Quepos & Manuel Antonio

15 Best Quepos Farm & Horseback Tours

The land days beyond the park: cacao farm tours with transportation handled, rancho horseback rides into the hills and the slower Costa Rica the beach towns forget. The chocolate is ground where it grew, which changes it.

1.Chocolate Tour Standard #1: Transportation included without lunch

Discover Costa Rica’s sweet side with this 2-hour chocolate tour in Quepos. Learn, taste, and see how coffee, sugarcane, and cacao shape local culture.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was an educational, fun tour. We learned about how cacaos are grown and turned into to coffee and chocolate. The guide, Sergio, was entertaining. I appreciated learning about all the efforts by the ecosystems, pollinators, and humans that go into making delicious coffee and…”

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2.Rancho Típico Don Juan, Horseback Riding tour

Discover Costa Rica’s lush landscapes on a guided horseback riding tour with authentic family-run ranch, waterfall swims, and delicious local cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Cannot say enough good things about the tour! Randall was very knowledgable of so many different things, whether scientific names of plants, cultural history, the background of his property passed down from his grandfather, and so much more. The property was absolutely gorgeous, the horses…”

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3.Chocolate and Coffee Tour Manuel Antonio

Discover Costa Rica’s rich cacao and coffee culture on this engaging 2-hour tour in Manuel Antonio, featuring tastings, expert guides, and authentic insights.

★ 5.0

“So fun and informative. Juan is very personable. I loved seeing all the plants- cocoa, coffee, vanilla, ginger, turmeric, flowers etc. Even saw a large frog-eating snake. We got to eat cocoa nibs, the pulp from a cocoa pod, hot chocolate, make-your-out fruit and chocolate…”

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4.Chocolate Tour Manuel Antonio

Discover the flavors of Costa Rica on this 2-hour guided chocolate tour in Manuel Antonio, featuring cacao, sugarcane, coffee tastings, and cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“Amazing tour guide. Very interesting information about everything related with cacau. The chocolate taste is unforgettable!”

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6.Horseback Riding through the Jungle

Experience Costa Rica’s rainforest on horseback, swim beneath waterfalls, and enjoy authentic local cuisine with this highly-rated tour from Quepos.

★ 5.0

“So much FUN!! Jugo was our guide and was super helpful throughout the trip. Me and my friend really enjoyed this tour. It is a little more slow paced and calm since you're in a group but there are parts where you can go fast!…”

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7.Chocolate Tour with Lunch

Discover Costa Rica’s sweetest secrets on this 3-hour chocolate, coffee, and sugar cane tour near Quepos. Great for culture lovers and foodies alike.

★ 5.0

“Excellent guide, Juan, was very knowledgeable on both history and the process of making chocolate. Loved all the tastings!!”

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9.Explore Costa Rica on Horseback- Manuel Antonio tour

Discover the beauty of Manuel Antonio on this guided horseback riding tour, featuring rainforest views, waterfalls, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch for $97.

★ 5.0

“Our ride was amazing! Our guide was attentive and took special care of my mom (86 years old) who hadn't been on a horse in 30 years. We loved the ride as well as the time at the waterfall before heading back. Eddie pointed out…”

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10.Manuel Antonio National Park by Horseback Riding Tour

Experience Costa Rica’s rainforest on horseback, explore waterfalls, and enjoy local cuisine on this guided tour near Manuel Antonio. Perfect for all levels.

★ 5.0

“We had so much fun on this adventure! Our guide was wonderful and the horses were gentle, sure footed and easy to ride. All of the horses appeared very well taken care of and were allowed to rest. The ride is beautiful through the bosque…”

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12.Chocolate, Vanilla & Coffee Combo Tour

Discover the sweet side of Costa Rica with this hands-on Chocolate, Vanilla & Coffee Tour in Quepos. Learn, taste, and make your own treats in just over four hours.

★ 5.0

“Joseph was super friendly and incredibly informative, we learned so much with him as our guide! The animals on the farm are cute and a nice little bonus. We got the chance to make our own chocolate bars and cookies, learn about the different plants…”

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13.Horseback Riding and Waterfalls from Manuel Antonio

Discover the natural beauty of Costa Rica with this horseback riding tour through tropical forests, waterfalls, and botanical gardens near Manuel Antonio.

★ 4.5

“We had an inspiring visit to Roberto's property, the surroundings, & the superb waterfall trail. The sun shone throughout, the ambience was tranquil & relaxing. As experienced horse riders we found the horses to be on 'automatic pilot', they knew exactly where to go &…”

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15.Combo 3: Manuel Antonio Park Tour & Chocolate Tour

Discover Costa Rica’s wildlife and chocolate-making traditions with this full-day combo tour of Manuel Antonio Park and a cacao plantation from Quepos.

★ 5.0

“We went to Brain’s chocolate tour. He showed us on how the coco is grown and how it turns into chocolate. This is a small family farm. It’s very beautiful to see how family grow their products.”

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