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Costa Rica: Vanilla Farm Tour with Extract-Making Class
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Immerse yourself in the world of vanilla on a guided tour of a farm
- Learn about the cultivation of vanilla orchids, from planting to harvest
- Discover the process of curing vanilla beans to develop their rich aroma
- Experience a sensory journey as you observe, touch, and smell the beans
- Make your own natural vanilla extract with the help of your guide
Activity location
- Angeles
- Angeles, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Meeting/Redemption Point
- GPQ6+HR, Alajuela Province, Angeles, Costa Rica
- Angeles, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica: Vanilla Farm Tour with Extract-Making Class
- 2h
Activity duration is 2 hours 2h - English
What's included, what's not
- Tour of vanilla plantation
What's included What's included - Learning about vanilla cultivation
What's included What's included - Experience of vanilla curing process
What's included What's included - Sensory experience with vanilla pods
What's included What's included - Making natural vanilla extract
What's included What's included - Transportation to the farm
What's excluded What's excluded - Meals
What's excluded What's excluded
What you can expect
Discover the fascinating world of vanilla on an authentic, educational, and sensory experience at a farm in Costa Rica. Learn about the cultivation of this extraordinary orchid, from planting and manual pollination to harvesting the mature pods.
Get up close to the vanilla curing process, including the stages of killing, sweating, drying, and conditioning, which are essential for developing the intense and complex aromas that make vanilla one of the most prized spices in the world.
See different species and varieties of vanilla pods, each with unique aromatic profiles that can present floral, fruity, chocolaty, aniseed, or spicy notes. During the tour, enjoy a sensory experience where you can observe, touch, and smell the different pods to understand how the origin and curing process influence the final aroma.
As part of the experience, learn how to make natural vanilla extract, discovering the ingredients, techniques, and times needed to obtain a high-quality product. This tour combines nature, science, culture, and gastronomy in an unforgettable experience ideal for tourists, chefs, agriculture enthusiasts, and people interested in natural and sustainable products.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Angeles
- Angeles, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - GPQ6+HR, Alajuela Province, Angeles, Costa Rica
- Angeles, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica