Arenal Volcano Rainforest Chocolate Tour: Discovering Ancient Secrets of Chocolate from La Fortuna

Embark on a sweet adventure in the rainforest of La Fortuna, as you discover the ancient secrets of chocolate. Indulge in a hands-on program and learn about the history, culture, and traditions of this delectable treat.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rainforest Chocolate Tour - Often referred to as a divine offering, the cacao tree held significant importance in ancient societies. Not only was it consumed during rituals, but its beans also served as a form of money due to their value in various Mesoamerican regions, including Costa Rica.
    During this immersive 2-hour experience, you will gain…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Overlooking the grandeur of the Arenal Volcano, immerse yourself in the delightful exploration of the rainforest, unveiling the age-old mysteries of chocolate - from its origins and usage in tropical America, to the development of the delicacy we relish today. This interactive program allows you to consume unlimited amounts of chocolate. Embark on this…

Location
Rainforest Chocolate Tour
La Fortuna - Catarata Río Fortuna
1 km sur del redondel de La Fortuna y 1 km oeste carretera a la Catarata La Fortuna. Frente a Cabinas la Catarata
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stephaine_l
Sep 2, 2024
Just say ymm - Had a wonderful tour guide who made the experience very fun and fascinating. Would definitely recommend this tour if you were a chocolate lover.
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T
Aug 26, 2024
Interesting and delicious - The tour was really interesting and our kids learned a lot. I would not recommend for pre-school kids - too much talking. The chocolate sampling was brilliant. The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Bryan_m
Aug 8, 2024
Book it. - My family really enjoyed this. It was a great surprise. Really personable and friendly people. It was a great value and good for a day with bad weather.
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I388bnsarar
Aug 8, 2024
Informative, fun, and tasty - My son and I did the chocolate tour with Gexel and she was awesome. She taught us about the history of chocolate, the process to make it and gave us a tour of the property. We then got to do a tasting with her and Patricia. If you go ask for Patricia’s favorite combos because she had some good ones!
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Spencer_b
Aug 1, 2024
Amazing Chocolate Tour - This experience was unexpectedly amazing! Very educational, hands on and tasted great. Glad we did this and we would do it again.
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782mandye
Jul 12, 2024
Great fun! - Really interesting and fun! Enjoyed touring the farm, seeing the animals, and learning so much from this hands on experience. Our guide was awesome and the cacao was so yummy! A perfect way to rest of sore muscles from a long hike.
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David
Jul 12, 2024
Great tour in a rainy day! - It was a dark and rainy afternoon - we went around the farm with provided umbrellas and listened to the farm stories. Then we went into the demonstration area and enjoyed samples. There were a couple kids there - they had so much fun too! Totally recommend
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Amy_s
Jul 11, 2024
FANTASTIC!!!! - LOVED every minute!!! Gexel was AMAZING and SO FUN! She made the entire experience. She kept us informed as well as laughing. My family of 8 enjoyed the entire tour and or course eating the chocolate!☺️
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Kerrim848
Jul 9, 2024
Who knew that's how chocolate is made - Great tour. The guide's english was great and his french was coming along well (or so it seemed to us). The chocolate was delicious, I just wish the tour included more than a few half teaspoon samples. I appreciated the information about unethical practices on cacao plantations.
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Maureenmq6772al
Jun 30, 2024
Chocolate Fun! - Loved this tour! It was one of our favorite excursions during our time in Costa Rica. So much fun to taste the chocolate in all the stages. Great guide that made it fun and entertaining.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).