La Fortuna Guided Chocolate & Coffee Tour

From: $45

Delight your senses on a flavorful journey through Costa Rica’s finest chocolate and coffee! Learn about cacao and coffee cultivation, processing methods, and local traditions, then enjoy hands-on tasting experiences of rich chocolate and freshly brewed coffee. Perfect for food lovers and culture enthusiasts alike.

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Description

What to Expect

Experience the best of Costa Rica’s flavors on the Chocolate & Coffee Tour in La Fortuna—a deliciously immersive adventure that celebrates two of the country’s most iconic crops. This tour perfectly combines culture, history, and hands-on learning, making it a must for food lovers and curious travelers alike.

Your journey begins at a cacao plantation, where you’ll discover how cacao is cultivated, harvested, and fermented to develop its rich, distinctive taste. Guided by local experts, you’ll participate in traditional chocolate-making—roasting, grinding, and creating your own handcrafted chocolate. Along the way, taste each stage of the process and learn what makes Costa Rican cacao truly exceptional.

Next, you’ll visit the coffee plantation, where you’ll explore the growth and care of coffee plants and see how raw beans are transformed through roasting and brewing into the aromatic beverage loved around the world. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee tastings, and discover how different bean types and preparation methods influence flavor.

The experience concludes with a combined chocolate and coffee tasting, the perfect pairing that highlights Costa Rica’s deep-rooted connection to these treasured crops—a delightful blend of education, culture, and indulgence.

Duration

Approx. 2 hours

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking or hiking clothes

  • Insect repellent

Meeting Instructions

Transportation is not included. Please be ready at the site location at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Full details and confirmation will be provided after booking approval.

Additional information

Tour

Region

Transportation

"Zone 2: Includes all hotels along the La Fortuna – Tilarán route, from Ecoglide to Tabacón. In this entire area, transportation will have an additional cost of $10 (round trip) per person, and pick-up will be scheduled 30 to 45 minutes before the tour.

Zone 3: Includes hotels located farther from La Fortuna, such as The Springs, Lost Iguana, Arenal Observatory Lodge, and Arenal Lodge. Below are the rates for these hotels:

The Springs: $15 (round trip) per person.

Lost Iguana: $20 (round trip) per person.

Arenal Observatory Lodge: $20 (round trip) per person.

Arenal Lodge: $25 (round trip) per person. "

Cancellation Policies

"""Cancellations made 8 days or more in advance will not incur any additional charge.
Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours prior will incur a 50% charge.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the client’s arrival will incur a 100% charge."""

Minimum Age Requirements & Restrictions

None