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Discovering Quepos: Craft, Cuisine and History.
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Discovering Quepos: Craft, Cuisine and History.

By The Quepos Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Immersive cultural experience. There's no better way to understand Costa Rica!
  • Cooking the traditional way. Get to know our food origins and how to cook them!
  • Personalized experiences, including crafting and cooking with local families.
  • Immersive blend of storytelling, hands-on activities, and historical insights
  • Enriching exploration of Quepos's rich heritage that goes beyond the ordinary

Activity location

    • Quepos
    • Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • We meet downtown Quepos, just outside the Banco de Costa Rica on the corner of Avenida Central and Calle Central. Look for the one-story corner building with the bank's logo, right across from Quepos Market. Thing to consider Transportation - The tour starts on foot from the meeting point. If you bring a car, we can help you park it securely nearby. - If you don't have a car, you can easily reach the meeting point by bus or taxi. It's conveniently located about 30 meters east of both the bus and taxi stops. Further details - Please contact us via email for further information and/or confirmation.
    • Quepos, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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Discovering Quepos: Craft, Cuisine and History.
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$80.00 x 4 Adults$320.00

Total
Price is $320.00
Until Wed, May 29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedExclusive 100% walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedExploration of authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert guides providing historical insights and storytelling
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnveiling tales of Quepos' evolution from a humble banana enclave
  • What's includedWhat's includedGlimpse into Quepos' past through old photographs and fascinating anecdotes
  • What's includedWhat's includedExploration of the marina and hidden gems of history
  • What's includedWhat's includedRevealing secrets of Quepos' iconic landmarks with vintage photographs
  • What's includedWhat's includedBrief stop at a local grocery store to refresh and explore history
  • What's includedWhat's includedMarveling at the tropical architecture of old banana company housing
  • What's includedWhat's includedWarm welcome at a local family home for interactive experiences
  • What's includedWhat's includedCraft lesson crafting bracelets alongside hosts
  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional cooking class crafting homemade tortillas on a fogón (fire pit)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLearning the art of preparing Costa Rican-style coffee
  • What's includedWhat's includedNative guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedRound-trip transportation (land)
  • What's includedWhat's includedFerry (cross small canal)
  • What's includedWhat's includedCraft class
  • What's includedWhat's includedCooking class
  • What's includedWhat's includedHistory lesson
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll the necessary to cook
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks and coffee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bare feet, Explosive substances, Feeding animals, Glass objects, Intoxication, Nudity, Pets, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors

What you can expect

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant heart of Quepos, Costa Rica, with our exclusive 100% walking tour. Far from the beaten path of typical tourist experiences, our immersive excursion delves deep into the authentic soul of this enchanting destination.

As we meet in downtown Quepos, our adventure begins with a step back in time, tracing the captivating history of this coastal gem. Strolling toward the pier, we unveil the tales of Quepos' evolution from a humble banana enclave to the bustling tourist capital it is today. Along the way, our expert guides weave together storytelling and historical insights, painting a vivid picture of the town's rich heritage.

At the dock, we offer a glimpse into Quepos' past through old photographs and fascinating anecdotes, shedding light on the bustling maritime activity that once defined this waterfront. Continuing our exploration, we pause at the marina to uncover more hidden gems of history, each anecdote adding depth to our understanding of this dynamic locale.

Winding along the picturesque promenade, we reveal the secrets of Quepos' iconic landmarks, sharing tales and vintage photographs that bring the past to life before your eyes. A brief stop at a local grocery store offers not just a chance to refresh but also an opportunity to delve into the history etched within its walls.

Venturing into the historic neighborhoods, we marvel at the tropical architecture of the old banana company housing, immersing ourselves in the stories of the past. Crossing the canal on a charming, small ferry boat, we arrive at the heart of community life, where a warm welcome awaits at a local family home.

Here, the journey becomes truly interactive as we dive into a craft lesson, crafting bracelets alongside our hosts. Then, it's onto the culinary delights of Costa Rica as we roll up our sleeves for a traditional cooking class, handcrafting homemade tortillas on the traditional fogón (fire pit).

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air as we learn the art of preparing the perfect cup, Costa Rican style, adding the final flourish to our culinary adventure. With hearts and bellies full, we bid farewell to our gracious hosts, crossing back over the canal and retracing our steps to downtown Quepos.

Join us for an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, where authenticity meets adventure, and every step is infused with the spirit of discovery. Discover why we're renowned as the most authentic cultural tour in Quepos, and let us guide you on a journey you'll cherish for a lifetime.

Location

Activity location

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    • Quepos
    • Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • We meet downtown Quepos, just outside the Banco de Costa Rica on the corner of Avenida Central and Calle Central. Look for the one-story corner building with the bank's logo, right across from Quepos Market. Thing to consider Transportation - The tour starts on foot from the meeting point. If you bring a car, we can help you park it securely nearby. - If you don't have a car, you can easily reach the meeting point by bus or taxi. It's conveniently located about 30 meters east of both the bus and taxi stops. Further details - Please contact us via email for further information and/or confirmation.
    • Quepos, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica