TOUR and GUIDED TASTING of Honey Wine, Sparkling Mead, and Craft Beer with LUNCH at El Arca Restaurant

₡ 45,000.00 i.v.i.
₡ 45,000.00 i.v.i.
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Discover the essence of Costa Rica in a bottle! We harvest fruits, herbs, flowers, and other botanicals from the El Arca farm and we ferment them with honey harvested from our hives to produce award-winning meads and beers.

During the hour-long guided tasting, you'll sample unique and distinct meads and beers that showcase a wide variety of flavors and styles. We are sure that after this tasting, you will develop a greater appreciation for mead, the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world.

On the one-hour tour, during which you will learn how Costa Rica Meadery uses ingredients sourced from the El Arca farm to create internationally award-winning beers, honey wines, and meads. You will also enjoy a guided walk through the beautiful botanical garden.

Finally, your experience will conclude with lunch at El Arca Restaurant, with specialties in gourmet cuisine "From the garden to your table" and with a new menu every week.

  • Advance reservation required
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Available languages: English, Spanish

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Peter
Definitely a hidden gem. Highly recommend.

Great tour. Fun information. Definitely a hidden gem. Highly recommend. Getting an uber to and from San Jose area was easy. The tour was great. Michael was very informative. He talked about what he brews with a great passion. The drinks were very refreshing and interesting. Many new flavor combinations that go together very well. Highly recommend anyone to visit.

Hi Peter, Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure sharing our meads and beers with you, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the unique flavors and the experience. We love being a hidden gem and appreciate you helping spread the word! If you’re ever back in Costa Rica, we’d love to have you visit again for more great drinks and conversation. Cheers! Michael Co-owner, Costa Rica Meadery

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Marcela
Una experiencia es personalizada, amena, interesante y fluida

Nos encantó La experiencia es personalizada, amena, interesante y fluida. Es conversar con amigos y aprender de ellos. Y claro, las bebidas son espectaculares!

¡Hola Marcela! Muchísimas gracias por tu lindo comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la experiencia y que se sintió como una conversación entre amigos. Ese es justo nuestro objetivo: compartir nuestra pasión por la hidromiel, el vino de miel y la cerveza en un ambiente relajado y especial. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto para seguir brindando juntos! ¡Salud! Michael Co-propietario, Costa Rica Meadery

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Silvia Peinador (San José, CR)
Una experiencia muy agradable

Nosotros reservamos el Tour y la Degustación. La experiencia del tour con Alejandra, viendo los distintos jardines y probando frutos de las plantas, fue lo que más disfrutamos. Definitivamente lo recomendaríamos para personas que quieren conocer sobre los frutos costarricenses y diferentes datos de botánica y, la verdad, también para quiensea que quiera pasar un buen rato entre jardines y plantas.
La degustación también fue agradable pero esperábamos un poco más de "show" con esto, como suelen ser las degustaciones tradicionalmente que muestran la botella y sirven en la mesa. De igual forma la pasamos muy bien y recomendaríamos la experiencia.

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FAQ's

The tour begins and ends at the entrance of Costa Rica Meadery's bodega, located inside of El Arca.  Please use the lower entrance (the white gate) to enter El Arca.  If the white gate is closed, please call ​+506 2269-8166, and request the gate to be opened.

Costa Rica Meadery’s location can be found in WAZE and Google Maps.

We do not offer transportation.

Most visitors arrive in their own vehicle. Please use the parking area in front of the winery.

UBER or similar transportation providers can drop you off and pick you up. Use Costa Rica Meadery as your destination. The location of Costa Rica Meadery can be found on WAZE and Google Maps.

No. More than one group can book for a particular date and time. If you would like to make a reservation for a private activity, please contact us at sac@costaricameadery.com

At least five samples of alcoholic beverages (e.g. beer, mead, and honey wine) made by Costa Rica Meadery.  Water is also available.  You can fill your water bottles before and after the tour.

We do not have non-alcoholic beverages, other than water, available for guests.

We do not have food available for guests.

Yes. There is a minimum of two people and a maximum of 12 people per reservation. If you want to make a reservation for a single person or for a group of more than 12 people, contact us at ventas@costaricameadery.com .

Yes, we can offer tours and tastings for larger groups, however you must contact us at ventas@costaricameadery.com to discuss details.

You can pay online by credit card at the time of making your reservation. Your reservation will be immediately confirmed after the credit card payment has been processed.

You can also pay with SINPE MÓVIL or Bank Transfer after making your reservation. However, your reservation will remain confirmed until we receive proof of payment. You can send your proof of payment by email to ventas@costaricameadery.com or WhatsApp at 2269-8166.

If you cancel your reservation 24 hours or more before your event time, you will receive a full refund.

Our tour includes a walk in the open air in open gardens and orchards. If it's raining, we can wear rain gear (not included) and take the tour outside or spend time inside with a discussion about production, beekeeping, and other topics.

Our tours and tastings are for adults over 18 years of age. If you wish to bring children under the age of 18, please contact us at sac@costaricameadery.com .

The walking tour of the farm includes walking on unpaved and uneven paths, going up and down hills. It is not accessible for wheelchairs.

Tasting takes place indoors and is wheelchair accessible. An accessible bathroom is available.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes. You will walk through hills, along paths covered with rocks.

During the rainy season, bring a poncho and/or umbrella and wear appropriate walking shoes.

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