Jaco Cultural Tour: Explore Local Bars and Cuisine

Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture on a traditional food walking tour in Jacó. Explore charming streets, visit local bars and restaurants, and indulge in delicious traditional dishes.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jaco - We will seize the opportunity to savor the vibrant flavors and hues of Costa Rica, immersing in the exploration of traditional Costa Rican dishes, as we stroll through the bustling streets of Jaco town, particularly its lively epicenter.

In a typical tour we’ll experience the distinctive street dish known as ‘caldosas,’ an intriguing blend of corn chips and Costa Rican ceviche.

Our culinary journey will then lead us to a traditional local bar, where we’ll relish the refreshing and smooth notes of a traditional ‘Michelada’ beer, and if we’re lucky we might get a free “gallito” from the bar.

  • Jaco Beach - Next we will go to a beautiful restaurant to enjoy an amazing dish that includes typical ingredients from Costa Rica, such as palmito and pejibaye.

We will leisurely stroll along the beach, later returning to the main avenue to engage in another typical Costa Rican beverage experience: ‘el chiliguaro.’ This unique shot combines Costa Rican moonshine with a special blend of chile and Tabasco.

  • Jaco District - Continuing our exploration, we’ll meander back to the beach, taking a seat to relish the natural landscape and, if fortunate, witness a breathtaking sunset. Here, we’ll be served the traditional dish ‘Chifrijo,’ a fusion of ‘chicharrones’ (a traditional way of preparing pork chops) and frijoles, expertly mixed in a bowl.

After savoring this delicious plate, we’ll stroll back to the meeting point, making a final stop at the most popular ice cream parlor to indulge in ‘Churchill,’ a beloved and popular way of serving ice cream.

Be mindful the dishes may vary depending on the day and time of year.

What's Included
  • Two Costa Rican beers or non-alcoholic beverages
  • One Chiliguaro shot
  • Dinner
  • All fees and taxes
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful journey, where you will deliberately engage in the rich local culture. Leisurely stroll through the charming streets of Jaco and explore traditional bars and restaurants. This experience presents a unique opportunity to gain profound insights into Costa Rican culture, delving into stories and anecdotes surrounding some of the region’s most beloved and delectable traditional dishes. Amidst the captivating fusion of culture and natural landscapes at Jaco Beach, you will find yourself in a relaxing setting, creating the perfect ambiance for an enjoyable afternoon in the city.

Location
Tequeñeros
We will meet in front of Tequeñeros in the public benches in Jaco Walk parking lot. Please make sure to add special requirements or dietary restrictions if needed.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Explorer66098836539
Sep 20, 2024
Excellent, must do food and culture tour! - Josue was a fantastic guide. We had a delicious food and cultural tour with him. This tour was as good or better than other food tours we have taken across the world. I would highly recommend this.
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Journey50889105685
Sep 14, 2024
Street food. Local bar beverages. Day market. Restaurant. Ice cream “Churchill” - Excellent. Wonderful evening. Jake great guide. Many facts about town, country and customs. Food was fun local fare. Walk about 3km. Wonderful 😊
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Jim_h
Sep 13, 2024
Great!! food tour - Excellent guide. Knows his stuff about culture and food. Very friendly and patient. Convient, fun and entertaining
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Diane_e
Sep 13, 2024
Great Experience - Josue Took us some amazing places. It was about 2 miles to do the tour, and Josue was very educated and knowledgeable about Costa Rica. He explained a lot about the food as well as the artwork that we were seeing on buildings. I would definitely do this tour again!
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Tobye698
Sep 12, 2024
Plan to return again! - Josue had excellent knowledge of Jaco and the local cuisine. We enjoyed the history and art of the area and wouldn’t have found these local gems without him. We highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves food, history and art.
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940keilind
Sep 1, 2024
Amazing experience! - The tour was amazing! We saw many different places and ate different foods. Josue was an excellent tour guide, I highly recommend this tour!
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Anoushkad145
Aug 31, 2024
great food and great company on tour - our guide josue was very kind and friendly and knowledgeable about the food. he even told us some history of jaco whilst we were walking between food spots and he has many other stories to tell too. we stopped off at quite a few places and the tour includes drinks too. josue even had umbrellas for us as it was raining hard which i thought was very thoughtful. i recommend this tour alot!
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Brandon_b
Aug 30, 2024
Josue the GOAT - Josue is a awesome tour guide for all of Jacó culture, historical events and delicious food/beverages. Your're in town come visit this guy here and he will guarantee you a good time in Jacó.
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339tanm
Aug 26, 2024
10/10 recommend! - So interesting and the food was delicious! Josue is a great guide and is very fun to be around 😊 Would recommend for everyone who visits Jaco to take this tour!
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55adaliat
Aug 23, 2024
Wonderful tour with Josue!! - Josue was wonderful! He was very kind, welcoming and easy going. My partner and I had a great time learning about the foods, Jaco and culture. Would recommend Josue to everyone visiting Costa Rica!!
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