4-Hour Food Tour Sampling Hidden Gems of Puerto Viejo

Discover hidden culinary gems in Puerto Viejo on a 4-hour food tour. Savor Argentinian steak, Peruvian ceviche, and Caribbean classics. Join us for an unforgettable evening.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Manzanillo - 4 pm: Pick up at meet up location Dee-Lite Gelato Shop, Puerto Viejo 4:30 pm: Arrive at first location for tasting, Playa Grande 5:00 pm: Arrive at second location for tasting and sunset, Punta Uva - Playa Chiquita - 5:30 pm: Pelican Gastropub and Cafe, Playa Chaquita 6:00 pm: Fourth location, Cocles 6:30 pm: Fifth location, Puerto Viejo - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - 7:00 pm: Sixth location, Chino Beach 7:30 pm: Puerto Pirata, Chino Beach 8:00 pm: Dee-Lite Gelato Shop for dessert and drop off
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages at some stops
  • Bottled water
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Other drinks than what are provided are available for purchase from each restaurant (~$7- $12 each)
Additional Information

On our Puerto Viejo Food Tour, let our guides show you some of the best food and most scenic locations the Southern Caribbean offers. We have really great food here. The beauty of our evening is the collective experience as we wine and dine our way down the coast

Indulge in tastings of authentic local cuisine as we work our way down to Manzanillo and back to Puerto Viejo. You will sample Argentinian steak chimichurri, Peruvian ceviche, and curried hummus to name a few. We will enjoy Caribbean classics like jerk chicken and gallo pinto as you dip your toes in the sand.

On this tour, you can expect a engaging host, clean and comfortable transportation, a full meals worth of food across several locations, and a guide that is knowledgeable about the area, its history and legends, and can make recommendations. A bottle of water is provided at the beginning of the tour for each guest. We have small groups of no more than 6 guests that provide an individualized and personal experience.

  • Alcohol will only be served to participants 18yrs+
  • Not recommended for people with moderate to severe food allergies
  • YES WE CAN ACCOMODATE: alcohol free, vegetarians, and pescatarians NO WE CANNOT ACCOMODATE: vegans, gluten allergies or celiac disease, nut allergy, dairy free, general serious food allergies. Because we do not run the kitchens and we rely on restaurant partners to prepare food items, we cannot guarantee dishes will be prepared within your dietary requirements.
Location
Gelateria Deelite Italian Gelato
Calle 213
We will meet you outside Dee-Lite Italian Gelato Shop across from the La Parada Bus Stop. You will see us parked outside in our branded golf cart.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lyndsey_g
Jul 5, 2024
Great way to learn about the unique area! - We got a personalized experience with lots of great food samplings that were representative of the area and supported local vendors. The guide was very personable and gave lots of stories and history as well as recommendations for food and activities in the area. Well worth the experience!
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Ahorne24
Jun 21, 2024
Beautiful local Gems - Laura was excellent. Not only did she pick awesome gem spots to eat at, she also provided a brief history of the area. She’s very knowledgeable and embedded in the local culture. Can’t wait to visit again. Thank you Laura for a wonderful visit experience.
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Clonliffe6
Jun 17, 2024
Discover Puerto Viejo Food and Drink Gems!!! - Puerto Viejo Food Tours was just awsome, for a small town the food scene in Puerto Viejo is vast, and Laura really helped us navigate this from beginning to end, taking us to local gems that you wouldn’t do on your own….. highlights were the Tiki bar for Mai Tai’s and the view, Jason’s Jerk Chicken was delicious - the real deal, and the ceviche exceptional. If your looking to find your food & drink groove in Puerto Viejo don’t look any further than Laura!!!
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Tassessions
May 25, 2024
So Fun and So Filling - We like to do a food tour when we arrive in a new place to give us an idea of the local cuisine and good places to visit during our stay. Lora was an amazing guide and we feel like we were able to sample a large variety of food - you will NOT leave hungry so come with an empty stomach. Not only did Lora provide us with a lot of tasty food samples - she also gave us so many local attractions to visit as well as recommendations on transport companies and must do activities and recommended guides. Lora is a very welcoming guide and you will feel comfortable with her the moment you meet here. We even happened across one of the marching bands in Vieja and she stopped and parked so we could watch them perform even though that was not even remotely part of the tour description. Overall this was a great way to spend a beautiful evening.
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Annikaba3398di
May 20, 2024
An Experience! - Had a wonderful time on this tour our first day in Puerto Viejo. We got to know the area and eat some tasty bites. Lara our guide and was very knowledgeable and set a good pace. We went to a lot of places we wouldn't have had the chance to explore otherwise!
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Annarr2982yu
May 17, 2024
Amazing experience - My family and I came to Costa Rica for a 3 week holiday and I booked this food tour for something special to do. Lora was SO lovely and warm and we felt very looked after right from the start! Loras been in the food industry for years as her husband used to own 2 successful restaurants back in the USA - so she knows how to choose good places to eat. First of all driving around Puerto Viejo was so beautiful and we loved each food stops! Everything was delicious and we especially loved the chimchurri at El Refuggio restaurant. My kids loved the tour also and yes we were so full after it ended! Great memories ❤️
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Curiosity34364750028
May 3, 2024
Must-do Food Tour - This was the perfect tour for someone looking to explore Puerto Viejo. Lora is an excellent tour guide. She will take care of you. We went to 7 locations around town and even caught a local band playing in the park. I had good drinks and food by the water, and got to enjoy the city like a local. Lora was very knowledgeable about the history as well. If you’re thinking about doing this tour, don’t think, just do it. You will not be disappointed.
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Quinnw107
Apr 8, 2024
The Best Taste of Puerto Viejo, Limon, Costa Rica!!! - To say that we recommend this tour is an understatement! Lora, the tour guide, is a pleasure to spend time with. Her knowledge of the area is vast and her taste in food is impeccable. We chose this tour because we had never visited the Caribbean coast before and wanted to learn as much as we could. Each stop came with a story, an introduction to restaurant owners and staff, and amazing food. Our first was an Argentinian Steakhouse and what a start! The food was amazing, and the atmosphere was delightful. Lora walked off to look for monkeys that lived in the trees nearby. That adventure did not come to pass, but others did. We look forward to our next visit and new hidden gems.
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Suekakabeka
Feb 15, 2024
Yum, a must do - Our host Lora was fantastic. She gave us a little history lesson while driving us to our first stop. The food was spectacular and plenty. We had already been here a week and tried many restaurants. She took us to some out of the way gems we would have never found on our own. We highly recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed. Wear stretchy pants 😉
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Logrange
Feb 11, 2024
Great experience with friends, top notch hosts and amazing food. Must do - From start to finish this was an amazing adventure. Hosts were great, food supreme. I suggest you skip lunch. A must do!!
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