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San Jose Cantinas Tasting Adventure

5.01 review

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Getting immersed into the experience of enjoying the local vibes and flavors, visiting old-style "cantinas" (local bars) we get to explore the city at night. Step into a journey through San José’s historic nightlife, where timeless cantinas meet "pura vida" flavors. This intimate evening experience is designed for travelers who appreciate authenticity and an indulgent blend of local culture. Guided by a local expert, you’ll explore iconic cantinas known for their character, heritage, and local vibes. Each stop offers a curated tasting that highlights the richness of Costa Rican tradition.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Tasting of Costa Rican artisanal chocolate/cacao, sourced from boutique makers and small regional farms
  • Three Local Cocktails OR Three Beers (2 Local Beers and 1 Craft Beer). Crafted beverages showcasing boutique distillers, artisanal brewers, and the local flavors. Non-alcoholic beverages also avaialbe
  • One Signature “Boca” Culinary Plate: A dish inspired by Costa Rican comfort cuisine (available in vegetarian and non‑vegetarian options).

What's not

  • Private transportation

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
We will start the tour by meeting at the Music Temple in Parque Morazán (Calle 7 and Avenida 3).
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
Go Local Costa Rica
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in San José

  • Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 805 experiences we list in San José.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 528 of 805.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About San José

San José is Costa Rica's capital in the high Central Valley, a working city of theatres, markets and museums, close to volcanoes and coffee farms.

San José sits in a mountain-ringed valley at about 1,100 metres, where the climate is mild year-round. The neoclassical National Theatre, opened in 1897, is the city's finest building, and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and the Jade Museum show the artistry of ancient peoples. The Central Market, a maze of food stalls, coffee sellers and craft shops, keeps its old rhythm, and Barrio Amón and Barrio Escalante have grand houses and newer cafés.

Top-ranked sights in San José: Arenal Volcano National Park, San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central), National Theater (Teatro Nacional).

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