San Jose Mountains: walking and traditional masks
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From $41.00
11 reviews (5.00)
Price varies by group size
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Duration: 3 hours
Departs: San Jose, San Jose
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Unmask the beauty of contemporary Costa Rican life on this walking tour of San Jose and San Antonio de Escazu la Ventolera that is a remarkable views of San Jose. This guided hike begins in the mountain-top town of Escazú.
Highlights:
*Discover a tale of two cities, exploring the real local people in San Jose and Escazu, the “City of Witches"
*Visit the legendary Mountains of Bebedero Escazu La Ventolera. We will enter the mountain, one of the most beautiful trails in Escazú, on the right we have beautiful view of the mountains and on the left we will see the city.
*Visit a legendary masquerade family, renowned for their traditional Costa Rican masks.
*Enjoy a sample of traditional chicha.
*For the end visit a Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop store where you learn to prepare coffee, or our famous agua de sapo from sugar cane and lemon juice, and make empanadas plantain, enjoy the tamal.
*Shopping around you can find souvenirs.
What's Included
Feast on authentic local cuisine in a 100-year-old restaurant. Tradicional Costa Rican Tapas.
In downtown Escazú, this art and design shop is ensconced in a 150-year-old house with adobe walls. There's also a lovely open-air cafe that serves up fresh coffee.
Local Transportation from San José to Escazú
Masquerade. Visit a legendary masquerade family, renowned for their traditional Costa Rican masks
Private Transportation from San José to Escazú
Visit the Legendary la Ventolera, beautiful views of the mountains and the city
What's Not Included
Beverages and alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveler Information
- YOUTH: Age: 13 - 17
- ADULT: Age: 18 - 75
Additional Info
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
What To Expect
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Escazu
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Reviews
Definitely take this tour! It takes several hours, but the time flies by. Wear good walking shoes and be ready to try new foods and to just absorb the moments. For our family, it was a perfect start to our Costa Rica adventure!
The art center cafe was charming with its Al fresco dining experience and interesting works by modern craftspeople and artists. Eric, our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. He lives in the area and is obviously proud of its heritage. We appreciated that Eric ensured that there was no pressure to buy anything on this tour. The mask maker visit was fun and memorable! The views from the top of Cerro Escazu were magnificent. Wear good hiking shoes as it is a steep climb.
This was a nice day and good learning experience for our family!
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