A Taste of Costa Rican Culture: Coffee, Sugar Cane & Traditions
Where Nature and Culture Meet
At the base of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, nature and culture come together in perfect harmony. At Rincón Thermal Springs & Adventures, you’ll go beyond adventure and step into Costa Rica’s living traditions, where every aroma, flavor, and story connects you to Guanacaste’s heart.
Café Chorreado: Costa Rica in a Cup
No visit to Guanacaste is complete without tasting a freshly brewed café chorreado. Watch as locals prepare coffee the traditional way, filtered through a handmade cloth drip, letting the aroma fill the air.
Simple, rich, and full of flavor, it’s a ritual that embodies Costa Rica’s warmth and love for sharing a good cup with friends.
Sweet Heritage: The Sugarcane Tradition with Caramelo the Ox
Meet Caramelo, our beloved ox and true star of the cultural experience! In the past, oxen like Caramelo powered the trapiche, a traditional wooden press used to extract sweet sugarcane juice. Today, Caramelo proudly represents this important part of Costa Rica’s agricultural history, posing for photos and charming visitors with his gentle nature.
Guests are invited to take part in the process themselves, turning the trapiche by hand to see how sugarcane juice is extracted. The result? A taste of the past, pure, sweet, and full of Costa Rican tradition.
Homemade Treats & Local Flavors
In Guanacaste, traditions come to life through food. Enjoy freshly baked tamal asado, rosquillas, and empanadas, all cooked over a wood fire, the same way generations before did.
It’s not just about taste, it’s about preserving memories, sharing laughter, and celebrating Costa Rica’s simple, authentic way of life.
More Than a Tour, It’s a Cultural Journey
The Cultural tour at Rincón Thermal Springs & Adventures is a celebration of Costa Rican heritage, from the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to the rhythm of Caramelo’s steady steps. It’s a moment to pause, connect, and discover the real essence of Guanacaste.
Plan Your Visit
Add a taste of tradition to your next Costa Rican getaway.
Book your Cultural Experience at Rincón Thermal Springs & Adventures and feel the heart of Costa Rica, one cup, one smile, and one sweet memory at a time.