La Fortuna Waterfall and Chocolate Bonbons Class
You roast and grind the cocoa beans before shaping the bonbons.
A morning class in La Fortuna where you swim at the waterfall, tour an organic cocoa plantation, and make chocolate bonbons from beans you've roasted and ground yourself. The naturalist guide speaks English, Spanish or German; pickup is included, and children from age 1 are welcome. The full experience runs three to four hours.
3h–4h
Step-by-step itinerary
Waterfall visit and chocolate making
- Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
- Swim in pool at waterfall base
- Visit organic cocoa plantation
- See cocoa trees
- Experience grinding and roasting cocoa beans
- Make your own chocolate bonbons
The Experience
The tour starts at 8:30 am with a naturalist guide picking you up from your hotel. You head straight to La Fortuna Waterfall, where you swim in the pool at the base before moving on to the organic cocoa plantation. This is not a walk-through—you'll see the cocoa trees growing, then move into the hands-on part: grinding and roasting the beans yourself so you understand what goes into the chocolate before you shape it.
Once the beans are roasted and ground, you make your own bonbons. This is the core of the class—you're not watching a demonstration, you're doing the work. The guide walks you through the process, and you leave with what you've made. Private transportation is included throughout, and bottled water keeps you hydrated between the waterfall swim and the chocolate work.
What’s included
- Naturalist guide in your choice of English, Spanish or German.
- private transportation and hotel pickup.
- entry to La Fortuna Waterfall.
- access to the organic cocoa plantation.
- all materials and instruction for grinding, roasting and making chocolate bonbons.
- bottled water throughout.
Operated by Eco Adventure Costa Rica
Is this one for you?Three to four hours leaves the afternoon free for other La Fortuna activities, and the hands-on chocolate-making means you're learning a skill, not just touring a farm—useful if you want to take something concrete home beyond photos.
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Top questions
What's the water like at La Fortuna Waterfall?
La Fortuna Waterfall has an inviting pool at its base where you can swim. The waterfall visit opens the morning before you head to the cocoa plantation.
Do I actually make the chocolate myself, or just watch?
You make your own bonbons. After seeing the cocoa trees and experiencing the grinding and roasting process, you shape the chocolate yourself—that's the hands-on part of the class.
How long does the whole thing take?
The tour runs three to four hours from pickup to drop-off, which leaves the rest of your day open for other activities in La Fortuna.
Is this suitable for children?
Children are welcome from age 1. If you're traveling with kids, let the operator know via message—they offer a discount for families.
What language does the guide speak?
The naturalist guide is available in English, Spanish, or German. Pickup from your hotel is included.
La Fortuna Waterfall and Chocolate Bonbons Class
3h–4h · EN · DE +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 120 per person
