What a fantastic tour! The itinerary was well-planned, and the sights were breathtaking. Definitely worth the investment.
San Carlos: The Art of Chocolate Making Tour at Don Olivo

Short Description
Join a 2-hour, hands-on chocolate making tour at Don Olivo cacao farm in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Explore 1,600 cacao trees, taste over 37 tropical fruits, organic chocolate & coffee, and learn the art of Criollo cacao cultivation on a historic 96-year-old farm.
Description
? Overview
Experience the rich traditions of Costa Rican cacao on a 2-hour guided tour at Don Olivo Chocolate Farm in San Carlos. Walk through a lush plantation filled with cacao trees, taste fresh tropical fruits, and learn how chocolate is crafted from bean to bar in a warm, family-run environment.
? Highlights
Explore a cacao farm with more than 1,600 cacao trees.
Taste over 37 varieties of tropical fruits, along with artisan chocolate and fresh Costa Rican coffee.
Discover the complete chocolate-making process using premium Criollo cacao, a rare and high-quality variety.
Enjoy an interactive, hands-on experience in a beautiful natural setting.
? Full Description
Your journey begins with a guided walk through Don Olivo’s lush cacao plantation, where you’ll learn about the history and cultural importance of cacao in Costa Rica. Your guide explains every step of the chocolate-making process — from harvesting the cacao pods to fermenting, drying, grinding, and creating delicious artisan chocolate.
As you explore the farm, you’ll sample an impressive selection of tropical fruits grown on site, as well as aromatic spices used in local cuisine. The tour also includes tastings of freshly brewed coffee and handcrafted chocolate. With its family-run atmosphere and personal storytelling, the experience offers an authentic connection to local farming traditions.
✅ What’s Included
Guided chocolate-making tour
Fruit tasting (over 37 varieties)
Chocolate tasting
Coffee tasting
Educational explanations about cacao and spices
? What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Camera or smartphone
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
❤️ Why Travelers Love It
Visitors love this tour for its personal, family-oriented experience and its educational value. The guides are known for being friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about cacao cultivation. Guests especially enjoy the generous tastings of fruits, chocolate, and coffee, making the tour both fun and flavorful. The easy, accessible walking paths also make it suitable for all ages.
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
Worth every penny! Would totally do it again!
The experience was brilliant, friendly all around! Looking for a tour and we went on a lot but this was one of the best for sure.
Team what a job we needed help to see what trip this team gave us. If i was to make it easy what can we do its just well done cheers.
Just wanted to look you up for there and just to cheers with team now. If never seen one you can like we say trust and get it made great ok easy cheers.
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