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Bar Crawl in downtown San José
Staying in San Jose and looking for an affordable, fun, safe and inclusive night out? This 3-hour BarCrawl in San Jose everything you need to have a great time, live our nightlife as a true local and safely moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts. During this tour, we will visit the most popular bars and clubs in town! Each of the bars will have a different atmosphere than the last. Come out and meet people from all over at an affordable price! Our customers speak for us, check out our reviews below! ***If you wish to request safe roundtrip private transportation to and from the tour for an added cost, please reach out to us your hotel name or exact address and we will provide a quote. Follow us on IG: barcrawl cr --- Note: We do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. We welcome everyone to join us and also expect that all of our guests share our commitment to respect diversity and inclusion.
Cooking with a Costa Rican Family
After booking our experiences, you will arrive at our kitchen where you will be very welcome and where you will share a good time with an authentic Costa Rican family. After introducing ourselves and getting to know each other over a refreshing drink, we will take you on a tour of our organic garden, where you will learn about the different crops and aromatic plants, followed by picking some of the ingredients that we will use for the preparation of our dish. When we return to the kitchen we will prepare a refreshing mojito to proceed to prepare a typical dish with fresh ingredients, produced by us and our neighbors. At the end of the preparation of the dish, we will consume everything prepared in a family atmosphere. If you come with more time than agreed there is a good chance to observe some animals such as frogs, birds and sloth that live in our garden.
Hike in Tapir mountain and its waterfall
We’ll go to the cloud-forest in the mountains of Heredia on a LEVEL 3** hike that features a beautiful waterfall and amazing landscapes. We’ll meet in Heredia city center and drive to a Protected Area where we’ll trek through a recovered cloud-forest with exuberant vegetation and lesser fauna. We’ll visit a waterfall and if you’re up for it, swim in the pure, chill, mountain water! After exploring the upper layers of the forest from atop a lookout point, we’ll head back to town to recover and enjoy a "casado" in a typical lunch PLEASE READ THESE FACTS ATTENTIVELY ** ¨Level 3 hike¨ means: 3 out of 10 in difficulty. A ninety minutes hike with good inclines, some stamina is required. You need to stay hydrated. good for some kids and teens, not for beginners ** We’ll drive 11 Km (7 miles) to the FOREST and we’ll hike about 2 hours and a half. This experience takes 4 hours starting at 8:00 am. ** This 3 Km hike has a 160 meters altitude gain (1.9 miles hike in 525 feet incline). ** The trail is not paved and does not have handrails. Some rocky, steep or muddy terrain must be expected. ** Do not sign up if you have important knee problems, you are not moderately in shape or you never take walks. ** You should arrive to the meeting point by your own means. ** Also read "THINGS TO KNOW" for more info (in the last section). Please.
Dinner at Loft Kitchen (Cocina Loft) in San José
We offer a unique gastronomical experience, prepared with Costa Rican products, especially in typical foods, such as those our grandparents served. Included is also some Costa Rican fusion food. The guests may participate in the preparation of the dinner or simply relax, comfortably seated, learn and enjoy an interesting conversation, while the food is ready. The Costa Rican typical food has an enormous cultural memory from years gone by and that is still practice among some inhabitants. Within the gastronomical tour, we offer an entrée, a main dish and a dessert. The Loft is located within the heart of the capital city of San José, placed in a minimalistic setting. The conversations, anecdotes and laughter are the appetizers of the meal we hope the guests will enjoy. “A good meal, with good friends, makes good memories.” Please advise if you require a special diet (vegan, gluten free, etc.) and so see if I can attend to them. Other things to note Please advise if you have a special diet (vegan, gluten free, etc.) and so see if I can attend to them. Please contact me if you wish to reserve for another date that the one established in the calendar.
Coffee and Chocolate Tour at Don Juan Arenal
Don Juan Tours Arenal is a family business that through its tours teach visitors the whole process behind two very important products worldwide, Coffee and Chocolate. Our experience: Don Juan - Coffee and Chocolate Tour, will take you to know the entire Coffee process, from the seed to the delicious cup of coffee. Once the coffee tour is finished, we will start with the sweetest part of the tour, the delicious chocolate. Like coffee, we will talk about the entire Chocolate process, from the seed to the delicious chocolate bar and we will end up selecting some members of the group to grind the cacao beans and make their own chocolate bar. Once finished you will have the opportunity to taste several types of chocolate such as Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate. One of our main features is the infrastructure we have, since the Arenal Area is well known for having a very changing climate, it goes from being very sunny and humid to heavy rains, even with a electric storms on some occasions, that is why that 100% of our trails are protected and made of cement, which will allow to enjoy the tour on sunny or rainy days. Families with children who need to take their stroller or people with some physical limitation will not have trouble walking with a walker, crutches or wheelchair.

