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Sarchi Oxcarts & Souvenir Shopping Private Tour

Location San Jose, Central Valley, Costa Rica
$350.00
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Overview

Sarchi, known as the cradle of Costa Rican crafts, offers a vibrant glimpse into the country’s artistic heritage. This charming town is home to the iconic oxcart, a national symbol with a rich history in transporting goods.

  • 🛒 Visit the Fabrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro, a living museum showcasing the first water mill used in oxcart production and the rich history of Sarchi.
  • 🎨 Explore colorful souvenir stores filled with hand-crafted items, perfect for finding unique gifts and mementos of your trip.
  • 🚍 Enjoy the convenience of private transportation, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience throughout the tour.
  • 🍽️ Lunch included, providing a chance to savor local cuisine while taking in the sights of Sarchi.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from a dedicated private tour guide fluent in English, offering insights and stories about the region's culture and history.
  • 🌳 Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making this tour accessible to everyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica.
  • 🛠️ Visit the Fabrica de Carretas Joaquin Chaverri, where you can watch artisans skillfully hand-building and painting the famous oxcarts.
  • 🛍️ Discover more than 200 craft stores and small factories in Sarchi Norte and Sarchi Sur, producing a variety of wooden and leather goods.
  • 📍 Experience the charm of Alajuela province, home to numerous attractions including volcanoes and coffee plantations, located near the international airport.

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Sarchi Oxcarts & Souvenir Shopping Private Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • Private tour guide
  • Visit to Souvenir stores
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

  • Fabrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro
    On this tour you will be visiting the picturesque town of Sarchi and its colourful souvenir stores and oxcart factories. Eloy Alfaro was the pioneer Oxcart Factory and till now they have the first water mill used in the factory. At this time it is a living musseum of the history of Sarchi. Now days, enjoy the large souvenir store with many and diverse souvenirs hand crafted.
  • Alajuela is a province of Costa Rica located just besides the Capital City San Jose. It is the province where is located the international airport. The province offer many touristy attractions, including volcanoes, waterfalls, coffee plantations, dairy farms and more. (pass by)
  • Sarchi
    Sarchi Norte and Sarchi Sur are the most famous craft center in Costa Rica. The city has more than 200 stores and small factories that function as family businesses for woodworking. They produce wooden bowls, tableware, folding furniture, wooden and leather rocking chairs and a wide variety of souvenir craft items. The most popular items are the elaborately painted "ox carts" that traditionally transported coffee from the Central Valley to the port on the Pacific coast. Today it is the canton where the world's largest cart is located. The Sarchí furniture have an internationally recognized design and quality and are a true national icon.
  • Fabrica de Carretas Joaquin Chaverri
    Carretas Chaverri Sarchí's oldest and best-known factory is 1.5km southeast of the plaza in Sarchi Town. Here you can buy souvenirs and watch artisans hand-building and painting the area's famous oxcarts in the small studio in the back.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Sarchi Oxcarts & Souvenir Shopping Private Tour

    Location San Jose, Central Valley, Costa Rica
    $350.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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