Learn about the history of chocolate from the best chocolatiers in San Jose on this 1-1.5 hours chocolate tour. You’ll learn the history of cacao through stories and lessons, about the chocolate transformation in Europe in the 18th century, and end up making chocolate yourself! At the end you’ll have sampled chocolate pairings, and be able to share your knowledge and creations back home.

Chocolate tastings and beverages included
Get a personal lesson on how chocolate is made
Learn the ins and outs of cacao farming
Departure point is Hotel Boutique Luz de Luna, Calle 33 entre avenidas 1 y 5 San José, Empalme, San José

What's Included

Beverages
Food tasting
Snacks
Professional guide
Tour escort/host
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Boutique Luz de Luna
Calle 33 entre avenidas 1 y 5 San José, Empalme, San José, 10101, Costa Rica
Street 33, Barrio Escalante, San José

Start time

05:00 pm

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Botanica Chocolate

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

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 travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

55 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Ok tour, not as long as indicated

Jonas_Z, Jan 2022

The Tour started out great and the people were nice. However we expected the tour to be two hours as advertised and it ended after exactly one hour, with the last 15 minutes being quite boring. It was quite Interesting to hear about the chocolate history and I believe they could have explained and shared much more on this. It was New Year’s Eve in San José when we came, so maybe they were rushed but I felt disappointed afterwards.

The whole experience was...

Yana_B, Dec 2021

The whole experience was less than an hour. We definitely learned new things about the chocolate. The tour is overpriced.

Great San Jose Experience

Ginny, Mar 2020

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!

Highly recommended

Virginia_S, Mar 2020

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

Friendly and informative

Sue_J, Mar 2020

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

Premier Experience

Ira_N, Mar 2020

I have travelled extensively and am a firm believer in these types of experiences. This one, however, was perhaps amongst the 2 or 3 best that I have ever had. The two hostesses, Carolina and Jenny, were both extraordinary people, knowledgeable and so personable. I truly had no idea about the history of chocolate and how the cacao plant grows and is processed from the raw plant to the wonderful chocolate we all love. in fact, after listening and learning for nearly 2-1/2 hours, I can now truly appreciate GOOD chocolate, knowing the entire process from plant to edible. There is no door marking of Botanico Chocolate, because the building is an historic structure and CR doesn't allow signs. Just stand by the tree near where you think you should be and someone will come down 15 mintes before the experience begins to gather you. Do not miss this adventure if you love history, cooking and of course chocolate. By the way, you get to taste and eat some all along the process that is demonstrated.

Hands on and tastings.

Micheal_V, Feb 2020

If I could give this 10 stars I would. The ladies who present this tour made it a memorable EXPERIENCE. There space is lovely and they are quite passionate about their cacao. I learned so much and enjoyed every moment. I only wish there was chocolate to purchase at the end of the experience. Thank you ladies for inviting us into your shop.

Incredible Chocolate Tour

Valerie_A, Oct 2019

This was definitely a wonderful afternoon. From the history telling of CACAO to the sampling and making of our own piece at the end I was very impressed with the whole thing. It is really worth it.

Amazing Authentic and Memorable Afternoon

SUSAN_A, Sept 2019

My husband and I had the pleasure to spend the afternoon with Carolina and Jenny yesterday. I booked this thinking it would be fun and historical and it surpassed all of our expectations. The ladies took us on the journey of cacao and their own journey of building their own business through respecting its roots. Lovely experience in every way and the highlight of our time in San Jose!

Great hosts

PaulS1963, Mar 2019

Very fun and informative tour. Would highly recommend for anyone who has a spare two hours. And who doesn't for chocolate!

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