San Jose bites and sights tour

Place: San José

Duration: up to 3 hours

Language: English

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Discover the secrets behind handicrafts, herbal remedies, and fresh produce at Mercado El Registro and San Jose Central Market
Become a mixologist of natural Costa Rican drinks and an expert on more than 30 local exotic fruits and vegetables
Savour several tasty seasonal samplings of Costa Rica as well as its famous organic coffee
See a side of San Jose known only by locals and not found in guidebooks

What to expect

Get your cameras ready because you don’t want to miss a single moment of this colorful local experience. On this tour, you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and the smoothies they can create during the vibrant city markets.

Your San Jose food tour starts with a morning pick-me-up cup of coffee in a café located in the Mercado El Registro where you’ll get to know your guide. Take a stroll through the vibrant market, tasting local fresh fruits while learning about the agricultural history of the area. Coffee and markets play a very important role in the history of San Jose and you’ll get the inside scoop on what they mean to the city and its citizens. Then, experience the local cuisine at the Central Market, a 120-year-old building full to the brim with typical Costa Rican food and drink. Here you can sample local delicacies, learn about the herbs used in local medicines, and enjoy artisan ice cream. The Central Market is an experience that no visitor the San Jose should miss, and with a local guide by your side, you’ll unearth all the secrets behind this San Jose treasure.

The Central Market will be the last stop on this San Jose tour, and by the end you’ll be full of local knowledge (and perhaps even some local lingo!), giving you the full San Jose experience that is sure to be a highlight of your time in this vibrant city.

Casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour. Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen may need to be worn if the weather is hot
Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge