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From San José
Take Route 27 toward Orotina.
Once in Orotina, follow Route 131 from San Mateo toward Esparza.
After crossing the third bridge — the one with side rails — turn right onto the paved Romakri Road.
Look for the small yellow bridge. Just beyond it, you will see our green fence.
Welcome to ChocoTour!
From La Fortuna
Head toward San Ramón and then take Route 1, the Interamericana, toward Esparza.
From Esparza, follow Route 131 toward San Mateo.
After passing through Jesús María, you will approach the bridge over the Río Surubres, the one with side rails.
Before the bridge, turn left onto the paved Romakri Road.
Cross the small yellow bridge and look for our green fence.
From the Pacific Coast
Take Route 27 toward Orotina.
Then follow Route 131 from San Mateo toward Esparza.
After the third bridge, the one with side rails, turn right onto Romakri Road.
Cross the small yellow bridge.
Our green fence marks the entrance to ChocoTour.
What is the ChocoTour?
ChocoTour is a hands-on chocolate and cacao experience in San Mateo, Costa Rica.
You will meet the cacao tree, taste its fresh fruit, discover the history and traditions of cacao, enjoy an ancient cacao drink, and create your own chocolate creations.
The experience is led by Chef Alex Corral, a chocolate maker, food researcher and nature enthusiast.
How long does the tour last?
The ChocoTour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
What time are the tours?
Our regular ChocoTours are available every day at:
9:00 AM · 11:00 AM · 3:00 PM
Reservations are required.
How much does the ChocoTour cost?
ChocoTour Classic
Adults: US$45
Children 3–12 years: US$10
Private groups are also available by appointment.
Is the ChocoTour suitable for children?
Absolutely!
The experience is family-friendly, interactive and educational. Children can discover the cacao tree, taste cacao fruit and participate in creating their own chocolate.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Reservations are required for all ChocoTours.
Please contact us before coming to make sure your preferred time is available.
Can I book a private ChocoTour?
Yes.
Private groups are available by appointment.
Private Tour:
Adults: US$75
Children 3–12 years: US$20
A minimum of two guests is required for a private tour.
Do you offer the ChocoTour in Spanish?
Yes.
Spanish tours are available by appointment.
Do you offer the ChocoTour in German?
Yes.
German tours are available by appointment.
We recommend:
For exploring the trails, good hiking shoes or boots and long pants are recommended.
Do I need special shoes?
No special shoes are required for the ChocoTour itself.
Comfortable sandals or closed-toe shoes are fine.
If you plan to explore the hiking trails, we recommend good hiking shoes or boots and long pants.
Can I swim at ChocoTour?
Yes.
Our property includes river ponds, a natural pool and a waterfall area.
If you plan to swim, please bring a towel and swimwear.
Can I use sunscreen?
Please use sunscreen sparingly.
Our river and ponds are home to aquatic life, and we ask our visitors to help us protect this environment.
Should I bring insect repellent?
Please do not bring or apply conventional insect repellent at ChocoTour.
We have very sensitive bees and other beneficial insects.
We provide a plant-based repellent and a plant-based tincture for insect bites if needed.
Do I need to bring drinking water?
No.
We have excellent spring water available throughout the tour.
Is ChocoTour good for birdwatching?
Yes!
ChocoTour is located in a food forest surrounded by nature and is home to many species of birds, butterflies and other wildlife.
If you enjoy birdwatching, we recommend bringing your camera and a good lens.
You may also encounter monkeys, depending on the day.
ChocoTour is more than a chocolate experience.
Our property includes a food forest, trails, a waterfall, river ponds, a natural pool and abundant wildlife.
We also offer other experiences, including The Forest Kitchen, private events and Bird's Treehouse.
Ask us about availability when you make your reservation.
One of our missions is to help regenerate the forest.
We use principles of permaculture and agroforestry to create a food forest with fruit trees, vegetables and medicinal plants.
The project is designed not only to provide food for people, but also to create habitat and food for wildlife.
Monkeys, birds, butterflies, hummingbirds and other animals are regular visitors.
When you visit ChocoTour, part of your contribution helps us continue this regeneration project.
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