What I appreciated most about this tour was its commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. Our guide was passionate about protecting the environment and supporting local communities. We visited eco-friendly farms, stayed in locally owned accommodati…
Puerto Viejo: Food and Culture Walking Tour

Short Description
Explore Puerto Viejo’s culinary heritage on a 3-hour guided walking tour. Meet local cooks, taste traditional Caribbean dishes, and immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture.
Description
Overview ?
Discover the vibrant flavors and rich culture of Puerto Viejo on this guided walking tour. Explore the town while tasting traditional Caribbean Costa Rican dishes prepared by local cooks.
Highlights ?
Savor the flavors of Puerto Viejo with a guided food and culture experience
Meet local cooks and learn about their families and way of life
Discover traditional ingredients used in Caribbean dishes
Sample a variety of foods representing the region's culinary diversity
Walk through town and explore fruit trees used in local cooking
Full Description ?
Begin your journey at the entrance of Puerto Viejo and visit the cultural house to learn about the town's heritage. Walk through streets lined with fruit trees like ackee, breadfruit, and coconut, meeting local cooks along the way. Taste a variety of dishes representing the gastronomic culture of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Immerse yourself in the traditions and culinary history of the region.
What’s Included ✅
Visit to 6 food tasting locations
Meet local cooks and learn about traditional ingredients
Sample a variety of local foods
Transportation to and from your hotel
What to Bring ?
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Water
Why Travelers Love It ❤️
This tour combines cultural immersion, culinary discovery, and scenic exploration. Small group sizes ensure personalized attention, making it a unique and memorable experience for all participants.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
My highlight was definitely the local guide! The tour guide really showed us the ropes! We got a chance to go on a great tour with new friends!
Its well worth the cash and some you just all need to see this. You never go to see this much its all up to all and you what to do just book.
What a great team who are kind and look after what we needed. We really all just wanted the sun but then the team brought something we will cherish for every one! 5 stars!
Just do it, don’t listen to me or what can we do lol ! Local staff local fun with easy to great people hahha.
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