Photo courtesy of Sophia LaMonica

Caribeans Chocolate Forest Experience

Type: Food & Wine, Tours and Excursions, Uniquely Here

Last updated on August 29, 2016

10Best Says

Chocolate lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those looking to learn more about Costa Rica's rich history of cacao should indulge in the Chocolate Forest Experience, an in-depth exploration of chocolate from tree to bean to bar. The experience begins with a guided tour through varied areas of cacao, from the jungle to the forest and managed cacao restoration zones. Following the tour, there's a professional chocolate tasting with organic wine. The Chocolate Forest Experience costs $26 per person and includes all the chocolate you can eat. Monday tours are at 10 am, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am & 2 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 2 pm.

Address:

2 k south east of Puerto Viejo, across from Playa Cocles, look for the orange and brown flag.
Costa Rica,

Phone:

8836-8930

Website:

caribeanscr.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Sophia LaMonica
Costa Rica Local Expert

Outdoor Activities: "Don't wear flip flops or sandals, sneakers or boots are suggested."
Romantic Things to Do, Tours and Excursions, Best Attractions & Activities: "Don't skip the "chocolate creation lab" where 1800th century style premium organic chocolate is being made. Take the 3:00 pm tour and take in an unforgettable sunset from atop the chocolate forest."

Best for Outdoor Activities Because: It's an entertaining exploration of chocolate from tree to bean to bar.
Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Watching the sunset over the Caribbean while sampling chocolate and tasting wine is one romantic way to go.
Best for Tours and Excursions Because: Sunset from the top of the cacao forest is a sight to behold indeed.
Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Spoiler alert: Hershey's may never do the trick again once you've tasted the real thing here.