Tropical Rainforest & Chocolate Adventure



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Duration: 11h
Location: Braulio Carrillo National Park, Costa Rica | Braulio Carrillo National Park, Costa Rica


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Landscapes & animals in Braulio Carrillo National Park
More than 400 bird species including quetzals & hummingbirds
Opportunity to learn about secrets & wonders of chocolate
Chance to see white-faced capuchin monkeys & other mammals
Expert guide shares fascinating info about forest & wildlife

Inclusions:
Guided tour of rainforest & cacao plantation
Lunch
Admission Fees
Roundtrip transportation to and from your San Jose hotel

Description:

Travel through the Caribbean lowlands and Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Sarapiquì area, take a chocolate tour and uncover the secrets of the cacao tree. Along the way, make a stop at La Virgen del Socorro (a private reserve) for a scrumptious lunch at a local restaurant.

Kick off your day with tour of a national park brimming with incredible scenery and fascinating wildlife including monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and exotic birds. Afterward, explore the secrets and marvels of one of humankind’s favorite foods, chocolate!

With its origins in Mesoamerica, cacao has a rich and extraordinary history in this part of the world. Learn and understand the process of turning cacao into chocolate on an informative excursion at a cacao plantation. Enjoy a chocolate tasting and other organic products, all made by the Caribbean Association of Amazilia Woman.

Wrap up your adventure with a visit to ant farm to explore the secrets of the most organized society in the Costa Rican rainforest, leaf cutter ants. As you watch their bustling activity, learn about their behavior and ecology from an expert in the field. It’s the perfect way to end this Costa Rican nature excursion before heading back to San Jose.



Cancellation Policy: 72 hours
Know before you book: At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place., Children 2 and younger are complimentary., Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located San Jose hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.

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