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Taste San Jose in this curated tasting of Costa rican flavors

Location San Jose, Central Valley, Costa Rica
$75
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Settle into a warm, inviting home space filled with aromas of cooking and chatter. Your host will carefully introduce each tasting sharing history, regional origins, and tips on where to find the best versions in town. The pace is relaxed: sip, savor, and socialize without rush. Whether you're a foodie newbie or seasoned traveler, expect to leave with a full belly, rich understanding of Costa Rican food culture, and practical advice to continue exploring San José like a local.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Shared Group Tasting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Guided tasting of Costa Rican specialties—snacks, plates, sweets & drinks
  • Cozy private space in San José for an intimate, immersive vibe
  • Small-group experience for personalized attention
  • Local chef-host sharing cultural context, stories & insider tips
  • Transfers

Meeting point
Our Local Chef will meet you near this area. The exact address and contact number will be provided by our booking manager after the booking.
Return details
Our Local Chef will meet you near this area. The exact address and contact number will be provided by our booking manager after the booking.

Step inside a welcoming San José home and embark on a three-hour tasting journey designed to show you how Costa Ricans truly eat, celebrate, and connect. Guided by a local chef who also serves as your cultural storyteller, you’ll explore Costa Rica’s culinary identity through a curated series of authentic specialties.

You’ll try beloved street snacks, comforting home-style dishes, seasonal fruits from nearby regions, indulgent desserts, and colorful local beverages — each linked to traditions shaped by Indigenous, Afro-Caribbean, and Spanish influences.

As you taste, your host shares the stories, customs, and everyday rituals behind each recipe, turning every bite into a deeper understanding of Costa Rican life. The atmosphere is relaxed and social, perfect for curious travelers who prefer meaningful experiences over tourist crowds.

Because this tasting takes place in a real home, not a commercial studio, you’ll get a genuine glimpse into how locals cook, gather, and enjoy food. Come with an appetite for discovery — you’ll leave with new knowledge, new connections, and a richer appreciation for Costa Rica’s culinary soul.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance
  • Anybody under 18 or don't drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • 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!

    Taste San Jose in this curated tasting of Costa rican flavors

    Location San Jose, Central Valley, Costa Rica
    $75
    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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    Physical Gift Box
    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
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