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San José Chocolate Tour

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Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 2 hours
Product code: 101199P1


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Botanica Chocolate, Avenida 7 Calle 15 Botánica Chocolate, San Jose 10101 Costa RicaJenny & Carolina are the hosts, chocolatiers and owners of Botánica Chocolate, they will both guide you in the making and the history of both cacao and chocolate. Discover the beauty behind the culture of chocolate. Sample cocoa fruit and beans carefully sourced from sustainable award-winning farms in Costa Rica, were fertile land and temperate climate produce some of the best cacao of the region.You’ll sample the first recipes of cocoa created by the indigenous communities more than 5,000 years ago. You´ll taste the beverage of cocoa transformed by the Spaniard Royalty during the colonization. We´ll explore the use of tools and ingredients as this two cultures mixed up together. Continue exploring and sampling the chocolate transformation in Europe between the 1800´s and 1900´s. You'll then head to a pairing and tasting experience to indulge in one  a chocolate tropical pleasure. All of our ingredients are local and organic. Finally, we'll show how chocolate is made in our times as well as the science behind chocolate, we will hand temperate chocolate for you so that you can fully view the molecular change of chocolate during the process. Finish the tour making your own chocolate with your favorite pairings so that you can share your creation and chocolate experience with your friends and family back home. We are located in a historical neighborhood, perfect spot to wander after the tour and enjoy the architectural history of the city.Duration: 2 hours
Supplier Name
San José Chocolate Tour
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Wheelchair accessible,Children must be accompanied by an adult,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Infant seats available,Transportation is wheelchair accessible,Surfaces are wheelchair accessible,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Inclusions:
Beverages,Food tasting,Snacks,Professional guide,Tour escort/host,TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee,Entry/Admission - Botanica Chocolate
Traveler Reviews

Visited Botanica Chocolate on a "siblings trip"! We learned so much about chocolate and appreciate the process of chocolate making so much more. Such a beautiful experience!

We shared a tour with Ira. His review, below, exactly reflects our experience. Wonderful job, ladies!

We shared a tour with Ira. His review, below, exactly reflects our experience. Wonderful job, ladies!

We we at the same session Ira was. He wrote such a good review, see below, there's nothing to be added. Great job ladies!

Very enjoyable and educational. A lovely pair of ladies with a passion for chocolate. I would thoroughly recommend.

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