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Heart of Palm Tour

Straight to the heart! “Palmito” is a nutritious food obtained from various species of palm trees. This tour will delight you with several of the products that can be obtained from these beautiful palm trees, all in an artisanal way.

Group Size
Medium ( 2-20 )
Activity Level
Low
Low no txt
Distance Covered
0,5 km

Three wonderful women have put their hope and faith in creating the only heart of palm tour in southern Costa Rica. Jacana Rey is a family project led by one of our main guides in the area, Eida Fletes. She is also a mushroom specialist and an excellent cook.

You will learn about the history of the heart of palm and the extraction process, then the tour ends with an exquisite variety of dishes, all made with the palm grown on their farm.

This farm is located in La Palma, 24 km from Puerto Jiménez.

What is included in this tour?

  • Local guide in Spanish
  • Delicious tasting

What is not included in this tour?

  • Transport from Pto. Jiménez to La Palma and back
Day 1
Heart of Palm Tour

09:00 a.m.* Meet Eida and walk around the plantation.
09:30 a.m. Demonstration and extraction of the heart of palm.
10:00 a.m. Tasting of the heart of palm.
10:30 a.m. End of the tour.

*This tour may start at 09:00 am or 02:00 pm, let us know your preferred hour.

Eida showing the Heart of Palm

  • Water.
  • Hat or cap.
  • Closed shoes or closed sandals.
  • Bug repellent.
  • Sunblock.
Not Required

This tour does not require accommodation.

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