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Food & Culture

Coffee farms, markets, cacao and cooking with families.

Updated: November 1, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Starfruit and bananas in crates at a fruit stand, Costa Rica
Starfruit and bananas in crates at a fruit stand, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Why it works

Food is a good way into everyday Costa Rica: gallo pinto at breakfast, casado at lunch, coffee from the Central Valley and cacao from the Caribbean.

Green plantains and ripe bananas at a fruit stand, Costa Rica
Green plantains and ripe bananas at a fruit stand, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com

Planning step

Spend 2 nights in San José or the Central Valley for markets and a coffee farm, then add a cooking class in La Fortuna or a chocolate class in Puerto Viejo.

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San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

San José walking food tour with markets.

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Valle CentralViator

Doka Coffee Tour, Grecia & Sarchí from San José

Doka coffee farm with Grecia and Sarchí.

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La FortunaViator

Cooking with a Costa Rican Family (La Fortuna)

Cooking with a Costa Rican family in La Fortuna.

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Puerto ViejoViator

Hands-on Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Class, Puerto Viejo

Bean-to-bar chocolate class in Puerto Viejo.

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