Enjoy an immersive experience of authentic Costa Rican food. The tour offers a varied and dynamic route to learn about various traditional dishes. The selected spaces illustrate the gastronomic culture of San José and Costa Rica.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Drinks included in the tour, coffee or tea, pipe water. All included within the value of the tour.
Tasting of authentic Costa Rican food, all included in the tour value.
Meeting Points
Departure
Banco Central de Costa Rica
Main entrance of the Central Bank, right in front of some green statues
Return
National Theatre of Costa Rica
In the cafeteria of the National Theater
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Welcome and introduction to the city of San José.
We will explain the route we are going to take through the most emblematic food places in the capital
We cross the street and right in front we go to the Merayo Bakery, to try typical San José pastries.
10 minutes
2
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Historical and cultural heritage establishment of San Jose, created since 1908.
We visit the most emblematic food stalls, where visitors can try typical foods, local fruits and gastronomic culture.
45 minutes
3
Spoon • Central SJO (Avenida Central)
Visit to a soda-restaurant chain where you will try some of the traditional delicacies of Costa Rica
15 minutes
4
Edificio Steinvorth
We visited the Casa del Cacao, which is located in one of the most emblematic buildings in San José.
Visitors will be able to learn about cocoa production in the Caribbean area, types of chocolates. You can also buy local cocoa-based products.
20 minutes
5
Trigo Miel
Visit to Trigo Miel, where we brought some old-fashioned sweets from Costa Rica.
15 minutes
6
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Visit to one of the most conical buildings in San José, where the Alma de Café cafeteria is located. Visitors will learn about the relationship between coffee, the National Theater and the quality of Costa Rican coffee. Other beverage options will also be available, such as hot chocolate, among others.