Discover the magic of the forest

Produciendo Café en el Bosque Nuboso de Monteverde
This is not a commercial coffee tour, it is an educational experience to create awareness in the only organic specialty coffee plantation in the Monteverde area, located in the Ecological Sanctuary, a 48 hectares family project focused on conservation, sustainability, agroecology, education and culture. In a guided workshop by an expert where you will learn from the basics of ancestral agriculture, how we create our own organic fertilizers, then you will know the coffee gardens planted in the forest that surrounds the Ecological Sanctuary, the drying area, and the process that involves the specialty coffee (history, plantations, growth, development, varieties and the science of flavor to prepare a good coffee). After leaving the forest, we will enjoy a guided coffee tasting, sharpening the senses to recognize defects, attributes, aromas and flavors in different qualities of coffee. Finally, we will create an interactive demonstration of the science of flavor and all the variables that an alchemist applies in the preparation of a coffee using different infusion methods. This workshop is an experience that will expand your knowledge of the world of coffee and help you become a home barista and an informed consumer. We also invite you to explore more of our property by hiking our trails, and connecting with nature.
Go birdwatching with a licensed guide
Monteverde in Costa Rica is one of the best destinations for Birdwatching around different birds habitats. I was raised in Monteverde where I have been living all my life listening all the different bird calls all the time, that I can recognize 99% of them. My 31 years experience made me very exigent to use different birdwatching places, depending the season or weather conditions to see as many birds as possible. We'll start birdwatching at 6:00 AM, where we'll see about 30 different species of birds at an elevation of about 4,500 feet above sea level. Then we'll stop at the cafeteria for a quick Costa Rican coffee. After that, we'll move up to Curicancha Reserve where we'll walk through two different life zones including different types of forests (secondary, transitional and primary) plus open areas where we'll be able to see much more variety of birds or Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve to be at a different elevation—about 5,000 feet above sea level—where we'll see much more interesting birds, including the resplendent quetzal, guans, barbets, three-wattled bellbirds, tinamous, and so many others. Is good to know that if you repeat the tour, you must see other birds you didn't see the day before.. Typically we would see 60 to 70 different types of birds. Other things to note Bring binoculars, a bird book, hiking shoes, insect repellent, rain gear, and a hat.
La Leona Waterfall Hike
*** FREE roundtrip transportation provided from Curubande downtown to the Waterfall *** Let us know if you need transportation and we can quote you the service with a local driver from town. Our day starts by meeting at our office located 20 min away from Liberia downtown through the small villages of Colorado and Curubande. We count with two parking lots at our location in Curubande where you can leave your car safe while we do the hike. From Curubande we will take a 4WD for 1 km that will take us to the entrance of the waterfall trail and here is where the hike begins. The waterfall is well hidden away on the outskirts of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano . The trail is 1.3 Miles (2 Kilometers) singletrack so together it is 4 km. There are some climbing to do in elevation and some caves to go across. Later to reach the waterfall we have to swim 25 meters through a beautiful turquoise river canyon. This is a local experience that takes place where the Blanco and the Colorado rivers cross through, forming canyons and beautiful scenery which is why the water in their pools have that special turquoise tint.
Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class
Let us be your guide to Costa Rica travel in La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. Our protected rain forests in a private location have created the perfect habitat for a variety of frogs, birds and sloths which are just some of our highlights. Our nature park it one of the best spots for birdwatching in La fortuna, the most personalized night hike of Arenal Volcano area and the perfect location to see sloth in Costa Rica. Cook with one of the greatest chefs in history: our mother, Elieth Oviedo. She and her sister-in-law will teach you how to prepare our traditional corn tortilla without using machines. You'll only need your hands and the freshest, lovingly prepared local ingredients. You'll become part of our family madness for 2,5 hours, immersing yourself in our forest and cooking with our mother. It's a simple stroll suitable for all kinds of people, from the oldest to the youngest. Ask about our different schedules : Night walk 5:30 pm - $40 Birdwatching in La fortuna 5:30 am - $65 Sloth Tour 8:00 am and 1:00 pm
Sloths & Wilderness, Expert guided Nature Stroll in San Jose
This is the MUST-DO experience in SJO for nature lovers! We will explore the hidden ecosystem resting inside the University of Costa Rica's campus, the first public university in the country, by the hand of the young biologists who study here. Be ready for amazing bird-watching, curious insects, all sorts of tropical plants and the cherry on top of the cake: the small population of sloths living wild and free on the campus' gardens. Many times we will try some wild berries and smell all sorts of barks and flowers. We'll be talking about art, history, indigenous culture, and most of all, nature. This is a full senses experience so you will get to see, touch, smell, taste, and listen to nature thriving amidst our country's biggest city. *** From May to November we recommend booking on the morning slot due to rainy afternoons, however, the afternoons are also great DISCLAIMER: This is not a Recue Center or Sloth Sactuary Tour. You will not be able to touch them, if found, the sloths will be seen in their natural habitat, which means most of the time they will be sleeping on the trees. Still, our experience is your best option at San Jose if you're a true nature lover. This is a 2,5h walking tour, some parts will be exposed to intense sunlight. Not a heavy walk, but please consider your physical condition

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Bites & Sights Walking San Jose Experience
If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting caldosa (ceviche) and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe, lemon and ginger.
Night walk among the natural jewels of Monteverde
Join me in exploring the cloud forest from a different perspective, a night walk is a unique and unforgettable experience. Costa Rica is a small country in Central America that is home to around 5% of the world's biodiversity. Most animals in Costa Rica are nocturnal. If you like mammals such as sloths, armadillos, active birds such as owls, amphibians, reptiles, and many insects, then this is the opportunity to carry out an outdoor activity and learn more about the nocturnal behavior of many species of flora and fauna. It is an easily accessible route of around 2 kilometers, the ‘jewels’ of the cloud forest shine brighter at night. With luck, we will even be able to observe the famous bioluminescent mushrooms. the place where I do the night walk is very close to the center of Monteverde Santa Elena, it takes only 5 minutes by car. Let's wait for you to observe how the cloud forest comes to life at night.
Hike to Rio Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs
We will meet with the assigned guide on the Sloth Watching Trail at 8am, or at your hotel if it is close to La Fortuna. (request transportation) First we head to the majestic Catarata de La Fortuna, (520 steps), which is 70 meters high; where weather permitting, we will bathe in its crystal clear waters. (if it rains a lot will not be possible). We will be about an hour and a half in this place; then we will take the minibus to head to the next point and one of the most spectacular, the trek in the tropical forest to the base of the Arenal Volcano, where we will visit the lava flows of the years 1525, 1968 and 2010; In addition while we enjoy this beautiful Ecological Park we will learn about the trees and animals that inhabit this place. (About two hours to the base of the volcano and an hour to the green lagoon.) Once this is done, we will have a traditional picnic style lunch. Finally, we return to the bus to the natural hot springs river (Rio Tabacón), where we will enjoy a majestic place, we will also place a volcanic mud mask. ( There are no dressing rooms so wear a bathing suit on) After a great day of adventure and experience, we return to La Fortuna around 4pm.
Seven ziplines, one rappell, river tubing, malekus and pools
(THE BEST CANOPY ZIP LINE IN THE FOREST WITH THE BEST TUBING RIVER IN THE AREA) What we'll do and include is: 1- Seven cables of different distances, between 590 to 1315 feet. 2- Two short walks on trails in the forest. 3- 165-feet high rappell on a dry natural wall. (optional for the one who wants to) We do it if the weather is appropriate. 4- 15 minute walk to the Arenal River. 5- 1 hour of fun on inflatable tubes along the river channel, with life vest and helmet. 6- Visit to see or buy souvenirs from the Malekus aborigines. 7- With the bracelet that we give you, you can have access to the pools of Montaña de Fuego Resort, located in front of our place. (It is an optional activity). Other things to note: - Is recommended to know swimming. - You can bring personal action camera that can be tied to the helmet. - If you bring your cell phone, we recommend a special pocket to tie to the harness. (if you lose it, it's not our responsibility.) - Do not bring jewelry or items that can be dropped from the platforms or in the river. - We have parking, lockers and dressing rooms. - If you need we can provide transportation from La Fortuna downtown for $5 per person, with advance notice. - We have a photographer in case you want to buy his service, are $30 per person. - This activity is not allowed for pregnant women.
