Chocolate Experience, Waterfall and Cultural Lunch in local home.

4.8
(26 reviews)

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This experience is a unique opportunity to experience a rural Costa Rican village while participating in a very interesting hands-on activity making Chocolate. Learn about the history of chocolate, try the Cacao fruit, roast the cacao beans, and then roll up your sleeves and get your hands in there to make your very own truffles choosing the toppings that you love most. This is a fun and interactive experience and great for friends, couples and families! The setting is a private family owned plot of land in the rainforest that overlooks the Naranjo River. You will be surrounded by the sounds of nature and can plunge into the cleansing waterfall after enjoying some chocolate! After chocolate making and waterfall splashing, enjoy a home cooked lunch in the home of our friend and neighbor. Learn to make homemade tortillas with Doña Luz! Our hope is that you will feel like you have experienced something truly off the beaten path that is educational, authentic, fun and delicious!!

Example Menu

Starter

Chocolate Tasting

Learn to make chocolate truffles just the way you like them!

What's Included

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
After chocolate making and tasting and local fruit sampling, there will be an authentic Costa Rican lunch cooked over a wood burning stove in a local home.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

What to expect

Head out of Manuel Antonio to a remote village just 35 minutes into the mountains. We will visit a private property that is nestled in the rainforest with a stunning view of the Naranjo River rushing below. Tour the garden and learn about the local fruits and spices used by the locals and even try the Cacao fruit in its pure form. Head down to the Rancho to begin an informative and fascinating lesson on the history of chocolate and then roll up your sleeves and make your very own truffles choosing from a variety of toppings to make it special and unique to you! While letting your chocolate set, head down the short trail to the river and plunge into a refreshing waterfall. Swim in the pool or lay on a giant boulder and take in this special place. After the river, we visit our friend Doña Luz for an authentic interactive cooking experience in her cozy home. Learn to make tortillas and get to know Luz and her family.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Luna Vida Adventures

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Dining Experiences
Walking Tours
Chocolate Tours
On the Water
Swimming
Restaurants
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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