Discover the fascinating world of native bees and healing honey

4.9
(39 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is the only activity in La Fortuna that offers an experience with stingless bees. It is an activity suitable for the whole family, both children and older adults can enjoy it. It is also an educational activity that is highly visited by schools and colleges in the region.

What's Included

Miel medicinal
Mascarilla de miel
Varios tipos de mieles
Miel monofloral

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From the town of La Fortuna, drive for 20 minutes on route 141, in the town Los Angeles, La Fortuna go left for 5 minutes, after passing the bridge of San Isidro turn right for 600 meters.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This activity starts in a tropical garden 20 minutes from La Fortuna Town, with over 45 stingless bee hives, also you will observe a variety of species of ornamentals and healing plants , diversity of hummingbirds, birds, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.
During the activity our visitors will reveal the unique flavor of Costa Rica Honey. We will tour the meliponarium in search of Costa Rica's native bees. We will learn about the importance of bees for tropical ecosystems and for humans, their evolutionary history and how these amazing insects make honey. During the tour, you will delight in tasting the most exotic monofloral and multifloral honeys at the base of each hive. You will learn about different medicinal plants and their benefits, while applying a mask made with honey and 100% natural organic products.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
Supplied by Arenal Bee garden

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Cooking Classes
Walking Tours
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Candy Making Classes
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Top Product
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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