Dive into chocolate making and spot wildlife on a Puntarenas shore excursion. Experience cacao processing and a Tarcoles River crocodile safari.
- Vista Los Suenos Horseback Riding - Vista Los Sueños is a beautiful adventure center located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, near Playa Herradura and Jaco Beach. Here, you can enjoy a variety of tours including zipline canopy, horseback riding, ATV, Buggy Tours, Chocolate Tour, and mountain biking.
- Tarcoles - The river’s upper reaches form the northern border of Carara National Park. It is a habitat for American crocodiles, while the marshes at the river’s mouth host many waterfowl and wading birds. Among the many herons and egrets are the boatbill and bare-throated tiger heron. Other birds found here include the double-striped thick-knee, mangrove warbler, and American pygmy kingfisher. The total known list of birds exceeds 320 species, including those in the little-known Guacalillo Canals. The avian biodiversity is substantial, featuring rare birds such as the Agami Heron, Rufous-necked Woodrail, Jabiru, Yellow-billed Cotinga, and the recently discovered Orinoco Goose. It’s also home to Howler and White-faced Capuchin Monkeys. Less commonly seen are the Silky Anteater, Sloths, Grison, Jaguarundi, River Otter, and Northern Tamandua.
- 1 hour boat tour in Tarcoles River
- 2 hour chocolate hands on experience
- Professional naturalist tour guide
- Deluxe transportation
- Fruits snack and bottle of water
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Tip for your tour guide
Embark on a delectable journey through the sweet and savory world of chocolate on our chocolate experience tour. This immersive experience takes you from the cacao tree to the finished product, offering insights into the fascinating process of chocolate production.
Follow the journey of the cacao beans as they undergo fermentation and drying, crucial steps in enhancing the distinct flavors that characterize high-quality chocolate. The tour includes a hands-on experience, allowing you to participate in these traditional processes and gain a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind chocolate making.
After this great adventure, our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River, where a 60 minutes eco boat tour will allow you to enjoy the abundant wildlife of the area, including the huge crocodiles, multiple aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys and other amazing tropical species.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
