Description
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, and vegetables in the Borbon Market.
We’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting empanadas 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 of 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 taste 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.
Additional Information
Schedule: 9:00 am – 11:30 am – 13:00 pm – 15:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes approx.
Level – Easy: No minimum age.
Minimum: 1 people to book.
Highlights
- Learn to prepare Café Chorreado with award-winning bandola coffee, and Agua de Sapo infused .
- Savor Costa Rican-style tamales, wrapped in banana leaves, crafted by local families
- Try fresh, seasonal fruits at the Borbón Market.
- Enjoy local ice cream at the Central Market from a shop over 100 years old.
