Pineapple Tour

Duration:This tour lasts approximately 1/2 day and consists of short rides through a Pineapple farm visiting the different production stages.

First Stage-Rancho Los Laureles
At this stage our tour-guide welcomes visitors with the flavor of a fresh,“Golden pineapple” the newest and sweetest variety of pineapple. Next, visitors can walk through an exhibition area ato see the evolution of the crop from the planting stage to the point where the fruit is ready to be harvested, an average of 420 days later!

Second Stage-Mirador El Guacimo

During the second stage visitors are guided to a sightseeing spot called“ Mirador El Guacimo”. Here tourists have the opportunity to view the magnificent plantation, learn about pineapple history and enjoy a beautiful hummingbird garden next to the Cimarrones River.

Third Stage-Fresh Fruit Plant

At this next stop, tourists will enter a dynamic packaging plant to see the different steps required to export first quality pineapples: receipt, hand selection, washing, waxing, crown fumigation, packing, palletizing, and the freezing rooms.

Fourth Stage-Dehydration Processing Plant
Some of the fruits are sent on to an additional process, where the fruit is sliced and dehydrated for 24 hours. The brand of the final product, “Todo Natural” (All Natural), describes perfectly what it is because no artificial ingredients are added. Come, witness the entire process and try it!
Fifth Stage-Souvenir Shop

The last stage of the tour, the traveler can enjoy a spacious, air-conditioned souvenir shop that has an enormous variety of Costa Rican souvenirs. We also give our visitors a taste of some of the best Costa Rican coffee, macadamia, dried pineapple, hot sauces, and home made pineapple jam!
Rate: $ 90, including transportation and lunch

Costa Rica Rural Travel
Pineapple Tour
PO Box 2535-3000 Heredia, Costa Rica
(506) 237-3400 from USA / (506) 262-1891 fax