Villa Vanilla: The Original Rainforest Spice Tour

Name: Villa Vanilla: The Original Rainforest Spice Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 69 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (38 reviews)

4.9(38)3 hr 30 minEnglishBook 2 hours aheadCentral Pacific, Costa Rica

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Discover the magic behind vanilla and tropical spices on a rainforest spice farm just minutes from Manuel Antonio, yet a world away from the crowds.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through a working spice farm, where you'll experience firsthand how some of the world's most coveted spices are grown, harvested, and crafted into memorable flavors.

Vanilla is more than just a flavor, it's an experience. Stroll at a relaxed pace through lush tropical landscapes teeming with life as you discover the rich history, cultivation, harvesting, and processing of vanilla alongside cacao and other tropical spices. This immersive, sensory-filled tour offers a unique glimpse into sustainable farming and the remarkable plants that shape cuisines around the world.

Whether you're a culinary enthusiast, nature lover, or simply looking for a peaceful escape, this authentic farm experience offers something special for everyone.

Included

In-person Guide: English
Snacks

Not included

Gratuities

What you'll do

Our activity is completely hands-on and will satisfy the curiosity of tourgoers of all ages
You will use all of your senses to navigate the farm while identifying an interesting variety of spices. Our tour includes a special tasting at our viewpoint where you will get to taste the rainforest with homemade treats highlighting spices that grow on the farm, all while looking out into the lush tropical rainforest. Lucky guests may get a visit from the farm's permanent inhabitants; such as hummingbirds, Scarlet macaws, toucans and squirrel monkeys.
2 hoursAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

49 locations

Pickup details

We provide transportation and pick up at a specified location, the traveler can enter this information be it a hotel, vacation rental home, restaurant etc. Our transportation is labeled with the name of the tour and driver is wearing the tour uniform.

Guests can drive to the the site of the tour if they have their own transportation.

Meeting points49

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Hotel Mar y Luna
Quepos, Costa Rica
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Hotel Mono Azul
Manuel Antonio Road, On The Road To Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos, Costa Rica
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El Faro Containers Beach Hotel
metros antes de la entrada al Parque Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Apartamentos Los Suenos R&G
Quepos Calle 3, 300 Metros Norte De La Escuela República De Corea Apartamento, Segundo Piso, Casa Color Marfil, Calle 3, Quepos, Costa Rica
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La Foresta Nature Resort
34, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Vista Suites at Parador
Quepos, Costa Rica
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Selva Linda lodge
Palma Pacifica Ruta 235, 300m despues del tennis club Lote 15, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Hotel Serenity
50 Mts West Banco Nacional, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Kalegio Lodge
500 Metros Antes Del Restaurante Ronnys Place, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 618, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Casa Veranera
Philly Way, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica, De La Escuela Manuel Antonio, 300 Mtrs Sur Este, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Miamar
Manuel Antonio 1km del Parque Nacional, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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La Colina
Calle Principal km 3, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Royal Grand Resorts
618 Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Alma Del Bosque Vacation Home And Apartments
Manuel Antonio Estates, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Suite 5 - Hotel VOS Ocean View Suite
Ruta Punto Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Hotel Plaza Yara
618, Provincia De Puntarenas, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Hotel Naoz
Calle Iglesia, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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ECOTICA Boutique Hotel
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 618, de, Ctra Principal Km 4, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel
100 Meters West of Hotel Mariposa, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Karahe Beach Hotel
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Hotel San Bada
Next To Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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La Mariposa Hotel
100 metros SE de Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Bonding Coffee Roaster Cafe & Hotel
Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica
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La Mansion Inn Boutique Hotel
900 Meters West, Cafe Milagros Restaurant, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest
Junction 4.6km on Route 618, Turn Right Onto Road To Arenas Del Mar, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Hotel Mandarina
Main Road to Manuel Antonio kilometer 4, across the street from Agua Azul Restaurant, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Hotel Villa Prats
Beach Trail, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Karache
P.o.box 1006350 Carretera De Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Royal Grand Resorts
Manuel Antonio Beach, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Hotel Playa Espadilla
Del Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 200 Meters West, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Makanda By The Sea
1 Km West From Plaza Vista Commercial Center, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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The Falls by Lalibela
50 Meters South of Si Como No hotel, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Hotel Makanda by the Sea
600mtrs West of Hotel La Mariposa, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Issimo Suites Boutique Hotel & Spa
Quepos, Costa Rica
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Hotel La Colina
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 618, Cantón de Aguirre, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Hotel Villas Lirio
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 618, Next to Manuel Antonio School, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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La Posada Jungle Hotel
Contiguo A La Entrada Del Parque Nacional, Next to the National Park, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Hotel Nahomi Divisamar by LHR
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 618, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Shana By The Beach
Ruta Punta Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Tulemar Resort
Tulemar Gardens, Puntarenas Province, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Mango Moon Villa
200 Meters East of Plaza Vista, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Tres Banderas Hotel
Road to Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Hotel Mimos
Main Road via Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Villa Roca Boutique Resort & Suites-ADULT ONLY
Carretera al Parque Nacional, Apdo. 143, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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La Vela Boutique Hotel
125m Este del Restaurante Marlin, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Tulemar
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 618, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Hotel Coco Beach
100 Metros Antes De La Playa De, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique
150 meters west of the main entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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