The 9 Best Food Tours in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica

February 14, 2022 Nobuko Falco

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica including Waterfall Rappelling and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna, Sloths observation plus coffee-chocolate-sugar cane experience, Safari Float + Chocolate Tasting, Chocolate Tour & Baldi Hot Springs. Private Tour from San Jose, Maleku Chocolate Tour, Chocolate & La Fortuna Waterfall Tour, Eden Chocolate Tour - The best chocolate tour in La Fortuna, Chocolate Tour (cacao plantation), Coffee and Chocolate Tour (Regular).
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1. Waterfall Rappelling and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna

Pure Trek Canyoning, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica Pure Trek Canyoning
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Waterfall rappelling and the chocolate tour are two exciting tours that will introduce you to both the nature and culture of Costa Rica.  You will be driven 5 minutes outside of downtown La Fortuna to the chocolate tour where you will learn about, taste, and see how chocolate is made from bean to bar. You will also take a short oxcart ride and have the opportunity to purchase a selection of artisanal chocolate. After the tour, you’ll head to the Pure Trek headquarters for a delicious organic lunch and then to the glorious Pure Trek canyon for waterfall rappelling. Get ready for an exciting afternoon of rappelling down tropical waterfalls, rock climbing, river hiking and the Monkey Drop (you will get wet!)

Inclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Professional, bilingual guides, High quality equipments

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Reviewed By PetrulaV

We had never done this before and just loved the adventure. You can really trust them to take care of all the safety stuff so that you can truly enjoy the adventure.

2. Sloths observation plus coffee-chocolate-sugar cane experience

Arenal Jungle Tours, Costado sur del parque central, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica Arenal Jungle Tours
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

This activity will lead to our Sloth Park to start, we will walk trough the rainforest 1.5 to 2 hours inside the trails and you can get to see two and three toes sloths and some poisonous froags and snakes even birds. Done with the hike we will visit the second section of the the park to get your amazing chocolate coffee and sugar tasting along all the information provided in by our tour guides. Very instructive and educative tour!!

Inclusions: Beverages, Round-trip shared transfer

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Reviewed By Dyingofnordom

The Mistico Hanging Bridges were incredible! Our tour guide, Errol, was fantastic and very knowledgeable. He pointed out citronella and coriander, too many trees to count, and other fun facts along the way. 11/10 recommend!

3. Safari Float + Chocolate Tasting

Aventuras Arenal
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You will truly appreciate the wonders of Peñas Blancas river and the surrounding rainforest as we travel down the river without a motor, this way you will enjoy the journey quietly rowing and taking photos. You will also learn and participate in the whole production process, from the harvesting of the fruit, the fermentation, drying and grinding of the seed, to the point where you obtain a delicious chocolate -free from chemicals- and of course, you can taste the traditional drink of our ancestors and the best handmade organic chocolate from the seed to the bar considered as the "Gift of the Gods". In our tour, you will have the best part of your visit to Costa Rica. Come and enjoy this sweet experience!

Inclusions: Transportation, Bilingual Guide, Safari Boat Equipment , Entrance Fees, Chocolate Tasting

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Reviewed By Des1r33

You need strong legs to get here at Two set of socks, shoes. A big towel and other clothing items to change needed. The waterfall and swim good. Logistics nightmare.

4. Chocolate Tour & Baldi Hot Springs. Private Tour from San Jose

Greenway Nature Day Tours
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An exclusive private tour that includes a visit to the rainforest, a cocoa plantation, artisan chocolate farm for learn about the chocolate history, plantation, processing and elaboration of chocolate drink and bars. Later enjoy a great relaxing time at Baldi Hot Springs, the best Thermal Pools complex in Arenal Volcano Area

Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Private Naturalist Tour Guide, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water

Exclusions: gratitudes for guide, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By vivian_CR14

It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

5. Maleku Chocolate Tour

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This is a hands-on experience when you taste the raw fruit, peel the fresh roasted cacao beans, grind them and mix them in order to produce a rustic chocolate made all by yourself.

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Reviewed By N1347DTvickya

My group of 9 did ziplining and the floating river tour. Both were awesome and the guides were exceptional. We use this company again. I also went another day to do horseback riding and atv and again the service and views of the wild life and sights were so gorgeous. The guides know what people want to see because everyone was in awe. Love this company and will use them again

6. Chocolate & La Fortuna Waterfall Tour

Green Vacations Costa Rica
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Enjoy a sweet experience with the chocolate tour, where your will know about the history of the cacao and taste all the process to get the chocolate. At the waterfall, admiring 70 meters of a drop that transmits the power and energy of The Fortuna River.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Experience9976

Fun but full day in La Fortuna! Well organized, varied, and enjoyable! We saw great wildlife during the hanging bridges tour and go amazing pics thanks to our guide (Erica?) who was super knowledgeable! The waterfall hike is the best part of the tour but you also need to be able to do 500 steps up and down to get there! Worth it! The volcano hike is cool, but it was hard to top that waterfall view :)

7. Eden Chocolate Tour - The best chocolate tour in La Fortuna

Eden Chocolate Tour, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica Eden Chocolate Tour
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4.9 based on 90 reviews

In Eden Chocolate Tour you'll experience an hour and 45 minutes tour. A first part is held in our cocoa organic plantation where the visitor can see the cocoa flower, the cocoa trees, the fermentation and sun-dried process of the cocoa beans. A second part is inside the Ranch where the visitor can roast and grind the cocoa beans; also the conching and refining process of the chocolate. At the end, the visitor can make his own chocolate bonbons.

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Reviewed By philiphender

Very interesting tour of the chocolate plantation. The tour includes a quick education on the production process and a demonstration of a few steps. We also had a chance to sample several types: 100%, 70%, white chocolate, milk chocolate.

8. Chocolate Tour (cacao plantation)

142, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica ChocoMuseo La Fortuna
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4.8 based on 6 reviews

First visit a real plantation in less than ten minutes from La Fortuna and learn about the nature and the cultivation of cocoa. Then learn to make your own handmade chocolate in our artisanal factory.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Chocolate bar, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By JanetMa16

The food is really good and the chocolate too. Eva advised us into their products and we were able to taste some chocolate before buying it. She was really nice and helpful!

9. Coffee and Chocolate Tour (Regular)

Avenida 351, Av 351, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, Costa Rica Don Juan Tours Arenal
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4.8 based on 114 reviews

Don Juan Tours Arenal is a family business that through its tours teach visitors the whole process behind two very important products worldwide, Coffee and Chocolate. At this Coffee and Chocolate Tour, we will teach you the entire Coffee process, from the seed to the delicious cup of coffee. Once the coffee tour is finished, we will start with the sweetest part of the tour, the delicious chocolate. Like coffee, we will talk about the entire Chocolate process, from the seed to the delicious chocolate bar and we will end up selecting some members of the group to grind the cacao beans and make their own chocolate bar. Once finished you will have the opportunity to taste several types of chocolate such as Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate.

Inclusions: Chocolate and coffee-tasting, Professional Guide

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Reviewed By JaimiePanek

We did just the chocolate tour and had a blast! We learned so much, we were given our own cacao plant to taste, made our own chocolate, and even saw a sloth! The guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. It was a once in a lifetime experience!

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