Sarapiquí Local Home Tasting of Rainforest Flavors

2 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

This experience focuses strictly on the agricultural heritage of the Sarapiquí lowlands by featuring rarely-served items like fresh, raw heart of palm and indigenous pejibaye, setting it apart from generic national food tours. It offers intimate private access by taking place entirely at the dining table of a local's private residence, providing an unfiltered look into everyday Costa Rican life away from commercial restaurants. Furthermore, the curated degustation format is specifically designed as a seated, multi-course tasting rather than a hands-on cooking class, allowing you to completely relax, eat, and listen without having to cook, which perfectly fills the gap for travelers returning from a morning of jungle hikes or rafting.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Tasting portions of all the menu items mentioned that combined together will make up a fulfilling complete meal
Local drink or a non-alcoholic drink option
Bottled water
Guided tasting inside a local's home
Cultural explanations throughout the tasting
An intimate, small-group experience in a local home
Exclusions
    Please note
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
    • Please inform us about any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance so we can prepare accordingly.
    • The exact meeting point will be provided by our booking manager after the purchase, and the guide will meet you there. Please contact us via Whatsapp so we can better coordinate.
    What to bring