Horseback riding near the Arenal Volcano or the Arenal River
This experience takes place inside a private estate through conservation areas, surrounded by primary and secondary forest areas, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy excellent panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano and Rainforest. This tour is recommended for adults and children over 10 years old. With our healthy and well-trained horses we will start this amazing experience, in the barn we will give a talk of how to ride and then we will go 2 1/2 hours riding through the trails in the rainforest enjoying beautiful views. We will also have the possibility here to see animals such as: monkeys, sloths, coaties, birds such as toucans, turkeys, falcons, etc. In some parts of the trail we can gallop and trot with the horses. Recommended maximum weight is 100 kilograms. In case the weather is bad we can take another quieter trail option that is to the Arenal River, both incredible places for wildlife. If you require transportation to the stable from La Fortuna, the cost is $5 per person and we collect 20 minutes before the tour.

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La Leona Waterfall Hike
*** FREE roundtrip transportation provided from Curubande downtown to the Waterfall *** Let us know if you need transportation and we can quote you the service with a local driver from town. Our day starts by meeting at our office located 20 min away from Liberia downtown through the small villages of Colorado and Curubande. We count with two parking lots at our location in Curubande where you can leave your car safe while we do the hike. From Curubande we will take a 4WD for 1 km that will take us to the entrance of the waterfall trail and here is where the hike begins. The waterfall is well hidden away on the outskirts of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano . The trail is 1.3 Miles (2 Kilometers) singletrack so together it is 4 km. There are some climbing to do in elevation and some caves to go across. Later to reach the waterfall we have to swim 25 meters through a beautiful turquoise river canyon. This is a local experience that takes place where the Blanco and the Colorado rivers cross through, forming canyons and beautiful scenery which is why the water in their pools have that special turquoise tint.
Bar Crawl in downtown San José
Staying in San Jose and looking for an affordable, fun, safe and inclusive night out? This 3-hour BarCrawl in San Jose everything you need to have a great time, live our nightlife as a true local and safely moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts. During this tour, we will visit the most popular bars and clubs in town! Each of the bars will have a different atmosphere than the last. Come out and meet people from all over at an affordable price! Our customers speak for us, check out our reviews below! ***If you wish to request safe roundtrip private transportation to and from the tour for an added cost, please reach out to us your hotel name or exact address and we will provide a quote. Follow us on IG: barcrawl cr --- Note: We do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. We welcome everyone to join us and also expect that all of our guests share our commitment to respect diversity and inclusion.
Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class
Let us be your guide to Costa Rica travel in La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. Our protected rain forests in a private location have created the perfect habitat for a variety of frogs, birds and sloths which are just some of our highlights. Our nature park it one of the best spots for birdwatching in La fortuna, the most personalized night hike of Arenal Volcano area and the perfect location to see sloth in Costa Rica. Cook with one of the greatest chefs in history: our mother, Elieth Oviedo. She and her sister-in-law will teach you how to prepare our traditional corn tortilla without using machines. You'll only need your hands and the freshest, lovingly prepared local ingredients. You'll become part of our family madness for 2,5 hours, immersing yourself in our forest and cooking with our mother. It's a simple stroll suitable for all kinds of people, from the oldest to the youngest. Ask about our different schedules : Night walk 5:30 pm - $40 Birdwatching in La fortuna 5:30 am - $65 Sloth Tour 8:00 am and 1:00 pm
San Jose Walking Tour
“The best way to start or end your trip in Costa Rica.” If you want to get to know San Jose thoroughly and taste its flavors, see its unique architecture and get to know its history, this is the tour you are looking for! The plan is to show her around the city, chat, and have coffee as if we've been friends for a long time. We will leave from the Steinvorth Building towards the birth point of Villa Nueva de la Boca del Monte de San Joseph (colonial name of the current Costa Rican capital), to walk through historical points and places of transcendent facts for our country. It is a route based on details, history, anecdotes, places little known by the tourist, complemented by the entrance to heritage buildings and public and private spaces, plazas, cafes, among others. Iconic places in town like National Theater, Central Market or Cathedral. Ideal for photographing and being able to walk around the city and identify its main points, bus stops, shops, markets and everything you need to get around San José. In two and half hours we will give you a perspective that few can give you and that will show you why San José was a great city and why they called it "the little Paris". Even when it rains, we'll have a tour. We will go through San Jose, in some areas of its four historic districts (Carmen, Merced, Hospital and Cathedral).
