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Cacao Trails
Type: Family Friendly, Food & Wine, Tours and Excursions, Uniquely Here
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Cacao Trails is an easily accessible place to get acquainted with Costa Rica's cacao, from the important role of the fruit in local indigenous communities to the process it goes through from the bean... Read More
Cacao Trails is an easily accessible place to get acquainted with Costa Rica's cacao, from the important role of the fruit in local indigenous communities to the process it goes through from the bean to the bar, complete with a traditional chocolate factory exhibit that produces real chocolate that you can purchase for souvenirs after the tour. The tour includes a walking trail through an active cacao forest and a canoe ride, all of which is kid-friendly. Find Cacao Trails along the main road between Cahuita and Puerto Viejo. No reservations needed, just show up between 8 and 4 pm.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sophia LaMonica
Costa Rica Local Expert
- Museums: "Save time for a stroll through the beautiful botanical garden."
- Tours and Excursions: "Stock up on chocolate souvenirs at the end of the tour."
- Things to Do with Kids: "Consider including a walking tour of the Botanical Park."
- Best for Museums Because: The cacao history exhibits and chocolate workshops make this a sweet museum.
- Best for Tours and Excursions Because: Learning all about cacao's roots in Costa Rica enriches one's appreciation of this food of the gods.
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: Kids love the interactive chocolate making workshop that ends with a sweet tasting.
