We...
Shamika C,,Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! We were taken to some high end establishments. Our tour guide Tatiana was absolutely wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about Jacó & made us ladies feel right at home. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Jacó!
Good time!
Irina V,,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour operator accommodated my request to schedule the tour for 11 am instead of usual 3 pm. It was just me, my daughter and our guide Russ. It was raining so Russ brought us umbrellas, which was very thoughtful. We had a great time checking out peskaderia, a bar, a coffee shop and a beach-front restaurant. We enjoyed relaxed walk and our guide’s stories. Good company, care-free time and no issues with digestion afterwards.
I’d go back to the restaurants on this tour!
Eliana F,,Dec 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Tatiana did a wonderful job taking us to several different Costa Rican food places including a wonderful ceviche stand where ceviche is served out of a potato chip bag (great invention)! We had another bar/restaurant where we had chili guarro and a plantain dish that was phenomenal! Tatiana told us the history of Jaco and the local lore. It was a fantastic eating i’m walking adventure ending at a restaurant overlooking the ocean and the sunset.
Tasty food tour
Eric B,,Nov 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous time on this tour with Tatiana. Our favorites were the casados and the patacones, but all were good. Would do this again on another trip.
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