Costa Rica's Tropical fruit Guided Tasting in San Jose

5.0 (1 reviews) San Jose, Costa Rica
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Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

This is not a cooking class or a typical food tour, it’s a delicious, eye-opening journey through Costa rica’s extraordinary biodiversity, guided by a local fruit lover.

If you opt for the full experience, your day begins at one of San Jose’s bustling markets, where your host will select and open fruits you’ve probably never seen before. Want to skip the walk? No problem — the tasting alone is just as immersive.

As you taste, you’ll discover:

Nutritional properties and healing uses

Indigenous and colonial histories

Seasonal patterns and farming traditions

Culinary secrets from Central America

From tangy to creamy, sweet to earthy, this tasting experience invites you to rediscover fruit the Costa Rican way.

What's included

  • Guided tasting of 15+ tropical and native tropical fruits
  • Cultural insights, nutritional info & fun facts
  • Optional Market tour!
  • Local guide fluent in English (and passionate about fruit!)
  • Transfer
  • Any other fruit, food or drink outside the tasting you would like to buy...

What to expect

Taste your way through Costa rica’s Tropical fruits with a local guide. Learn the stories, recipes, and cultural secrets behind each exotic bite. A fun, surprising, and flavorful tasting in San Jose.

⭐ Why Travelers Love This Experience:
Taste 15–20 exotic tropical fruits you’ve likely never tried before

Get expert insights on nutrition, history, flavor, and local traditions

Optional: walk through a vibrant local market with a friendly Costa rican guide

Learn fun facts, ancestral uses, and preparation tips for each fruit

One of San jose’s most colorful and surprising cultural experiences

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Local instructor will meet you near this area. The exact address and contact number will be provided by our booking manager after the booking.

End point

Our Local instructor will meet you near this area. The exact address and contact number will be provided by our booking manager after the booking.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance

Cancellation policy

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

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