Quepos Cultural Tour: Discover Local History and Authentic Cuisine in Costa Rica

Immerse yourself in the history and cuisine of Quepos, Costa Rica on our cultural tour. Discover how the United Fruit Company shaped the region and indulge in authentic local dishes.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • CRPJ+C7J - Embark on our Cultural Immersion Tour in Quepos, perfect for blending language with Costa Rica’s vibrant culture. Start with a downtown tour, exploring shops and historical sites, learning Spanish naturally.
    Then, engage in a scavenger hunt at the local market, using Spanish to discover unique veggies and treats, immersing yourself in…
What's Included
  • Craft lesson
  • Learn how to make Tico-style empanadas and homemade tortillas aliñadas
  • Discover the traditional way of grinding and brewing coffee, Tico style
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Cultural presentation featuring a collection of vintage photographs
  • Cooking lesson
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Empanada Tica - The empanadaTica is a traditional pastry, typically filled with cheese, beans, or chicken. It’s deep-fried until golden brown and served as a snack.
  • “Aliñada” Corn Tortilla - Try the real Costa Rican tortilla, which is cooked in an alkaline solution such as ashes to improve its nutritional value and texture and then ground.
Additional Information

Our tour is about learning the interesting story of how a banana enclave became the tourist capital of Costa Rica, accompanied by old photographs, local guides, and interactive experiences.
How did the United Fruit Company come to Quepos? What happened to the banana crops? Visit with us the first neighborhood of Quepos and learn about our history and our…

Location
Musmanni Quepos
Calle Central
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lara_g
Jul 7, 2024
Best tour of our trip to Costa Rica! - Our family loved everything about this tour! We were lucky to be the only ones on the tour and John went out of his way to accommodate our needs and interests. We love getting off the beaten path and meeting locals when we travel. This tour brought us into a local family’s home where we were greeted with warmth and kindness. We learned to make the bracelets we’d seen for sale at the beach and to make empanadas from scratch - delicious!
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W9049bnsuem
Jun 30, 2024
Immersive cooking experience in a Costa Rican family hearth and home. - Once in a lifetime opportunity to be welcomed into a traditional Costa Rican home in a section of the city that is less traveled by tourists. Book this experience to learn and to appreciate Costa Rican history and culture. John is a fabulous guide who wholeheartedly spends the time making sure guests are comfortable and having a great time. Spending 4 hours with the host family wasn’t enough! I felt loved by the hosts, their kids, grandkids, family pets and even some chickens! Sit back, chill and enjoy the laid back atmosphere and awesome food you actually get to make! Puta vida.
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Twokeulers
Apr 4, 2024
Walking & History & Craft & Food Tour!! - Excellent tour! Tour Guide John is passionate about his job, and the tour appealed to both grandparents and kids in our group! This was one of our favourite tours! We strolled around Quepos a bit, learning along the way, then took the ferry to El Cocal where we went to a local’s home and learned how to make bracelets and empanadas, and enjoyed some fresh juice and coffee!
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Amylouisej2018
Jan 20, 2024
original and authentic experience - Most original and authentic tour we have done in our time in Central America, would totally recommend as an alternative afternoon when visiting Costa Rica. Pura Vida.
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K4339coangelicap
Sep 26, 2023
Super fun and interesting tour - What a super interesting and fun tour in which you get information about Quepos and how the people live there. Everyone can tell you a lot and take the time for you. We made a bracelet that they make there to earn money and afterwards we made and ate a Costa Rican snack. We were treated well and received a warm welcome
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