Sloths & Wilderness, Expert guided Nature Stroll in San Jose
This is the MUST-DO experience in SJO for nature lovers! We will explore the hidden ecosystem resting inside the University of Costa Rica's campus, the first public university in the country, by the hand of the young biologists who study here. Be ready for amazing bird-watching, curious insects, all sorts of tropical plants and the cherry on top of the cake: the small population of sloths living wild and free on the campus' gardens. Many times we will try some wild berries and smell all sorts of barks and flowers. We'll be talking about art, history, indigenous culture, and most of all, nature. This is a full senses experience so you will get to see, touch, smell, taste, and listen to nature thriving amidst our country's biggest city. *** From May to November we recommend booking on the morning slot due to rainy afternoons, however, the afternoons are also great DISCLAIMER: This is not a Recue Center or Sloth Sactuary Tour. You will not be able to touch them, if found, the sloths will be seen in their natural habitat, which means most of the time they will be sleeping on the trees. Still, our experience is your best option at San Jose if you're a true nature lover. This is a 2,5h walking tour, some parts will be exposed to intense sunlight. Not a heavy walk, but please consider your physical condition
Cooking with a Costa Rican Family
After booking our experiences, you will arrive at our kitchen where you will be very welcome and where you will share a good time with an authentic Costa Rican family. After introducing ourselves and getting to know each other over a refreshing drink, we will take you on a tour of our organic garden, where you will learn about the different crops and aromatic plants, followed by picking some of the ingredients that we will use for the preparation of our dish. When we return to the kitchen we will prepare a refreshing mojito to proceed to prepare a typical dish with fresh ingredients, produced by us and our neighbors. At the end of the preparation of the dish, we will consume everything prepared in a family atmosphere. If you come with more time than agreed there is a good chance to observe some animals such as frogs, birds and sloth that live in our garden.
A Walk on the Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges
Discover the Tropical Cloud Forest from a completely different, fun and spectacular perspective in the Selvatura Park Cloud Forest Reserve. Create wonderful memories on this 3 km guided walk along an easy-to-walk trail where we will find 8 incredible suspension bridges from where you can observe the treetops and the wildlife that hides there. On this guided walk, you will not only learn the interesting natural history of an ecosystem that remains hidden to most of us, but you will also enjoy impressive panoramic views of the beautiful and unique Tropical Cloud Forest. Please consider the following information: - ENTRANCE FEE The entrance fee to Selvatura Park is not included in the price of the guided walk. Payment can be made directly upon arrival at Selvatura Park, in cash or by credit card. The entrance fee to the hanging bridges: * Adults: $55.37 USD per person. * Students (12-18 Y/O): $49.72 per person * Children (5-11 Y/O): $38.42 per person * Children (0-4 Y/O): Free of charge - TRANSPORTATION Free transportation from Santa Elena can be arranged upon request.
Poas volcano tour
I'll handle everything from picking you up from your hotel (whether you're in San Jose, Heredia, or Alajuela) to securing your tickets for the volcano, leaving you free to simply book the experience and relish the trip. During our journey to the volcano, we'll make several stops to immerse ourselves in the local culture. We'll visit a quaint local coffee shop, where you can savor some of the finest brews in the area. Additionally, we'll pause at a charming souvenir shop, where you'll be greeted with a delightful tasting session featuring artisanal cheeses and liqueurs. But that's not all! We'll also have the unique opportunity to visit the world's only Starbucks coffee farm. We'll embark on our adventure early, aiming for the best chance to witness the volcano in its full glory. So, expect me to swing by around 7 am. Remember to dress warmly and be prepared for the weather, as the volcano's peak can be chilly and prone to rain. Rain gear, a coat, and sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended for a comfortable and enjoyable experience
Explore the amazing cloud forest with a professional guide
I offer a naturalistic professional guided tour in the cloud forest of Monteverde and surrounding areas . With 20 years of experience actively working in tourism, I will lead you along the trails explaining about the different ecosystems found here. We use a professional equipment , such as spotted telescope and binocular to facilitate the observation of fauna and flora. There are many interesting hidden animmals and plants in the forest and the only way to spotted them is with the experienced guide.
Wildlife watching raft safari with naturalist guide
Experience the tranquility of the forest traveling along the Peñas Blancas River, with the opportunity to observe many animals such as: monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles and various types of birds. Our boat does not use a motor, in this way you will calmly enjoy the trip rowing and taking pictures without disturbing the animals. On this tour, you will be accompanied by an experienced naturalist guide, who will explain many fascinating details about trees, plants, birds, and animals.
Enjoy and discover San Jose
We will have the oportunity of travel and discover the city of San Jose through the history behind of historical buildings,parks and places in the central areas of San Jose and surroundings .
