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A five-hour market-and-farm cooking tour that takes you from Quepos’ lively stalls to a small organic farm where you harvest ingredients and prepare a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Hands-on, educational, and suited to all fitness levels.
A five-hour market-and-farm cooking tour that takes you from Quepos’ lively stalls to a small organic farm where you harvest ingredients and prepare a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Hands-on, educational, and suited to all fitness levels.
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Operated by Tucanes Tours · Quepos, Puntarenas
The day begins in Quepos with the market’s early light—vendors calling out piles of bright produce, coffee steaming in portable urns, and the Pacific breeze nudging palm fronds. You move from the crowd to a short drive inland where Tucanes Tours Farm waits: goats and a pony watch as hands dig into warm, loamy soil to harvest peppers, cilantro, and plantains. The air feels purposeful; the land seems to hand you ingredients.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires light standing, walking on uneven farm paths, and basic food-prep activity.
The tour includes round-trip shared transfer from central Quepos; confirm pickup location at booking and request Manuel Antonio pickup if available.
Yes—notify the operator when booking so they can adapt recipes; severe allergies should be discussed in advance.
You’ll participate in harvesting, prepping, and cooking a full meal under guidance—expect active involvement rather than observation.
A minimum of two people is required; cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund per the operator’s policy.
Quepos developed as a Pacific port and gateway to Manuel Antonio, with local foodways shaped by indigenous, Spanish, and Afro-Caribbean influences tied to coastal and agricultural economies.
Many local farms practice organic methods to protect soil and waterways; travellers are encouraged to minimize plastic use and follow waste guidelines provided during the tour.
Tucanes Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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