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    Villa Vanilla / Rainforest Spices

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    Villa Nueva, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
    +506 2779 1155
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    “Thumbs up to Daniel for a perfect visit”

    We did not tell them that we are in the chocolate business and the information provided by Daniel... read more

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Marc O
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    Culpeper, Virginia
    “Interesting”

    We very much enjoyed our visit here. It was fascinating to listen to the history and stories! We... read more

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    robert t
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    Middletown, Connecticut
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    Come experience Villa Vanilla's Spice Tour and Gourmet Tasting!! Only 10 miles east of Quepos/Manuel Antonio Park our 2.5 hour plantation tour includes: 1. Post-harvest warehouse where spices are dried,processed and packaged. Our "bean to bar" spicy chocolate is tasted here. 2. A garden walk thru our Epiphyte Trail where you'll see, smell and taste our tropical spices and plant collection 3. Flavors of the World Spice Tasting at our breathtaking Mirador viewpoint from our vanilla, chocolate and Ceylon cinnamon. 4. Spice Shoppe where you can stock up on our vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, cocoa, peppers, ginger, red turmeric, allspice and cardamon.

    About Villa Vanilla / Rainforest Spices

    Come experience Villa Vanilla's Spice Tour and Gourmet Tasting!! Only 10 miles east of Quepos/Manuel Antonio Park our 2.5 hour plantation tour includes: 1. Post-harvest warehouse where spices are dried,processed and packaged. Our "bean to bar" spicy chocolate is tasted here. 2. A garden walk thru our Epiphyte Trail where you'll see, smell and taste our tropical spices and plant collection 3. Flavors of the World Spice Tasting at our breathtaking Mirador viewpoint from our vanilla, chocolate and Ceylon cinnamon. 4. Spice Shoppe where you can stock up on our vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, cocoa, peppers, ginger, red turmeric, allspice and cardamon.
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    “spice shop” (39 reviews)
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    Villa Nueva, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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    "spice shop"
    in 39 reviews
    "beans"
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    "spice tour"
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    "tree house"
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    "vanilla cheesecake"
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    "gift shop"
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    "cookies"
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    "black pepper"
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    "organic farm"
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    "hot cocoa"
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    "fresh spices"
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Thumbs up to Daniel for a perfect visit

    We did not tell them that we are in the chocolate business and the information provided by Daniel our excellent tour guide was right on the spot. You learn a lot during the two hour visit, make sure you wear the proper walking shoes and...More

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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Interesting

    We very much enjoyed our visit here. It was fascinating to listen to the history and stories! We didn't do the tour but walked out to the lookout on our won....Worth the trip!!

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Amazing 50 acres of education

    Daniel was very informative. The well designed plantation included natural remedies to deter pests. Such as other plants etc. We saw orchids of course, cacao, Ceylon cinnamon, cactus, palm oil palms, sugar cane, chili peppers, We learned to rid cacao of fungus you had to...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Very Informative Tour And Delicious Samples

    Villa Vanilla is definitely an interesting and informative tour. Our guide provided us with great information about how vanilla beans, cinnamon and other spices are grown. Our group really enjoyed seeing all of the various plant life and walking through the plantation. It really provide...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A day at Villa Vanilla

    I learned so much about the benefits of cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger. I learned all about vanilla. We walked through the very large farm and at the end they gave us cinnamon tea, ice cream, cheesecake and oatmeal cookies. Really nice people. You can buy...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    looks amazing. bummer we arrived and they were closed.

    super nice people. we arrived too late and they were closed. they still let us into their home> its really just a house with a farm behind it and a barn with manufacturing facilities. still very interesting and a fun drive up to it from...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    great guided tour and tasting

    had a wonderful time learning about the cultivation of the vanilla bean and cocoa. Highlight was the tasting of the vanilla cheesecake with hibiscus jam on top!! Truly one of the best cheesecakes I have had!!

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Learn about dynamic farming

    A great place to learn about growing & harvesting vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, and other spices using dynamic farming. Extremely knowledgeable guide.

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Loved the villa vanilla

    Great visit to this place with lots to see and learn. Daniel was a good guide, although a bit rushed in the beginning. Saw/smelled/tasted many different spices and leafs and more

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great tour--bring a fan if you can

    Daniel was a great tour guide through Henry's spice farm---Henry has been there over 30 years and is now concentrating on cinnamon, ginger, chocolate and more, and the tour winds through the property checking out the growing plants, flowers and trees, also birds and butterflies....More

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    srevoy
    29 January 2018|
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    Response from jenfrog2014 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, small but adequate. They let me refill my water bottle in the kitchen too!
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    Butch H
    5 October 2017|
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    Response from Michelle S | Reviewed this property |
    I have purchased there many times without the tour, however only one or two staff members speak English so definitely call ahead. I always purchase in bulk (around 10 kilos total) and they will have your order ready for you... More
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    RoxaneB1975
    3 August 2017|
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    Response from Dana D | Reviewed this property |
    9:00am and 1:00pm Mon-Fri and 0900 only on Saturday. I contacted them directly from their website to check pricing and "get on the schedule". You will also want directions. Not hard to find, but out of the way. You can... More
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