Bites and Sights: Walking Food Tour in San Jose
San José (Costa Rica)
B-614087
$ 34.00
Location
Unmask the beauty and culture of contemporary Costa Rican life on this San Jose walking tour. You’ll get up close and personal, through local food, history, culture even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables in the Borbon Market. We’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting empanada with cheese and beans. Seeing diverse sites like the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful Morazan 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 Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare Cafe Chorreado, enjoy a tamal cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, try our famous Agua de Sapo make with sugar cañe and lemon.
What's included?
Tasting and learn to prepare Cafe Chorreado.Try our famous Agua de Sapo, with sugar cañe and lemon.
A tamale, Costa Rica Style, cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf
Make Tortillas and learn how to make mature plantain empanadas with cheese
In the Borbon Market you can try the seasonal fruits.
Try in the Central Market the traditional caldosa.
A tamale, Costa Rica Style, cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf
Make Tortillas and learn how to make mature plantain empanadas with cheese
In the Borbon Market you can try the seasonal fruits.
Try in the Central Market the traditional caldosa.
Exclusions
- Tip or gratuity
Private transportation
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Please Note
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Safety Tips, San Jose is a big city like any other, it is a preventive measure to dont wear flashy jewelry.
- Dont eat before the tour.
- 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.
What do I need to bring?
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.
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, , CR
Cancellation Policy
Please contact WorldGift for more information.