Join this epic San Jose food tour for four hours of indulgent power eating, Costa Rican style! Get away from the touristy spots and discover the local neighborhoods (barrios) where the city\u2019s best street food can be found. Get involved in the vibrant nightlife and party with the locals. Pura Vida!<\/p>\n
Throughout this awesome San Jose tour, your local guide will give you insights into local gastronomic specialties and share the best anecdotes of the city’s history and local everyday life.<\/p>\n
Your guide will lead you towards Barrio Amon and Aranjuez, the picturesque home to some of Costa Rica\u2019s most historic buildings. Our first stop will be the Blue Castle, an elegant building that began construction in 1937. Unfortunately, works had to cease when World War II broke out as most of the building materials were being imported from Germany and Czechoslovakia.<\/p>\n
Our stroll will continue through the National Park and past the charming Atlantic Rail Road Station until we reach Barrio Amon. It is here that we\u2019ll begin our foodie adventure, at a cozy little chocolate maker, who just happens to dabble in excellent Caribbean cuisine on the side. We will try a selection of traditional Caribbean dishes alongside some fine Costa Rican chocolate.<\/p>\n
Our next stop is a hamburger restaurant where you\u2019ll try a Costa Rican-style hamburger. Costa Rican burgers taste even better washed down with fruity sangria, so we\u2019ll go and pick up one of those too!<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll then enter the Barrio Otoya, the multicultural heart of the neighborhood, to admire its street art. We\u2019ll also spot the creepy House of the 7 Hangings and find out why it has such a macabre moniker.<\/p>\n
Our next culinary pit stop is a typical cafeteria, where we\u2019ll indulge in a coffee tasting that will definitely leave you feeling energized! Costa Rican coffee beans are some of the best in the world and your taste buds will find out why on this tour.<\/p>\n
Next up is La Fabrica Nacional de Licores where you\u2019ll learn about the popular pastime of producing homemade alcohol and why it used to be penalized. The locals\u2019 favorite illegal tipple, guaro, which is made from sugar cane, used to be made in secret locales before being traded on the black market. We\u2019ll pull up a chair here and try a few shots of our favorite local liqueurs.<\/p>\n
Our walking tour will continue past historical parks and iconic local buildings, along a walkway known by locals as the \u2018Lady Path,\u2019 where you\u2019ll see more graffiti and find out the meaning behind it.<\/p>\n
Then, because we think the best way to get to know San Jose is to eat like a local, we\u2019ll do just that, with a visit to one of our (and the city\u2019s) favorite contemporary restaurants, mixing the charm of a lively neighborhood joint with delicious local food and a pinch of sophistication.<\/p>\n
Your tour ends here but the night is young! Don\u2019t hesitate to ask your local guide where to go next on your San Jose night out. Don\u2019t forget either to ask for hints and tips on what else there is to see and do in the city during your stay.<\/p>\n
Estimated departure from San Jose: 4:00 p.m. Estimated return to San Jos\u00e9: 10:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
So book go ahead and book this unique and enjoyable tour.<\/p>\n
Child Policy:<\/p>\n
Children between the ages of 6 and 11(25% off discount) inclusively are permitted on this tour Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.<\/p>\n