Arenal Volcano Rainforest Chocolate Tour: Discovering Ancient Secrets of Chocolate from La Fortuna

Embark on a sweet adventure in the rainforest of La Fortuna, as you discover the ancient secrets of chocolate. Indulge in a hands-on program and learn about the history, culture, and traditions of this delectable treat.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rainforest Chocolate Tour - Often referred to as a divine offering, the cacao tree held significant importance in ancient societies. Not only was it consumed during rituals, but its beans also served as a form of money due to their value in various Mesoamerican regions, including Costa Rica.
    During this immersive 2-hour experience, you will gain…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Overlooking the grandeur of the Arenal Volcano, immerse yourself in the delightful exploration of the rainforest, unveiling the age-old mysteries of chocolate - from its origins and usage in tropical America, to the development of the delicacy we relish today. This interactive program allows you to consume unlimited amounts of chocolate. Embark on this…

Location
Rainforest Chocolate Tour
La Fortuna - Catarata Río Fortuna
1 km sur del redondel de La Fortuna y 1 km oeste carretera a la Catarata La Fortuna. Frente a Cabinas la Catarata
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ann
Feb 18, 2025
Chocolate, chocolate Chocolate - Elis was very knowledgeable and informative. I learned something new even though this is the fourth or fifth chocolate tour I have been on. We sampled chocolate at every stage of the process and I really enjoyed custom making my own hot chocolate. Elis made the tour fun and I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves chocolate.
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145megan
Feb 12, 2025
Very fun & educational! A must! - Our tour guide Keilor was awesome! He made the tour fun & very educational, he was funny and light hearted but also let us know the things we need to know to help protect the individuals who farm and produce chocolate for us worldwide. Highly recommend this tour! If you buy and love chocolate, go! Oh, and ask for Keilors special chocolate toppings, the BEST, so yummy! Thank you Karina & Jenette as well!
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Sarahsw8491ju
Feb 5, 2025
Educational, fun, interactive! - Fantastic tour, the guide was extremely funny and told everything with a lot of passion. You could try a lot, everything was very interactive and the importance of sustainable cocoa cultivation became clear to all involved.
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D6944smalyssam
Jan 30, 2025
Informative and Fun! - Our group of 15 had a wonderful time on this tour led by "El Chapo Guapo" Keilor. He was engaging, informative, and a lot of fun! It was interesting to learn about the chocolate making process and see (and taste) how the cacao changed. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone.
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Wayne_d
Jan 25, 2025
Delicious and Informative Chocolate Fun - Great historical perspective. Some hands on experience. Awesome guide. Delicious chocolate tasting. Overall a fun experience.
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Neeti_l
Jan 15, 2025
Great experience - Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and made it a fun experience. Would recommend for a laid back afternoon in la fortuna. The chocolate tasting was great and overall had a wonderful family outing
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Temica_t
Jan 6, 2025
Awesome! - Gexel was AWESOME! Funny, knowledgeable and charismatic, she had us hooked from the start! We had the best time!
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Kjetilut
Dec 30, 2024
History of Cacao with tasting by great guides. - Learned a lot and was very nice walking around the cacao plantation. Great to make your own flavor on the chocolate and see the process from plant to finished chocolate.
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Duke_n
Dec 28, 2024
Elio was a great tour... - Elio was a great tour guide for our chocolate tour. Lots of facts about history and where the industry is headed. Funny stories
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David_l
Feb 24, 2025
Fun thing to do to learn about chocolate - This tour is very small, and shows the original way of making chocolate. Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly
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