• Parrita - Begin your visit with a delightful, home-cooked Costa Rican meal, lovingly prepared with tradition and the freshest ingredients available. Expect delightful surprises as the menu adapts to the seasons and the freshest produce from the garden or nearby farms. Enjoy dishes featuring maize, yuca, plantain, and tortillas, alongside slow-cooked meats like gallina achiotada, traditional chicharrones gallos, or hearty yuca or chiscasquil dishes—a nutritious native green rich in ancestral flavors. Savor traditional countryside stir-fries, gently sautéed with herbs and infused with the smoky aroma of firewood, all crafted with care using recipes passed down through generations.
• Parrita - Every dish is made from scratch with local ingredients harvested or sourced the same day. Your meal is complemented by refreshing, healthy drinks prepared on the spot, such as agua de sapo (sugarcane drink) or seasonal fruit infusions—the perfect addition to this countryside feast. Meals are served family-style, just as Costa Rican families have done for generations: gathered around the table, sharing food, stories, and laughter. As you dine, Doña Yuri will share stories of her family, the evolution of the village of Playón, and folk tales deeply rooted in her homeland. “This is not restaurant food. This is home cooking, crafted with care over firewood by hands that carry generations of knowledge. Come eat like a centenarian and experience the Blue Zone diet of rural Costa Rica.”
• Parrita - Gentle Nature Walk & River Time
  After lunch, choose between two serene walks:

️ A 20-minute walk to a nearby hidden waterfall, featuring natural pools perfect for swimming and relaxation

Or a 10-minute walk to the Parrita River, ideal for a refreshing dip and a peaceful connection with nature

Both options are gentle and scenic, offering plenty of shade and wildlife.

• Parrita - Back at the rancho, Doña Yuri will serve traditional cafecito (coffee time). Enjoy a freshly chorreado coffee at the table, accompanied by local sweets like homemade cajetas, ripe tropical fruit, or a seasonal treat warm from the comal. It’s a time to unwind, share stories, and savor the slow, peaceful rhythms of the countryside—under the trees, with a warm cup in hand.
• Parrita - Depending on the season, engage in activities like harvesting yuca, grinding corn traditionally, learning about plantain cultivation, or exploring medicinal plants. Experience a hands-on connection with the land through activities like harvesting yuca, grinding corn in the traditional way, learning how plantains are grown, and exploring medicinal plants. Depending on the day and season, participate in one or more of these authentic rural practices, guided by Doña Yuri’s family knowledge. This interactive moment offers a glimpse into the agricultural traditions that nourish the food and culture of Costa Rica’s countryside.

• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• Tea and coffee

Experience meals crafted from farm-fresh produce, enjoy riverside strolls, listen to authentic tales, and savor the warmth of a grandmother’s kitchen nestled under the trees. Delight in firewood-cooked dishes made with ingredients straight from the farm, take a walk to a nearby river or a secluded waterfall, and immerse yourself in the genuine stories of rural Costa Rican life — shared by a grandmother who has lived it.

Located just 40 minutes from Jacó, this countryside food and culture tour invites you to the village of Playón, home to four generations of the Godínez family. Dine in a rancho beneath trees filled with macaws, meet amiable rescued dogs, and be welcomed by Doña Yuri — a cook, storyteller, and matriarch who cultivates most of the ingredients she serves.

This is not a restaurant, and it offers more than just “traditional food.” It’s an opportunity to connect — with people, places, and the authentic, hidden Costa Rica beyond the beaches and ziplines.

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