• Fabrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro - This tour takes you to the charming town of Sarchi, known for its vibrant souvenir shops and oxcart factories. Eloy Alfaro was the original Oxcart Factory, and it still houses the first water mill used in the factory. Today, it serves as a living museum showcasing the history of Sarchi. Visitors can explore a large souvenir store offering a wide array of handcrafted items.
• Alajuela - Alajuela is a province in Costa Rica, situated right next to the capital city, San Jose. It is home to the international airport and offers numerous tourist attractions, including volcanoes, waterfalls, coffee plantations, dairy farms, and more.
• Sarchi - Sarchi Norte and Sarchi Sur are renowned as Costa Rica’s most famous craft centers. The city boasts over 200 stores and small factories, often family-run, specializing in woodworking. They create wooden bowls, tableware, folding furniture, wooden and leather rocking chairs, and a wide range of souvenir crafts. The most sought-after items are the intricately painted “ox carts,” which historically transported coffee from the Central Valley to the Pacific coast. Today, Sarchi is home to the world’s largest cart. Sarchí furniture is internationally acclaimed for its design and quality, making it a true national icon.
• Fabrica de Carretas Joaquin Chaverri - Carretas Chaverri, the oldest and most renowned factory in Sarchí, is located 1.5km southeast of the plaza in Sarchi Town. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and observe artisans handcrafting and painting the famous oxcarts in the small studio at the back.

• Private transportation
• Lunch included
• Souvenir store visits
• Dedicated tour guide

• Gratuities

Exploring Sarchi offers a wonderful opportunity for those interested in experiencing Costa Rican art, as this charming town is renowned as the birthplace of Costa Rican crafts.

The oxcart, a national emblem of Costa Rica, holds significant historical importance. It was traditionally used to transport coffee beans and other goods to both local and distant markets and ports. Beginning in the 1840s, the rural roads were quite rugged, making the oxcart the only viable mode of transportation for families, despite journeys sometimes taking weeks.

These oxcarts are intricately carved and typically hand-painted in vibrant colors. The art of painting oxcarts is a cherished Costa Rican tradition, passed down through generations. Sarchi is home to the largest and oldest oxcart factory, the Joaquin Chaverri Oxcart Factory, established in 1902, and recognized as the origin of oxcart craftsmanship in Costa Rica.

The tour is conducted on a completely private basis.

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