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Costa Rica's Amazon, Cocoa Show & Chocolate
Easy Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Nature enthusiasts and chocolate lovers will relish this journey into one of Costa Rica's most fascinating ecosystems. Home to more than 300 bird species, 57 amphibians, 111 reptiles, and 60 mammals, the region is a paradise for wildlife watching. Along the way, you'll also savor the flavors of locally made cocoa and chocolate.
Tortuguero Canals: Located only 25 minutes from the port, begin your adventure with a gentle boat cruise through the Tortuguero Canals, often called "Costa Rica's Amazon." Your naturalist guide will point out orchids, water lilies, and the lush flora that thrives in this vibrant wetland. Keep your eyes open-- and your camera ready-- for toucans, sloths, howler and spider monkeys, crocodiles, river otters, and turtles as you drift through the waterways.
Cocoa Artisanal Show: Next, learn the fascinating story of cocoa in Costa Rica. An expert will reveal how this treasured plant is cultivated and transformed into chocolate. Enjoy an interactive demonstration and sample fresh cocoa.
Chocolate Tasting: Delight in a fun, hands-on tasting led by a local artisan chocolate maker! Taste the flavors of different types of chocolate and take a photo with friends and family during this memorable event.
Tropical Garden: Stroll through a tropical garden filled with fruit trees and vibrant flowers. Your guide will point out colorful birds and plants that flourish in this fertile region. Listen to the songs of exotic species.
SNACKS
Enjoy mouth-watering snacks of a tropical fruit buffet including bananas, pineapple watermelon, and purified water.
SHOPPING
Conclude your tour with free time at the small, local artisan's gift shop. Browse cocoa, chocolate, and locally made souvenirs, knowing that your purchases help support Costa Rican producers and their communities.
This immersive excursion combines nature and flavor into an unforgettable day. From drifting through "Costa Rica's Amazon" to tasting fresh chocolate, you'll experience the country's biodiversity and traditions in the most delicious way possible.
Points of interest
Tortuguero Canals
Schedule
Special Notes
There are a few steps to enter and exit the bus and the boat. Guests must be able to walk short distances. Bring cash or credit card for purchases, hat or visor, sunscreen, insect repellant. There is a 25-minute drive from the port each way. Wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed.
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Easy Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Nature enthusiasts and chocolate lovers will relish this journey into one of Costa Rica's most fascinating ecosystems. Home to more than 300 bird species, 57 amphibians, 111 reptiles, and 60 mammals, the region is a paradise for wildlife watching. Along the way, you'll also savor the flavors of locally made cocoa and chocolate.
Tortuguero Canals: Located only 25 minutes from the port, begin your adventure with a gentle boat cruise through the Tortuguero Canals, often called "Costa Rica's Amazon." Your naturalist guide will point out orchids, water lilies, and the lush flora that thrives in this vibrant wetland. Keep your eyes open-- and your camera ready-- for toucans, sloths, howler and spider monkeys, crocodiles, river otters, and turtles as you drift through the waterways.
Cocoa Artisanal Show: Next, learn the fascinating story of cocoa in Costa Rica. An expert will reveal how this treasured plant is cultivated and transformed into chocolate. Enjoy an interactive demonstration and sample fresh cocoa.
Chocolate Tasting: Delight in a fun, hands-on tasting led by a local artisan chocolate maker! Taste the flavors of different types of chocolate and take a photo with friends and family during this memorable event.
Tropical Garden: Stroll through a tropical garden filled with fruit trees and vibrant flowers. Your guide will point out colorful birds and plants that flourish in this fertile region. Listen to the songs of exotic species.
SNACKS
Enjoy mouth-watering snacks of a tropical fruit buffet including bananas, pineapple watermelon, and purified water.
SHOPPING
Conclude your tour with free time at the small, local artisan's gift shop. Browse cocoa, chocolate, and locally made souvenirs, knowing that your purchases help support Costa Rican producers and their communities.
This immersive excursion combines nature and flavor into an unforgettable day. From drifting through "Costa Rica's Amazon" to tasting fresh chocolate, you'll experience the country's biodiversity and traditions in the most delicious way possible.
Points of interest
Tortuguero Canals
Schedule
Special Notes
There are a few steps to enter and exit the bus and the boat. Guests must be able to walk short distances. Bring cash or credit card for purchases, hat or visor, sunscreen, insect repellant. There is a 25-minute drive from the port each way. Wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed.