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- English
- Spanish
Most chocolate tours in Costa Rica show you a factory process. This one puts you on the actual farm where it begins.
At Fincaventura in Bijagua — minutes from Río Celeste — a passionate local family grows cacao, coffee, and pineapple using traditional methods passed down through generations. You don't watch a demonstration. You walk the plantation, open a real cacao pod, roast coffee beans by hand, and taste everything fresh from the source.
Three iconic Costa Rican crops in one visit. Hands-on chocolate making from bean to bar. Fresh-brewed coffee from beans you just roasted. Sweet pineapple cut straight from the field. And as a bonus — toucans and howler monkeys frequently visit the farm during the tour.
Small groups, a bilingual guide who genuinely loves what he does, and a visit that directly supports a local family and sustainable agriculture.
Self-drive friendly. Easy access from Río Celeste, La Fortuna, and Liberia.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are located 200 meters South of Hotel Sueño Celeste Bijagua in Upala. Please head directly to the reception area to check in. Please present your confirmation number.
Itinerary
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1
Activitie 1: Cacao Plantation Introduction to cacao history & local cultivation Walk through the plantation Explanation of harvesting and fermentation
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Activitie 2: Chocolate Making Experience Bean-to-bar demonstration Artisanal chocolate tastings
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Activitie 3: Pineapple Farm Visit Organic pineapple cultivation tour Fresh pineapple tasting
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Activitie 4: Coffee Plantation Introduction to Costa Rican coffee cultivation Harvesting & roasting explanation Fresh coffee tasting
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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