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Experience a hands-on tropical spice tour in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Taste vanilla, cacao, turmeric, and more while exploring lush rainforest and enjoying wildlife sightings.
Overview ?
Discover the rich flavors of Costa Rica on a 3-hour Villa Vanilla Spice Tour at Manuel Antonio. Explore a tropical spice farm, learn about sustainable agriculture, and engage all your senses while discovering exotic spices like vanilla, cacao, turmeric, and more.
Highlights ?
Taste an array of spices grown on the farm
Meet the edible Vanilla Orchid
Guided tour with expert knowledge of spices and tropical plants
Enjoy rainforest viewpoints with frequent wildlife sightings (hummingbirds, toucans, macaws, squirrel monkeys)
Full Description ?
Founded in 1987, Villa Vanilla began as a conventional vanilla farm and now sustainably grows over 20 exotic spices. Visitors participate hands-on in exploring the farm, tasting homemade treats, and identifying diverse species. The tour combines cooking, gardening, and eco-tourism insights in an immersive experience, all set against a lush tropical forest backdrop.
What’s Included ✅
2.5-hour guided tour
Transportation to and from pickup points in Quepos, Naranjito, and Manuel Antonio
Spice tasting experience
Certified guide
What to Bring ?
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Why Travelers Love It ❤️
Guests rave about the knowledgeable guides, interactive spice experiences, and breathtaking rainforest views. It’s perfect for families, culinary enthusiasts, and anyone curious about sustainable tropical farming
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Absolutely loved this activity. Saona Island is a must!
I will remember this trip, fabulous time! We looked for a long time for a tour that could handle us but this tour was excellent!
If you give this tour a go and then thank the rest we all were to cheers. If this all up to you, then just the great staff here this made by you 5 stats.
The guides were fantastic, a great trip! So many nice places. You will struggle to take your eyes away from it.
I'm not usually a fan of group tours, but this one completely exceeded my expectations. The small group size created a sense of camaraderie, and our guide fostered a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We shared stories, laughed together, and formed genuine co…























































