Bites and Sights - Walking Food Tour in San Jose Small Group
4 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
English, Spanish
4 hours
09:00
What you'll do
Unmask the beauty and culture of contemporary Costa Rican life on this San Jose walking tour. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than strolling through the streets with a local. Your experience starts with a cup of coffee in the Central Market where you’ll get to know your guide and relax into your surroundings. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant market Borbon, tasting local fresh fruits, empanada. Seeing diverse sites like the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks 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 a special coffee store where you will find coffee and chocolates produced by women, in this special place learn to prepare coffee, and make tortillas.
Itinerary
- 1Get your cameras ready because you don’t want to miss a single moment of this colourful local experience. On this San Jose tour you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine.Nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than strolling through the streets with a local. Your experience starts with a cup of coffee in the Central Market where you’ll get to know your guide and relax into your surroundings. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant market Borbon, tasting local fresh fruits, empanada. Seeing diverse sites like the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks 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 a special coffee store where you will find coffee and chocolates produced by women, in this special place learn to prepare coffee, and empanadas of plantain and enjoy a deliciuos tamal.
What's Included
Learn to prepare Café Chorreado, alongside our famous Agua de Sapo infused with sugar cane and lemon
Savor Costa Rican-style tamales, wrapped in banana leaves, crafted by local families
Experience making tortillas and mastering sweet plantain empanadas with cheese
Try seasonal fruits in the Borbon Market
Indulge the traditional Caldosa corn chips at the Central Market
What's not included
Private transportation
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Meeting Point (At the Los Presentes Monument infront of the Central Bank of San José between avenue 1, avenue Central , San José, 6121250)
Notes
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Private option
It is recommended to go early to the meeting point, since the roads are slow and their directions take time to understand.
The groups are 12 people with a guide.
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
It is recommended to go early to the meeting point, since the roads are slow and their directions take time to understand.
Requirements
Please Bring: casual clothing is appropriate for this tour, and we advise you wear comfortable shoes. Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen may need to be worn if the weather is hot.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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