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.

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.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

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.