Chocolate Experience
Description
This Experience will start with a short 30-minute walk, where we will introduce you to the Central Pacific transitional forest, during the walk, we can observe the amazing flora and fauna, once the walk is over it’s time to start with the Chocolate Experience, Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park has the first International Cocoa collection of the Central Pacific, during this experience you will learn about the different varieties of Cocoa, as well as the ancestral history and the impact on the world economy and the most important part is that you will be able to try the actual Cocoa fruit before the process, also be part of the Cocoa production process, as well as try different types of Chocolate and mix it with tropical fruits. As an additional plus on this experience, you will learn about 2 of the most traditional agricultural products of Costa Rica “Sugar cane” and “Coffee” you will have direct contact with the plants and the natural history of these crops.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We only pick up travelers in the area of Jaco, Herraduro and Playa Hermosa. For that we need the name and location of the Airbnb or hotel that are staying within these areas. or you want to get to the meeting point but can't follow the instructions, you can ask one of the hosts
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(18)
Kia and Heydi were great presenters! Captivating information AND demonstrations about chocolate processing, and lots of guest participation which was a lot of fun.
After booking this excursion I did not receive a pick up time for transportation. We went to the agreed upon location approximately 20 minutes before the excursion began. We waited for 40 minutes and then took an Uber to the end location that was on the details of the excursion. We could not locate anything having to do with the Chocolate Experience. I sent two messages to the Tour operator but did not receive a response. Subsequently we asked for a refund.
Our guide, Mary, was very professional yet approachable. The information provided was interesting and educational.
It was really fun and interesting to see the chocolate made from bean to sweets. Very interactive with the audience. We are going to try to make some chocolate ourselves at home from the knowledge gained on this tour.
DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM!!! I added where to pick me and my family up. They never came! They ignored my messages! They ignored my calls! I went to the business location on the Viator website and it was just an empty alley! Complete scam!
Was interesting to see the process from plant/seeds to cacao. Got to sample during each step to understand the whole process and how each step changes the taste.
We are very happy that you found our cacao tour interesting! We strive to offer an educational and sensory experience, and we are pleased to know that you appreciated the opportunity to see the complete process and taste each stage. It's fascinating how each step transforms the taste of cacao, isn't it? We love sharing that knowledge and passion with our visitors. Thank you for your feedback!
If you are interested in learning about how chocolate is made, then l recommend this tour. The tour covers everything from the raw ingredients to the finished product. The tour guide provides a ton of information about each step in the process and answers your questions. There are opportunities to taste the product during various stages and participate in making the finished product. I can safely say everyone on the tour had fun. Our tour guide made the entire tour fun as well as entertaining.
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our chocolate tour! We strive to provide an educational and fun experience, and we are pleased to know that our guide shared their knowledge in such an entertaining way. We love that you appreciated the opportunity to learn about each step of the chocolate-making process, from the raw ingredients to the final product, and that you enjoyed the tastings and active participation. It's fantastic to know that everyone on the tour had fun. We love creating memorable and sweet moments for our visitors! Thank you for your recommendation.
Maria was a fantastic guide. We learned about the various types of cocoa trees and then watched the process of turning the cocoa beans into chocolate, tasting the results at every stage. In the end we got to drink freshly brewed hot chocolate, eat chocolate covered fruit and taste various types of dark and milk chocolate. Even my chocoholic wife was sated! Recommend this tour!
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the chocolate experience with Maria so much! She is an exceptional guide, and we are proud that she shared her knowledge of cocoa with you. We love that you enjoyed every stage of the process, from the cocoa trees to the final tasting of hot chocolate and chocolate-covered fruits. It is a true pleasure for us to sweeten our visitors' day! We are very happy to know that even your chocoholic wife was satisfied! That's high praise! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another sweet adventure.
Fun! Informative! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the whole chocolate making process and the fresh chocolate made right in front of us was so good!
Thank you for your review! We’re so happy to hear you had a fun and informative experience learning about the fascinating chocolate-making process. And we’re thrilled you enjoyed the fresh chocolate! We hope to see you again for more sweet adventures. Pura vida!
My family and I had an unforgettable experience with Mary on this tour! We actually got to help make the chocolate that we later tasted. We learned about every step of the process. The tasting sessions included tasting the cacao fruit, fresh from the tree. We also make fresh hot chocolate. Mary was very engaging. Her chocolate chef assistant was also fun; I wish I could remember her name. I highly recommend this tour—and make sure you request Mary as your guide! You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed learning and participating in the chocolate-making process, from fresh cacao to delicious hot chocolate. Mary and her team always do an amazing job of making every visit special. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you again for more unforgettable experiences! Pura vida!
