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- Spanish
This experience focuses strictly on the agricultural heritage of the Sarapiquí lowlands by featuring rarely-served items like fresh, raw heart of palm and indigenous pejibaye, setting it apart from generic national food tours. It offers intimate private access by taking place entirely at the dining table of a local's private residence, providing an unfiltered look into everyday Costa Rican life away from commercial restaurants. Furthermore, the curated degustation format is specifically designed as a seated, multi-course tasting rather than a hands-on cooking class, allowing you to completely relax, eat, and listen without having to cook, which perfectly fills the gap for travelers returning from a morning of jungle hikes or rafting.
Example Menu
Starter
Local drink
Choice of a classic Costa Rican Guaro Sour (sugarcane liquor cocktail) or a non-alcoholic Fresco de Piña y Jengibre.
Starter
Pejibaye
Traditional warm Peach Palm fruit served with a touch of local mayonnaise and Lizano sauce.
Starter
Palmito
Fresh, raw Heart of Palm paired with crispy patacones (fried green plantains) and frijoles arreglados (seasoned beans).
Main
Gallos de Picadillo de Chayote
Savory local squash picadillo served over fresh, warm corn tortillas.
Main
Enyucados
Golden, savory cassava (yuca) croquettes stuffed with seasoned beef.
Dessert
plátanos maduros fritos
Deeply caramelized plátanos maduros fritos (sweet fried plantains).
Dessert
Traditional Costa rican Coffee
Costa Rican coffee brewed using a traditional chorreador (cloth filter).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your local guide will meet you near this area. The exact meeting point will be provided by our booking manager after the purchase. Please contact us via Whatsapp so we can better coordinate.
What to expect
The tasting then moves into savory courses. You will start with warm, traditional Pejibaye, a filling, starchy local staple. Next, a fresh, raw Sarapiquí Heart of Palm (Palmito) served alongside golden, crispy patacones and savory frijoles arreglados.
Then we move to beloved Costa Rican comfort foods. You will be served Gallos de Picadillo de Chayote, savory local squash served over fresh, warm corn tortillas. Accompanied by hearty Enyucados, golden, savory cassava croquettes stuffed with seasoned beef, which perfectly portion the region's comforting flavors into practical, individual tasting bites.
Conclude with a cup of premium local coffee brewed right at your table using a traditional cloth filter (a chorreador) alongside caramelized plátanos maduros fritos (sweet fried plantains) for the perfect sweet finish.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please inform us about any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance so we can prepare accordingly.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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