Medicinal Plants & Indigenous Art Experience
Bienvenidos, welcome to Paz Handmade Art La Fortuna! Get ready for a doggie welcome from the rescue crew, Coco, Mamá & Pipa! Join Edy & Bridie on this authentic, local experience where guests enjoy a tour of their medicinal plant garden and create art at their private homestead. Upon arrival, step into El Jardín, the garden of life. This is a tour of the senses, smell floral aromas of various tropical flowers, taste the medicine within the plants, hand harvest seasonal crops all while sipping on a fruit smoothie or herbal tea. With over 100+ medicinal plants their garden will have you playing & creating for hours. Next, create with Edy as he teaches you about wood carving and jewelry making. Connect with your inner artist as he guides you on a journey of creation. It may be a wood carving or a wire wrapped ring, let your inner artist decide. Guests have the opportunity to create their own art & purchase pieces from Edy's collection. This is a small homestead where guests can relax, ask questions, & enjoy hands on experiences. Its a place to embody an artists lifestyle in the lush Costa Rican mountains. *Art store open daily 9:00am-5:00pm, drop-ins welcome, purchase local art & Costa Rican Keepsakes *Transportation not included, accessible by taxi, Uber or own vehicle. *Family/Group inquiries, pls send message *Rain or shine, pls bring sun protection/rain gear
Taste San José through Private Chef Gabriel
Enjoy your very own private chef experience at your place! Take advantage of our group discounts! ★ 5% OFF — groups from 4 to 5 guests ★ 10% OFF — groups of +6 guests Learn the secrets hidden within each dish, and enjoy a delicious multi-course meal. Get ready to discover the taste of San José without leaving your own dining room! I will arrive 90 minutes before your preferred dining time in order to begin working my magic. I won't arrive empty-handed! No-no, I will show up at your doorstep equipped with every ingredient needed in order to prepare your meal. Feel free to put your apron on and cook some of the dishes with me! I am eager to share with you the secrets behind my recipes and San José local hidden treasures. Not in the mood? Well then lay down, relax, enjoy a few appetizers and allow me and my team to take care of you. Eat, share, drink, laugh, and explore San José dining scene from your own table. Oh and don’t worry about tidying up, everything will be left spotless for you to continue to enjoy! To have a closer look at my menus, check the "What's included" section below! Please note that to book an experience there is a minimum of 2 guests required.
Hike to Rio Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs
We will meet with the assigned guide on the Sloth Watching Trail at 8am, or at your hotel if it is close to La Fortuna. (request transportation) First we head to the majestic Catarata de La Fortuna, (520 steps), which is 70 meters high; where weather permitting, we will bathe in its crystal clear waters. (if it rains a lot will not be possible). We will be about an hour and a half in this place; then we will take the minibus to head to the next point and one of the most spectacular, the trek in the tropical forest to the base of the Arenal Volcano, where we will visit the lava flows of the years 1525, 1968 and 2010; In addition while we enjoy this beautiful Ecological Park we will learn about the trees and animals that inhabit this place. (About two hours to the base of the volcano and an hour to the green lagoon.) Once this is done, we will have a traditional picnic style lunch. Finally, we return to the bus to the natural hot springs river (Rio Tabacón), where we will enjoy a majestic place, we will also place a volcanic mud mask. ( There are no dressing rooms so wear a bathing suit on) After a great day of adventure and experience, we return to La Fortuna around 4pm.
Ancestral coffee processes inside the forest with night tour
Live the authentic experience of the processes of coffee, sugar cane, interpretation of the primary forest and how this has remained in our family for more than 250 years. We will start this experience with a cup of coffee at the reception, where we will make an introduction to the coffee drink, the plant, its history and each process from the seed to the cup. We will talk about nature, its ecosystems and the biodiversity present in the reserve, and we will also explain our sustainability. We will continue the experience by taking a tour of the coffee plantations that are located inside the forest, observing the coexistence between the economic activity of coffee and the conservation of the ecosystem. Simultaneously we will be telling the history, the origins, the phases of the plantation, grain processes, the characteristics and the impacts that this drink has had in the country and in our towns. During the experience we will walk through the forest, interpreting the different ecosystems, in search of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds. We will share the knowledge, the connection and the accumulated experiences that our ancestors have passed down to us throughout the years until today, 7 generations later. We will finish by returning to the reception to talk, clarify doubts, exchange feedback and purchase products or souvenirs.