Arenal Volcano Rainforest Chocolate Tour: Discovering Ancient Secrets of Chocolate from La Fortuna

Embark on a sweet adventure in the rainforest of La Fortuna, as you discover the ancient secrets of chocolate. Indulge in a hands-on program and learn about the history, culture, and traditions of this delectable treat.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rainforest Chocolate Tour - Often referred to as a divine offering, the cacao tree held significant importance in ancient societies. Not only was it consumed during rituals, but its beans also served as a form of money due to their value in various Mesoamerican regions, including Costa Rica.
    During this immersive 2-hour experience, you will gain…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Overlooking the grandeur of the Arenal Volcano, immerse yourself in the delightful exploration of the rainforest, unveiling the age-old mysteries of chocolate - from its origins and usage in tropical America, to the development of the delicacy we relish today. This interactive program allows you to consume unlimited amounts of chocolate. Embark on this…

Location
F84X+M6
Rainforest Chocolate Tour: 1 km sur del redondel de La Fortuna y 1 km oeste carretera a la Catarata La Fortuna. Frente a Cabinas la Catarata
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Katie
Mar 14, 2026
Gexel is a very knowledgeable and funny guide. She made learning about chocolate fun and interesting. - Fun and interesting experience.
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Nicholas_c
Mar 11, 2026
Cocoa, Comedy, and Great Luck - It was an absolutely lovely time and our guide was sarcastic and funny, he made the experience better. It’s funny because I was actually going to go with a different chocolate tour that was more intimate but because of logistics decided on this one, lo and behold we only had 11 people in our tour! Worked out perfectly and I booked the 1 P.M slot on a Wednesday for anyone wondering.
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Traveler315212
Mar 7, 2026
Vacation - Excellent experience and tour guide was extremely knowledgeable!
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Goplaces50248674557
Mar 4, 2026
3.4.26 Great tour! - Fun, interactive and informative presentation. Gexel, our guide, was entertaining and very good! Taste the cocoa fruit, dried bean, paste, and then with sugar...unlimited 70percent dark chocolate tasting with as many teaspoons of dark chocolate and unique add-ins that you could consume! So much that you can't even eat another teaspoon! Plus hot cocoa and dark and milk chocolate solid samples! ....saw a sloth and a pair of toucans as an added bonus.
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225brian
Mar 3, 2026
Learning about chocolate- I knew so littybefore the tour. - The learning experience was top drawer. Excellent delivery by Roberto and his lovely assistant. A very good tour.
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Lilian_w
Feb 27, 2026
Cocao to Chocolate from start to finish - Grexel was the most enthusiastic guide, we loved her! She and her team showed us how cocao turns to chocolate in all its various stages (including tastings at each stage). It was super fun and cool to learn the process and we were full from all the chocolate we ate!
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Edwarddk4807dv
Feb 26, 2026
Chocolate Tour of Eden Organic Farm - Our guide Yari was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about chocolate making. After a walk through the farm and woods we had a tasting session whereby we added ingredients to sample the various flavours. We then proceeded to make our own chocolate which involved crushing the seeds using a bicycle driven grinder. The process was enhanced by my wife and I chanting whilst Yari banged away on a small drum. The resulting chocolate was delicious.
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Barbara_l
Feb 25, 2026
Good tour, educational - Very fun, guide was very good. Educational. The tastings were so much fun. Good value. Fine to do even if raining
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477alanah
Feb 7, 2026
What an amazing place! - This was an awesome place. Very interactive and fun. Keillor was very knowledgeable and made the whole tour fun! Would totally recommend it to anyone!
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Laurapaul2018
Feb 14, 2026
Gotta Love Chocolate - My husband and I enjoyed the interesting and imformative tour and yummy tastings at the Rainforest Chocolate Tour. Special thanks to Roberto and Roland.
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From $34
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).