🏨 Explore the Central Market's History and Food with a Local Expert by Carpe Chepe Activity

Explore the Central Market's History and Food with a Local Expert by Carpe Chepe

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

We believe San José Costa Rica is a beautiful, fun and interesting city. We believe we can improve our city through sustainable tourism. We’re the first tourism company to specialize in sharing San Jose, the way locals live it. We’re a local business, improving the local economy while creating unforgettable experiences in or home town.

The markets, all over the world are a colorful way to experience the culture of each country and mingle with the local crowd. On this tour we will tell you the history behind the 139 years of existence of our Central Market, and the first markets in our capital as we share with you its secrets, taste the best of its food (coffee, tropical fruits, traditional dishes, ice cream and more) and meet the people that make it unique.

Small groups (10ppl max.) ensure a personalized service.
You can book this tour at 10am or 3pm for your convenience.

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Food tasting

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Local guide

Snacks

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 10
ADULT: Age: 11 - 70

Additional Info

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

We will meet in front of the National Theatre and, after sharing with you a bit of its history and beautiful architecture, we'll walk towards the Central Market as we travel back in time to talk about the old markets and what did commerce look like in downtown before the Central Market was built in 1880.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Market (Mercado Central)

Once inside your guide will show you the best things to see and taste. From local fruits, to freshly roasted coffee and the best of the traditional costa rican cuisine.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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